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Reading and study of basic laboratory medicine and pathology topics relevant to the student's chosen field of study under the direction of one or more faculty members. Prerequisite: Consent of Graduate Co-ordinator, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Students will integrate knowledge and practical skills in the areas of environmental chemistry and toxicology. The student will learn to predict how chemicals can move and transform in the environment based on physical and chemical properties, how this affects human and environmental exposure, and consequences thereof for health. The basic principles of toxicology will be taught and students will gain appreciation for the diversity of physiological and/or biochemical mechanisms by which toxicants cause their adverse effects, and the various defenses our bodies have evolved to employ. Open to graduate students in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Students from other departments may register with consent of the instructor.

Theory and practice of laboratory research techniques and methods. Fundamentals and applications of quantitative analysis, separation, atomic spectrometry, mass spectrometry, PCR and cloning with laboratory experiments. For students who will perform laboratory research. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been received in PHS 513. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

This course will help students develop the understanding and skills to apply research results to real world needs for the management of risks posed by environmental contaminants as well as the development of regulation and policy involving such management. Open to graduate students in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Students from other departments may register with consent of the instructor.

This course will focus on hazardous toxicant identification and assessment of effects. It will examine exposure and effects of toxicants on a number of different levels including a) molecular effects, b) tissue effects, c) individual and organismal effects, and d) population effects. Case studies will be used to illustrate different applications and the utilization of specific approaches to hazard identification and assessment. The concept of Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) will be introduced and students will be responsible for developing their own AOP for a specific toxicity.

Topics covered will include advanced mass spectrometry principles, sample preparation instrument maintenance, quality control, and data analysis. Qualitative, quantitative and clinical applications of mass spectrometry will be covered. Emphasis on the use/applications mass spectrometry in clinical environments. This course is designed for graduate students. Credit may only be obtained in one of MLSCI 461 or LABMP 561.

The course provides a realistic, practical discussion on the role of diagnostic and public health microbiology laboratories in North America. It is designed to enhance the student's ability to assimilate new and specialized knowledge in an evolving clinical microbiology discipline from a multisectoral OneWorld Health perspective. The course content will revolve around case presentations related to current clinical microbiology topics, including diagnostic bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, molecular diagnostic techniques, infection control and prevention strategies as well as new microbiology diagnostic technologies and emerging pathogens. Open to graduate students in Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. Other students and clinical residents may register with the consent of the department. Prerequisites: Credit can be obtained in only one of MLSCI 470 or LABMP 570.

This course covers topics including nucleic acid isolation, manipulation of RNA/DNA, separation and detection, nucleic acid amplification, assay design and troubleshooting. This is a bichronous course, content will be delivered through asynchronous lectures, and synchronous seminars. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics program, or by permission from the Department.

A laboratory course emphasizing introductory and advanced techniques in molecular biology (MLSCI 481). Isolation of RNA, construction of cDNA, amplification of DNA by the real time polymerase chain reaction, analysis of DNA by restriction digestion, transfection of eukaryotic cells for protein expression and Western blotting analysis. Prerequisites: GENET and BIOCH 200 and BIOCH 330 and consent of the Department. An oral presentation on a topic in molecular biology will be required. This course is designed for graduate students. Credit may only be obtained in one of MLSCI 481 or LABMP 581.

This course covers topics including nucleic acid sequencing, microarray, optical genome mapping technologies and data analysis. This course will include HGVS nomenclature and the clinical interpretation of variants. This is a bichronous course, content will be delivered through asynchronous lectures, and synchronous seminars. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics program, or by permission from the Department. Prerequisite LABMP 580.

This laboratory course covers topics including specimen handling, safety, manipulation of RNA/DNA, separation and detection, nucleic acid amplification, assay design and troubleshooting, DNA sequencing and microarrays. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics program, or by permission from the Department. Prerequisite LABMP 580 and 582.

This course covers topics including the identification of normal and abnormal human chromosomes and associated laboratory techniques. This course will focus on constitutive abnormalities and utilize ISCN nomenclature. This is a bichronous course, content will be delivered through asynchronous lectures, and synchronous seminars. This course will utilize an external online platform for karyotyping. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics program, or by permission from the Department.

