Biology (BIOL)
Biology (BIOL) Courses
Biology
Faculty of Science
BIOL 1003 [0.5 credit]
Introductory Biology I
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on the cell. The course emphasizes the organization of cells, cellular metabolism, classical and molecular genetics and the reproduction of cells and organisms. This course is for students who are not enrolled in B.Sc Honours programs in Biological Sciences.
Introductory Biology I
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on the cell. The course emphasizes the organization of cells, cellular metabolism, classical and molecular genetics and the reproduction of cells and organisms. This course is for students who are not enrolled in B.Sc Honours programs in Biological Sciences.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 1103.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent), or Ontario 4U/M in Chemistry (or equivalent).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent), or Ontario 4U/M in Chemistry (or equivalent).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 1004 [0.5 credit]
Introductory Biology II
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on organisms and populations. The course emphasizes diversity of life forms, evolution and ecology. This course is for students who are not enrolled in B.Sc Honours programs in Biological Sciences.
Introductory Biology II
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on organisms and populations. The course emphasizes diversity of life forms, evolution and ecology. This course is for students who are not enrolled in B.Sc Honours programs in Biological Sciences.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 1104.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent) or BIOL 1003.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent) or BIOL 1003.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 1005 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Biology
This course addresses the formulation of research questions, experimental design, data management, data transformations, and statistical analysis. Emphasis on developing confidence in the practical use of personal computers and appropriate software as they relate to quantitative methods in the biological sciences.
Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Biology
This course addresses the formulation of research questions, experimental design, data management, data transformations, and statistical analysis. Emphasis on developing confidence in the practical use of personal computers and appropriate software as they relate to quantitative methods in the biological sciences.
Preclusion: this course should be taken in first year, as credit will not be given if taken after BIOL/BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2600.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent), or BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103 or permission of the instructor.
Lectures three hours a week, computer laboratory 1.5 hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent), or BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103 or permission of the instructor.
Lectures three hours a week, computer laboratory 1.5 hours a week.
BIOL 1010 [0.5 credit]
Biotechnology and Society
A course for students interested in the science behind recent advances in biotechnology. The different ways in which biotechnology is being applied in agriculture, health care, and the environment will be examined.
Biotechnology and Society
A course for students interested in the science behind recent advances in biotechnology. The different ways in which biotechnology is being applied in agriculture, health care, and the environment will be examined.
Preclusion: credit will not be given if taken concurrently with, or after BIOL 2200 or BIOC 2200. Students in Biology and Biochemistry programs may only take this course as a free elective.
Lectures three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 1103 [0.5 credit]
Foundations of Biology I
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on the cell. A specialist course emphasizing the organization of cells, cellular metabolism, classical and molecular genetics and the reproduction of cells and organisms. This course is for students who are enrolled in the B.Sc Honours programs in Biological Sciences.
Foundations of Biology I
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on the cell. A specialist course emphasizing the organization of cells, cellular metabolism, classical and molecular genetics and the reproduction of cells and organisms. This course is for students who are enrolled in the B.Sc Honours programs in Biological Sciences.
Precludes: BIOL 1003
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent), or Ontario 4U/M in Chemistry (or equivalent).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent), or Ontario 4U/M in Chemistry (or equivalent).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 1104 [0.5 credit]
Foundations of Biology II
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on organisms and populations. A specialist course emphasizing diversity of life forms, evolution and ecology. This course is for students who are enrolled in B.Sc Honours programs in Biological Sciences.
Foundations of Biology II
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on organisms and populations. A specialist course emphasizing diversity of life forms, evolution and ecology. This course is for students who are enrolled in B.Sc Honours programs in Biological Sciences.
Precludes: BIOL 1004
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent) or BIOL 1103.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory of tutorial three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent) or BIOL 1103.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory of tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 1902 [0.5 credit]
Natural History
A course designed primarily for students in non-biology programs to investigate the natural history of plants and animals, and the communities in which they occur. Particular attention is paid to the Ottawa region, but appropriate examples from other locales are also included.
Natural History
A course designed primarily for students in non-biology programs to investigate the natural history of plants and animals, and the communities in which they occur. Particular attention is paid to the Ottawa region, but appropriate examples from other locales are also included.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 2001 [0.5 credit]
Animals: Form and Function
An introduction to the diverse structures of animals (both invertebrates and vertebrates) in relationship to their functions, discussed within an evolutionary framework.
