Biology
Faculty of Science
200 Level Courses
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| Description | This lecture based course will help students understand sexual reproduction in animals (including humans) in an evolutionary context. Specifically the course will deal with issues about the potential conflicts between males and females and their offspring. Topics will include evolution and natural selection in the context of the function of sex, sexual selection, mating systems, mate selection and parental investment, social behaviour, male-female and parent-offspring conflict. |
| Prerequisite | 24 credit hours |
| Note | Any students who have taken BIOL 275 are precluded from taking this course. |
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| Usually offered | Irregularly |
| Description | This course covers chromosome theory of inheritance/eukaryotic transmission genetics. Topics will include: nature of genetic material, DNA replication, mechanism of mutation, natural recombination, artificial recombination, recombinant DNA technology/genetic engineering, and population genetics. |
| Prerequisite | BIOL 100 and 101, CHEM 104. (CHEM 104 can be taken concurrently). |
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| Syllabus | Winter 2022 |
| Usually offered | Winter |
| Description | An introduction to fundamental concepts in microbiology. This course covers bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotes, with emphasis on clinically relevant pathogens as well as the beneficial microbial communities that support human health. |
| Prerequisite | BIOL 110; BIOL 111 |
| Note | Restricted to Nursing students. Further information about microbiology for pre-professional students is available on the Pre-professional advising page. |
| Syllabus | Fall 2021 |
| Usually offered | Fall |
| Description | Microbes play a critically important role in the environment and human society. Microbiology will be used to introduce students to relevant environmental issues. Students will develop critical thinking skills for evaluating these environmental issues. |
| Prerequisite | Completion of 24 credit hours. |
| Note | This course is not open to students that have completed BIOL 220. |
| Syllabus | Fall 2021 |
| Usually offered | Fall |
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The intent of this course is to provide a basic introduction to pathogens and the concept of diseases. This course covers bacteria, viruses and eukaryotes, with emphasis on emergent diseases and urgent challenges for public health. The associated laboratory exercises enable student with an opportunity to apply select concepts and to examine them in more detail.
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| Prerequisite | BIOL 100 and BIOL 101 |
| Note | This course is not open to students who have completed BIOL 220. |
| Syllabus | Winter 2022 |
| Usually offered | Fall and Winter |
| Description | This course is now BIOL 378. lease see the 300 level courses for details. |
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| Description | This course covers the functioning of plants and their interaction with the environment. Topics will include: photosynthesis, water relations, transport processes, mineral nutrition and assimilation, hormones, and development. |
| Prerequisite | BIOL 100 and 101, CHEM 104. (CHEM 104 can be taken concurrently). |
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| Usually offered | Fall |
| Description | This is an introductory course that covers plant, animal, and microbial ecology. Field work will be required. |
| Prerequisite | BIOL 100 and 101, CHEM 104. (CHEM 104 can be taken concurrently). |
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| Usually offered | Fall |
| Description | This course discusses the biological basis for environmental change and its impacts on human society and will review the patterns, causes and consequences of human-induced and natural environmental change. Topics will include: global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion, fisheries collapse, sustainable forestry, agriculture, biodiversity, and conservation. |
| Prerequisite | BIOL 100 and BIOL 101, or BIOL 150 and ENST 200 |
| Note | For Biology, Environmental Science and Environmental Studies Majors. |
| Syllabus | Fall 2021 |
| Usually offered | Fall |
| Description | This is an introductory course in cell biology covering the structure and function of cells and their organelles. |
| Prerequisite | BIOL 100 and 101, CHEM 104. (CHEM 104 can be taken concurrently). |
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| Syllabus | Winter 2022 |
| Usually offered | Winter |