Topics include muscle development, muscle-specific gene expression, molecular basis of muscle contraction, biochemical plasticity of muscle, sarcolemmal and nuclear signal transduction in muscle. Prerequisite(s): AS/HH/SC/KINE 3012 3.00 or SC/BIOL 3060 4.00 and SC/BIOL 3070 4.00. Course Outlines: Course Outline Winter 2026
Investigates the neural basis of visual and auditory perception, echolocation, smell, short- and long-term memory, and motor control. Emphasis is on understanding how neural interactions analyze sensory information and control complex behaviour. Prerequisite: SC/BIOL 3060 4.00 or HH/SC NRSC 2100 3.0. Course Outline Winter 2026
An analysis of recent advances in neurobiology, particularly information processing and storage in nervous systems and the biochemical basis of learning, memory and behaviour. The neurobiology of addiction, diseases of the nervous system and regeneration are also discussed. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2020 3.00 and SC/BIOL 2021 3.0 and SC/BIOL 3060 4.00 or HH/SC NRSC 2000 3.0 […]
Biology of animal parasites; developmental, structural and functional adaptations to the parasitic environments; immune and other responses of hosts; parasitic diseases. Prerequisite: SC/BIOL 2030 4.00. Course Outline Winter 2026
Vertebrate endocrine structure and function; synthesis and regulation of hormones; mechanisms of hormone actions; and hormonal integration of physiological processes. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2020 3.00, SC/BIOL 2021 3.00, SC/BIOL 2030 4.00. Course credit exclusion: HH/KINE 4448 3.00. Course Outlines: Course Outline Fall 2025
Examines the mechanism by which cells generate 24h (circadian) rhythms, how the numerous sites of these cells are coordinated by nerves and hormones and the critical roles of human circadian clocks in health and diseases. Prerequisites: One of the following: (1) SC/BIOL 2020 3.00 and SC/BIOL 2021 3.00 and SC/BIOL 3060 4.00 OR (2) SC/BIOL […]
The study of past and contemporary controversies in genetics, evolutionary theory and ecology. The focus is on analyzing the diverse aims, concepts, theories, techniques and institutional strategies which have shaped the development of modern biology. Prerequisite: SC/BIOL 2040 3.00. Course Outlines: Course Outline Winter 2026
Covers some of the methods currently in use in biotechnology research in industry and academia. Emphasis is placed on methods for transforming eukaryotes with marker genes. Advanced methods used in molecular biology are also covered. Prerequisite: SC/BIOL 3110 3.00 or SC/BCHM 3110 3.00. Course Outline Please note that this course uses a waitlist for enrollment […]
Evolutionary, molecular, physiological, and ecological aspects of reproduction. Evolutionary advantages and disadvantages of different forms of sexual and asexual reproduction. Topics updated to represent current or relevant findings. Independent and team work on projects, paired with written and oral communication to a variety of audiences. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 3130 3.00; OR both SC/BIOL 2040 3.00 and […]
This course summarizes our progress in conceptualizing, understanding and in solving large-scale ecological problems caused by the introduction of pollutants and exotic species to the environment. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2050 4.00, SC/BIOL 2060 3.00. Course Outlines: Fall 2023 Course Outline