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Biology 5128 1.5: Current Topics in Comparative and Integrative Animal Physiology

This course covers advanced topics in comparative animal physiology with an emphasis on regulatory mechanisms and homeostasis. Topics include endocrinology, metabolism, osmotic and ionic regulation, reproduction and hi-light modern integrative physiology techniques. Examples are drawn from both vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Evaluation: Written Report 40%Oral Presentation 40%Participation 20% Bibliography: All materials for this course are […]

Biology 5072 1.5: Sociobiology and Sociogenomics

This  course will introduce students to the diversity of research belonging to the field of sociobiology, trace the history of the subject, and discuss the recent contribution of genomic biology to the topic.  Sociobiology is the study of the evolutionary basis of social behaviour.  Sociogenomics strives to understand the molecular genetic basis of social behaviour. […]

Biology 5027 1.5: Topics in Molecular Biology I: Gene Expression

This course covers the area in molecular biology called gene expression, including topics on chromatin remodelling, mechanisms of transcriptional activation/repression and activation of transcription factors by extracellular signals. Gene expression topics will focus primarily on transcription and its control.  Chromatin remodelling will be discussed as it relates to differential transcription.  Molecular mechanisms of transcriptional activation/repression […]