Physiology (Thesis): Chemical Biology (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
** This program is currently not offered. **
The Graduate Option in Chemical Biology is centered on the pursuit of an original research project under the direction of one or more program mentors. This research training is augmented by student participation in lecture and seminar courses and in a series of thematic workshops, all of which are designed to expose students to the diverse approaches and research issues that characterize the current state of the field. Students with training in this interdisciplinary approach will be highly qualified to seek careers in academic research as well as the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
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Thesis Courses (27 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHGY 621 | Thesis 1. | 12 |
Thesis 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral presentation of thesis proposal to the research Supervisory Committee. | ||
| PHGY 622 | Thesis 2. | 12 |
Thesis 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Written and oral preparation of the thesis. | ||
| PHGY 623 | M.Sc. Final Seminar. | 3 |
M.Sc. Final Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Final seminar presentation to students supervisory committee prior to thesis submission. | ||
Required Courses (15 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOC 610 | Seminars in Chemical Biology 1. | 1.5 |
Seminars in Chemical Biology 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. First multidisciplinary seminar in chemical biology. | ||
| BIOC 611 | Seminars in Chemical Biology 2 | 1.5 |
Seminars in Chemical Biology 2 Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Third multidisciplinary seminar in chemical biology. | ||
| PHGY 601 | M.Sc. Proposal Seminar. | 1 |
M.Sc. Proposal Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar presentation to Supervisory Committee and students on the Master's thesis proposal. | ||
| PHGY 602 | Literature Search and Research Proposal. | 2 |
Literature Search and Research Proposal. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent work under the supervision of the thesis advisor including literature search and research leading to thesis proposal. | ||
| PHGY 604 | Responsible Conduct in Research. | 0 |
Responsible Conduct in Research. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course provides students with information on the following areas: 1) an ethics overview; 2) scientific conduct and misconduct; 3) research authorship and peer review; and 4) research on human and animal subjects. | ||
| PHGY 607 | Laboratory Research 1. | 3 |
Laboratory Research 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Laboratory research leading to the thesis. | ||
| PHGY 608 | Laboratory Research 2. | 3 |
Laboratory Research 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Laboratory research leading to the thesis. | ||
| PHGY 620 | Progress in Research. | 3 |
Progress in Research. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Progress in research in preparation of thesis. | ||
3 credits from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 502 | Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry. | 3 |
Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. This course will cover biologically relevant molecules, particularly nucleic acids, proteins, and their building blocks. In each case, synthesis and biological functions will be discussed. The topics include synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides; chemistry of phosphates; enzyme structure and function; coenzymes, and enzyme catalysis; polyketides; antiviral and anticancer agents. | ||
| CHEM 503 | Drug Discovery. | 3 |
Drug Discovery. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the overall drug discovery process. The main focus of the course will be on medicinal chemistry, synthesis and catalysis, as they relate to large-scale production of pharmaceutical agents. However, other aspects of drug discovery, including structural research (e.g. NMR, X-ray), biochemistry, drug metabolism and bioavailability will also be included. | ||
| PHAR 503 | Drug Discovery and Development 1. | 3 |
Drug Discovery and Development 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Chemistry, mechanisms of action, and steps in drug discovery and development. | ||