This course covers topics including the identification of abnormal human chromosomes and associated laboratory techniques. This course will focus on somatic abnormalities and utilize ISCN nomenclature. This is a bichronous Course, content will be delivered through asynchronous lectures, and synchronous seminars. This course will utilize an external online platform for karyotyping. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics program, or by permission from the Department. Prerequisite LABMP 584.

This laboratory simulation course covers topics including specimen preparation, culture, harvest, slide preparation and staining. This course will focus on the analysis of constitutive and somatic abnormalities and the correct utilization of ISCN nomenclature. This course will utilize an external online platform for karyotyping. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics program, or by permission from the Department. Prerequisite: LABMP 584 and 585.

This course introduces the learner to the underlying genetic mechanisms of cancer. The course will focus diagnostic, prognostic and predictive testing for lymphoproliferative disorders such as CLL and ALL, as well as cancer genetic susceptibility syndromes such as Lynch syndrome and breast cancer syndromes. This is an asynchronous course all course content and assessments will be delivered online. This course is designed for students enrolled in FoMD graduate studies, or by permission from the Department.

A lecture and seminar course describing the future effects of technology on medicine in both the developed and developing world, the promise and perils of biotech, nanotech, and artificial intelligence, and changing character of research and practice of medicine and pathology in the coming decades, and the technological singularity. Each student will carry out a project supervised by a faculty member and give a presentation. This course is designed for graduate students in the Faculties of Medicine, Science, or Arts, and is open to undergraduates in those Faculties with consent of Department.

This course will provide an in-depth review of body organ systems and disease through lectures and seminars. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Pathologists' Assistant specialization.

This course will provide an in-depth review of body organ systems and disease through lectures and seminars. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Pathologists' Assistant specialization.

This course will provide an introduction to the role of the Pathologists' Assistant in the clinical laboratory and principles of techniques used in the anatomic pathology laboratory, along with interactive demonstrations. Topics will include laboratory safety, review of specimen types encountered in the laboratory, specimen handling, submission of tissue and material for ancillary studies, gross description and dissection techniques, autopsy techniques, and photography. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Pathologists' Assistant specialization.

This seminar course offers topics for consideration in the administration of the clinical laboratory. Topics include finance, organizational behavior, change management, human resource management, collective agreements, safety, risk management, ethics, the Health Professions Act, equipment acquisition, contracts, accreditation, and materials management. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Pathologists' Assistant specialization.

This seminar course offers topics for consideration in the administration of the clinical laboratory. Topics include finance, organizational behavior, change management, human resource management, collective agreements, safety, risk management, ethics, the Health Professions Act, equipment acquisition, contracts, accreditation, and materials management. This course is designed primarily for students enrolled in the Pathologists' Assistant specialization.

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in laboratory medicine that include clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology and transfusion medicine, clinical microbiology, and clinical histology, as well as rotations in the pathology laboratories that include autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in laboratory medicine that include clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology and transfusion medicine, clinical microbiology, and clinical histology, as well as rotations in the pathology laboratories that include autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in laboratory medicine that include clinical biochemistry, clinical hematology and transfusion medicine, clinical microbiology, and clinical histology, as well as rotations in the pathology laboratories that include autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology (and additional community-based experiences, as available). The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives, and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology (and additional community-based experiences, as available). The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives, and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

As a part of practicum education for the Pathologists' Assistant specialization, this course will provide rotations in autopsy, surgical pathology, pediatric pathology and forensic pathology (and additional community-based experiences, as available). The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives, and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress.

As a part of clinical laboratory practicum education for the Transfusion Science specialization, this course will provide rotations in blood banks, hospitals and cell therapy laboratories. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress. Prerequisites: LABMP 501 and 502 and permission of the department. (Restricted to MSc Transfusion Science specialization.)

As a part of clinical laboratory practicum education for the Transfusion Science specialization, this course will provide rotations in blood banks, hospitals and cell therapy laboratories. The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. A designated preceptor in each rotation will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress. Prerequisites: LABMP 501 and 502 and permission of the department. (Restricted to MSc Transfusion Science specialization.)

