SC/BIOL 3140 4.00 - Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics Laboratory

Research techniques used in biochemistry and molecular biology, including recombinant DNA technology, are illustrated. Purification of a restriction endonuclease; isolation and mapping of bacterial plasmids, bacteriophage and recombinant molecules; polymerase chain reaction (PCR); nucleic acid hybridization. Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/BIOL 3110 3.00 or SC/BCHM 3110 3.00. Strongly recommended prerequisite or corequisite: SC/BIOL 3130 3.00 or […]

SC/BIOL 3120 3.00 - Immunobiology

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. Fall 2024 Course Outline

SC/BIOL 3110 3.00 - Molecular Biology I: Nucleic Acid Metabolism

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: Summer 2025 Course Outline

SC/BIOL 2905 3.00 - Introduction to Medical Microbiology

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 […]

SC/BIOL 2900 3.00 - Clinical Microbiology for Nurses

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: […]

SC/BIOL 2601 0.00 - Research Practicum

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 […]

SC/BIOL 2080 3.00 - Ecology in Practice - Research Fundamentals in Ecology and Evolution

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 […]

SC/BIOL 2070 3.00 - Research Methods in Cell and Molecular Biology

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 […]

SC/BIOL 2060 3.00 - Statistics for Biologists

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 […]

SC/BIOL 2050 3.00 - Ecology

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 […]