A comprehensive investigation into the cells and tissues of the human body. Specific content will include homeostasis and how it is maintained in the healthy human body. An exploration of cellular physiology and the nucleus as the control center of the cell will set the stage for the semester. Following this, an investigation into the four primary tissues of the body (epithelium tissue, connective tissue; muscle tissue, and nervous tissue), and the basics of the nervous system. This course is not available for credit in the Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Biomedical Science or Chemistry.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Antirequisites:BLG 10A/BCorequisites:NSE 101, NSE 111, PPN 101 (for Collaborative Nursing program students only)Custom Requisites:Not available to students in Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Biomedical Science or ChemistryBLG 111 - Anatomy and Physiology IICourse DescriptionA comprehensive investigation into the major organ systems of the body. Specific content will include:cardiovascular (blood, heart and blood vessels), respiratory, gastrointestinal including nutrition, urinaryincluding fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance, reproduction and pregnancy including heredity. This course is not available for credit in the Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Biomedical Science or Chemistry.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 101, and a minimum C grade in each of NSE 101, NSE 111, PPN 101 (NSE and PPN courses for Nursing students only)Custom Requisites:Not available to students in Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Biomedical Science or ChemistryBLG 131 - Microbiology for NursingCourse DescriptionThis course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of microbiology. They will study bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans and their role in the acquisition and dissemination of infectious diseases. The students will also learn how microbial infections are controlled by hygiene, antimicrobial therapies and the immune system. Infections of each of the body systems will be surveyed. The lecture material will be supplemented with case histories in order to simulate real world situations.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:a minimum C grade in each of PPN 201, NSE 203, NSE 211, PAT 201, NSE 212Corequisites:PPN 202, PAT 202, NSE 222, NSE 221BLG 133 - Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology ICourse DescriptionThis course will introduce students to fundamentals of biological anthropology. It will begin with defining and using the scientific method and a discussion on the origin of evolutionary thought. This will be followed by a discussion of the gene and mutation and the relationship between genotype and phenotype. Mechanisms of evolution will be covered (gene flow, genetic drift and natural selection) and survey the field of human adaption and the ways in which evolutionary forces mold populations will be covered.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:ANT 100Custom Requisites:Available only to students in the Arts and Contemporary Studies program.BLG 143 - Biology ICourse DescriptionThis course is an introduction to the cellular and molecular mechanisms in the cell. Topics include macromolecule structure and function, enzymes, cell membrane structure and function, cell cycle control, cell division, metabolism, and photosynthesis. Also included is an introduction to genetics and patterns of inheritance, gene expression and developmental biology. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00BLG 144 - Biology IICourse DescriptionThis course is an introduction to evolution, diversity, and ecology. Topics include natural selection and the patterns of evolutionary change in allele frequencies and speciation. The course will introduce the diversity of living organisms resulting from evolutionary processes. The course will explore how these organisms interact with each other and their physical environment, and the feedback of these interactions on evolution. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143BLG 151 - Microbiology ICourse DescriptionThis course introduces the student to the principles of microbiology. Topics include the history of microbiology, a survey of the different types of microorganisms, prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and growth, microbial metabolism and its applications, and bacterial genetics and gene expression. An introduction to bacterial gene expression will also be covered. The laboratory exercises complement the lectures and introduce the student to basic microbiological techniques and applications.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 181 - Biology of a Living CityCourse DescriptionThis course will examine current selected topics in biology including cloning, today's epidemics, genetically modified foods and environmental issues. Students will be introduced to many fundamental principles of modern biology as well as the history and ethics pertaining to the topics. This course is open to all arts students and has no secondary school biology requirement. (Formerly SCI 181). BLG 181 is not available for credit to students who choose BLG 143 or BLG 144.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Liberal Studies:LLAntirequisites:BLG 143, BLG 144Custom Requisites:Not available to Faculty of Engineering, Biology (all options), Biomedical Sciences (all options), Chemistry (all options), nor Medical Physics (all options)BLG 230 - BotanyCourse DescriptionTopics include plant systematics at morphological and genetic levels, plant development and life cycles, and nutrient requirements for growth. Photosynthesis and primary metabolism of C3, C4 and organic acid plants will be compared. Basic physiology including hormonal regulation, ion transport, and water relations will be presented. Secondary metabolites including phytochemicals, drugs, toxins and pigments will be introduced. Laboratory exercises include germination, growth requirements, flower dissections, measurements of tissue nutrients, creation of cuttings and controlled crosses.