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Calendars > Courses > BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY
| BIO1109 |
Principles of Biology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| An introduction to major biological concepts including: the cell; origins and chemistry of life; energy capture and its use in biological systems; heredity and genetics; biodiversity and its origins; evolution, and systematics of major groups of organisms and how they function and interact with each other. Cannot be combined for credit with OAC Biology or Biology 4U. Credits for this course are in addition to the requirements of Engineering programs or of Science programs except Physics and Mathematics. |
| Cannot be combined for credit with OAC Biology or Biology 4U. Credits for this course are in addition to the requirements of Engineering programs or of Science programs except Physics and Mathematics. |
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| BIO1110 |
Introduction to Cell Biology |
(3,0,2b) 4 cr. |
| Origin of life. Structure and varieties of cells. The cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix. Movements within and by cells including muscles. The cell cycle and reproduction. The fundamentals of molecular biology including replication, transcription and translation. Membrane transport. |
| Prerequisite: OAC or 4U Biology. |
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| BIO1120 |
Introduction to Organismal Biology |
(3,0,2b) 4 cr. |
| Survey of the evidence for, and the fundamentals underlying the evolution of biological diversity. Topics: natural selection, speciation, the history of life, extinction, hominid evolution; adaptation and the geographical distribution of organisms; the effects of human population growth on the structure and function of ecological systems, and the implications of these effects to future human welfare. |
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| BIO1280 |
Introduction to Molecular Biology and Genomics for Bioinformatics |
(3,0,1.5) 4 cr. |
| Basic elements of genetics, molecular biology, genomics and proteomics, with special emphasis on their quantitative and computational aspects. This course has two aims: (i) to provide basic biological information to students who have strong quantitative skills, but little formal training in biology and (ii) to outline the computational challenges that are provided by the new molecular databases. Course topics will include: the nature and scope of the various genome projects, including the human genome project; gene discovery and data mining; computational approaches to the study of protein structure. This course cannot be taken for credits by Biology, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or Ophthalmic Medical Technology students. |
| Prerequisite: One of the mathematics 4U or OAC courses. Basic knowledge of computer programming. This course cannot be taken for credits by Biology, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, or Ophthalmic Medical Technology students. |
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| BIO1300 |
The Human Animal |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| The biology of the human species. The human species' place, and what it means to be, within the Kingdom Animalia. The human species' origin, evolution, basic anatomy, physiology, reproduction and sexuality. The biological basis of human families, cultures and societies will also be discussed. |
| This course cannot be taken for credit by Science or Engineering students. |
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| BIO1509 |
Principes de biologie |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Introduction aux principaux concepts en biologie: origine et chimie de la vie, capture et utilisation de l'énergie dans les systèmes biologiques, hérédité et génétique, biodiversité et ses origines, évolution, systématique des principaux groupes d'organismes vivants et interactions biotiques. Le cours BIO 1509 et le CPO Biologie (ou Biologie 4U) sont mutuellement exclusifs. Les crédits pour ce cours s'ajoutent aux exigences des programmes de Génie ou de Sciences sauf en Physique et en Mathématiques. |
| Le cours BIO1509 et le CPO Biologie (ou Biologie 4U) sont mutuellement exclusifs. Les crédits pour ce cours s'ajoutent aux exigences des programmes de Génie ou de Sciences, sauf en Physique et en Mathématiques. |
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| BIO1510 |
Introduction à la biologie cellulaire |
(3,0,2b) 4 cr. |
| Origine et chimie de la vie; structure et fonction des cellules et des organites; organisation, réplication et expression du matériel génétique; cycle cellulaire; trafic intracellulaire; matrice extracellulaire et communication intercellulaire; différenciation et types cellulaires. |
| Préalable : CPO ou 4U Biologie. |
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| BIO1520 |
Introduction à la biologie des organismes |
(3,0,2b) 4 cr. |
| Vue d'ensemble des preuves et des principes fondamentaux de l'évolution de la biodiversité. Les sujets abordés incluent: sélection naturelle et spéciation; histoire de la vie; extinction; évolution humaine; adaptation et distribution géographique des organismes; effets de la croissance démographique humaine sur la structure et la fonction des systèmes écologiques; implications de ces effets sur le futur bien-être de l'humanité. |
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| BIO1680 |
Introduction à la biologie moléculaire et aux sciences génomiques pour la bioinformatique |