As a part of practicum education for the Molecular Diagnostics specialization, this course will provide a rotation in medical genetics laboratory, (and additional molecular laboratory experiences, as available). The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. Designated preceptors will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress. Prerequisites: LABMP 580, 582, 583 and permission of the department. (Restricted to MSc Molecular Diagnostics specialization.)

As a part of practicum education for the Molecular Diagnostics specialization, this course will provide a rotation in human cytogenetic laboratory, (and additional molecular laboratory experiences, as available). The student will be expected to cover specific competencies and objectives and keep a record of cases encountered. Designated preceptors will guide student learning and continuously assess student progress. Prerequisites: LABMP 584, 585, 586 and permission of the department. (Restricted to MSc Molecular Diagnostics specialization.)

The course is an independent research project. Seminar sessions cover topics relevant to conducting independent research studies. The student will be expected to write a research proposal, keep an accurate notebook, and conduct adequate investigative research. The project will be written as a research paper and presented at departmental rounds. This course is for students enrolled in course-based MSc programs offered by the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

The course is an independent research project. Seminar sessions cover topics relevant to conducting independent research studies. The student will be expected to write a research proposal, keep an accurate notebook, and conduct adequate investigative research. The project will be written as a research paper and presented at departmental rounds. This course is for students enrolled in course-based MSc programs offered by the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology.

Elements of Latin grammar and reading of simple texts. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in Latin 30 or Latin 103.

A continuation of LATIN 101. Prerequisite: LATIN 101 or consent of Department. Not open to students with credit in LATIN 103.

Elements of Latin grammar and reading of simple texts. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in Latin 30 or LATIN 101 or 102.

Review of grammar; reading of Latin texts; translation of simple sentences from English into Latin. Prerequisite: LATIN 102, 103, or 104 or consent of Department. Not open to students with credit in LATIN 301.

Selections from Latin poetry and prose. Prerequisite: LATIN 201, 301 or consent of Department.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

An introduction to the important principles, people, and processes of the Canadian law and legal system. The course will provide an introduction and overview of foundational subjects in Canadian law such as Indigenous Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Torts Law, Contracts Law, Property Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, Environmental Law, Health Law and International Law. May not be used for credit in any degrees or programs offered by the Faculty of Law.

A variable topics course examining aspects of Canadian law including constitutional, administrative, and regulatory law, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the role of the state in social and economic regulation at various levels of government. Students will learn to discuss these topics in groups in order to appreciate civic engagement and inclusive decision-making. No prerequisites. Not available to students in the J.D. program.

Introduces students to the basic structure and function of the legal system. It will then focus on the way in which law is used to control environmental problems, focussing on major federal and provincial pollution licensing legislation, and the legal duties of persons working within industry. Regimes for environmental impact assessment and the use of criminal and civil enforcement mechanisms will also be included. The relationship between legal rules and non-legal industry standards and voluntary initiatives may also be explored. Note: Open to students in the Civil Engineering (Environmental Option) degree program only. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained for LAW 459. May not be used for credit in any degrees or programs offered by the Faculty of Law. May not be used for credit in any degrees or programs offered by the Faculty of Law.

An introduction to the foundations, institutions and processes of the Canadian legal system, and its underlying values and systems of thought, including principles of common law and equity, the process of statutory interpretation and analysis, the administration of justice, and the role of law and the legal profession in society. This will include learning about forms of discrimination recognized in Canadian human rights legislation with attention to racism, sexism and bias in the Canadian justice system, addressed through topics such as legal history, legal theory, cultural difference, individual and systemic biases and contemporary cases and legal issues.

Instruction in the fundamentals of legal research, analysis and communication. Students will develop their analytical, research, communication and drafting skills and become familiar with proper citation methods through a variety of practice-related tasks. Exercises in oral communications, advocacy skills and/or a moot court presentation may also be included.

Instruction in the fundamentals of legal research, analysis and communication. Students will develop their analytical, research, communication and drafting skills and become familiar with proper citation methods through a variety of practice-related tasks. Exercises in oral communications, advocacy skills and/or a moot court presentation may also be included.