Animals: Form and Function
An introduction to the diverse structures of animals (both invertebrates and vertebrates) in relationship to their functions, discussed within an evolutionary framework.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 2000.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 2002 [0.5 credit]
Plants: Form and Function
An introduction to the structure and development of higher plants (at cellular, morphological and organism levels) discussed in relation to their function.
Plants: Form and Function
An introduction to the structure and development of higher plants (at cellular, morphological and organism levels) discussed in relation to their function.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 2000.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 2005 [0.5 credit]
Human Physiology
Topics may include: neurophysiology, sensory reception, muscular contraction, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and the gastrointestinal system.
Human Physiology
Topics may include: neurophysiology, sensory reception, muscular contraction, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and the gastrointestinal system.
Preclusion: credit will not be given if taken concurrently with, or after BIOL 3305 or BIOL 3306. Students in Biology and Biochemistry programs may only take this course as a free elective.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103 and (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103 and (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 2104 [0.5 credit]
Introductory Genetics
A lecture and laboratory course on the mechanisms of inheritance and the nature of gene structure, composition and function, introducing both classical Mendelian genetics and modern molecular genetics.
It is strongly recommended that this course be taken by Biology majors in their second year of study.
Introductory Genetics
A lecture and laboratory course on the mechanisms of inheritance and the nature of gene structure, composition and function, introducing both classical Mendelian genetics and modern molecular genetics.
It is strongly recommended that this course be taken by Biology majors in their second year of study.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 2105. Credit for BIOL 2106 will only be given if taken before BIOL 2104.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 2106 [0.5 credit]
Human Genetics and Evolution
Designed for students interested in learning about the genetic mechanisms involved in human development (embryogenesis, reproduction and aging), diseases, cancer, behaviour. Environmental adaptation and evolution.
Not a Science continuation course. Available to students in a Biology or other Science program only as free elective, but credit will be given for BIOL 2106 only if taken before BIOL 2104.
Human Genetics and Evolution
Designed for students interested in learning about the genetic mechanisms involved in human development (embryogenesis, reproduction and aging), diseases, cancer, behaviour. Environmental adaptation and evolution.
Not a Science continuation course. Available to students in a Biology or other Science program only as free elective, but credit will be given for BIOL 2106 only if taken before BIOL 2104.
Prerequisite(s): Ontario 4U/M in Biology (or equivalent) or BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103.
Lectures three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 2200 [0.5 credit]
Cellular Biochemistry
Cellular functions and their interrelationships. Introduction to thermodynamics, membrane structure and function, transport mechanisms, basic metabolic pathways, energy production and utilization, communications between cells.
Cellular Biochemistry
Cellular functions and their interrelationships. Introduction to thermodynamics, membrane structure and function, transport mechanisms, basic metabolic pathways, energy production and utilization, communications between cells.
Also listed as BIOC 2200.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104), (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006), or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104), (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006), or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial four hours a week.
BIOL 2201 [0.5 credit]
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
A study of the molecular, metabolic and structural organization of cells in relation to function. This course is recommended for students not taking upper year Biology laboratory courses for which BIOL/BIOC laboratories are prerequisites.
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
A study of the molecular, metabolic and structural organization of cells in relation to function. This course is recommended for students not taking upper year Biology laboratory courses for which BIOL/BIOC laboratories are prerequisites.
Credit will not be given if taken concurrently with, or after, BIOL 2200 or BIOC 2200.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103) and (CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1006), or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103) and (CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1006), or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 2303 [0.5 credit]
Microbiology
The biology of the bacteria, Archaea, Viruses and Protozoans, from the fundamentals of cell chemistry, molecular biology, structure and function, to their involvement in ecological and industrial processes and human disease.
Microbiology
The biology of the bacteria, Archaea, Viruses and Protozoans, from the fundamentals of cell chemistry, molecular biology, structure and function, to their involvement in ecological and industrial processes and human disease.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 3301.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103 or (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) or CHEM 1101.
Lectures three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1003 or BIOL 1103 or (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006) or CHEM 1101.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 2600 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Ecology
The scientific study of interactions of living organisms and their environment, and how these affect the distribution and abundance of life. Topics include energy transformation and flow, nutrient cycling, population and community dynamics, human impacts on ecosystems, conservation issues. Laboratory includes field and computer exercises.
Introduction to Ecology
The scientific study of interactions of living organisms and their environment, and how these affect the distribution and abundance of life. Topics include energy transformation and flow, nutrient cycling, population and community dynamics, human impacts on ecosystems, conservation issues. Laboratory includes field and computer exercises.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004), or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104) or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial four hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory or tutorial four hours a week.