(3,0,1.5) 4 cr. |
| Éléments de base en génétique, biologie moléculaire, génomique et protéomique, mettant l'emphase sur leurs aspects mathématiques et informatiques. Le cours vise à inculquer des notions de base de biologie aux étudiants ayant une formation mathématique ou informatique et à donner un aperçu des défis informatiques que présentent les nouvelles banques de données du domaine. Les sujets abordés incluent: nature et étendue des divers projets génomiques, dont celui du génome humain; identification des gènes et extraction d'information; les approches informatiques à l'étude de la structure des protéines. |
| Préalable : Un des cours de mathématiques 4U ou CPO. Connaissances de base en programmation. Ce cours ne peut être crédité aux étudiants inscrits en Biologie, Biochimie, Sciences Biopharmaceutiques, Sciences Biomédicales ou en Technologie Médicale en Ophtalmologie. |
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| BIO1700 |
L'animal humain |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Biologie de l'espèce humaine. La place de l'être humain, et ce qu'elle représente, à l'intérieur du règne animal. L'origine de l'être humain, son évolution, physiologie, reproduction et sexualité. La signification biologique des familles humaines, des cultures et des sociétés sera aussi discutée. |
| Ce cours ne peut être crédité aux étudiants inscrits en Génie ou en Sciences. |
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| BIO2109 |
Ecology |
(3,0,2b) 4 cr. |
| Introduction to the study of ecological systems: the nature of ecological experiments; population dynamics; polulation harvesting; ecological processes structuring biological communities in space and time; energy and nutrient flows in ecosystems; the relationship between ecological goods and services. Field and lab exercices expose students to basic principles in ecological study design, experimentation and sampling, data analysis, and illustrate important ecological processes. |
| Prerequisite: BIO1120 or equivalent. |
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| BIO2110 |
Environmental Physiology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| How representative individual healthy organisms respond to various natural or anthropogenic physical environmental parameters such as temperature, water, pH, electromagnetic radiation including UV, gases, pressure and heavy metals. Primary and secondary stress responses and homeostatis will be considered throughout. This course is intended primarily for students enrolled in the Environmental Science program. |
| Prerequisite: BIO1120. |
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| BIO2123 |
Genetics |
(3,0,2b) 4 cr. |
| Introduction to Mendel's laws of inheritance; application of Mendelian analysis to problems in genetics including: gene mapping and linkage, molecular genetics, bacterial genetics and population genetics. Laboratory session includes experiments to illustrate genetic principles, tutorial and problem sessions. |
| Prerequisite: BIO1120. |
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| BIO2125 |
Animal Form and Function |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Lectures on main animal groups, their life cycles, development, body plan, functional organisation including metabolism and their adaptation to different environments. |
| Prerequisite: BIO1110. |
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| BIO2127 |
Introduction to Plant Science: Biodiversity to Biotechnology |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Evolution of the diversity of plants, physiological and anatomical concepts; metabolism including photosynthesis; recent applications in ecology and biotechnology. |
| Prerequisite: BIO1110. |
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| BIO2509 |
Écologie |
(3,0,2b) 4 cr. |
| Introduction à l'étude des systèmes écologiques: la nature des expériences écologiques; les dynamiques de populations; l'exploitation des populations; les processus qui structurent les communautés dans le temps et l'espace; les flux d'énergie et d'éléments nutritifs dans les écosystèmes; la relation entre les structures et fonctions écologiques; les produits et services écologiques. Travaux pratiques sur le terrain et au laboratoire illustrant des processus écologiques importants, principes fondamentaux du design expérimental, l'analyses des donnés et de l'échantillonnage écologique. |
| Préalable : BIO1520 ou équivalent. |
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| BIO2510 |
Physiologie environnementale |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Ce cours examine comment un organisme isolé et en santé réagit aux paramètres physico-environnementaux naturels et anthropogéniques tels la température, l'eau, le pH, les radiations électromagnétiques incluant les rayons ultraviolets, les gaz, la pression et les métaux lourds. Les réponses primaires et secondaires aux divers stress ainsi que l'homéostasie seront examinées. Ce cours est destiné principalement aux étudiants inscrits dans le programme des Sciences Environnementales. |
| Préalable : BIO1520. |
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| BIO2523 |
Génétique |
(3,0,2b) 4 cr. |
| Introduction aux lois mendéliennes de l'hérédité; application de l'analyse mendélienne à des problèmes de génétique incluant la cartographie des gènes et l'analyse de liaison, la génétique bactérienne et la génétique des populations. Le laboratoire comprend des expériences qui illustrent les principes de la génétique, ainsi que des sessions de travaux pratiques et de problèmes. |
