Undergraduate Programs Calendar
2006-07
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11.12.19 Microbiology and Immunology (MIMM)
Lyman Duff Medical Sciences Building, Room 511
3775 University Street
Montreal, QC H3A 2B4Telephone: (514) 398-3915
Fax: (514) 398-7052
E-mail: office.microimm@mcgill.ca
Website: www.mcgill.ca/microimmChair
Greg J. Matlashewski
Professors
Zafer Ali-Khan; B.Sc.(Bilar), M.Sc.(Karachi), Ph.D.(Tulane)
Malcolm G. Baines; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Queen's)
James W. Coulton; B.Sc.(Tor.), M.Sc.(Calg.), Ph.D.(W.Ont.)
John Hiscott; B.Sc., M.Sc.(W.Ont.), Ph.D.(N.Y.)
Greg Matlashewski; B.Sc.(C'dia), Ph.D.(Ott.)
Robert A. Murgita; B.Sc.(Me.), M.S.(Vt.), Ph.D.(McG.)
Trevor Owens; B.Sc., M.Sc.(McG.), Ph.D.(Ott.)
Silvia Vidal; Ph.D. (U. Geneve)
Mark A. Wainberg; B.Sc.(McG.), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Col.)
Associate Professors
Albert Berghuis; M.Sc.(The Netherlands), Ph.D.(Br.Col.)
Dalius J. Briedis; B.A., M.D.(Johns H.)
Assistant Professors
Benoit Cousineau; B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.(Montr.)
Samantha Gruenheid ; Ph.D. (Br. Col.)
Sylvie Fournier; Ph.D.(Montr.)
Hervé Le Moual; Ph.D.(Montr.)
Shan-Lu Liu; Ph.D.(Wash.)
Gregory T. Marczynski; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Ill.)
Martin Olivier; B.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(McG.)
Ciriaco Piccirillo; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Donald Sheppard; M.D. (Tor.)
Associate Members
Institute of Parasitology: Gaetan Faubert, Armando Jardim, Paula Ribeiro, Terence Spithill
Division of Experimental Medicine: Clement Couture
Microbiology & Immunology: Lawrence Kleiman
Medicine: Marcel Behr, Andre Dascal, Sabah Hussain, Richard Lalonde, Chen Liang, Vivian Loo, J. Dick Maclean, Jack Mendelson, Mark A. Miller, Jay Nadeau, Marianna Newkirk, Roger G.E. Palfree, Kostas Pantopoulos, Joyce E. Rauch, Christos Tsoukas, Bernard Turcotte, Brian J. Ward
Neuroimmunology: Amit Bar-Or
Neurology & Neurosurgery: Jack Antel
Oncology: Anne Gatignol, Matthias Gotte, Antonis E. Koromilas, Andrew Mouland, Arnim Pause, Stephane Richard
Surgery: Nicholas V. Christou
Adjunct Professors
Vibhuti Dave; M.Sc., Ph.D.(Bombay)
Albert Descoteaux; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(McG.)
Elias Haddad; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Beirut), Ph.D.(McG.)
Taff Jones; B.Sc., Ph.D.(U. College Lond.)
George Kukolj; B.Sc., Ph.D.(McG.)
Peter Lau; Ph.D.(Ottawa)
Andrew Makrigiannis; B.Sc., Ph.D.(Dalhousie)
Allan M. Matte; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Guelph), Ph.D.(Sask.)
Clement Rioux; B.Sc., M.Sc.(Laval), Ph.D.(Guelph)
Rafick-P. Sekaly; B.A.(Stanislas), B.Sc., M.Sc.(Montr.), Ph.D.(Lausanne)
Affiliated Centre:
Centre for Host Resistance, Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC H3G 1A4
Telephone: (514) 398-8038. Director: E. SkameneMicrobiology is the study of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, unicellular eukaryotes, and parasites. Microorganisms play an important role in human and animal disease, food production (bread, cheese, wine), decay and spoilage, contamination and purification of water and soil. Microbiologists study these tiny, self-replicating machines to understand the basic principles of life: growth, metabolism, cell division, control of gene expression, response to environmental stimuli. Microbiologists are also concerned with controlling or harnessing microorganisms for the benefit of people, by isolating antibiotics or producing vaccines to protect against disease, and by developing and perfecting microorganisms for industrial uses.
Immunology is the study of the molecular and cellular basis of host resistance and immunity to external agents such as pathogenic microorganisms. Immunologists study the mechanisms by which the body recognizes foreign antigens, generates appropriate antibodies to an enormously diverse spectrum of antigens, and sequesters and kills invading microorganisms. Their discoveries lead to vaccination against disease, transfusions and organ transplants, allergies, cancer, autoimmune diseases and immune-deficiency diseases such as AIDS. Antibodies may soon be used in conjunction with antibiotics or chemical agents as specific "magic bullets" to diagnose disease and attack microbes and cancers.