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 233 - Biological Anthropology IICourse DescriptionThis course will introduce the students to the primates. The formation of behavioural traits and their association with activity and sociality will be discussed. The details of primate behaviour will also include the evolution of primate social behaviour and reproductive asymmetry. The human fossil record will be examined to understand the relationship between brain size and the evolution of language and intelligence. Modern day approaches to biomedical anthropology will also be introduced.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 133BLG 251 - Microbiology IICourse DescriptionThis course introduces the student to more in depth information about the microbial world. Students will be introduced to the fascinating diversity of prokaryotes and viruses as well as to techniques used for determining microbial identity. The impact of microorganisms on the world around us will then be discussed including microbial interactions with the environment and humans, control of microorganisms, and applications of microorganisms. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures and familiarize the student with principles of microbial ecology and diversity.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 151BLG 307 - Molecular BiologyCourse DescriptionThis course emphasizes the fundamentals of molecular biology including gene structure and function, regulation of transcription and translation, gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and recombinant DNA technology including DNA mutagenesis, protein engineering and monoclonal antibody technology.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 151 and BCH 261BLG 311 - Cell BiologyCourse DescriptionThis course will examine key concepts of cell structure and function. This includes membrane structure and function, membrane transport mechanisms of small molecules and ions, cytoplasmic organization, intracellular targeting and sorting of proteins, membrane trafficking, the cytoskeleton and nuclear organization. We will also examine various methods used to visualize and study cell structure and function.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 312 - Invertebrate ZoologyCourse DescriptionThis course is an introduction to the vast world of invertebrate organisms. Three major aspects will be presented for each group of invertebrates: 1) ontogeny and phylogeny will look into evolutionary history, diversity, and relationships among groups, with a strong emphasis on genetics of these organisms: 2) functional morphology will provide an understanding of the role of the myriads of morphological adaptations found among invertebrates: and 3) ecological roles of invertebrates in specific habitats.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 316BLG 315 - EvolutionCourse DescriptionThe mechanisms of evolutionary change, from genes to societies, will be examined in this course and will draw on data and examples from plants and invertebrate and vertebrate animals. How natural selection interacts with genetic and population processes to make organisms adapted to their environment and to create biological diversity is an important component. An exploration of higher-level processes in evolution including considerations of mechanisms of speciation, extinction, adaptive radiation, and phylogenetics will be conducted.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 400BLG 316 - ZoologyCourse DescriptionThe branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals will be introduced in this course. Unicellular organisms including the protozoa will be examined, followed by the aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, and culminating in an overview of the vertebrate group will emphasize the diversity of this enormous Kingdom.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 340 - Environmental BiologyCourse DescriptionThis course covers the relationships of organisms, particularly microorganisms, with their environment. Topics covered include population interactions, environmental determinants, biogeochemical cycling and microbial contribution to pollution. Applications to waste management and pollution control will be discussed. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 151 and BLG 567 and CHY 113BLG 351 - Applied MicrobiologyCourse DescriptionThis course covers the fundamentals and applied aspects of industrial processes employing microbial, plant and animal systems. Topics include strain development, bacterial and yeast fermentations, and the production of chemicals, antibiotics, vitamins and enzymes. Applications to the food and pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and the environment will be examined.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 151BLG 400 - GeneticsCourse DescriptionStructure, function and transmission of genes; chromosomal basis of inheritance; mono- and dihybrid crosses; sequential steps in gene function; linkage maps; sex chromosome inheritance, cytogenetics, genetic traits and inheritance as they relate to health care issues. Topics include normal and pathological cytology; the human genome project; gene mapping; linkage and therapy.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Tutorial 1 hr.