| Préalable : BIO1520. |
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| BIO2525 |
Animaux: structures et fonctions |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Cycles biologiques, développement, architecture, anatomie fonctionnelle, métabolisme et adaptations aux différents environnements des principaux types d'animaux. |
| Préalable : BIO1510. |
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| BIO2527 |
Introduction aux végétaux: de la biodiversité à la biotechnologie |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Évolution de la diversité des groupes végétaux; concepts anatomiques et physiologiques; notions du métabolisme incluant la photosynthèse; applications récentes en biotechnologie et en sciences de l'environnement. |
| Préalable : BIO1510. |
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| BIO2901 |
Rapport de stage CO-OP I / Co-op work term report I |
3 cr. |
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| BIO3102 |
Molecular Evolution |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Mechanisms and forces responsible for changes in genetic material during evolution. Topics will include rates and paterns of nucleotide substitutions, molecular phylogenies, molecular clocks, origin of the eukaryotic cell, origin of introns, concerted evolution, transposable elements. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2123. |
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| BIO3104 |
Field Biology I |
(0,0,4) 2 cr. |
| One week of field work, including written assignments. Field modules are available in one of a number of areas which may include ecology of birds, fish, insects, small mammals, plants, tundra, taiga and caves. The list of modules is available in January. Date and fees dependent on module. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2109. |
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| BIO3105 |
Field Biology II |
(0,0,6) 3 cr. |
| Similar to BIO 3104 Field Biology I but two weeks in length and differing in content. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2109. |
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| BIO3106 |
Environmental Physiology of Plants |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Physiological adaptations of plants to different environments, effects of factors such as soils and climate on plant growth and physiology. (Offered in alternate years.) (Limited enrolment.) |
| Prerequisite: BIO3140. |
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| BIO3108 |
Vertebrate Zoology |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Morphological evolution of present-day and fossil vertebrates oriented toward major functional and structural modifications; locomotion, feeding, respiratory and circulatory systems, reproduction, sense organs, adaptive radiations and biogeography. Laboratories: dissections and identification of Canadian fauna. (Offered in alternate years.) |
| Prerequisite: BIO2125. |
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| BIO3115 |
Conservation Biology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Introduction to ecological foundations of environmental problems created by the human species. Topics include population growth, global carrying capacity, renewable and sustainable resources, global warming, biodiversity loss and extinction. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2109. |
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| BIO3117 |
Ecosystem Ecology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Structure and function of natural terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Particular attention will be paid to influences of the human species on these systems. |
| Prerequisites: BIO2109, (MAT1372 or MAT2378). |
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| BIO3124 |
General Microbiology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Characterization and classification of micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, algae and viruses. Introduction to microbial physiology, genetic and differentiation. Role of micro-organisms in the natural world. |
| Prerequisite: BIO1110. |
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| BIO3126 |
General Microbiology Laboratory |
(0,0,6) 3 cr. |
| Laboratory work accompanying BIO 3124, with emphasis on study and identification of bacteria. (Limited enrolment). |
| Prerequisites: BIO1110 and BIO3124 must be taken prior to or concurrently with BIO3126. |
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| BIO3136 |
Animal Behaviour |
(3,0,2) 4 cr. |
| An introduction to the study of animal behaviour with emphasis on the evolution and adaptive value of behaviour. Students will carry out a field or laboratory research project. (Limited enrolment.) |
| Prerequisite: BIO2109. |
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| BIO3137 |
Experiments in Animal Physiology |
(0,0,6) 3 cr. |
| Representative experiments to illustrate basic principles of animal physiology. (Limited enrolment.) |
| Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO3301. |
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| BIO3140 |
Plant Physiology and Biochemistry |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Selected topics in plant physiology and biochemistry. Current concepts in plant metabolism will be discussed. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2127. |
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| BIO3147 |
