This course explores the evolution, ecology, physiology and human impact of the ubiquitous yet enigmatic group of organisms classified as fungi. Lectures examine the diversity, phylogeny and taxonomy of major groups of fungi and fungus-like organisms; the unique cell and reproductive biology of fungi; basic features of fungal primary and secondary metabolism; the ecological roles […]
This course explores the evolution, ecology, physiology and human impact of the ubiquitous yet enigmatic group of organisms classified as fungi. Lectures examine the diversity, phylogeny and taxonomy of major groups of fungi and fungus-like organisms; the unique cell and reproductive biology of fungi; basic features of fungal primary and secondary metabolism; the ecological roles […]
This course describes modern methods of bioanalytical chemistry in their application to the analysis of biological polymers: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Analytical aspects of genomics and proteomics are considered. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2020 3.00 or SC/BCHM 2020 3.00 or SC/ CHEM 2050 4.00; SC/BIOL 2021 3.00 or SC/BCHM 2021 3.00; SC/CHEM 2021 3.00. Winter […]
Behavioural ecology focuses on the behavioural interactions among individuals at both the intraspecific level in natural populations and the interspecific level in natural communities. Behavioural ecology asks questions about proximate and ultimate causes of behaviour, the development of behaviour, the flexibility of behaviour and learning, the adaptive value of behaviour for survival and reproduction, and […]
Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of modern drug development such as how the structure, metabolism, route of administration, additives in formulation, etc. play key roles in determining a drug's activity and efficacy. The course explains how a molecule can be identified as a leading compound (by high throughput screenings or computational […]
Course Description: A discussion of the structures and functions of naturally occurring macromolecules, including nucleic acids, proteins, polysaccharides and related macromolecular conjugates. Prerequisites: SC/CHEM 2021 3.00 and either SC/CHEM 2050 4.00 or SC/BCHM 2020 3.00 or SC/BIOL 2020 3.00. Fall 2024 Course Outline
Structure and function of tissues in vertebrates, with special emphasis on human histology. The laboratory deals with basic histological and histochemical techniques, such as tissue sectioning and staining, and localization of enzymes. Winter 2025 Course Outline
Course Description: Bioinformatics is the field of study focused on the analysis and interpretation of biological data using computer software tools, as well as the development of new approaches, methods, and software used to analyze that data. This course provides an introduction to the different types of biological data that can be analyzed using a […]
Course Description: An analysis of the geography of plants and animals emphasizing processes that operate at the population level, the origin and diversity of plants and animals, geographic patterns of diversity, and dynamics of species populations from local to continental scales. Prerequisite: AP/GEOG 2500 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2500 3.00 or SC/BIOL 2050 4.00 or SC/BIOL […]
Course Director:Dr. K. Hoffmane-mail: khoffman@yorku.ca BIOL 5149 3.0 course registration code is: R62Y01Course is offered Fall 2016 - Wednesdays - 11:30 - Location: BC 225 Purpose: To introduce graduate students to a wide range of applications of vision science, including basic visual function, vision and aging, environmental lighting and vision, 3D media, computer vision and […]