BIOL 2903 [0.5 credit]
Natural History of Ontario
Introduction to the remarkable diversity and ecological relationships of Ontario's flora and fauna, which are explored in a habitat context.
Natural History of Ontario
Introduction to the remarkable diversity and ecological relationships of Ontario's flora and fauna, which are explored in a habitat context.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 1903 (no longer offered).
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1902.
Lectures three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1902.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 3004 [0.5 credit]
Insect Diversity
An introductory field, laboratory, seminar and lecture course on sampling, identification, diversity and biology of insects. Designed for anyone who will use insects in any teaching, research or natural history capacity.
Insect Diversity
An introductory field, laboratory, seminar and lecture course on sampling, identification, diversity and biology of insects. Designed for anyone who will use insects in any teaching, research or natural history capacity.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4601.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2001.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2001.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
BIOL 3102 [0.5 credit]
Mycology
This introductory course will cover the morphology, physiology, life cycles, evolution, ecology and biotechnology of the fungi.
Mycology
This introductory course will cover the morphology, physiology, life cycles, evolution, ecology and biotechnology of the fungi.
BIOL 3104 [0.5 credit]
Molecular Genetics
A lecture course dealing with modern advances in molecular genetics.
Molecular Genetics
A lecture course dealing with modern advances in molecular genetics.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 2105.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 3201 [0.5 credit]
Cell Biology
A lecture and laboratory course on the structure, composition, and function of eukaryotic cells.
Cell Biology
A lecture and laboratory course on the structure, composition, and function of eukaryotic cells.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 and BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200, or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
BIOL 3202 [0.5 credit]
Principles of Developmental Biology
Introduction to the underlying principles and mechanisms governing development in multicellular animals and plants. Differentiation, growth, morphogenesis, and patterning will be examined at the organismal, cellular, and molecular levels to provide a balanced view of developmental phenomena in key model organisms.
Principles of Developmental Biology
Introduction to the underlying principles and mechanisms governing development in multicellular animals and plants. Differentiation, growth, morphogenesis, and patterning will be examined at the organismal, cellular, and molecular levels to provide a balanced view of developmental phenomena in key model organisms.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 and one of BIOL 2001 or BIOL 2002, or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 3205 [0.5 credit]
Plant Biochemistry and Physiology
A lecture and laboratory course consisting of selected topics in metabolism and physiology of plants, including photosynthesis, nutrient uptake and transport, intermediary and secondary metabolism, germination, growth and development.
Plant Biochemistry and Physiology
A lecture and laboratory course consisting of selected topics in metabolism and physiology of plants, including photosynthesis, nutrient uptake and transport, intermediary and secondary metabolism, germination, growth and development.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2002 and BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200, or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
BIOL 3303 [0.5 credit]
Experimental Microbiology
Intensive training in laboratory techniques in microbiology, using bacteria and other microorganisms to demonstrate processes of cell growth, metabolism, gene expression, rapid evolution, gene transfer, microbial community dynamics and interactions with other organisms.
Experimental Microbiology
Intensive training in laboratory techniques in microbiology, using bacteria and other microorganisms to demonstrate processes of cell growth, metabolism, gene expression, rapid evolution, gene transfer, microbial community dynamics and interactions with other organisms.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 3301.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 and BIOL 2303, or permission of the Department.
Lecture/tutorial 1.5 hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104, BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 and BIOL 2303, or permission of the Department.
Lecture/tutorial 1.5 hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
BIOL 3305 [0.5 credit]
Human and Comparative Physiology
The properties of physiological systems and components of animals with emphasis on their physico-chemical bases.
Human and Comparative Physiology
The properties of physiological systems and components of animals with emphasis on their physico-chemical bases.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 3306.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 and BIOL 2001.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 and BIOL 2001.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
BIOL 3306 [0.5 credit]
Human Anatomy and Physiology
The anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and excretory systems of humans with comparison to other animals.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
The anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, and excretory systems of humans with comparison to other animals.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 3305.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104), and (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006).
Lectures three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104), and (CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002) or (CHEM 1005 and CHEM 1006).
Lectures three hours per week.
BIOL 3307 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology
The anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, skeletal, digestive, immunological, and reproductive systems, with additional emphasis on the embryological origins of the major physiological systems.
Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology
The anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, skeletal, digestive, immunological, and reproductive systems, with additional emphasis on the embryological origins of the major physiological systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3305 or BIOL 3306.
Lectures three hours per week, workshop or laboratory three hours per week.
Lectures three hours per week, workshop or laboratory three hours per week.
