THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
Biochemistry/Biotechnology Programs
Faculty of Science
information for prospective students
• published by the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Science •
Joint Microbiology‐Chemistry Program in Biochemistry Biochemistry is the study of the chemical composition, activity and constituents of living systems. There are two programs in biochemistry — Honours and Four Year Major and each has its Cooperative Option. Both are intensive four or five year programs with an emphasis on the borderline between biology and chemistry. These programs are given jointly by the Departments of Microbiology and Chemistry. The Cooperative Honours and Major degrees in Biochemistry are five year programs in which University 1 and Year 2 are the same as the regular programs. The program alternates academic terms with terms of paid employment, providing a minimum of 12 months of work experience in research and industry. Students may enter the program in their third year and must complete MBIO 3410 prior to their first employment term. Course MBIO MBIO CHEM/MBIO CHEM/MBIO CHEM CHEM CHEM CHEM CHEM Program Requirements: Biotechnology is the application of the principles of chemistry, biochemistry and microbiology to the development of new technologies. There are two programs in biotechnology — Honours and Four Year Major and each has its Cooperative Option. The Joint Honours program is an intensive four year program in which students receive broad exposure to theoretical concepts and practical training in many areas of applied modern science. It includes a mixture of courses in microbiology, chemistry, molecular biology and genetics, with an emphasis on the use of new technology, such as recombinant DNA technology, to solve basic and applied problems in biology. The Biotechnology program is offered jointly by the Departments of Microbiology and Chemistry. The first two years have strong similarity to the Biochemistry programs in Year 1 and Year 2 with additional courses in Microbiology required in place of Mathematics and Chemistry courses. Biochemistry: Year 1 ‐ University 1 Course CHEM CHEM BIOL BIOL PHYS PHYS MATH MATH Arts Course 1
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Number 1300 1310 1020 1030 10501 10701 1500 1700 XXXX Title University 1 Chemistry University 1 Chemistry Biology 1 Biology 2 Physics 1 Physics 2 Introduction to Calculus Calculus 2 6 credit hours2 PHYS 1020/1030 may be substituted for PHYS 1050/1070. Should include University written English requirement. Biochemistry: Year 2 – Faculty of Science Number 1010 2020 2360 2370 2210 2220 2280 2380 2470 Title Microbiology I* Microbiology II Biochemistry 1 Biochemistry 2 Intro Organic Chem 1 Intro Organic Chem 2 Physical Chemistry Chem Main Group Intro Analytical *MBIO 1010 can be taken in Year 1 or Year 2 Joint Microbiology‐Chemistry Honours Program in Biotechnology (continued over)
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For Further Information Contact Biotechnology: Year 1 ‐ University 1 Course CHEM CHEM BIOL BIOL PHYS MATH STAT Arts Course 1
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Number 1300 1310 1020 1030 10501 15002 1000 XXXX Dr. P. Loewen, Head Department of Microbiology, 418 Buller Building The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Telephone: (204) 474‐9372 FAX: (204) 474‐7603 e‐mail: [email protected] Website: umanitoba.ca/faculties/science/ departments/microbiology/ OR Dr. P.Budzelaar, Head Department of Chemistry, 360 Parker Building The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Telephone: (204) 474‐8796 FAX: (204) 474‐7608 e‐mail: [email protected] Website: umanitoba.ca/science/chemistry/ Title University 1 Chemistry University 1 Chemistry Biology 1 Biology 2 Physics 1 Introduction to Calculus Basic Stat Analysis I 6 credit hours2 PHYS 1020 may be substituted for PHYS 1050. Should include University written English requirement. Biotechnology: Year 2 – Faculty of Science Course MBIO BIOL CHEM/MBIO CHEM/MBIO CHEM CHEM CHEM BIOL Number 1010 2520 2360 2370 2210 2220 2470 2500 Title Microbiology I* Cell Biology Biochemistry 1 Biochemistry 2 Intro Organic Chem 1 Intro Organic Chem 2 Intro Analytical Genetics 1 For Co‐op Program Information Contact: Diane Kunec, Co‐op Coordinator Faculty of Science, 214 Buller Building The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB R3T 2N2 Telephone: (204) 474‐7396 FAX: (204) 474‐7926 e‐mail: [email protected] Website: umanitoba.ca/science/coop *MBIO 1010 can be taken in Year 1 or Year 2 Note: In the event of any inconsistencies between the information provided in this Infosheet and the University General Calendar, the Calendar entry shall prevail. (Revised September 2010) Biochemistry/Biotechnology ‐ Faculty of Science ‐ Page 2