Developmental Biology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Introduction to animal development emphasizing the vertebrate embryo. mechanisms governing morphogenesis and cell and tissue differentiation will be covered. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2125. |
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| BIO3151 |
Molecular Biology Laboratory |
(0,0,6) 3 cr. |
| Introduction to basic techniques in molecular biology and their application in biotechnology. (Limited enrolment). |
| Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO3170. |
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| BIO3152 |
Cell Biology Laboratory |
(0,0,6) 3 cr. |
| Introduction to basic techniques in cell biology and their applications in biotechnology. (Limited enrolment). |
| Prerequisite: BIO1110. |
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| BIO3153 |
Cell Biology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Structure and function of cells with emphasis on cell-cell and cell-substrate interactions, cell motility, cytoskeleton, cytoplasmic organisation, intracellular sorting of molecules, nucleus organisation, chromatin and chromosome structure and replication, mitosis. |
| Prerequisite: BIO1110. |
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| BIO3170 |
Molecular Biology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Gene structure, action and replication, cellular regulation, allosteric properties of proteins, molecular basis of membrane function and the control of cell growth. Cannot be combined for credits with BCH 3170. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2123 and Pre or Co-requisite: CHM2132 or CHM2130. |
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| BIO3301 |
Animal Physiology I |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Regulatory systems in animals. Physiological adjustments to environmental changes. Excitable cells including sensory and information systems, endocrinology, and muscles. |
| Prerequisite: BIO1110. |
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| BIO3302 |
Animal Physiology II |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Fundamentals of animal regulatory units will be discussed emphasizing physiological adjustments of animals to the environment. Topics covered will include respiration, circulation, osmoregulation, excretion, energy metabolism and thermoregulation. |
| Prerequisite: BIO3301. |
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| BIO3323 |
Entomology |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| A comprehensive study of the largest class of animals - the insects. Morphological structure, physiology and system organisation are combined with discussions of insect diversity - ecology and their impact on the human species. Laboratory involves investigations of representative groups. (Limited enrolment). |
| Prerequisite: BIO2125. |
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| BIO3324 |
Invertebrate Zoology |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Characteristics of invertebrate phyla. Comparative approach to structure and function and why various invertebrate groups have evolved as they have. Laboratory: investigations of representative groups. Limited enrolment. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2125. |
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| BIO3502 |
Évolution Moléculaire |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Mécanismes et forces responsables des changements du matériel génétique au cours de l'évolution. Taux et nature des substitutions, phylogénies moléculaires, horloge moléculaire, origine des eukaryotes, origine des introns, évolution concert, éléments transposables. |
| Préalable : BIO2523. |
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| BIO3506 |
Physiologie environnementale des plantes |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Adaptations physiologiques des plantes aux facteurs environnementaux. Effets de facteurs tels que le sol et le climat sur la croissance, la reproduction et le métabolisme des plantes. (Offert tous les deux ans.) Cours contingenté |
| Préalable : BIO3540. |
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| BIO3508 |
Zoologie des vertébrés |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Morphologie évolutive des vertébrés actuels et fossiles axée vers les grands changements structuraux et fonctionnels; locomotion, alimentation, systèmes respiratoire et circulatoire, reproduction, organes des sens, radiations adaptatives et biogéographie. Laboratoires: dissections et identification de la faune canadienne. (Offert tous les deux ans.) |
| Préalable : BIO2525. |
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| BIO3515 |
Biologie de la conservation des espèces |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Introduction aux fondements écologiques associés aux problèmes environnementaux créés par l'espèce humaine. Croissance des populations capacité de support, ressources renouvelables, développement durable, réchauffement global de la planète, perte de la biodiversité et extinctions. |
| Préalable : BIO2509. |
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| BIO3517 |
Écologie des écosystèmes |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Structure et fonctionnement des écosystèmes naturels terrestres et aquatiques. Une attention particulière sera portée à l'impact des activités de l'espèce humaine sur ces systèmes. |
| Préalables : BIO2509, (MAT1772 ou MAT2778). |
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| BIO3524 |
