Biology 5081 3.0: Introduction to Biostatistics

Term: Fall 2022Course Director: CJ Lortie & Ryan SchottDay/Time: Tuesday @ 2:30 PMLocation: OnlineStart and End Dates: September 13 to December 06, 2022 Course Outline This course examines common statistical methods used in biology. Data science and statistical workflows are developed. Descriptive statistics, generalized linear models, regression, nonparametric tests, bootstrapping, randomization tests, multivariate statistics, and bioinformatic analyses may […]

Biology 5153. 1.5: Physiology of Global Change

Term: Fall 2022Course Director: Carol BuckingDay/Time: Wednesday @ 1pmLocation: R S156Start and End Dates: September 28 to November 09, 2022 This course focuses  on global environmental change (past and present) covering broad ranges   of topics: from changing global temperatures to ocean acidification. Changing environments are discussed in terms of the resulting physiological stresses and adaptations […]

Biology 5152 1.5: Current Topics in Epithelial Physiology

Term: Winter 2023Course Director: Scott Kelly and Andrew DoniniDay/Time: Friday @ 10amLocation: R S101Start and End Dates: TBD This course covers advanced topics in epithelial (and endothelial) physiology. An emphasis is placed on the importance of epithelial (and endothelial) transport processes to the normal physiological function of organ systems, but all aspects of epithelial (and endothelial) […]

Biology 5151 1.5: Current Topics in Endocrinology

In-depth studies of current topics in Endocrinology; including regulation of functions of hormones and molecular mechanisms of hormone actions; cutting edge research technologies; and emerging concepts. Three lecture hours. Six weeks. One and half credits. The course will provide students with basic knowledge on Endocrinology, including chemical natures, synthesis and secretion, regulation, signaling transduction pathways […]

Biology 5100 1.5: Critical Skills in Animal Physiology

This course reviews expectations and responsibilities of graduate research in animal physiology. It trains students in communicating research in oral and written forms, and in the importance of understanding the deep history of ideas in their research field. This course is compulsory for all incoming MSc students in Animal Physiology. The course has four primary […]

Biology 7021 0.0, 7022 0.0, 7023 0.0, 7024 0.0: PhD Research Evaluation

All PhD 1 students must enrol in this winter term course. Peter Backx429D LSB, Telephone: 416-736-2100 ext. 33858e-mail-pbackx@yorku.ca Date and Time: Tuesdays 1:15 - 2:15 PMCourse registration code is: J32W01Course is offered:  WI 2019Location:  T.B.A.

Biology 6021 0.0, 6022 0.0: MSc Research Evaluation

All MSc 1 students must enrol in this winter term research evaluation course. Course Director: Peter Backx429D LSB, Telephone: 416-736-2100 ext. 33858e-mail-pbackx@yorku.ca Date and Time: Tuesdays  1:15 - 2:15 PMCourse registration code is: W67T01Course is offered WI 2019Location  T.B.A.

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 […]