A discussion of the prerequisites to the creation of contractual obligation: offer and acceptance, intention and certainty, consideration, the requirements of writing and capacity. The effect of misrepresentations and terms of the contract, together with the problems of exclusion clauses and of standard form contracts. Questions of discharge from contractual obligation on the grounds of mistake, undue influence, duress, unconscionable transactions and frustration. Remedies for breach of contract.

A discussion of the prerequisites to the creation of contractual obligation: offer and acceptance, intention and certainty, consideration, the requirements of writing and capacity. The effect of misrepresentations and terms of the contract, together with the problems of exclusion clauses and of standard form contracts. Questions of discharge from contractual obligation on the grounds of mistake, undue influence, duress, unconscionable transactions and frustration. Remedies for breach of contract.

A general introduction to the criminal law, including basic procedure, evidence, and sentencing rules, with primary emphasis on substantive criminal law. Topics include the physical and fault elements of offences, common law and statutory defences, and constitutional principles.

A general introduction to the criminal law, including basic procedure, evidence, and sentencing rules, with primary emphasis on substantive criminal law. Topics include the physical and fault elements of offences, common law and statutory defences, and constitutional principles.

The law of negligence, damages, intentional interferences with persons, property and chattels, the law of strict liability, occupiers' liability, nuisance, defamation, the economic torts, the future of tort law.

The law of negligence, damages, intentional interferences with persons, property and chattels, the law of strict liability, occupiers' liability, nuisance, defamation, the economic torts, the future of tort law.

An introduction to the legal framework governing the exercise of power by the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the Canadian state, covering who has the power to make new laws, the power to implement laws, and the power to adjudicate disputes. The limitations imposed on these powers by the rules of federalism and by the provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are also considered. An introduction to the constitutional provisions concerning Indigenous peoples in Canada is also included.

An introduction to the legal framework governing the exercise of power by the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the Canadian state, covering who has the power to make new laws, the power to implement laws, and the power to adjudicate disputes. The limitations imposed on these powers by the rules of federalism and by the provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms are also considered. An introduction to the constitutional provisions concerning Indigenous peoples in Canada is also included.

This course involves the study of basic principles which govern the institution of real and personal property. Included in this analysis will be the history of property law and issues of social and political context. Other topics include right incident to the ownership and possession of land, tenures and estates, concurrent ownership, dower, leases and tenancies, easements, restrictive covenants, finders law, bailment, and gifts. Other special issues may be explored.

This course involves the study of basic principles which govern the institution of real and personal property. Included in this analysis will be the history of property law and issues of social and political context. Other topics include right incident to the ownership and possession of land, tenures and estates, concurrent ownership, dower, leases and tenancies, easements, restrictive covenants, finders law, bailment, and gifts. Other special issues may be explored.

Designed to provide an understanding of the legal constraints courts have placed on the behavior of administrative tribunals and government departments. Topics to be discussed: What is Administrative Law? How the courts supervise the acts and decisions of administrative bodies. Pitfalls to be avoided by administrative officers: errors of fact and law; excesses of discretion; breach of natural justice. How administrative acts and decisions may be attacked by an aggrieved citizen: remedies. Appeal and review, time limits, locus standi, choice of remedy, procedure. How to avoid attacks by aggrieved citizens. The practical outcome; strength of review. Recent trends in Administrative Law in Canada.

The laws governing corporations including: pre-incorporation matters; the corporation as a legal person; the tortious, criminal, regulatory, and contractual liability of the corporation; fiduciary duties in general and in commercial relationships, especially in the context of directors and officers, corporate social responsibility; corporate management; shareholder rights; and shareholder remedies.

The fundamentals of the traditional litigation process (under the Rules of Court and applicable statutes) and current issues including access and reform.

The principles, rules, and procedures governing the admissibility of evidence in criminal and civil trials. Topics include competence and compellability, relevance, prejudicial effect and probative value, and character, hearsay, and expert evidence.