BIOL 3501 [0.5 credit]
Biomechanics
Properties of muscles, tendons, bones, joints and the co-ordinated use of these structures. Human locomotion and fitness, bird flight, especially the soaring of the vulture and the albatross, and animal migration.
Biomechanics
Properties of muscles, tendons, bones, joints and the co-ordinated use of these structures. Human locomotion and fitness, bird flight, especially the soaring of the vulture and the albatross, and animal migration.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1003 and BIOL 1004) or (BIOL 1103 and BIOL 1104).
Lectures three hours a week, workshop two hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week, workshop two hours a week.
BIOL 3601 [0.5 credit]
Ecosystems and Environmental Change
Exploration of the unique contribution of the ecosystem approach to ecology, and of early key literature in ecosystem ecology through to current work on global environmental change.
Ecosystems and Environmental Change
Exploration of the unique contribution of the ecosystem approach to ecology, and of early key literature in ecosystem ecology through to current work on global environmental change.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week in six sessions.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week in six sessions.
BIOL 3602 [0.5 credit]
Conservation Biology
The science of biology as applied to the problem of maintaining species diversity. Topics include: history of conservation biology, valuation of species, indices of biodiversity, extinction, conservation genetics, conservation planning in parks and reserves, landscape ecology and case studies of conservation problems.
Conservation Biology
The science of biology as applied to the problem of maintaining species diversity. Topics include: history of conservation biology, valuation of species, indices of biodiversity, extinction, conservation genetics, conservation planning in parks and reserves, landscape ecology and case studies of conservation problems.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week and laboratory/workshop three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week and laboratory/workshop three hours a week.
BIOL 3604 [0.5 credit]
Analysis of Ecological Relationships
Introduction to the analysis of ecological data. Students analyze real ecological data sets in weekly laboratory sessions. Methods introduced include simple linear, polynomial, and multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, nonparametric tests, tests of independence and logistic regression analysis.
Analysis of Ecological Relationships
Introduction to the analysis of ecological data. Students analyze real ecological data sets in weekly laboratory sessions. Methods introduced include simple linear, polynomial, and multiple regression analysis, analysis of variance, nonparametric tests, tests of independence and logistic regression analysis.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 and STAT 2507. For students in the Environmental Engineering program, ENVE 2002, ENVE 3002, and STAT 3502, which may be taken concurrently.
Lectures one and one-half hours and laboratory two and one-half hours a week.
Lectures one and one-half hours and laboratory two and one-half hours a week.
BIOL 3605 [0.5 credit]
Field Course I
An intensive study of living organisms under natural conditions. Credit is based on two weeks of full-time fieldwork with attendant assignments. A wide range of modules is available. Transportation and room and board costs are borne by the student.
Students may take both BIOL 3605 and BIOL 3606 for credit, but neither may be used to repeat a particular module.
Field Course I
An intensive study of living organisms under natural conditions. Credit is based on two weeks of full-time fieldwork with attendant assignments. A wide range of modules is available. Transportation and room and board costs are borne by the student.
Students may take both BIOL 3605 and BIOL 3606 for credit, but neither may be used to repeat a particular module.
Also listed as NEUR 3203, for animal behaviour modules only.
Prerequisite(s): at least one course in BIOL beyond the 1000-level and written permission of the Department.
All day, approximately six days a week.
Prerequisite(s): at least one course in BIOL beyond the 1000-level and written permission of the Department.
All day, approximately six days a week.
BIOL 3606 [0.5 credit]
Field Course II
An intensive study of living organisms under natural conditions. Credit is based on two weeks of full-time fieldwork with attendant assignments. A wide range of modules is available. Transportation and room and board costs are borne by the student. Students may take both BIOL 3605 and BIOL 3606 for credit, but neither can be used to repeat a particular module.
Field Course II
An intensive study of living organisms under natural conditions. Credit is based on two weeks of full-time fieldwork with attendant assignments. A wide range of modules is available. Transportation and room and board costs are borne by the student. Students may take both BIOL 3605 and BIOL 3606 for credit, but neither can be used to repeat a particular module.
Prerequisite(s): at least one course in BIOL beyond the 1000-level and written permission of the Department.
All day, approximately six days a week.
All day, approximately six days a week.
BIOL 3608 [0.5 credit]
Principles of Biogeography
Contemporary and past controls on distribution of plants and animals at global, regional and local scales; significance of these distributions.
Principles of Biogeography
Contemporary and past controls on distribution of plants and animals at global, regional and local scales; significance of these distributions.
BIOL 3609 [0.5 credit]
Evolutionary Concepts
Evolution is the change in population properties across generations. Genetic variation, mutation, selection, drift, gene flow, genome evolution, speciation, development, biodiversity, fossils, and macro-evolution.
