Offers the student research experience as part of a Biology research team. The student must make arrangements with a faculty member before enrolling in this course. Students are expected to commit to approximately 5-10 hours per week (on average) . The student and faculty member must sign a form in which they agree on the […]
Course Description: A study of cell biology and aspects of related biochemistry. Topics include membranes, the endomembrane system, the cytoskeleton, cellular motility, the extracellular matrix, intercellular communication and intracellular regulation. Prerequisites: One of the following: (1) SC/BIOL 1000 3.00 and SC/BIOL 1001 3.00 and SC/CHEM 1000 3.00 and SC/CHEM 1001 3.00 (2) SC/ISCI 1110 6.00 […]
Current advances in plant biology research, highlighting plant structure, physiology, development and diversity. Prerequisite: SC/BIOL 1000 3.00 and SC/BIOL 1001 3.00 or SC/ISCI 1110 6.00 or both SC/ISCI 1101 3.00 and SC/ISCI 1102 3.00. Course Outlines: Winter 2024 Course Outline
A study of the organization and behaviour of genes and chromosomes and their roles in cells, organisms, populations and evolution. Prerequisite: Both SC/BIOL 1000 3.00 and SC/BIOL 1001 3.00 or SC/ISCI 1110 6.00, or both SC/ISCI 1101 3.00 and SC/ISCI 1102 3.00. Course Outlines: Fall 2024 Course Outline
Medical microbiology for students interested in nursing and other health fields. This course is an introduction to concepts of medical microbiology, human-microbe interactions, mechanisms of microbial diseases, control of microbial growth, immunology and epidemiology. Prerequisite: At least 30 credits towards a degree program; six credits from the following: SC/BIOL 1000 3.00, SC/BIOL 1001 3.00, SC/BIOL […]
An introductory course in medical microbiology designed for nursing students. Topics include: structure/function relationships of viruses, bacteria and fungi; physical and chemical control of microbial growth; human/microbe interactions; immunology; major infectious diseases of humans; epidemiology and public health. Prerequisite: Entry in the collaborative Nursing program. Course credit exclusions: SC/BIOL 2905 3.00, SC/BIOL 3150 4.00. Note: […]
Offers the student research experience as part of a Biology research team. The student must make arrangements with a faculty member before enrolling in this course. Students are expected to commit to approximately 5-10 hours per week (on average) for one term. The student and faculty member must sign a form in which they agree […]
This course focuses on experiential learning in field and laboratory settings to help students acquire practical research skills in ecology, including applied aspects of evolution. It introduces students to a range of methods - from traditional approaches to modern tools and technologies - to address ecological and related evolutionary questions. Students work collaboratively to design […]
This course focuses on laboratory techniques in the life sciences. Practical research skills are developed through experiential learning using current biochemistry, cell and molecular biology techniques. Research skills include scientific writing, data analysis/interpretation, experimental design and hypothesis testing. Prerequisites: (1) Both SC/BIOL 1000 3.00 and SC/BIOL 1001 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1110 6.00, or both SC/ISCI […]
Statistical problem solving for biologists. Basic theory for the analysis of parametric and non-parametric data. A project period is devoted to discussion and solving of statistical problems. One project period. Prerequisites: LE/CSE 1520 3.00, or LE/CSE 1530 3.00, or LE/CSE 1540 3.00, or LE/EECS 1520 3.00, or LE/EECS 1530 3.00, or LE/EECS 1540 3.00; AND […]