LMP1005H: Fundamentals of Research Practice

Who can attend

You must be enrolled in the LMP graduate program.

This is a mandatory requirement for all graduate students in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. 

Exclusion: LMP1404H

Course description

You will learn the skills you need to succeed as a research scientist.

You will learn how to:

• design experiments
• analyze and manage data,
• critique published research.

You will also develop oral and written communication skills and learn how to address problems involving research ethics.

Lectures will be interactive and include group discussions and activities.

Course coordinator

Dr. Jeffrey Lee
jeff.lee@utoronto.ca

lmp.grad@utoronto.ca for administrative queries.

Timings and location

The course is offered in the Fall session. Starting October 5, 2026, for 8 weeks.

Mondays 10 am - 1 pm

Location: Room SF 3202 - Sandford Fleming Building, 10 King’s College Road

Evaluation methods

This course is credit/no credit (CR/NCR).

• Assignments - 60%
• Participation - 20%
• Attendance - 20%

Late assignments are penalized at 10% per day.

See information on Academic Integrity

Schedule