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 401 - EcotoxicologyCourse DescriptionEcotoxicology is the study of the fate of chemicals in the environment and their effects on the ecological systems. The course will examine the origin, fate, and the potential impact of some of these chemicals derived from the human activities on natural ecosystems, including the aquatic and terrestrial environments. Organisms of interest will include the microbial community, primary producers, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and vertebrates and lastly terrestrial mammals.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 567BLG 402 - LimnologyCourse DescriptionClean fresh water is of central importance to the welfare of the Canadian natural environment, human health and economy. Limnology is the study of biological, physical and geochemical properties of fresh water bodies, e.g., lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This introductory course will provide an array of topics that will, by the multidisciplinary nature of limnology, call upon students' knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics and place them within the context of aquatic science.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 567 and (MTH 130 or MTH 131)BLG 408 - VirusesCourse DescriptionThis course will begin with a short history of virology, then move to an overview of virus replication strategies, with sample viruses from each of the Baltimore classification categories. Prions as well as other unusual infectious elements will also be introduced. The course will emphasize viruses for which Public Health Canada recommends immunization, and end with viruses for which there is no cure.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and (CHY 261 or BCH 261)Antirequisites:BLG 655BLG 409 - BiometryCourse DescriptionThis course will cover commonly used statistical analyses of biological data, working with data structures familiar and relevant to Biology majors. The course will focus on experimental design, training students to set up experiments with a priori consideration of statistical analysis. Specific topics will include probability, distribution analysis, measures of central tendency, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analyses, multiple regression models, chi-square tests, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA) models, power analyses.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 144 and MTH 231BLG 40A/B - Project-ThesisCourse DescriptionA research project supervised by a faculty member. An oral presentation of results and a thesis are required. Registration in this course may be restricted by the number of available projects. See teaching department for consent criteria.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:2.00Billing Units:1/1Count:2.00Consent:Departmental consent requiredBLG 411 - Cell Biology IICourse DescriptionThis course will focus on cell function and behaviour. The course will cover mechanisms of cell-cell adhesion and cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix, mechanisms of cellular communication and signal transduction, cell motility and morphology, regulation of the cell cycle, apoptosis and an introduction to cell differentiation. The laboratory component will complement basic cell structure concepts.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 311BLG 481 - Biology and Chemistry Project LaboratoryCourse DescriptionThis course will offer students the opportunity to undertake two laboratory projects (12-12 laboratory hours). The student will also be expected to research the theory required to understand the experimental work and the methodology being used; to suggest or to adapt appropriate experimental procedures; to make an oral presentation of the work and to write a report(s) in a format appropriate to the subject matter investigated. This course will not be available to students registered in CHY 40A/B. See teaching department for consent criteria.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Consent:Departmental consent requiredBLG 508 - Conservation BiologyCourse DescriptionThe conservation of biodiversity and relationships with human society will be discussed. Lectures would emphasize issues germane to Canada's ecosystems or geographic regions. Students will develop understanding of conversation genetic theory, will review the ecology of small populations, and consider various aspects related to extinctions and biodiversity. Basic tools of conservation biology such as computer modeling, conservation genetics, and metapopulation processes will be introduced in the context of particular ecosystem, species, or situations.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 230 and BLG 316 and BLG 567BLG 567 - EcologyCourse DescriptionAn introduction to fundamental ecological principles and illustration of how these are applied to current environmental problems at the level of organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Topics to include the nature of ecological experiments; population dynamics; population harvesting; ecological processes structuring biological communities in space and time; energy and nutrient flows in ecosystems, the relationship between ecological goods and services.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 144 and CHY 113BLG 578 - PharmacologyCourse DescriptionThe pharmacological and biochemical basis of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, biotransformation, toxicity and susceptibility. Topics include physiological effects, modes of delivery, chemical carcinogenesis and mechanism of action and cellular resistance to antibacterial and anticancer drugs.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 311 and BCH 361BLG 586 - Molecular DiagnosticsCourse DescriptionThis course will introduce the fundamentals and application of molecular diagnostic methods, which involves the process of identifying a disease by studying molecules, such as proteins, DNA, and RNA, in cells, tissues, or body fluids. Experimental design, execution, and ethical considerations in medical diagnostics will be explored.Weekly