Legal Seminars present diverse perspectives on the law and legal systems, including topics such as jurisprudence, legal history, legal theory, justice and human rights, within one or more legal traditions. Evaluation will be based primarily on written work. Students may take multiple sections of the course with the approval of the Vice Dean.

An examination of the organization of the legal profession in Canada and the professional conduct of lawyers as determined by law, ethical codes of conduct and service to the public interest. The course will address civility in communication and conduct, common ethical issues in practice, the fiduciary nature of the lawyer's work, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, lawyer professionalism, and the lawyer's role in the administration of justice including access to the legal system. This will include learning about forms of discrimination and bias recognized in Canadian human rights legislation as they are manifest racism, sexism and bias in the Canadian justice system and the legal profession with attention to racism and sexism.

An examination of law from a theoretical rather than a doctrinal perspective. Every year, the course will consist of a number of seminar offerings whose focus will be on a broader theoretical examination of law, legal processes, and institutions. Each of these courses will allow a critical examination of law from a variety of perspectives such as; legal theory, literature, politics, economics, social and cultural development, and religion.

An examination of law and legal institutions from a historical perspective designed to explore continuity and change in common, statute, and constitutional law. Every year, the course will consist of a limited number of seminar offerings whose focus will be on the historical development of law, legal processes, and institutions.

An exploration of the policy challenges associated with emerging biotechnology innovations, including stem cell research, human cloning, gene patents and bio-banking. While the course will cover relevant national and international law, its emphasis will be on ethical and policy issues. Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for Biotechnology under the LAW 599 course number.

An introduction to construction law, concerning issues such as tendering, contractual relationships between various parties to the construction process, construction delivery systems, standard form agreements, bonding and insurance, the impact of tort law on construction activities, builder's lien law, occupational health and safety law, and environmental law relating to construction.

An exploration of theoretical and legal issues bearing on employment outside the unionized/collective-bargaining context, including employment as a legal relationship, independent contractors, dismissal with and without just cause, damages, and the impact of key statutes. Emerging issues shall be explored, such as the protection of confidential information, the duty of good faith, discrimination, and post-employment obligations. This course complements the Labour Law course.

An introductory course on Canadian income taxation law. It will include a discussion of important tax policies/principles, who is subject to tax, the five sources of income that are subject to income tax, the mechanics of calculating taxable income and taxes payable, the general compliance obligations of individual taxpayers, tax jurisprudence and the dispute resolution process, strategic tax planning, and common tax issues that arise in a non-tax law practice. This course will serve as a stand-alone course for students not wishing to focus on taxation law as well as the prerequisite for students wishing to take further taxation courses offered by the Faculty.

Which courts have jurisdiction when a private law dispute involves parties, property or events in more than one jurisdiction? Which jurisdiction's law should govern a dispute with a foreign element? When will our courts enforce the judgements of foreign courts?

A survey of the foundational principles, structure and institutions of public international law, including the nature of the international legal system, the sources of international law, and the relevance of international law to the Canadian legal system. The role of international organizations, such as the United Nations, will also be discussed.

This course focuses on the practice of human rights law in Canada. The importance of anti- discrimination legislation will be discussed, as will the development, interpretation, and enforcement of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the provincial legislative schemes. Reference will also be made to the international context and to the equality provisions of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Students will also learn the practical aspects of litigating a human rights case in Canada.

Mediation is a problem-solving process requiring approaches differing from those used in traditional litigation. This course teaches the mediation process from the advocate's perspective and provides an opportunity to practice the skills necessary to become an effective mediation advocate.

This course focuses on remedies in a commercial setting, regardless of which 'compartment' of law with which they are typically associated. The course will explore issues related to traditional contract remedies, contract-tort overlap, and equitable remedies. It will also consider some of the problems associated with personal injury claims including quantification issues and the role of insurance.

An in-depth analysis of the nature, purpose, and methodology of negotiation. Mock negotiations will be undertaken by the class. Mediation and arbitration will be discussed.

The law governing the enforcement of judgments by unsecured creditors. Will provide an in-depth analysis of the Civil Enforcement Act of Alberta. Topics include prejudgment remedies, registration and priority of writs, enforcement against personal property, enforcement against land, garnishment and distribution. Will also cover fraudulent conveyances and preferences..

