PMCOL 402 - Pharmacology Tutorial

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 0-0-8
Fee index 6
Faculty Medicine and Dentistry
Department Pharmacology
Typically Offered second term

Description
The student will carry out an individual research project in a laboratory under the supervision of a member of the Department of Pharmacology. Supervision by Professors from other Departments may be possible, provided that a sponsor from the Department of Pharmacology is identified and the project is relevant to the discipline of Pharmacology. Students must secure a supervisor before registration. The course offers formal opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop skills within a research laboratory setting. Students will have a chance to become familiar with good lab practices, develop critical thinking, evaluation and troubleshooting skills, while applying their knowledge to practical research questions. Completion of this course requires a written report of the project and a presentation to an examining committee. Restricted to Pharmacology Specialization students or Honor students in Stream B in the fourth year of their program. Registration must be approved by the Department of Pharmacology. Please contact the course coordinator for registration in the course.