A comprehensive investigation into the cells and tissues of the human body. Specific content will include homeostasis and how it is maintained in the healthy human body. An exploration of cellular physiology and the nucleus as the control center of the cell will set the stage for the semester. Following this, an investigation into the four primary tissues of the body (epithelium tissue, connective tissue; muscle tissue, and nervous tissue), and the basics of the nervous system. This course is not available for credit in the Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Biomedical Science or Chemistry.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Antirequisites:BLG 10A/BCorequisites:NSE 101, NSE 111, PPN 101 (for Collaborative Nursing program students only)Custom Requisites:Not available to students in Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Biomedical Science or ChemistryBLG 111 - Anatomy and Physiology IICourse DescriptionA comprehensive investigation into the major organ systems of the body. Specific content will include:cardiovascular (blood, heart and blood vessels), respiratory, gastrointestinal including nutrition, urinaryincluding fluid/electrolyte and acid/base balance, reproduction and pregnancy including heredity. This course is not available for credit in the Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Biomedical Science or Chemistry.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 101, and a minimum C grade in each of NSE 101, NSE 111, PPN 101 (NSE and PPN courses for Nursing students only)Custom Requisites:Not available to students in Bachelor of Science programs in Biology, Biomedical Science or ChemistryBLG 131 - Microbiology for NursingCourse DescriptionThis course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of microbiology. They will study bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans and their role in the acquisition and dissemination of infectious diseases. The students will also learn how microbial infections are controlled by hygiene, antimicrobial therapies and the immune system. Infections of each of the body systems will be surveyed. The lecture material will be supplemented with case histories in order to simulate real world situations.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:a minimum C grade in each of PPN 201, NSE 203, NSE 211, PAT 201, NSE 212Corequisites:PPN 202, PAT 202, NSE 222, NSE 221BLG 133 - Fundamentals of Biological Anthropology ICourse DescriptionThis course will introduce students to fundamentals of biological anthropology. It will begin with defining and using the scientific method and a discussion on the origin of evolutionary thought. This will be followed by a discussion of the gene and mutation and the relationship between genotype and phenotype. Mechanisms of evolution will be covered (gene flow, genetic drift and natural selection) and survey the field of human adaption and the ways in which evolutionary forces mold populations will be covered.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:ANT 100Custom Requisites:Available only to students in the Arts and Contemporary Studies program.BLG 143 - Biology ICourse DescriptionThis course is an introduction to the cellular and molecular mechanisms in the cell. Topics include macromolecule structure and function, enzymes, cell membrane structure and function, cell cycle control, cell division, metabolism, and photosynthesis. Also included is an introduction to genetics and patterns of inheritance, gene expression and developmental biology. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00BLG 144 - Biology IICourse DescriptionThis course is an introduction to evolution, diversity, and ecology. Topics include natural selection and the patterns of evolutionary change in allele frequencies and speciation. The course will introduce the diversity of living organisms resulting from evolutionary processes. The course will explore how these organisms interact with each other and their physical environment, and the feedback of these interactions on evolution. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143BLG 151 - Microbiology ICourse DescriptionThis course introduces the student to the principles of microbiology. Topics include the history of microbiology, a survey of the different types of microorganisms, prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and growth, microbial metabolism and its applications, and bacterial genetics and gene expression. An introduction to bacterial gene expression will also be covered. The laboratory exercises complement the lectures and introduce the student to basic microbiological techniques and applications.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 181 - Biology of a Living CityCourse DescriptionThis course will examine current selected topics in biology including cloning, today's epidemics, genetically modified foods and environmental issues. Students will be introduced to many fundamental principles of modern biology as well as the history and ethics pertaining to the topics. This course is open to all arts students and has no secondary school biology requirement. (Formerly SCI 181). BLG 181 is not available for credit to students who choose BLG 143 or BLG 144.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Liberal Studies:LLAntirequisites:BLG 143, BLG 144Custom Requisites:Not available to Faculty of Engineering, Biology (all options), Biomedical Sciences (all options), Chemistry (all options), nor Medical Physics (all options)BLG 230 - BotanyCourse DescriptionTopics include plant systematics at morphological and genetic levels, plant development and life cycles, and nutrient requirements for growth. Photosynthesis and primary metabolism of C3, C4 and organic acid plants will be compared. Basic physiology including hormonal regulation, ion transport, and water relations will be presented. Secondary metabolites including phytochemicals, drugs, toxins and pigments will be introduced. Laboratory exercises include germination, growth requirements, flower dissections, measurements of tissue nutrients, creation of cuttings and controlled crosses.