Microbiologie générale |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Caractérisation et classification des microorganismes y compris les bactéries, les champignons, les algues et les virus. Introduction à la physiologie microbienne, la génétique et la différentiation. Le rôle des microorganismes dans leur habitat naturel. |
| Préalable : BIO1510. |
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| BIO3526 |
Laboratoire de microbiologie générale |
(0,0,6) 3 cr. |
| Travaux pratiques accompagnant BIO 3524, avec emphase sur l'étude et l'identification de bactéries. Cours contingenté. BIO 3524 doit être pris en même temps ou avant BIO 3526. |
| Préalable : BIO1510. |
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| BIO3540 |
Physiologie et biochimie des plantes |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Sélection de sujets en physiologie végétale et en biochimie végétale. Concepts courants sur le métabolisme des plantes. |
| Préalable : BIO2527. |
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| BIO3551 |
Laboratoire de biologie moléculaire |
(0,0,6) 3 cr. |
| Introduction aux techniques de base en biologie moléculaire et leur utilisation en biotechnologie. Cours contingenté. |
| Préalable ou concomitant : BIO3570. |
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| BIO3552 |
Laboratoire de biologie cellulaire |
(0,0,6) 3 cr. |
| Introduction aux techniques de base en biologie cellulaire et leur utilisation en biotechnologie. Cours contingenté. |
| Préalable : BIO1510. |
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| BIO3553 |
Biologie cellulaire |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Structure et fonction des cellules et des organelles, avec accent sur: reconnaissance intercellulaire et l'adhérence cellulaire, motilité cellulaire, cytosquelette et organisation du cytoplasme, trafic intracellulaire des molécules, organisation du noyau, la structure et la réplication de la chromatine et des chromosomes, la mitose. |
| Préalable : BIO1510. |
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| BIO3570 |
Biologie moléculaire |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Rôle, structure et réplication des gènes, régulation cellulaire, propriétés allostériques des protéines, croissance cellulaire et fonction moléculaire au niveau de la membrane. Les cours BIO 3570 et BCH 3570 sont mutuellement exclusifs. |
| Préalable : BIO2523 et Préalable ou concomitant: CHM2532 ou CHM2530 |
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| BIO3701 |
Physiologie animale I |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Unités fondamentales des systèmes régulateurs des animaux. Ajustements physiologiques des animaux face à leur environnement. Physiologie cellulaire du nerf et muscle incluant systèmes sensoriels et d'information et endocrinologie. |
| Préalable : BIO1510. |
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| BIO3702 |
Physiologie animale II |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Unités fondamentales des systèmes régulateurs des animaux. Ajustements physiologiques des animaux face à leur environnement. Respiration, circulation, osmorégulation, excrétion, régulation de l'énergie et thermorégulation. |
| Préalable : BIO3701. |
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| BIO3901 |
Raport de stage CO-OP II / Co-op work term report II |
3 cr. |
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| BIO3902 |
Rapport de stage CO-OP III / Co-op work term report III |
3 cr. |
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| BIO3914 |
Biologie des algues et des champignons / Biology of Algae and Fungi |
(2,0,3) 4 cr. |
| Physiology, ecology and taxonomy of the algae and fungi. Includes a compulsory one day field excursion on a week-end during the session. (Both French and English will be used in the lectures). (Limited enrolment). (Offered in alternate years.) |
| Prerequisite: BIO2127. |
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| BIO4000 |
Séminaire / Seminar |
(2,0,0) 2 cr. |
| Recent trends in various aspects of biology will be discussed. For Biology Honours programme only. |
| Prerequisite: The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biology with a minimum CGPA of 4.5. |
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| BIO4004 |
Projet de recherche / Honours Research |
3 cr. |
| Under the supervision of a professor in the department, the student will conduct a project designed to broaden the student's general knowledge of a selected field of biology. Projects could include either an extensive literature review of a selected topic or a small laboratory or field project. Requires the submission of a comprehensive paper. (Limited enrolment). Corequisite: BIO4000. |
| Prerequisite: The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biology with a minimum CGPA of 4.5. Corequisite: BIO4000. Limited enrolment. |
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| BIO4009 |
Projet de recherche / Honours Research |
9 cr. |
| This course is more demanding than BIO 4004 and is primarily designed to prepare a student for graduate studies in a selected field of biology. A two session research project will be done under the supervision of a professor in the department. The student is required to prepare a poster and submit to the Department a thesis describing the results of the research project. Limited enrolment. |
| Prerequisite: The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biology with a minimum CGPA of 6.0. |
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| BIO4101 |
