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

The Arts and Science Calendar and the Peoplesoft/Solus descriptions and information are the authorative source, this page is for information only in a page-at-a-glance format.

Questions concerning only those courses listed below (registration/schedules/exams) may be directed to:
Kevin Kell
Undergraduate Educational Program Assistant
Email: kevin.kell (at) queensu.ca

Current students may obtain examination information from the Office of the University Registrar.
We will be using onQ for most of our courses.

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Academic integrity is constituted by the five core fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility (see www.academicintegrity.org). These values are central to the building, nurturing and sustaining of an academic community in which all members of the community will thrive. Adherence to the values expressed through academic integrity forms a foundation for the "freedom of inquiry and exchange of ideas" essential to the intellectual life of the University (see the Senate Report on Principles and Priorities: http://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/senateandtrustees/principlespriorities.html). Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the regulations concerning academic integrity and for ensuring that their assignments conform to the principles of academic integrity. Information on academic integrity is available in the Arts and Science Calendar (see Academic Regulation 1 http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/academic-calendars/2011-2012-calendar/academic-regulations/regulation-1), on the Arts and Science website (see http://www.queensu.ca/artsci/academics/undergraduate/academic-integrity), and from the instructor of this course. Departures from academic integrity include plagiarism, use of unauthorized materials, facilitation, forgery and falsification, and are antithetical to the development of an academic community at Queen's. Given the seriousness of these matters, actions which contravene the regulation on academic integrity carry sanctions that can range from a warning or the loss of grades on an assignment to the failure of a course to a requirement to withdraw from the university.

CANC-440/3.0 Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Next offered 2022 Winter Term January-April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Scott Davey

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.

Course Guidelines, Schedule and Lectures (2019 for reference only. We use OnQ.queensu.ca for live uptodate information).
Max Enrollment: 33

CANC-499/12.0: Research Project in Cancer Biology and Genetics
2021 September-2022 April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Harriet Feilotter

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    Acceptance by a supervisor required prior to registration.

NOTE    Students whose research requires the care and/or handling of animals must also complete the Introductory Animal Care Course and if required the appropriate Animal Use workshops through the Office of the University Veterinarian.

Life Sciences 499 Summary Page

PATH-310/3.0 Pathology and Molecular Medicine
3L/T
Next Offered 2022 Winter Term January-April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Chris Nicol

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.

Course Guidelines, Schedule and Lectures (2019 for reference only. We use OnQ.queensu.ca for live uptodate information).
Max enrollment 200.

PATH-425/3.0: Current Topics in Human Genetics
2L;2S
Next Offered 2022 Fall Term Sept-Dec

Course Coordinator: Dr. Susan Crocker
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.

> Course Guidelines, Schedule and Lectures (for reference only. We use OnQ.queensu.ca for live uptodate information)
Max Enrollment: 30

PATH-430/3.0: Molecular Basis of Disease

Next offered 2022 Winter Term 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 826/3.0.

> Course Guidelines, Schedule and Lectures (for reference only. We use OnQ.queensu.ca for live uptodate information)
Max Enrollment: 30

PATH-499/12.0: Research Project in Pathology
Next offered 2021 September-2022 April
Course Coordinator: Dr. Harriet Feilotter

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.

NOTE    Acceptance by a supervisor required prior to registration.

NOTE    Students whose research requires the care and/or handling of animals must also complete the Introductory Animal Care Course and if required the appropriate Animal Use workshops through the Office of the University Veterinarian.

Life Science 499 Summary Page