Evolutionary Concepts
Evolution is the change in population properties across generations. Genetic variation, mutation, selection, drift, gene flow, genome evolution, speciation, development, biodiversity, fossils, and macro-evolution.
BIOL 3611 [0.5 credit]
Evolutionary Ecology
The term “adaptation” is meaningful only with respect to an ecological context. Ecological contexts lead to evolutionary outcomes such as diverse mating systems, ageing, sexual reproduction, sexual dimorphism, geographic variation, phenotypic plasticity, and diverse life histories.
Evolutionary Ecology
The term “adaptation” is meaningful only with respect to an ecological context. Ecological contexts lead to evolutionary outcomes such as diverse mating systems, ageing, sexual reproduction, sexual dimorphism, geographic variation, phenotypic plasticity, and diverse life histories.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4608.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600.
Lectures three hours a week; one field trip.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600.
Lectures three hours a week; one field trip.
BIOL 3612 [0.5 credit]
Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Introduction to the development and use of computer programs to address biological problems. Topics include the development of programs to analyse ecological data, models of population dynamics, deterministic chaos, cellular automata, simulations of foraging behaviour and evolutionary computation.
Computational Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Introduction to the development and use of computer programs to address biological problems. Topics include the development of programs to analyse ecological data, models of population dynamics, deterministic chaos, cellular automata, simulations of foraging behaviour and evolutionary computation.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours per week, workshop three hours per week.
Lectures two hours per week, workshop three hours per week.
BIOL 3801 [0.5 credit]
Plants and Herbivores
Exploration of the chemical, physiological, ecological and evolutionary interactions that underlie the relationship between plants and their insect herbivores.
Plants and Herbivores
Exploration of the chemical, physiological, ecological and evolutionary interactions that underlie the relationship between plants and their insect herbivores.
BIOL 3802 [0.5 credit]
Animal Behaviour
Advanced study of animal behaviour including the environmental, genetic, and neural influences on behaviour. Topics such as predator-prey interactions, mating behaviour, migration, parental care and social interactions are interpreted in an evolutionary context.
Animal Behaviour
Advanced study of animal behaviour including the environmental, genetic, and neural influences on behaviour. Topics such as predator-prey interactions, mating behaviour, migration, parental care and social interactions are interpreted in an evolutionary context.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2001 and BIOL 2600 , or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week and workshop/tutorials three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week and workshop/tutorials three hours a week.
BIOL 3804 [0.5 credit]
Social Evolution
Diversity in social behaviour from evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Topics include ecological determinants of social living, social networks, social foraging, inclusive fitness, kin selection, altruism, cooperation, and mating systems and strategies.
Social Evolution
Diversity in social behaviour from evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Topics include ecological determinants of social living, social networks, social foraging, inclusive fitness, kin selection, altruism, cooperation, and mating systems and strategies.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2001 and BIOL 2600, or permission of the Department.
Lectures: three hours a week.
Lectures: three hours a week.
BIOL 3901 [0.5 credit]
Research Proposal
The development of a competitive research proposal in consultation with an advisor.
Research Proposal
The development of a competitive research proposal in consultation with an advisor.
Prerequisite(s): third year standing in an Honours Biology program and permission of the Department.
BIOL 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term Report
Practical experience for students enrolled in the Co-operative Option. Students must receive satisfactory evaluations from their work term employer. Written reports describing the work term project will be required. Graded Sat or Uns.
Co-operative Work Term Report
Practical experience for students enrolled in the Co-operative Option. Students must receive satisfactory evaluations from their work term employer. Written reports describing the work term project will be required. Graded Sat or Uns.
Prerequisite(s): registration in the Biology Co-operative Option and permission of the Department.
Four-month work term.
Four-month work term.
BIOL 4008 [0.5 credit]
Molecular Plant Development
Recent advances in plant development including molecular, biochemical, genomics, and proteomics studies.
Molecular Plant Development
Recent advances in plant development including molecular, biochemical, genomics, and proteomics studies.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4100.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2002 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2002 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 4102 [0.5 credit]
Molecular Ecology
The interface of molecular biology, ecology and population biology. Topics include experimental design and a survey and critique of molecular genetic methods to study ecology.
Molecular Ecology
The interface of molecular biology, ecology and population biology. Topics include experimental design and a survey and critique of molecular genetic methods to study ecology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 and BIOL 2600; BIOL 3104 or one of BIOL 3601, BIOL 3602 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.