Pesticides and the Environment |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| General characteristics and properties of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and rodenticides; formulation, toxicology, selectivity, resistance; effects of pesticides on non-target organisms; other methods of pest control. (Offered in alternate years.) |
| Prerequisites: BIO1110, BIO2109. |
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| BIO4109 |
Advanced Topics in Animal Development |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Current and advanced topics in developmental biology ranging from germ cell formation to organogenesis. Discussion will focus on molecular developmental genetics and coordinated gene regulation as the primary mechanism for embryonic development. (Offered in alternate years). |
| Prerequisite: BIO3147. (Offered in alternate years.) |
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| BIO4115 |
Molecular Genetics |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Investigation of gene structure, expression and evolution, including the influences of processes such as DNA transposition and rearrangement; RNA processing and splicing. |
| Prerequisite: BIO3170 or BCH3170. |
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| BIO4118 |
Applied Biostatistics |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Application of biostatistics to real problems. Experimental design and data collection. Consequences of violating assumptions of different tests. Monte Carlo and Bootstrap analysis. Case studies and exercises in using statistical analysis packages. (Offered in alternate years). Limited enrolment. |
| Prerequisite: MAT2378. |
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| BIO4119 |
Topics in Respiratory Physiology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Topics covered will include principles of gas exchange in terrestrial and aquatic animals, transport of 02 and C02 in blood, acid-base regulation and respiratory adaptations to exercise and environmental stresses. |
| Prerequisite: BIO3302. |
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| BIO4120 |
Animal Adaptations |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| The influence of environment and phylogeny on metabolic processes in cells, tissues and organisms. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of temperature, oxygen, hydrostatic pressure and solutes on animal function. |
| Prerequisites: (BIO3301 and BIO3302) or PHS3240. |
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| BIO4127 |
Comparative Endocrinology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Evolution of endocrines, hormonal mechanisms and control in various animal groups. |
| Prerequisite: BIO3301 or BIO3302 or PHS3240. |
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| BIO4128 |
Chemical Ecology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Chemically mediated interactions between organisms emphasizing plant-pest reactions. Methodology and advanced instrumentation will be presented. (Offered in alternate years.) |
| Prerequisite: BIO3140. |
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| BIO4129 |
The Bacterial Cell |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Subcellular structure, metabolism, growth, morphogenesis and genetics of bacteria. |
| Prerequisites: BIO3124, BCH2140. |
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| BIO4136 |
Freshwater Ecology |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Physics and chemistry of lakes and streams, ecology of their biota. Includes an obligatory field component in early September and/or on weekends during the session. (Offered in alternate years). (Limited enrolment). |
| Prerequisites: BIO2109, MAT2378. |
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| BIO4139 |
Population Genetics |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| This course will be concerned with the genetic structure of populations. The following topics will be discussed; populations and gene pools; genotypic and genic frequencies; quantification of genetic variation in natural populations; the various modes of natural selection and their effects; genetic load; random genetic drift; selection on polygenic traits; measures of heritability; molecular evolution. (Offered in alternate years). |
| Prerequisite: BIO2123. |
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| BIO4144 |
Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| An introduction to plant gene structure and function, cloning into plants and the manipulation of plant genes. The course will combine elements of plant biochemistry, physiology and molecular biology. (Offered in alternate years.) |
| Prerequisites: BIO3140, (BIO3170 or BCH3170). |
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| BIO4146 |
Ecotoxicology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Explores the challenges of moving from testing toxic chemicals on single organisms in the laboratory to assessing the effects of toxic chemicals on ecosystems. The influence of food chain processes, photochemistry, and other natural processes (sedimentation, volatilization, etc) will be discussed. |
| Prerequisites: BIO1110, BIO2109. |
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| BIO4152 |
Animal Energetics |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Utilisation of energy during locomotion and prolonged food deprivation. Design and performance of physiological, biochemical and mechanical components of the locomotory system in vertebrates. Metabolic adaptations of the champions of endurance exercise (migrating animals) and fasting (hibernators). (Offered in alternate years.) |
