Courses
AFNS/SPH - 416/516 - 2015
One-HealthBiochem - 620 - 2013
Biochemistry 620NEURO - 410/510 - 2011
Neurobiology of Aging and Neurodegenerative DisordersBIOL - 642
Seminar in Physiology, Cell and Developmental BiologyZOOL - 370
Ethological MechanismsZOOL - 402
Current Topics in Developmental BiologyZOOL - 442
Current Topics in Intercellular Communication
AFNS/SPH - 416/516
One Health
Course Instructors:
Dr. Judd Aiken, judd.aiken@ualberta.ca
Dr. Norm Neumann, norman.neumann@albertahealthservices.ca
Dr. Simon Otto, Simon.otto@gov.ab.ca
Lecture Time: 8:00 - 9:20 AM, Tuesday, and Thursday
Location: Education Building, Room 106
Objective: 'One-Health' is an emerging paradigm in public and veterinary health which recognizes that human, animal and environmental health are interlinked. The course will address food and water safety, the increase in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms, emerging infectious zoonotic diseases, environmental protection, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the interaction of these diverse yet interconnected disciplines in protecting the health of populations.
• Lectures are the same for SPH 416/516 and AFNS 416/516, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies (SPH 516 and AFNS 516). Note: Credit may not be obtained for both PHS 516 and SPH 516. Credit will only be given for one of AFNS 416, 516 or SPH 416, 516.
• The One World, One Health concept represents an emerging paradigm in health research. It is a collaborative effort among professionals in public health, animal health (i.e., veterinarians/scientists [including companion animals, farmed animals, and wildlife]), and environmental sciences to tackle public health issues in an integrated framework. Together, these collaborative efforts are aimed at addressing major public health issues such as food and water safety, the increase in the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant organisms, emerging infectious diseases, environmental protection and environmental sustainability.
• This emerging paradigm shifts our anthropocentric view of public health and animal-focused veterinary health towards an innovative, holistic and systems-based view of biology, emphasizing the physical, biological, social, economic and political challenges that affect our health as well as the health of animals and the ecosystem. This paradigm requires novel approaches to teaching, linking typically disparate disciplines, and promoting new ways of organizing and pursuing undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate training.
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor
General Course consideration
Grading:
Undergraduate students: homework assignment (20%), Midterm (35%), and Final Exam (45%)
Graduate students: homework assignment (20%) , Midterm (30%), Final Exam (40%) and 10% oral presentation
Exam: Each exam will focus on the material covered in the lectures and readings for the appropriate section of the course. The final exam will be cumulative with emphasis given to material covered following the midterm exam.
No electronic devices, including calculators, will be permitted during exams. Students are expected to have basic proficiency in mathematics as per the University of Alberta BSc degree requirements. On exam days, each student will only bring a pencil/pen/eraser into the room. Answer sheets and blank paper will be provided as needed.
There will be no deferrals for the Midterm examination. Instead, the weight will be transferred to the final examination. Deferred final exams will be oral exams.
Questions regarding exam grading will only be considered within one week of the date that exams are returned. If a request is made to re-grade an exam, the entire exam will be re-graded including the point of debate. All inquiries must consist of a statement of why the re-grade is requested and a complete argument including citations. All regrade requests must be typed and signed by the student and attached to the original copy of the exam. Correct answers will be marked on each exam.
Midterm Examination: Feb. 26
Final Examination: Apr. 16
Deferred Final Examination: TBD
Class interactions: We encourage questions and discussion during the lecture.
University Code of Conduct: "The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at ww.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behavior which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offense. Academic dishonesty is a serious offense and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University."
Plagiarism: No student shall submit the words, ideas, images or data of another person as the student's own in any academic writing or assignment in a course without proper reference materials.
Cheating: No student shall, in the course of an examination, obtain or attempt to obtain from another student or unauthorized source. It is also an offense to represent or attempt to represent oneself as someone or oneself represented by another in the taking of an examination or preparation of any course-related activity. Students should refer to the online Code of Student Behaviour for a full description of academic offenses.
