LMP460H1 – Pathobiology of the Cardiovascular System

Course description

This course covers the pathobiology of the heart and blood vessels.

The emphasis is on the underlying cell biology of processes such as:

• Pathobiology of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic system.
• Congenital diseases of the heart, ischemic injury, and stroke.
• Treatments of vascular disease and cardiovascular biomaterials.
• Major focus is on atherosclerosis and hypertension.

Course coordinators

Dr. Michelle Bendeck

Office address: 661 University Ave, MaRS II, 14th floor, Rm 1432
michelle.bendeck@utoronto.ca

Teaching assistant

Mary-Jo Hatem

maryjo.hatem@mail.utoronto.ca

Course details

• Hours: 24L
• Prerequisite: (PSL300H1, PSL301H1) / PSL302Y1.Life sciences students who do not have all of the required prerequisites are encouraged to contact the academic unit to seek a waiver.
• Corequisites: None 
• Exclusions: LMP406H1
• Recommended preparation: None
• Credit value: 0.5
• Breadth requirement: Living Things and Their Environment (4)          
• Enrolment limits: 30 students

Student evaluation

Midterm test: 40%

Final exam: 60%

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Schedule

Lecture topics are subject to change. We will list finalized lecture topics in the official syllabus.

Recommended reading or text book

None.