Students may obtain credit for only 6 1000-level credit hours in Biology. Normally, these courses will be Biology 1001-1002, which are prerequisite to all higher courses in Biology, except where noted below.
Biology courses are designated by BIOL.
1001-1002
Principles of Biology
is an introduction to the science of Biology, including a discussion of the unity, diversity and evolution of living organisms.
LH: 3
PR: BIOL 1001 is a prerequisite for BIOL 1002; Science 1807 and Science 1808
2010
Biology of Plants
is a study of the structure, function and reproductive Biology of plants, with emphasis on the vascular plants, and on their relationship to environment and human activities.
LC: 3
LH: 3
PR: BIOL 1001, BIOL 1002, and Chemistry 1001; Science 1807 and Science 1808
2040
Modern Biology and Human Society I
examines various aspects of the human body, and the implications of modern biological research for human beings. Topics include cancer; diet and nutrition and associated diseases; circulatory disease, immunity, human genetics, biorhythms, new diseases, genetic engineering and reproductive engineering.
UL: cannot be used towards the Minor, Major or Honours programs in Biology
2041
Modern Biology and Human Society II
examines the origins and consequences of the environmental crisis of the 20th century. Topics include the population explosion, energy, material cycles, air and water and land pollution, global food supplies, the fisheries, wildlands, renewable and non-renewable resources, environmental ethics.
UL: cannot be used towards the Minor, Major or Honours programs in Biology
2122
Biology of Invertebrates
is a study of the invertebrates with emphasis on structure and function, adaptations and life histories. The laboratories will present a broad survey of the major invertebrate groups.
CR: the former BIOL 3122
LH: 3
2210
Biology of Vertebrates
is a study of the vertebrates, with emphasis on structure and function, adaptations and life histories.
CR: the former BIOL 3210
LH: 3
2250
Principles of Genetics
is an introduction to Mendelian and molecular genetics. Phenotype and genotype, behaviour of alleles in genetic crosses, chromosome theory of inheritance, genetic linkage, molecular Biology of DNA, RNA and protein, molecular basis of mutation, recombinant DNA, applications of genetic biotechnology.
CO: Chemistry 2440 or Chemistry 2400
CR: the former BIOL 3250
LH: 3
PR: Chemistry 2440 or Chemistry 2400, BIOL 1001 and 1002, Chemistry 1010, the former 1011 or 1050/1051; Science 1807 and Science 1808
2600
Principles of Ecology
is a conceptual course introducing the principles of ecology, including theoretical, functional and empirical approaches.
CR: the former BIOL 3600
LH: 3
3053
Microbiology for Nurses
is a course on the fundamentals of microbiology with an emphasis on medical microbiology. The course will include topics such as: host responses to infections, human diseases caused by microorganisms, and the control and exploitation of microorganisms. Entrance is restricted to Nursing students in the Bachelor of Nursing (Collaborative) program.
LH: 2
PR: Science 1807 and Science 1808
UL: cannot be used as one of the required courses for the Minor, Major, or Honours in Biology, nor is it acceptable for any of the joint programs between Biology and other disciplines