Resource Materials: No textbook required. Supplementary course material, in the form of research papers pertinent to the lecture material, will be assigned in class.
Biochemistry - 620
Dr. Westaway's Reading Assignments
Resource Materials
Tabrizi Mol Cell, and Supplemental Data
Mallucci Nature and Supplemental Data
NEURO - 410
Neurobiology of Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Course Coordinators: Drs. S. Kar and J. H. Jhamandas
Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday ( 9.30 - 10.50 A.M. )
Location: CEB 231 (Civil Engineering Building Room - 231)
Objective: This course is designed to provide senior undergraduate and graduate students in the Neuroscience program a comprehensive overview on neurobiology of normal aging and neurodegenerative disorders. Both clinical and basic science aspects of major neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington disease, Prion disease and Motor neuron disease (MND) will be covered. We also intend to include a video presentation of patients with neurodegenerative disorders to add a clinical and psychological dimension. Additionally, discussion of recent papers reporting new developments in neurodegenerative disorders has been integrated in the course to encourage interactions between students and Faculty. Finally, two invited lectures will be given by national/international experts on aspects of neurodegenerative disorders to amplify topics covered in the course. This course should not be taken for credit by graduate students if credit has already been obtained in Neuro-410.
Prerequisite: Pharmacology course 371
Requirements for graduate students: Graduate students undertaking projects related to Neuroscience may take this course as a part of their course requirements for their graduate program. The lectures are same as for undergraduate students, but additional assignments and evaluation are expected of graduate students. All graduate students must write a research paper (15 marks) on a selected topic during the post-midterm session. Research topics will be provided immediately after midterm with a two-week submission deadline. Apart from submitting a research paper, graduate students will be expected to answer two (out of three) short-answer questions (5 marks each) during the midterm and final exams. This will be in addition to completing the multiple-choice exam (see below) administered to all students enrolled in the course.
General Course consideration
Weight-Distribution:
Undergraduate students: 40% Midterm and 60% Final Exam
Graduate students: 35% Midterm, 50% Final Exam and 15% Research paper
Exam Dates:
Midterm Examination: 17. 02. 2011
Final Examination: 19. 04. 2011
Deferred Final Examination: 02. 05. 2011
Grading: Examinations will consist of multiple choice questions. The final examination will cover entire course material, but about 70% will be on lectures following the midterm examination. Results from the midterm and final exams will be used to determine a course mark which is then used to assign a final grade. In case you miss the midterm exam, the weight of that exam will be transferred to the final exam, only if proper document is presented to the instructor within two working days of the missed exam. In the case of illness, you are required to present a University of Alberta Medical Statement form signed by the treating physician within 48 hrs of the missed exam. In case of other instances (e.g., family affliction) you are required to provide a statutory declaration sworn at the Records Division, Examinations and Timetabling, Office of the Registrar. A missed exam without proper document will be assigned a grade of 0.
If you miss the final exam, you must apply to your Faculty Office for permission to write a deferred final examination. You are responsible for the proper documentation (e.g., a University of Alberta Medical Statement form signed by the treating physician) that is required for an application and should be presented to the Faculty Office within 5 working days of the missed final examination. A missed exam without proper document will be assigned a grade of 0.
Class interactions: We encourage questions and discussion during the lecture.
University Code of Conduct: "The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at ww.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University."
Plagiarism: No student shall submit the words, ideas, images or data of another person as the student's own in any academic writing or assignment in a course without proper reference materials.
Cheating: No student shall, in the course of an examination, obtain or attempt to obtain from another student or unauthorized source. It is also an offense to represent or attempt to represent oneself as someone or oneself represented by another in the taking of an examination or preparation of any course related activity. Students should refer to the online Code of Student Behaviour for a full description of academic offences.
Resource Materials: Will be provided by individual instructors and details will be sent by email/posted on the course schedule.