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BIOL 201 - Evolutionary Biology of Sex
| 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 |
BIOL 205 - Introductory Genetics
| 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 2020 |
| Usually offered |
Winter |
BIOL 222 - Microbiology for Health Professionals
| 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, and pre-Optometry and pre-Vet Med and pre-Pharmacy students (pre-professional students need BIOL 100 and BIOL 101 as pre-requisites). Note that BIOL 310 also fulfills the microbiology requirements for the pre-professional students. |
| Syllabus |
Fall 2019 |
| Usually offered |
Fall |
BIOL 223 - Microbes and Society
| 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 2019 |
| Usually offered |
Fall |
BIOL 265 - Animal Physiology
| Description |
This course is now BIOL 378. lease see the 300 level courses for details. |
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BIOL 266 - Plant Physiology
| 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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| Syllabus |
Fall 2019
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| Usually offered |
Fall |
BIOL 275 - Ecology
| 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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| Syllabus |
Fall 2019
Lab Fall 2019
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| Usually offered |
Fall |
BIOL 276 - Environmental Biology
| 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 2019 |
| Usually offered |
Fall |
BIOL 288 - Cell Biology
| 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 2020 |
| Usually offered |
Winter |
