The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine offers courses to students in the Life Sciences Program of the Faculty of Arts & Science.

Our undergraduate advisor for 2011-2012 is:
Dr. Victor Tron
Tel: 613-533-2850
Email: tronv (at) queensu.ca

Questions concerning these courses (registration/schedules/exams) may be directed to:
Kevin Kell
Undergraduate Educational Programs Assistant
Tel: 613-533-6000, ext. 74901
Email: kevin.kell (at) queensu.ca

Current students may obtain examination information from the Office of the University Registrar.
We will be using Moodle for some of our courses this (2012-2013) year.

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PATH-310* Pathology and Molecular Medicine
0.5 credit 3L/T
Next Offered 2013 January-April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Christine Hough
An introduction to pathology and molecular medicine. The course will be organized around a specific set of diseases, designed to illustrate basic concepts in the molecular biology, biochemistry, and pathology of human disease. Offered annually, next in 2014 January
PREREQUISITE BCHM/MBIO 218* or MBIO 318
COREQUISITES BCHM 310, or (BCHM 315* and BCHM 316*)
Exclusion Path410*
> Course Guidelines, Schedule and Lectures for 2013 Jan-Apr

PATH-425: Current Topics in Human Genetics
0.5 credits, 2L;2S
Next Offered 2014 January-April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Lois Mulligan
An advanced level course introducing current topics in human genetics. The course will focus on the significance and implications of genetic variation and its role in disease, development and normal human diversity. In particular, the course will explore the future directions and implications of human genetic research in the post genomic era. Participation in seminars and group discussions is required. Enrolment is limited. Offered in Winter Term.
PREREQUISITE BIOL 205* (with a minimum grade of 75 per cent). BCHM/MBIO 218* (or MBIO 318*) is recommended, or permission of the Department.
EXCLUSION BIOL 441*.
Course outline and schedule for 2013 available here.

PATH-430: Molecular Basis of Disease
0.5 credits.
Next offered 2014 January-April
Course Coordinator: Dr. David Lillicrap
An in-depth perspective of the pathogenesis of human disease. An integration of the genetic, biochemical, physiologic, anatomic, and general etiologic factors which play a role in the progression of several specific diseases from inception to death or recovery. The course will comprise short introductory presentations by teaching faculty followed by the presentation and discussion of relevant scientific papers by students. Given jointly with PATH 826*. Only undergraduates with an excellent performance in the prerequisite courses will be considered. Undergraduates should contact the Department during the first week of January to confirm enrolment. Enrolment is limited. Offered in Winter Term.
PREREQUISITES PATH 310* (or permission of course coordinator)

Course outline and schedule for 2013 available here

PATH-499: Research Project in Pathology
10P;2T (1.5 credits) 2013 September-2014 April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Xiaolong Yang
A research project involving the study of human disease processes. The project will be supervised by a Faculty member in the Department and will provide opportunities for experimental design, data analysis and both written and oral presentation of results. Students must contact a potential faculty supervisor in the Spring preceding registration in fourth year. Enrolment is limited; restricted to fourth year honours; acceptance by a supervisor required prior to registration. Offered in Fall Term.
NOTE Students whose research requires the care and/or handling of animals must also register in LISC 488/0.0.
EXCLUSIONS ANAT 499, CANC 499, EPID 499, LISC 499, MICR 455, MICR 499, NSCI 499, PHAR 499, PHGY 499.
> Course Guidelines for 2011-2012
Look here for a list of potential supervisors

CANC-440* Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
1L;2T 0.5 credits 2014 January-April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Bruce Elliott
A consideration of current knowledge and theories about the biology and treatment of cancer. The course will be presented in a small group format, with active student participation required.
PREREQUISITES Admission to fourth year honours in Life Sciences or Biochemistry, and permission of the course coordinator.

CANC-497 Current Topics in Cancer Biology and Genetics
2T 0.5 credits 2013 September-2014 April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Scott Davey
A seminar-based discussion of topics relevant to cancer research. This course will be run as a companion to CANC 499, and will incorporate the practical experience students gain in that course as one foundation of learning. Students will also be introduced to other relevant practical aspects of cancer research, including critical analysis of current literature, and the presentation of scientific results. The course will also involve attending and discussing a number of research seminars offered throughout the year. Enrolment is limited to students concurrently taking CANC 499. Runs throughout the Fall and Winter Terms.
COREQUISITE CANC 499.

CANC-499: Research Project in Cancer Biology and Genetics
(1.5 credits) 2013 September-2014 April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Scott Davey
A research project involving the study of cancer biology or genetics. The project will be supervised by a faculty member associated with the Cancer Research Institute, and will provide opportunities for experimental design, data analysis and both written and oral presentation of results. Students must contact a potential faculty supervisor in the Spring preceding registration in fourth year. Enrolment is limited; acceptance by a supervisor required prior to registration.
NOTE Students whose research requires the care and/or handling of animals must also register in LISC 488/0.0.
PREREQUISITE Admission to fourth-year honours in BSCH SSP LISC CANC and permission of the course coordinator.
EXCLUSIONS ANAT 499, EPID 499, LISC 499, MICR 499, NSCI 499, PATH 499, PHAR 499, PHGY 499. Please note these are all mutual exclusions.