The biology and chemistry of the immune response. Structure and function of antibodies; antibody diversity; anatomy and development of the immune system; cellular interactions; immunological responses in disease. Production and use of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2020 3.00, SC/BIOL 2021 3.00, SC/BIOL 2040 3.00, SC/BIOL 2070 3.00. Course Outline Fall 2025
Discussion of the metabolism of DNA and RNA, including the physical-chemical properties of nucleic acids; DNA-protein interactions; chromosome structure; nucleic acid replication, repair and recombination; recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2020 3.00, SC/BIOL 2021 3.00, SC/BIOL 2040 3.00, and SC/BIOL 2070 3.00. Course Outlines: Course Outline Summer 2026
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 […]
A study of the interactions between organisms and their abiotic environments, presented in an evolutionary context. Includes processes of evolution, ecosystems and communities, competition, predation, population ecology and current environmental problems such as habitat loss and extinction. 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 […]
The study of genome structure, function and evolution, with emphasis on the primary literature. Topics include: gene duplication, evolution of noncoding DNA, population genomics, horizontal gene transfer, transposable element evolution and base composition. Three lecture hours. One term. Three credits. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2060 3.00 or SC/MATH 2560 3.00 or SC/MATH 2565 3.00 or HH/PSYC 2020 […]