BIOL 4103 [0.5 credit]
Population Genetics
Evolution of gene frequencies, including selection, mutation, genetic drift, inbreeding, gene flow, and population structure.
Population Genetics
Evolution of gene frequencies, including selection, mutation, genetic drift, inbreeding, gene flow, and population structure.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4108.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 or permission of the Department. A course in statistics is highly recommended.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 or permission of the Department. A course in statistics is highly recommended.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.
BIOL 4104 [0.5 credit]
Evolutionary Genetics
A continuation of BIOL 4103 dealing with molecular evidence of evolution, speciation as well as the analysis of biometrical traits.
Evolutionary Genetics
A continuation of BIOL 4103 dealing with molecular evidence of evolution, speciation as well as the analysis of biometrical traits.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4108.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4103 and BIOL 3609, or permission of the Department. A course in statistics is highly recommended.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4103 and BIOL 3609, or permission of the Department. A course in statistics is highly recommended.
Lectures and seminars three hours a week.
BIOL 4106 [0.5 credit]
Methods in Molecular Genetics
Review of the use of current techniques in molecular genetics and examination of some innovative new approaches to problems in molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry. Emphasis on genomics and proteomics.
Methods in Molecular Genetics
Review of the use of current techniques in molecular genetics and examination of some innovative new approaches to problems in molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry. Emphasis on genomics and proteomics.
BIOL 4109 [0.5 credit]
Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Genetics
This laboratory course is complementary to BIOL 4106 and designed to provide practical familiarity with commonly used techniques in molecular genetics. The laboratory is suitable for students with a developing interest in problems of molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry.
Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Genetics
This laboratory course is complementary to BIOL 4106 and designed to provide practical familiarity with commonly used techniques in molecular genetics. The laboratory is suitable for students with a developing interest in problems of molecular and cellular biology and biochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 and BIOL 2303 and BIOL 3104 or permission of the Department.
Lecture/laboratory six hours a week in two sessions.
Lecture/laboratory six hours a week in two sessions.
BIOL 4200 [0.5 credit]
Immunology
The organization and function of the immune system, including the anatomy of the immune system, the properties and behaviour of cells of the immune system, and the molecular and genetic bases of the immune response.
Immunology
The organization and function of the immune system, including the anatomy of the immune system, the properties and behaviour of cells of the immune system, and the molecular and genetic bases of the immune response.
Also listed as BIOC 4200.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4302 (BIOC 4302).
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4302 (BIOC 4302).
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 4201 [0.5 credit]
Animal Cell Culture: Methods and Applications
Theory and practice of animal cell culture; the use of cultured cells in studies of immune function; and the applications of products of the immune system, such as antibodies. Complementary to BIOL 4200/BIOC 4200.
Animal Cell Culture: Methods and Applications
Theory and practice of animal cell culture; the use of cultured cells in studies of immune function; and the applications of products of the immune system, such as antibodies. Complementary to BIOL 4200/BIOC 4200.
Also listed as BIOC 4201.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4302 (BIOC 4302).
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201 and BIOL 4200/BIOC 4200, (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.
Laboratory four hours per week, tutorial one hour a week.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4302 (BIOC 4302).
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201 and BIOL 4200/BIOC 4200, (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department.
Laboratory four hours per week, tutorial one hour a week.
BIOL 4202 [0.5 credit]
Mutagenesis and DNA Repair
A molecular study of mutagenesis and DNA repair. Topics include DNA structure perturbations, spontaneous and induced mutagenesis, the genetics and biochemistry of DNA repair and recombination, and the role of mutagens in the development of genetic disease and cancer.
Mutagenesis and DNA Repair
A molecular study of mutagenesis and DNA repair. Topics include DNA structure perturbations, spontaneous and induced mutagenesis, the genetics and biochemistry of DNA repair and recombination, and the role of mutagens in the development of genetic disease and cancer.
Also listed as BIOC 4202.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3104 and one of: BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200, BIOL 2201, BIOC 3102 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week and workshop two hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3104 and one of: BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200, BIOL 2201, BIOC 3102 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week and workshop two hours a week.
BIOL 4203 [0.5 credit]
Evolution of Sex
The evolution of sex, including meiosis, syngamy, sex determination, sex chromosomes, and gender from organismal, genetic, and developmental perspectives; the origin, maintenance, function, and ubiquity of sex.
Evolution of Sex
The evolution of sex, including meiosis, syngamy, sex determination, sex chromosomes, and gender from organismal, genetic, and developmental perspectives; the origin, maintenance, function, and ubiquity of sex.