The disciplines of microbiology and immunology are natural partners in research, and both fields use the modern methods of cell biology, molecular biology and genetics to study basic life processes. The members of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology perform research on microbial physiology and genetics, microbial pathogenesis, molecular virology, cellular and molecular immunology, and parasitology. Students registered in the Department therefore are exposed to these related areas and receive an excellent background in basic biology and chemistry as well as in the more applied areas of biotechnology and medicine.
Many opportunities exist for careers in basic or applied microbiology and immunology, medical microbiology, environmental microbiology, and biotechnology. They include positions in industry (pharmaceutical and biotechnology), hospitals, universities, and government (environment, public health, and energy). A degree in microbiology also provides an excellent basis for entering professional and postgraduate programs in medicine, dentistry, the veterinary sciences, research, and education.
Notes on admission to Microbiology and Immunology programs.
Please note that enrolment in Microbiology and Immunology programs is limited to a total of 120 students per year. Students seeking admission to the Faculty, Majors and Honours programs must have completed BIOL 112, CHEM 110 or CHEM 111, CHEM 120 or CHEM 121, MATH 112, MATH 139 or MATH 140, MATH 141, PHYS 101 and PHYS 102 or their equivalent with an overall average of at least of B+ (75%).
Students transferring from other programs may be admitted with a B+ average up to the maximum program capacity of 120 students. Applicants not admitted will be placed on a waiting list and will be considered should vacancies occur. Application deadline for U0 or transfer students from other departments and faculties is April 21. Students who want to transfer to Microbiology and Immunology should consider taking MIMM 211, or equivalent, as a complementary course.An Undergraduate Handbook, containing detailed course descriptions, a listing of faculty research interests, and information on careers in microbiology and immunology, is available from the Student Affairs Office in room 511 of the Lyman Duff Building and on the Web at www.mcgill.ca/microimm.
All students (U1, U2, U3) must attend an advising session. Please check www.mcgill.ca/microimm for dates.
A Science Major Concentration in Biomedical Sciences is available to students pursuing the B.A. & Sc. degree. This Major Concentration is described in the Bachelor of Arts and Science section of the Calendar; see "Biomedical Sciences", in section 5.12.4 for details.
FACULTY PROGRAM IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(57 credits)
The Faculty Program is intended to offer a basic education in microbiology and immunology to undergraduate students who wish greater flexibility to choose a substantial number of courses from other departments or faculties within the University.
U1 Required Courses
(18 credits)
U1, U2 or U3 Required Course
(3 credits)
BIOL 373
(3)
Biometry
or MATH 203
(3)
Principles of Statistics 1
or PSYC 204
(3)
Introduction to Psychological Statistics
U2 Required Courses
(15 credits)
U3 Complementary Courses
(6 credits)
U1, U2 or U3 Complementary Courses
(15 credits)
MAJOR IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(67 credits)
The Major Program is designed for students who want to acquire a substantial background in microbiology and immunology and related disciplines (chemistry, biology, biochemistry) which will prepare them for professional schools, graduate education, or entry into jobs in industry or research institutes.
U1 Required Courses
(25 credits)
as for the Faculty Program, plus:
CHEM 222
(4)
Introductory Organic Chemistry 2
CHEM 203
(3)
Survey of Physical Chemistry
or CHEM 204
(3)
Physical Chemistry/Biological Sciences 1
U1, U2 or U3 Required Statistics Courses
(3 credits)
U2 Required Courses
(21 credits)
as for the Faculty program, plus
BIOC 311
(3)
Metabolic Biochemistry
BIOC 312
(3)
Biochemistry of Macromolecules
U3 Required Courses
(9 credits)
Complementary Courses
(9 credits)
HONOURS IN MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(73 required credits)
The Honours Program is designed to offer, in addition to the substantial background given by the Major Program, a significant research experience in a laboratory within the Department during the U3 year. Students are prepared for this independent research project by following an advanced laboratory course in U2. This Program is intended to prepare students for graduate study in microbiology and immunology or related fields, but could also be chosen by students intending to enter medical research after medical school, or intending to enter the job market in a laboratory research environment.
Students intending to apply to Honours must follow the Major program in U1 and U2 and must obtain a CGPA of at least 3.30 at the end of their U2 year. For graduation in Honours, students must pass all required courses with a C or better, and achieve a sessional GPA of at least 3.30 in the U3 year.
U1 Required Courses
(25 credits)
U1, U2 or U3 Required Statistics Courses
(3 credits)
U2 Required Courses
(21 credits)
U3 Required Courses
(21 credits)
as for the Major Program, plus:
MIMM 502D1
(6)
Honours Research Project
MIMM 502D2
(6)
Honours Research Project
Complementary Courses
(3 credits)
INTERDEPARTMENTAL HONOURS IN IMMUNOLOGY, under "Immunology Interdepartmental Honours", in section 11.12.15. This program is offered by the Departments of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, and Physiology.
Students interested in immunology may choose between this Honours program and the Honours program of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.
Details of this program may also be obtained from Professor Baines in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Room 404, telephone (514) 398-4443 or 3928, e-mail malcolm.baines @mcgill.ca.
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