The course focuses on theoretical and empirical population genetics and phenotypic evolution. Learning the underlying principles, students will generate, analyze and interpret population genetic data. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2040 3.00 or SC/BIOL 2040 4.00; SC/BIOL 2060 3.00. Winter 2024 Course Outline
A study of fish biology (ichthyology), including anatomy, systematics, physiology, behaviour and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes. Special emphasis is placed on the unique features of fishes and their functional adaptation to aquatic environments. Prerequisite: SC/BIOL 2030 4.00. Note: Completion of 60 credits required. Course Outlines: Winter 2025 Course Outline
Covers the application of genetic and molecular biological techniques to study human diseases and other related areas, and discusses ethical concerns that might arise from this research. Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/BIOL 3130 3.00. Course Outlines: Fall 2025 Course Outline
We do not know the number of species on Earth, even to the nearest order of magnitude. This course discusses the factors that influence the number of species in an area and the importance of biodiversity to humanity. Note: Completion of 60 credits required, towards a degree in biology or environmental science or environmental studies, […]
A review of the adaptations of birds to different environments, behaviour and ecology, biodiversity and evolution, and current threats to the world's birds. Laboratories include field trips, a study of bird anatomy and examination of museum specimens. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2050 4.00, SC/BIOL 2060 3.00. Course Outlines: Fall 2024 Course Outline
This course focuses on the microbial world that is part of the complex ecosystem of human body. It explores the mechanisms and consequences of microbial interactions with the human body, including the microbial communities that inhabit our bodies, their essentiality to our health, and the delicate balance between health-promoting and disease-causing microbial behaviour. The application […]
This course presents a genetic and molecular biological approach to the field of developmental biology. Topics range from unicellular systems, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic, to more complex, multicellular systems. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2020 3.00, SC/BIOL 2021 3.00, SC/BIOL 2040 3.00, SC/BIOL 2070 3.00 Course Outlines Winter 2025 Course Outline
Contemporary proteomic methodologies and applications. Specific topics: high-throughput methods, protein identification, protein complexes, structural proteomics, sub-cellular proteomics and molecular modeling. Prerequisite: SC/BIOL 3130 3.00 Course Outlines: Winter 2025 Course Outline
This course explores the issues of integrity as associated with the scientific method and research, including our responsibilities as scientists within an framework of integrity and veracity. The importance of ethical conduct, particularly with respect to writing, data collection, presentation of results, and attribution will be discussed as well as the implications of violations (e.g., […]
This course provides an overview of major environmental contaminants, and their sources, as well as their impacts on the atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic environments. The course emphasizes the mechanisms by which anthropogenic contaminants affect people, animals, and the ecosystems as a whole. Specifically, this course discusses the fundamental concepts regarding the physical and chemical changes […]