Curriculum

This course is an introduction to computational methods in modern molecular biology focusing on how DNA, RNA and protein datasets are analyzed and interpreted. The topics will include sequence alignment, differential gene expression, and protein structure prediction. The course will cover both theory and practical hands-on work using the R programming language.

Basic and advanced principles of genetic analysis applied to the study of the best-understood eukaryotic model organisms including the nematode worm Caenorhabditis elegans, the zebrafish, and the laboratory mouse. We emphasize the use of genetic approaches to address problems in cell biology and development, such as the regulation of cell fate and tissue development. Much of the knowledge gained from these experimentally tractable organisms has proven broadly applicable, and the same principles of developmental genetic analysis underlie efforts to understand the development of humans.

SYLLABUS

Course Coordinator: Dr. Henry Krause

Current aspects of human and molecular genetics including chromosome structure and function, the inheritance of mutations and disease, the human genome and disease gene mapping, cancer genetics, mouse disease models and gene-based diagnostics and therapies.

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Course Coordinator: Dr. Michael Wilson

An opportunity for specialized individual research for 4th-year students in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology by arrangement with the course coordinator.  Students with an interest in graduate research are encouraged to participate.

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Course Coordinator: Dr. Marc Meneghini

An opportunity for specialized individual research for 4th-year students in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology by arrangement with the course coordinator.  Students with an interest in graduate research are encouraged to participate.

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 Course Coordinator: Dr. Marc Meneghini

This course provides an opportunity for individual research with a specific topic of study. Students are mentored and supervised by research scientists and faculty associated with the University of Toronto. It provides students an opportunity to enhance and apply their knowledge and understanding learned in other courses. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Course Coordinator: Dr. Marc Meneghini

Analysis of the strategies used by pathogenic microbes to evade specific and innate immune responses and the strategies used to combat infectious disease using vaccines, emphasizing molecular and immunological aspects. Special topics include the molecular basis of pathogenicity and immune-evasion strategies, vaccination strategies, challenges to vaccine implementation.

• Given jointly by the Departments of Molecular Genetics and Immunology
• Course Coordinator: Dr. Scott Gray-Owen

NOTE: THIS COURSE IS ALSO CALLED "MGY277H1".  THE "SCS3031" VERSION IS TAUGHT TO STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO THROUGH THE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES.

Taught by the Department of Molecular Genetics and delivered by the School of Continuing Studies to students who are not enrolled at U of T.  Currently enrolled U of T students should take the similar course, MGY277H1.   This course will cover the basics of medical microbiology for students wishing to pursue studies in professional schools like nursing, dentistry, or medicine.

For more information please visit:

www.onlinemicrobiologycourse.com