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 233 - Biological Anthropology IICourse DescriptionThis course will introduce the students to the primates. The formation of behavioural traits and their association with activity and sociality will be discussed. The details of primate behaviour will also include the evolution of primate social behaviour and reproductive asymmetry. The human fossil record will be examined to understand the relationship between brain size and the evolution of language and intelligence. Modern day approaches to biomedical anthropology will also be introduced.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 133BLG 251 - Microbiology IICourse DescriptionThis course introduces the student to more in depth information about the microbial world. Students will be introduced to the fascinating diversity of prokaryotes and viruses as well as to techniques used for determining microbial identity. The impact of microorganisms on the world around us will then be discussed including microbial interactions with the environment and humans, control of microorganisms, and applications of microorganisms. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures and familiarize the student with principles of microbial ecology and diversity.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 151BLG 307 - Molecular BiologyCourse DescriptionThis course emphasizes the fundamentals of molecular biology including gene structure and function, regulation of transcription and translation, gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and recombinant DNA technology including DNA mutagenesis, protein engineering and monoclonal antibody technology.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 151 and BCH 261BLG 311 - Cell BiologyCourse DescriptionThis course will examine key concepts of cell structure and function. This includes membrane structure and function, membrane transport mechanisms of small molecules and ions, cytoplasmic organization, intracellular targeting and sorting of proteins, membrane trafficking, the cytoskeleton and nuclear organization. We will also examine various methods used to visualize and study cell structure and function.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 312 - Invertebrate ZoologyCourse DescriptionThis course is an introduction to the vast world of invertebrate organisms. Three major aspects will be presented for each group of invertebrates: 1) ontogeny and phylogeny will look into evolutionary history, diversity, and relationships among groups, with a strong emphasis on genetics of these organisms: 2) functional morphology will provide an understanding of the role of the myriads of morphological adaptations found among invertebrates: and 3) ecological roles of invertebrates in specific habitats.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 316BLG 315 - EvolutionCourse DescriptionThe mechanisms of evolutionary change, from genes to societies, will be examined in this course and will draw on data and examples from plants and invertebrate and vertebrate animals. How natural selection interacts with genetic and population processes to make organisms adapted to their environment and to create biological diversity is an important component. An exploration of higher-level processes in evolution including considerations of mechanisms of speciation, extinction, adaptive radiation, and phylogenetics will be conducted.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 400BLG 316 - ZoologyCourse DescriptionThe branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals will be introduced in this course. Unicellular organisms including the protozoa will be examined, followed by the aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, and culminating in an overview of the vertebrate group will emphasize the diversity of this enormous Kingdom.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 340 - Environmental BiologyCourse DescriptionThis course covers the relationships of organisms, particularly microorganisms, with their environment. Topics covered include population interactions, environmental determinants, biogeochemical cycling and microbial contribution to pollution. Applications to waste management and pollution control will be discussed. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 151 and BLG 567 and CHY 113BLG 351 - Applied MicrobiologyCourse DescriptionThis course covers the fundamentals and applied aspects of industrial processes employing microbial, plant and animal systems. Topics include strain development, bacterial and yeast fermentations, and the production of chemicals, antibiotics, vitamins and enzymes. Applications to the food and pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and the environment will be examined.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 151BLG 400 - GeneticsCourse DescriptionStructure, function and transmission of genes; chromosomal basis of inheritance; mono- and dihybrid crosses; sequential steps in gene function; linkage maps; sex chromosome inheritance, cytogenetics, genetic traits and inheritance as they relate to health care issues. Topics include normal and pathological cytology; the human genome project; gene mapping; linkage and therapy.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Tutorial 1 hr.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144BLG 401 - EcotoxicologyCourse DescriptionEcotoxicology is the study of the fate of chemicals in the environment and their effects on the ecological systems. The course will examine the origin, fate, and the potential impact of some of these chemicals derived from the human activities on natural ecosystems, including the aquatic and terrestrial environments. Organisms of interest will include the microbial community, primary producers, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and vertebrates and lastly terrestrial mammals.