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. Fall 2024 Course Outline
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: Fall 2024 Course Outline
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: Fall 2024 Course Outline
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 Fall 2024 Course Outline
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
Explores the role of biological science in efforts to conserve natural resources, systems and the organisms therein. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 2050 4.00, SC/BIOL 2060 3.00. Course Outline: Winter 2024 Course Outline
A reading course offered by special arrangement between an individual student and a faculty supervisor which focuses on a specialized area of biology of mutual interest. The subject matter must be significantly different from that of the student's honours thesis. A student may take this course only once for credit. Note: Open only to students […]
Investigates advanced concepts and experimental systems in virology, including recent basic and applied research that has led to major scientific innovations in medicine, agriculture and nanotechnology. Prerequisites: SC/BIOL 3110 3.00, SC/BIOL 3130 3.00, SC/BIOL 3155 3.00. Course Outlines Fall 2024 Course Outline