Prerequisite(s): one of BIOL 2104 or BIOL 2106, and one of BIOL 3609, BIOL 3611, or BIOL 4103.
Lectures three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week.
BIOL 4209 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Plant Physiology
An advanced course dealing with recent developments in selected topics of plant physiology.
Advanced Plant Physiology
An advanced course dealing with recent developments in selected topics of plant physiology.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4205.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3205 and CHEM 2203, CHEM 2204 or permission of the Department.
Lectures/discussion three hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3205 and CHEM 2203, CHEM 2204 or permission of the Department.
Lectures/discussion three hours a week.
BIOL 4300 [0.5 credit]
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Studies of microbial ecology, physiology, biochemistry and genetics as they apply to microorganisms and microbial communities functioning in natural, agricultural and industrial environments.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Studies of microbial ecology, physiology, biochemistry and genetics as they apply to microorganisms and microbial communities functioning in natural, agricultural and industrial environments.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201), BIOL 2303 and BIOL 3104, or permission of the Department.
Lectures and tutorial three hours a week.
Lectures and tutorial three hours a week.
BIOL 4301 [0.5 credit]
Current Topics in Biotechnology
Explorations of developing biotechnologies in areas such as microbial products, protein engineering, plant genetic engineering, environmental remediation, pharmaceuticals production and medical diagnostics and therapy.
Current Topics in Biotechnology
Explorations of developing biotechnologies in areas such as microbial products, protein engineering, plant genetic engineering, environmental remediation, pharmaceuticals production and medical diagnostics and therapy.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104, and (BIOL 2200/BIOC 2200 or BIOL 2201); or permission of the department.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week.
BIOL 4306 [0.5 credit]
Animal Neurophysiology
A course dealing with recent advances made in particular areas of animal neurophysiology.
Animal Neurophysiology
A course dealing with recent advances made in particular areas of animal neurophysiology.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4305.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3305, CHEM 2203 and CHEM 2204, or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week, workshops or laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3305, CHEM 2203 and CHEM 2204, or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week, workshops or laboratory four hours a week.
BIOL 4317 [0.5 credit]
Neuroethology: The Neural Basis of Animal Behaviour
The proximate mechanisms underlying animal behaviour are examined focusing on how nervous systems evolve in response to environmental selection pressures. Topics include genetic and hormonal influences on behaviour (e.g. maternal care), unique sensory worlds (e.g. magnetic), and various levels of neural integration, from simple reflexes to complex social behaviour.
Neuroethology: The Neural Basis of Animal Behaviour
The proximate mechanisms underlying animal behaviour are examined focusing on how nervous systems evolve in response to environmental selection pressures. Topics include genetic and hormonal influences on behaviour (e.g. maternal care), unique sensory worlds (e.g. magnetic), and various levels of neural integration, from simple reflexes to complex social behaviour.
BIOL 4318 [0.5 credit]
Adaptations to Extreme Environments
Lectures, discussions and student presentations will be used to examine adaptations of animals to extreme environments (e.g. desert) or lifestyles (e.g. diving), at the physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. Emphasis on becoming familiar with the current primary literature.
Adaptations to Extreme Environments
Lectures, discussions and student presentations will be used to examine adaptations of animals to extreme environments (e.g. desert) or lifestyles (e.g. diving), at the physiological, biochemical and molecular levels. Emphasis on becoming familiar with the current primary literature.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3305, or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, workshop two hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week, workshop two hours a week.
BIOL 4400 [0.5 credit]
Nuclear Dynamics and The Cell Cycle
Molecular cell biology of nuclear functions and the eukaryotic cell cycle. Topics may include chromosome architecture and dynamics; nucleocytoplasmic exchange; pre-mRNA processing; ribosome biogenesis; mitotic and meiotic nuclear disassembly and reassembly; and regulation of cell proliferation and cell death.
Nuclear Dynamics and The Cell Cycle
Molecular cell biology of nuclear functions and the eukaryotic cell cycle. Topics may include chromosome architecture and dynamics; nucleocytoplasmic exchange; pre-mRNA processing; ribosome biogenesis; mitotic and meiotic nuclear disassembly and reassembly; and regulation of cell proliferation and cell death.
Also listed as BIOC 4400.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201, or BIOC 3102, or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours per week; workshop two hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3201, or BIOC 3102, or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours per week; workshop two hours per week.
BIOL 4500 [0.5 credit]
Ornithology I
Introduction to ornithology, the study of birds; the evolution of birds, migration, geographic variation, adaptations for flight, feeding, reproduction; extinction and preservation.
