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MEMORANDUM
Action taken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
at its meeting of 78-04-11 gives rise to the following
motion:
MOTION
That the proposed new course BICH 440-3 (Neuro-
chemistry), as set forth in 5.78-5
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, be approved
and recommended to the Board for. approval.
Note - SCUS was informed by the Faculty of Science that this
course had been suggested by Dr. Davison. of the Department
of Kinesiology for inclusion in the Biochemistry Program,
that there were indications that it would
'be an attractive
course to students and that it is proposed as an elective
course in the biochemistry program at the 400 division.
It was further suggested that the course be approved on
a two-year basis in case participating departments had*
difficulty staffing it over the longer term. The proposed
motion does not so limit approval. However, should the
course prove to be less viable than anticipated, the
Biochemistry Program Committee can certainly recommend
that it be discontinued and, in fact, any course is automatically
considered for discontinuation in the event that it is not
offered during a two-year period.
Note - SCUS approved waiver of the time lag requirement so that
the course could first be offered in the fall semester 1978-3
should the timing of Senate and Board approval permit its
being so scheduled.
D.R. Birch
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MEMORANDUM
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Please find attached the documentation pertaining to
a new course, BICH 440-3, "Neurochemistry".
I request that SCUS pass the following motion:-
"That the new course proposal BICH 440-3, "Neurochemistry",
be approved. Further, that this course be approved for
an experimental two-year period"..
This course was suggested by Dr. A. Davison, of the
Department of Kinesiology, for .inclusion in the Biochemistry Programme.
Soundings have suggested that this will be an attractive course to
students and it is agreed by the Biochemistry Curriculum Committee
that it would provide a valuable elective at the 400-level to the Bio-
chemistry Programme.
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There is some concern over the ability of participating
Departments to staff the course in the long term and so an experimental
two-year offering is being recommended.
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N. Heath
Assistant to the Dean of Science
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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NEW COURSE PROPOSAL FORM
Department:_BIOCHEMISTRY
1. Calendar Information
Abbreviation Code:
81CR
Course Number
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Title of Course: Neurochemistry
Calendar Description of Course:
"A study of the metabolism and fundamental chemistry of brain and nerve.. The course
will emphasize the metabolism of neurotransmitters, the biochemistry of synaptic trans-
mission, molecular mechanisms involved in learning and mental disease, and environmental
and drug influences on neural chemistry and function."
Nature of Course
Lecture/Tutorial - demonstration
Prerequisites (or special instructions):
Biochemistry 301 or Biosciences 301 or Kinesiology 330.
What course (courses), if any, is being dropped from the calendar if this
course is
approved: None
2.
Schedulin
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Row frequently will
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the course be offered?
Annually
Semester in which the course will first be offered?
Which of your .present faculty would be available to make the proposed offering
possible?
Davison (Kinesiology)
- several members from participating depts have expressed interest I
3.
Objectives of the Coursd
offering the course. Desirable that developer of course
(Davison) guide material through twice to establish standard
This course will
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content and outline.
void
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exists in the nagre selection
of Biochemistry electives available to students in the
biochemistry program. The course deals with an area of modern biochemistry which is
rapidly growing in importance. It will be a valuable and In some cases an essential option
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kinesiology.
What additional resources will be required in the following areas:
Faculty
Davison (Kinesiology)
Staff
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desirable___(but _not
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Part time 'teaching
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assistant for assistance in lecture demonstrations would be
Library
A
number of books and journals available. Some further acquisitions (ca $300) would
Audio Visual
Normal use of audiovisual aids. 3 or 4 films will be
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Space
Lecture hall with lab bench for demonstration
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Equipment
Available. For demonstrations, nominal replacement of supplies and materials.
5. Approval'. .
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1%mrartzent Chairman
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SCUS 73-34b:- (When completing this form, for instructions see Memorandum SCUS 73-345.
Attach course outline).
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BIOCHEMISTRY 440-3
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COURSE OUTLINE
I. The Privileged Relationship of the Brain to the Body:
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Introduction-the organization and function of nervous tissues.
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The blood-brain
barrier-vulnerability
of developing brain.
3.
Biochemistry of behaviour and mood, chemical and nutritional.
influences.
4.
Neuro-endocrine interactions, neuromuscular interactions.
II. Biochemical Specializations in the Nervous System:
5.
Electrochemistry, ionic gradients-inorganic chemistry of the
axon membrane.
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Energy metabolism of the central nervous system.
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Metabolic
compartinentation
in the brain, enzyme mapping.
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Microtubular proteins-axoplasmic transport.
9.
. Molecular mechanisms in memory and learning.
10. Midterm I.
III. The Synapse and Neurotransmitters:
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Biochemistry of the synapse.
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Neuroreceptor mechanisms-cyclic nucleotides in brain function.
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Chemistry and metabolism of neurotransmitters I.
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Chemistry and metabolism of neurotransmitters II.
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Gamma-aminobutryic acid.
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Opiate receptors and endogenous opiates.
IV. Biochemical Actions of'Foreign Chemicals:
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Neurotoxicity, oxidants, toxins, venoms, antimetabolites.
18.
Drugs of abuse: caffeine, alcohol,. hallucinogens.
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19. ' Molecular mechanisms in drug addiction and habituation.
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Midterm II.
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V. Molecular Mechanisms in Meütal Diseasè:
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Behind every crooked thought a crooked molecule?
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Schizophrenia and depression.
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Parkinson and Huntington's Chorea, epilepsy.
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Aging and presenile dementias.
25.
Slow viruses, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular degeneration.
26.
Future prospects in neurochemical research.,
Demonstrations: (Selected from)
1.
Electrophysiological methods, microlontophoresis.
2.
Methods for studying energy metabolism in brain.
3.
Subeellular preparations from nervous tissues, synaptosomes,
microtubules.
4.
Stereotaxic sampling and injection in rat brain.
5.
Damaging actions of oxygen and oxidant drugs.
6.
Enzymic analyses in brain samples.
TEXT:
Dunn', A. and Bandy, S.C. Functional chemistry of the brain,
Halsted, New York, 1974.
REFERENCE:
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Mcllwain, H., and Bachelard, H.
Biochemistry and the central
nervous system, Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh,
1971.
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MEMORANDUM
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There are no financial implications in connection with the
2-year experimental offering of the course BICH 440-3 "Neurochemistry".
A.M. Unrau, chairman
Biochemistry Curriculum Committee
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MEMORANDUM
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Mr. Larry Thomas
Collections Librarian
NEW COURSE
PROPOSAL: B I C H 440-3
Subject
............"Neurochemistry"
The enclosed New Course Proposal and Course Outline will be
presented to the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies during the
next week. I would very much appreciate your informing me whether or
not the library will be able to support the curse proposal, as indicated.
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I wish to convey your reply to the Committe s quickly as possible
in order that they may consider the proposal.
Thank you for your assistance.
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H.M. Evans
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I attach a memorandum from L. Thomas concerning the status
of the library resources necessary to offer this new course.
Please add the memorandum to the material to be sent to S.C.U.S..
when this course is scheduled for consideration.
N. Heath
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Though the su9eston of allocating $300 for library
materials to support this course is appreciated, we find that
the existing collection is rther strong In this area and that
no additional funds would be needed. We anticipate no difficulty
In providing sufficient library resources.
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Ann Dawe, Secretary to the
Dean of Science.
New Course Proposal
Subject... BICH 440_3
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Marvin F. Wideeri, Director
Undergraduate Programs.
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March, 1978.
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There is no overlap of the new course proposal BICH
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any offerings in the Faculty of Education.
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