With lawyers practising in an increasingly globalized world, where disputes often cross international borders, this course examines the legal and non-legal means available for settling international disputes, including negotiation, mediation, inquiry, conciliation, arbitration and judicial settlement. Examples are drawn from a variety of subject areas, and procedural issues are also considered.

This course will provide students with an understanding of the breadth and scope of dispute resolution alternatives with a focus on how those alternative processes are being utilized in Alberta. Students will learn various forms of dispute resolution including client interviewing, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, med-arb, the mini-trial and litigation risk analysis. Course will look at how dispute resolution fits within the adversarial system, the benefits and drawbacks of each process and how to choose the most appropriate form.

This course develops skills of negotiation preparation and execution, as well as contract drafting in the interesting context of the music business. The course canvasses the major legal and business issues that arise in contract negotiations involving myriad aspects of the music business including most prominently copyright and trade-marks. Students will be expected to elaborate key issues in a position paper, participate in contract negotiations, and finally, draft a contract with respect to a major aspect of the music business, e.g., record contracts, touring, personal managers, or publishing contracts. Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for Music and the Law under the LAW 599 course number.

A study of the law with respect to patents, trade marks, trade secrets, copyrights and intangible property generally.

General principles affecting insurance contracts including good faith, indemnity, subrogation, and insurable interest; particular problems arising out of the Alberta Insurance Act in relation to automobile, life and fire insurance.

An overview of the entire criminal process, from the investigatory stage to the laying of charges through to appeals. The primary emphasis will be on the pre-adjudicative phase of criminal matters, particularly the authority of the police to detain, search/seize, question and arrest individuals.

An introduction to and survey of the law of sentencing. Topics include the history of punishment, the philosophical underpinnings of sentencing law, the evidentiary rules governing sentencing hearings, and the substantive principles of adult and young offender sentencing.

The formation and annulment of marriage; various matrimonial remedies; judicial separation; alimony; loss of consortium; divorce; ground and procedure; custody of children; financial obligations and property rights between spouses.

Selected students are afforded the opportunity to undertake an independent research project on an approved topic under the direct supervision of a full-time Faculty member resulting in the submission of a research paper of 8.000 to 10,000 words. In addition to advanced knowledge; the course is designed to enhance problem solving skills, legal research methodologies and techniques and legal writing and communication skills. Material submitted for assessment in another course cannot be used in an independent research project.

In this course, students will develop an understanding of health law and health care ethics, and of the relationship - and tensions - between law and ethics in the health care context. Topics covered will include allocation of health care resources, physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia, organ donation, assisted reproductive technologies, medical tourism and research involving human subjects.

Selected topics pertinent to law and medicine with an emphasis on the practical implications of the law for the medical profession and the effect of changes in medical practice and institutions on the law. Problems will be examined with assistance from professionals working in the relevant areas and recommendations for law reform will be sought.

Will address current issues in constitutional litigation particularly those involving the Charter. The emphasis will be on both substantive knowledge of constitutional litigation issues and development of skills within that framework. Issues such as pleadings, interventions and class actions, examination of lay and expert witnesses, the use of extrinsic aids, statistical and other forms of ordinary and expert evidence, forms of remedies, form and role of written briefs, and other related matters will be addressed.

Entails an examination of various current problems in constitutional law. Topics covered in past years include Criminal Justice and the Charter, Comparative Constitutional Law, and Federal/Provincial Law.

Students enrolled in this course will be involved in all facets of the production of the Alberta Law Review, including the assessment, selection and substantive and stylistic editing of manuscripts submitted for publication. Students enrolled in this course must normally participate as a member of the Law Review for two academic years to be eligible for credit. Students may be admitted only on application.

In this course, students, as clerks, will serve as a research assistant for one or more Judges of the Courts and shall have the opportunity to gain experience in litigation from a judicial perspective. Duties will be assigned by the Judge coordinating the program for each court.

In this course, students, as clerks, will serve as a research assistant for one or more Judges of the Courts and shall have the opportunity to gain experience in litigation from a judicial perspective. Duties will be assigned by the Judge coordinating the program for each court.