| Prerequisite: BIO3302. |
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| BIO4160 |
Plant Ecology |
(2,0,3) 4 cr. |
| An exploration of the principles which ultimately organize plant communities. Topics covered will include plant/environment relationships, primary production, plant population biology, and the analysis of plant communities. Field camp prior to fall session. (Offered in alternate years.) |
| Prerequisite: BIO2109. |
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| BIO4161 |
Insect Physiology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| A lecture course designed to introduce the student to the physiological characteristics of the Hexapoda. The physiology of the integument, metamorphosis, nutrition, reproduction, diapause and the physiological basis of insect control will be discussed in detail. (Offered in alternate years). |
| Prerequisite: BIO2125. |
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| BIO4162 |
Tropical Ecology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| An introduction to climate, soils, flora and fauna of the tropics. Emphasis will be placed on forest and agriculture ecosystems. (Offered in alternate years). |
| Prerequisite: BIO2109. |
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| BIO4174 |
Biotechnology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| This course will introduce basic ideas about DNA cloning and manipulation. Lectures will emphasize how these techniques have been used to isolate, identify and express genes that are useful in medicine, agriculture and industry. More advanced topics will be introduced by means of student seminars and invited speakers. Cannot be combined for credit with BCH 4172. |
| Prerequisite: BIO3170 OR BCH3170. Cannot be combined for credit with BCH4172. |
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| BIO4350 |
Principles of Neurobiology |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| The structure and function of the nervous system with emphasis on mammalian systems but with reference to non-mammalian groups. Neuronal excitability/neurotransmission; sensory and motor systems; mechanisms of learning and memory; development and regeneration in the nervous system. Cannot be combined for credit with CMM 4350. |
| Prerequisites: BIO3301, (BIO3302 or PHS3240). |
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| BIO4501 |
Les pesticides et l'environnement |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Caractéristiques et propriétés des fongicides, herbicides, insecticides, nématicides et rodenticides; formulation, toxicologie, sélectivité, résistance; effets des pesticides sur les organismes nuisibles. (Offert tous les deux ans.) |
| Préalables : BIO1510, BIO2509. |
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| BIO4518 |
Biostatistique appliquée |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Application des biostatistiques à des problèmes concrets. Design expérimental et échantillonnage. Impact des violations des hypothèses implicites d'application de divers tests. Analyse de Monte Carlo et Bootstrap. Etudes de cas et exercices d'utilisation de logiciels courants d'analyse statistique. (Offert tous les deux ans.) Cours contingenté. |
| Préalable : MAT2778. |
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| BIO4536 |
Écologie des eaux douces |
(3,0,3) 5 cr. |
| Environnement physique et chimique des lacs et ruisseaux, et l'écologie de leurs biotes. Le cours comprend une composante obligatoire de travaux pratiques sur le terrain au début de septembre et/ou durant les fins de semaine pendant la session. (Offert tous les deux ans.) Cours contingenté. |
| Préalables : BIO2509, MAT2778. |
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| BIO4546 |
Écotoxicologie |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Ce cours explore les difficultés liées à la compréhension de l'impact des substances chimiques toxiques sur les écosystèmes alors que la recherche sur ces substances se fait surtout en laboratoire sur des organismes. L'impact de processus propres à la chaîne alimentaire, la photochimie ainsi que d'autres processus naturels (sédimentation, volatilisation, etc.) seront étudiés. |
| Préalables : BIO1510, BIO2509. |
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| BIO4552 |
Métabolisme Énergétique |
(3,0,0) 3 cr. |
| Utilisation de l'énergie durant la locomotion et le jeûne prolongé. Conception et performance des éléments physiologiques, biochimiques et mécaniques du système locomoteur des vertébrés. Adaptations métaboliques des champions de l'exercice d'endurance (migrateurs) et du jeûne (hibernateurs). (Offert tous les deux ans.) |
| Préalable : BIO3702. |
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| BIO4901 |
Rapport de stage CO-OP IV / Co-op work term report IV |
3 cr. |
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| BIO4910 |
Travail sur le terrain en écologie / Field Course in Ecology. |
3 cr. |
| Field course examining several types of terrestrial, aquatic and wetland ecosystems. Sampling techniques, experimental design and data analysis will be emphasized. The course will take place during a two-week period in mid-August. Fees are required to cover the costs of transportation and logding in the field. |
| Prerequisite: BIO2109, (MAT1372 or MAT2378). BIO4118 is recommended. It cannot be combined for credit with EVS4910. |
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