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 567BLG 402 - LimnologyCourse DescriptionClean fresh water is of central importance to the welfare of the Canadian natural environment, human health and economy. Limnology is the study of biological, physical and geochemical properties of fresh water bodies, e.g., lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This introductory course will provide an array of topics that will, by the multidisciplinary nature of limnology, call upon students' knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics and place them within the context of aquatic science.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 567 and (MTH 130 or MTH 131)BLG 408 - VirusesCourse DescriptionThis course will begin with a short history of virology, then move to an overview of virus replication strategies, with sample viruses from each of the Baltimore classification categories. Prions as well as other unusual infectious elements will also be introduced. The course will emphasize viruses for which Public Health Canada recommends immunization, and end with viruses for which there is no cure.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 143 and (CHY 261 or BCH 261)Antirequisites:BLG 655BLG 409 - BiometryCourse DescriptionThis course will cover commonly used statistical analyses of biological data, working with data structures familiar and relevant to Biology majors. The course will focus on experimental design, training students to set up experiments with a priori consideration of statistical analysis. Specific topics will include probability, distribution analysis, measures of central tendency, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analyses, multiple regression models, chi-square tests, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA) models, power analyses.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 144 and MTH 231BLG 40A/B - Project-ThesisCourse DescriptionA research project supervised by a faculty member. An oral presentation of results and a thesis are required. Registration in this course may be restricted by the number of available projects. See teaching department for consent criteria.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:2.00Billing Units:1/1Count:2.00Consent:Departmental consent requiredBLG 411 - Cell Biology IICourse DescriptionThis course will focus on cell function and behaviour. The course will cover mechanisms of cell-cell adhesion and cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix, mechanisms of cellular communication and signal transduction, cell motility and morphology, regulation of the cell cycle, apoptosis and an introduction to cell differentiation. The laboratory component will complement basic cell structure concepts.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs. Lab 1.5 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 311BLG 481 - Biology and Chemistry Project LaboratoryCourse DescriptionThis course will offer students the opportunity to undertake two laboratory projects (12-12 laboratory hours). The student will also be expected to research the theory required to understand the experimental work and the methodology being used; to suggest or to adapt appropriate experimental procedures; to make an oral presentation of the work and to write a report(s) in a format appropriate to the subject matter investigated. This course will not be available to students registered in CHY 40A/B. See teaching department for consent criteria.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Consent:Departmental consent requiredBLG 508 - Conservation BiologyCourse DescriptionThe conservation of biodiversity and relationships with human society will be discussed. Lectures would emphasize issues germane to Canada's ecosystems or geographic regions. Students will develop understanding of conversation genetic theory, will review the ecology of small populations, and consider various aspects related to extinctions and biodiversity. Basic tools of conservation biology such as computer modeling, conservation genetics, and metapopulation processes will be introduced in the context of particular ecosystem, species, or situations.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 230 and BLG 316 and BLG 567BLG 567 - EcologyCourse DescriptionAn introduction to fundamental ecological principles and illustration of how these are applied to current environmental problems at the level of organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Topics to include the nature of ecological experiments; population dynamics; population harvesting; ecological processes structuring biological communities in space and time; energy and nutrient flows in ecosystems, the relationship between ecological goods and services.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 144 and CHY 113BLG 578 - PharmacologyCourse DescriptionThe pharmacological and biochemical basis of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, biotransformation, toxicity and susceptibility. Topics include physiological effects, modes of delivery, chemical carcinogenesis and mechanism of action and cellular resistance to antibacterial and anticancer drugs.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:BLG 311 and BCH 361BLG 586 - Molecular DiagnosticsCourse DescriptionThis course will introduce the fundamentals and application of molecular diagnostic methods, which involves the process of identifying a disease by studying molecules, such as proteins, DNA, and RNA, in cells, tissues, or body fluids. Experimental design, execution, and ethical considerations in medical diagnostics will be explored.Weekly
