13.3 Biology

Biology courses are designated by BIOL.

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
BIOL 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.

LH:
3
PR:
BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1002; Science 1807 and Science 1808
BIOL 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
BIOL 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
BIOL 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.

LH:

3

PR:

BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1002; Science 1807 and Science 1808

BIOL 2210 Biology of Vertebrates

is a study of the vertebrates, with emphasis on structure and function, adaptations and life histories.

LH:

3

PR:

BIOL 1002; Science 1807 and Science 1808

BIOL 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.

CR:

the former Biochemistry 2100 or 2200

LH:

3 hour labs or tutorials

PR:

BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1002, Chemistry 1200 or 1050; Science 1807 and Science 1808

BIOL 2600 Principles of Ecology

is a conceptual course introducing the principles of ecology, including theoretical, functional and empirical approaches.

LH:

3

PR:

BIOL 1002; Science 1807 and Science 1808

BIOL 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 Science in 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

AN = Additional notes.

AR = Attendance requirement as noted.

CH = Credit hours: unless otherwise noted, a course normally has a credit value of 3 credit hours.

CO = Co-requisite(s): course(s) listed must be taken concurrently with or successfully completed prior to the course being described.

CR = Credit restricted: The course being described and the course(s) listed are closely related but not equivalent.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  Normally, these courses cannot be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

EQ = Equivalent: the course being described and the course(s) listed are equal for credit determination.  Credit is limited to one of these courses.  These courses can be substituted, one for the other, to satisfy program requirements.

LC = Lecture hours per week: lecture hours are 3 per week unless otherwise noted.

LH = Laboratory hours per week.

OR = Other requirements of the course such as tutorials, practical sessions, or seminars.

PR = Prerequisite(s): course(s) listed must be successfully completed prior to commencing the course being described.

UL = Usage limitation(s) as noted.

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