Ornithology I
Introduction to ornithology, the study of birds; the evolution of birds, migration, geographic variation, adaptations for flight, feeding, reproduction; extinction and preservation.
BIOL 4501 [0.5 credit]
Ornithology II
The taxonomy of birds and species identification are learned through the use of study skins in the lab. Field excursions allow first-hand study of wintering species. Participants must acquire a pair of binoculars and one of the recommended field guides.
Ornithology II
The taxonomy of birds and species identification are learned through the use of study skins in the lab. Field excursions allow first-hand study of wintering species. Participants must acquire a pair of binoculars and one of the recommended field guides.
BIOL 4503 [0.5 credit]
Fish Ecology, Conservation and Management
Introduction to the diversity and environmental biology of the world's fishes. Applied issues in fisheries management, conservation, and aquaculture. Workshops expose students to techniques in fisheries science through hands-on demonstrations and field excursions.
Fish Ecology, Conservation and Management
Introduction to the diversity and environmental biology of the world's fishes. Applied issues in fisheries management, conservation, and aquaculture. Workshops expose students to techniques in fisheries science through hands-on demonstrations and field excursions.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 or permission of the Department.
Lectures/seminars two hours a week, plus labs/workshops two hours a week.
Lectures/seminars two hours a week, plus labs/workshops two hours a week.
BIOL 4603 [0.5 credit]
Insect Evolution and Biology
Major questions on the origin, evolution and adaptation of structures and physiology of terrestrial arthropods, especially insects.
Insect Evolution and Biology
Major questions on the origin, evolution and adaptation of structures and physiology of terrestrial arthropods, especially insects.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4600.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3004, or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3004, or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
BIOL 4604 [0.5 credit]
Landscape Ecology
Landscape ecology is the study of how landscape structure affects the abundance and distribution of organisms. The focus of this course is on research methods and results in landscape ecology. Applications in forestry, agriculture, and species conservation.Prerequisites: BIOL 2600 or equivalent, BIOL 3601 or BIOL 3602 or BIOL 3608 or equivalent, and honours standing in Biology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences.
Landscape Ecology
Landscape ecology is the study of how landscape structure affects the abundance and distribution of organisms. The focus of this course is on research methods and results in landscape ecology. Applications in forestry, agriculture, and species conservation.Prerequisites: BIOL 2600 or equivalent, BIOL 3601 or BIOL 3602 or BIOL 3608 or equivalent, and honours standing in Biology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences.
Lecture three hours a week.
BIOL 4802 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Animal Behaviour
Contemporary issues in behavioural ecology. Topics may include the relevance of behavioural ecology to conservation biology, to new insights into human social behaviour, and will be selected through consultation between professor and students.
Advanced Animal Behaviour
Contemporary issues in behavioural ecology. Topics may include the relevance of behavioural ecology to conservation biology, to new insights into human social behaviour, and will be selected through consultation between professor and students.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3802 or BIOL 3804, or permission of the Department.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.
BIOL 4900 [1.0 credit]
Directed Special Studies and Seminar
Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
Directed Special Studies and Seminar
Prerequisite: permission of the Department.
BIOL 4901 [0.5 credit]
Directed Special Studies
Independent or group study, open to third- and fourth-year students to explore a particular topic, in consultation with a Faculty supervisor. May include directed reading, written assignments, tutorials, laboratory or field work.
Directed Special Studies
Independent or group study, open to third- and fourth-year students to explore a particular topic, in consultation with a Faculty supervisor. May include directed reading, written assignments, tutorials, laboratory or field work.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department. Students normally may not offer more than 1.0 credit of Directed Special Studies in their program.
BIOL 4907 [1.0 credit]
Honours Essay and Research Proposal
An independent critical review and research proposal, using library resources, under the direct supervision of a Faculty advisor. Evaluation is based on a written report and a poster presentation.
Honours Essay and Research Proposal
An independent critical review and research proposal, using library resources, under the direct supervision of a Faculty advisor. Evaluation is based on a written report and a poster presentation.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4908.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in an Honours Biology program and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in an Honours Biology program and permission of the Department.
BIOL 4908 [1.0 credit]
Honours Research Thesis
An independent research project undertaken in the field and/or the laboratory, under the direct supervision of a faculty adviser. Evaluation is based on a written thesis and a poster presentation.
Honours Research Thesis
An independent research project undertaken in the field and/or the laboratory, under the direct supervision of a faculty adviser. Evaluation is based on a written thesis and a poster presentation.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 4907.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in an Honours Biology program and permission of the Department.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in an Honours Biology program and permission of the Department.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca