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BIO - Biologie / Biology

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BIO1109	Principles of Biology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to the chemistry of life including the strusture of DNA & RNA, thermodynamics, energetics, ecology, systematics, taxonomy, and Mendelian genetics. Cannot be combined for credit with OAC Biology. BACK TO TOP

BIO1110	Introduction to Cell Biology	(3,0,2b) 4 cr.
Origin of life. Structure and varieties of cells. The cytoskeleton and the extracellular matrix. Movements within and by cells including muscles. The cell cycle and reproduction. The fundamentals of molecular biology including replication, transcription and translation. Membrane transport. Prerequisite: OAC Biology or equivalent. BACK TO TOP

BIO1120	Introduction to Organismal Biology	(3,0,2b) 4 cr.
Survey of the evidence for, and the fundamentals underlying the evolution of biological diversity. Topics: natural selection, speciation, the history of life, extinction, hominid evolution; adaptation and the geographical distribution of organisms; the effects of human population growth on the structure and function of ecological systems, and the implications of these effects to future human welfare. BACK TO TOP

BIO1300	The Human Animal	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The biology of the human species. The human species' place, and what it means to be, within the Kingdom Animalia. The human species' origin, evolution, basic anatomy, physiology, reproduction and sexuality. The biological basis of human families, cultures and societies will also be discussed. This course cannot be taken for credits by Biology students. BACK TO TOP

BIO1509	Principes de biologie	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction � la chimie de la vie incluant la structure de l'ADN et l'ARN, la thermodynamique, la bio�nerg�tique, l'�cologie, la syst�matique, la taxonomie, et la g�n�tique mend�lienne. Le cours BIO1509 et le CPO Biologie sont mutuellement exclusifs. BACK TO TOP

BIO1510	Introduction � la biologie cellulaire	(3,0,2b) 4 cr.
Origine et chimie de la vie; structure et fonction des cellules et des organites; organisation, r�plication et expression du mat�riel g�n�tique; cycle cellulaire; trafic intracellulaire; matrice extracellulaire et communication intercellulaire; diff�renciation et types cellulaires. Pr�alable: CPO Biologie. BACK TO TOP

BIO1520	Introduction � la biologie des organismes	(3,0,2b) 4 cr.
Vue d'ensemble des preuves et des principes fondamentaux de l'�volution de la biodiversit�. Les sujets abord�s incluent: s�lection naturelle et sp�ciation; histoire de la vie; extinction; �volution humaine; adaptation et distribution g�ographique des organismes; effets de la croissance d�mographique humaine sur la structure et la fonction des syst�mes �cologiques; implications de ces effets sur le futur bien-�tre de l'humanit�. BACK TO TOP

BIO1700	L'animal humain	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Biologie de l'esp�ce humaine. La place de l'�tre humain, et ce qu'elle repr�sente, � l'int�rieur du r�gne animal. L'origine de l'�tre humain, son �volution, physiologie, reproduction et sexualit�. La signification biologique des familles humaines, des cultures et des soci�t�s sera aussi discut�e. Ce cours ne peut �tre cr�dit� aux �tudiants inscrits en Biologie. BACK TO TOP

BIO2109	Ecology	(3,0,2b) 4 cr.
Introduction to the study of ecological systems: the nature of ecological experiments; population dynamics; polulation harvesting; ecological processes structuring biological communities in space and time; energy and nutrient flows in ecosystems; the relationship between ecological goods and services. Field and lab exercices expose students to basic principles in ecological study design, experimentation and sampling, data analysis, and illustrate important ecological processes. Prerequisite: BIO1120 or equivalent. BACK TO TOP

BIO2110	Environmental Physiology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
How representative individual healthy organisms respond to various natural or anthropogenic physical environmental parameters such as temperature, water, pH, electromagnetic radiation including UV, gases, pressure and heavy metals. Primary and secondary stress responses and homeostatis will be considered throughout. Prerequisite: BIO1120.This course is intended primarily for students enrolled in the Environmental Science program. BACK TO TOP

BIO2123	Genetics	(3,0,2b) 4 cr.
Introduction to Mendel's laws of inheritance; application of Mendelian analysis to problems in genetics including: gene mapping and linkage, molecular genetics, bacterial genetics and population genetics. Laboratory session includes experiments to illustrate genetic principles, tutorial and problem sessions. Prerequisite: BIO1120. BACK TO TOP

BIO2125	Animal Form and Function	(3,0,0) 5 cr.
Lectures on main animal groups, their life cycles, development, body plan, functional organisation including metabolism and their adaptation to different environments. Prerequisite: BIO1110 BACK TO TOP

BIO2127	Introduction to Plant Science: Biodiversity to Biotechnology	(3,0,0) 5 cr.
Evolution of the diversity of plants, physiological and anatomical concepts; metabolism including photosynthesis; recent applications in ecology and biotechnology. Prerequisite: BIO1110 BACK TO TOP

BIO2509	�cologie	(3,0,2b) 4 cr.
Introduction � l'�tude des syst�mes �cologiques: la nature des exp�riences �cologiques; les dynamiques de populations; l'exploitation des populations; les processus qui structurent les communaut�s dans le temps et l'espace; les flux d'�nergie et d'�l�ments nutritifs dans les �cosyst�mes; la relation entre les structures et fonctions �cologiques; les produits et services �cologiques. Travaux pratiques sur le terrain et au laboratoire illustrant des processus �cologiques importants, principes fondamentaux du design exp�rimental, l'analyses des donn�s et de l'�chantillonnage �cologique. Pr�alable: BIO1520 ou �quivalent. BACK TO TOP

BIO2510	Physiologie environnementale	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Ce cours examine comment un organisme isol� et en sant� r�agit aux param�tres physico- environnementaux naturels et anthropog�niques tels la temp�rature, l'eau, le pH, les radiations �lectromagn�tiques incluant les rayons ultraviolets, les gaz, la pression et les m�taux lourds. Les r�ponses primaires et secondaires aux divers stress ainsi que l'hom�ostasie seront examin�es. Pr�alable: BIO1520.Ce cours est destin� principalement aux �tudiants inscrits dans le programme des Sciences Environnementales. BACK TO TOP

BIO2523	G�n�tique	(3,0,2b) 4 cr.
Introduction aux lois mend�liennes de l'h�r�dit�; application de l'analyse mend�lienne � des probl�mes de g�n�tique incluant la cartographie des g�nes et l'analyse de liaison, la g�n�tique bact�rienne et la g�n�tique des populations. Le laboratoire comprend des exp�riences qui illustrent les principes de la g�n�tique, ainsi que des sessions de travaux pratiques et de probl�mes. Pr�alable: BIO1520. BACK TO TOP

BIO2525	Animaux: structures et fonctions	(3,0,0) 5 cr.
Cycles biologiques, d�veloppement, architecture, anatomie fonctionnelle, m�tabolisme et adaptations aux diff�rents environnements des principaux types d'animaux. Pr�alable: BIO1510 BACK TO TOP

BIO2527	Introduction aux v�g�taux: de la biodiversit� � la biotechnologie	(3,0,0) 5 cr.
�volution de la diversit� des groupes v�g�taux; concepts anatomiques et physiologiques; notions du m�tabolisme incluant la photosynth�se; applications r�centes en biotechnologie et en sciences de l'environnement. Pr�alable: BIO1510 BACK TO TOP

BIO2901	Rapport de stage CO-OP I	3 cr.
Co-op work term report I BACK TO TOP

BIO3102	Molecular Evolution	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Mechanisms and forces responsible for changes in genetic material during evolution. Topics will include rates and paterns of nucleotide substitutions, molecular phylogenies, molecular clocks, origin of the eukaryotic cell, origin of introns, concerted evolution, transposable elements. Prerequisite: BIO2123 (Limited enrolment.) BACK TO TOP

BIO3104	Field Biology I	(0,0,4) 2 cr.
One week of field work, including written assignments. Field modules are available in one of a number of areas which may include ecology of birds, fish, insects, small mammals, plants, tundra, taiga and caves. The list of modules is available in January. Date and fees dependent on module. Prerequisite: BIO2109 BACK TO TOP

BIO3105	Field Biology II	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Similar to BIO3104 Field Biology I but two weeks in length and differing in content. Prerequisite: BIO2109 BACK TO TOP

BIO3106	Environmental Physiology of Plants	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Physiological adaptations of plants to different environments, effects of factors such as soils and climate on plant growth and physiology. Prerequisite: BIO3140 (Offered in alternate years. Limited enrolment.) BACK TO TOP

BIO3108	Vertebrate Zoology	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Morphological evolution of present-day and fossil vertebrates oriented toward major functional and structural modifications; locomotion, feeding, respiratory and circulatory systems, reproduction, sense organs, adaptive radiations and biogeography. Laboratories: dissections and identification of Canadian fauna. Prerequisite: BIO2125 (Offered in alternate years.) BACK TO TOP

BIO3115	Conservation Biology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to ecological foundations of environmental problems created by the human species. Topics include population growth, global carrying capacity, renewable and sustainable resources, global warming, biodiversity loss and extinction. Prerequisite: BIO2109 BACK TO TOP

BIO3117	Ecosystem Ecology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Structure and function of natural terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Particular attention will be paid to influences of the human species on these systems. Prerequisites: BIO2109,MAT1372 or MAT2378 BACK TO TOP

BIO3124	General Microbiology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Characterization and classification of micro- organisms, including bacteria, fungi, algae and viruses. Introduction to microbial physiology, genetic and differentiation. Role of micro-organisms in the natural world. Prerequisite: BIO1110. BACK TO TOP

BIO3126	General Microbiology Laboratory	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Laboratory work accompanying BIO3124,with emphasis on study and identification of bacteria. Prerequisites: BIO1110 or BIO3124 must be taken prior to or concurrently with BIO3126.(Limited enrolment.) BACK TO TOP

BIO3136	Animal Behaviour	(3,0,2) 4 cr.
An introduction to the study of animal behaviour with emphasis on the evolution and adaptive value of behaviour. Students will carry out a field or laboratory research project. Prerequisite: BIO2109 (Limited enrolment.) BACK TO TOP

BIO3137	Experiments in Animal Physiology	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Representative experiments to illustrate basic principles of animal physiology. Prerequisite: Corequisite or prerequisite: BIO3301.(Limited enrolment.) BACK TO TOP

BIO3140	Plant Physiology and Biochemistry	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Selected topics in plant physiology and biochemistry. Current concepts in plant metabolism will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO2127 BACK TO TOP

BIO3147	Developmental Biology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction to animal development emphasizing the vertebrate embryo. mechanisms governing morphogenesis and cell and tissue differentiation will be covered. Prerequisite: BIO2125 BACK TO TOP

BIO3151	Molecular Biology Laboratory	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Introduction to basic techniques in molecular biology and their application in biotechnology. Prerequisite: Prerequisites of Corequisites: BIO3170 Limited enrolment. BACK TO TOP

BIO3152	Cell Biology Laboratory	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Introduction to basic techniques in cell biology and their applications in biotechnology. Prerequisite: BIO1110.Limited enrolment. BACK TO TOP

BIO3153	Cell Biology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Structure and function of cells with emphasis on cell-cell and cell-substrate interactions, cell motility, cytoskeleton, cytoplasmic organisation, intracellular sorting of molecules, nucleus organisation, chromatin and chromosome structure and replication, mitosis. Prerequisite: BIO1110. BACK TO TOP

BIO3170	Molecular Biology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Gene structure, action and replication, cellular regulation, allosteric properties of proteins, molecular basis of membrane function and the control of cell growth. Cannot be combined for credits with BCH3170.Prerequisite: BIO2123,and Pre or Co-requisite: CHM2132 or CHM2230. BACK TO TOP

BIO3301	Animal Physiology I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Regulatory systems in animals. Physiological adjustments to environmental changes. Excitable cells including sensory and information systems, endocrinology, and muscles. Prerequisite: BIO1110 BACK TO TOP

BIO3302	Animal Physiology II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Fundamentals of animal regulatory units will be discussed emphasizing physiological adjustments of animals to the environment. Topics covered will include respiration, circulation, osmoregulation, excretion, energy metabolism and thermoregulation. Prerequisite: BIO3301 BACK TO TOP

BIO3323	Entomology	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
A comprehensive study of the largest class of animals - the insects. Morphological structure, physiology and system organisation are combined with discussions of insect diversity, ecology and their impact on the human species. Laboratory involves investigations of representative groups. Prerequisite: BIO2125 BACK TO TOP

BIO3324	Invertebrate Zoology	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Characteristics of invertebrate phyla. Comparative approach to structure and function and why various invertebrate groups have evolved as they have. Laboratory: investigations of representative groups. Prerequisite: BIO2125 Limited enrolment. BACK TO TOP

BIO3502	�volution Mol�culaire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
M�canismes et forces responsables des changements du mat�riel g�n�tique au cours de l'�volution. Taux et nature des substitutions, phylog�nies mol�culaires, horloge mol�culaire, origine des eukaryotes, origine des introns, �volution concert, �l�ments transposables. Pr�alable: BIO2523 BACK TO TOP

BIO3506	Physiologie environnementale des plantes	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Adaptations physiologiques des plantes aux facteurs environnementaux. Effets de facteurs tels que le sol et le climat sur la croissance, la reproduction et le m�tabolisme des plantes. Pr�alable: BIO3540 (Offert tous les deux ans.) Cours contingent�. BACK TO TOP

BIO3508	Zoologie des vert�br�s	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Morphologie �volutive des vert�br�s actuels et fossiles ax�e vers les grands changements structuraux et fonctionnels; locomotion, alimentation, syst�mes respiratoire et circulatoire, reproduction, organes des sens, radiations adaptatives et biog�ographie. Laboratoires: dissections et identification de la faune canadienne. Pr�alable: BIO2525 (Offert tous les deux ans.) BACK TO TOP

BIO3515	Biologie de la conservation des esp�ces	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Introduction aux fondements �cologiques associ�s aux probl�mes environnementaux cr��s par l'esp�ce humaine. Croissance des populations capacit� de support, ressources renouvelables, d�veloppement durable, r�chauffement global de la plan�te, perte de la biodiversit� et extinctions. Pr�alable: BIO2509 BACK TO TOP

BIO3517	�cologie des �cosyst�mes	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Structure et fonctionnement des �cosyst�mes naturels terrestres et aquatiques. Une attention particuli�re sera port�e � l'impact des activit�s de l'esp�ce humaine sur ces syst�mes. Pr�alables: BIO2509,MAT1772 ou MAT2778 BACK TO TOP

BIO3524	Microbiologie g�n�rale	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Caract�risation et classification des microorganismes y compris les bact�ries, les champignons, les algues et les virus. Introduction � la physiologie microbienne, la g�n�tique et la diff�rentiation. Le r�le des microorganismes dans leur habitat naturel. Pr�alable: BIO1510. BACK TO TOP

BIO3526	Laboratoire de microbiologie g�n�rale	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Travaux pratiques accompagnant BIO3524,avec emphase sur l'�tude et l'identification de bact�ries. Pr�alable: BIO1510 Cours contingent�. BIO3524 doit �tre pris en m�me temps ou avant BIO3526. BACK TO TOP

BIO3540	Physiologie et biochimie des plantes	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
S�lection de sujets en physiologie v�g�tale et en biochimie v�g�tale. Concepts courants sur le m�tabolisme des plantes. Pr�alable: BIO2527 BACK TO TOP

BIO3551	Laboratoire de biologie mol�culaire	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Introduction aux techniques de base en biologie mol�culaire et leur utilisation en biotechnologie. Pr�alable: Pr�alable ou concomitant: BIO3570.Cours contingent�. BACK TO TOP

BIO3552	Laboratoire de biologie cellulaire	(0,0,6) 3 cr.
Introduction aux techniques de base en biologie cellulaire et leur utilisation en biotechnologie. Pr�alable: BIO1510 Cours contingent�. BACK TO TOP

BIO3553	Biologie cellulaire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Structure et fonction des cellules et des organelles, avec accent sur: reconnaissance intercellulaire et l'adh�rence cellulaire, motilit� cellulaire, cytosquelette et organisation du cytoplasme, trafic intracellulaire des mol�cules, organisation du noyau, la structure et la r�plication de la chromatine et des chromosomes, la mitose. Pr�alable: BIO1510. BACK TO TOP

BIO3570	Biologie mol�culaire	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
R�le, structure et r�plication des g�nes, r�gulation cellulaire, propri�t�s allost�riques des prot�ines, croissance cellulaire et fonction mol�culaire au niveau de la membrane. Les cours BIO3570 et BCH3570 sont mutuellement exclusifs. Pr�alable: BIO2523 et Pr�alable ou Concomitant: CHM2532 ou CHM2630 BACK TO TOP

BIO3701	Physiologie animale I	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Unit�s fondamentales des syst�mes r�gulateurs des animaux. Ajustements physiologiques des animaux face � leur environnement. Physiologie cellulaire du nerf et muscle incluant syst�mes sensoriels et d'information et endocrinologie. Pr�alable: BIO1510 BACK TO TOP

BIO3702	Physiologie animale II	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Unit�s fondamentales des syst�mes r�gulateurs des animaux. Ajustements physiologiques des animaux face � leur environnement. Respiration, circulation, osmor�gulation, excr�tion, r�gulation de l'�nergie et thermor�gulation. Pr�alable: BIO3701 BACK TO TOP

BIO3901	Raport de stage CO-OP II	3 cr.
Co-op work term report II BACK TO TOP

BIO3902	Rapport de stage CO-OP III	3 cr.
Co-op work term report III BACK TO TOP

BIO3914	Biologie des algues et des champignons	(2,0,3) 4 cr.
Physiologie, �cologie et taxonomie des algues et des champignons. Pr�alable: BIO2527 (Langues d'enseignement: fran�ais et anglais). (Offert tous les deux ans.) Biology of Algae and Fungi Physiology, ecology and taxonomy of the algae and fungi. Prerequisite: BIO2127 BIO2127 (Both French and English will be used in the lectures). (Offered in alternate years.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4000	S�minaire	(2,0,0) 2 cr.
Expos�s et discussions ax�s sur diff�rents aspects de la biologie moderne. Pr�alable: L'�tudiant doit avoir rempli les exigences du B.Sc. avec concentration en Biologie et avoir conserv� une MPC minimale de 4.5. Pour les �tudiants en sp�cialisation en biologie seulement. Seminar Recent trends in various aspects of biology will be discussed. Prerequisite: The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biology with a minimum CGPA of 4.5. The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biology with a minimum CGPA of 4.5. For Biology Honours programme only. BACK TO TOP

BIO4004	Projet de recherche	3 cr.
Sous la supervision d'un professeur du d�partement, l'�tudiant r�alisera UN PROJET DE RECHERCHE QUI LUI PERMETTRA D'�LARGIR SES CONNAISSANCES DANS UN DES DOMAINES DE LA BIOLOGIE. LES PROJETS PEUVENT CONSISTER EN UNE REVUE POUSS�E DE LA LITT�RATURE SUR UN SUJET D�TERMIN� OU ENCORE EN UN COURT PROJET EXP�RIMENTAL SUR LE TERRAIN OU EN LABORATOIRE. L'�TUDIANT DEVRA SOUMETTRE, PAR �CRIT, UN RAPPORT D�TAILL� DE SES TRAVAUX. Pr�alable: L'�tudiant doit avoir rempli les exigences du B.Sc. avec concentration en Biologie et avoir conserv� une MPC minimale de 4.5. Concomitant: BIO4000.Cours contingent�. Honours Research Under the supervision of a professor in the department, the student will conduct a PROJECT DESIGNED TO BROADEN THE STUDENT'S GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF A SELECTED FIELD OF BIOLOGY. PROJECTS COULD INCLUDE EITHER AN EXTENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW OF A SELECTED TOPIC OR A SMALL LABORATORY OR FIELD PROJECT. REQUIRES THE SUBMISSION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PAPER. Prerequisite: The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biology with a minimum CGPA of 4.5. The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biology with a minimum CGPA of 4.5. Corequisite: BIO4000.Limited enrolment. BACK TO TOP

BIO4009	Projet de recherche	9 cr.
Cours ayant des exigences plus �lev�es que BIO4004 et visant principalement � pr�parer l'�tudiant � des �tudes sup�rieures dans un des domaines de la biologie. Un projet de recherche de deux sessions se fera sous la direction d'un professeur du d�partement. L'�tudiant pr�sentera son travail sous forme d'affiche, et soumettra un m�moire d�crivant les r�sultats de ses travaux. Concomitant : BIO4000.Pr�alable: L'�tudiant doit avoir rempli les exigences du B.Sc. avec concentration en Biologie et avoir conserv� une MPC minimale de 6.0. Cours contingent�. Honours Research This course is more demanding than BIO4004 and is primarily designed to prepare a student for graduate studies in a selected field of biology. A two session research project will be done under the supervision of a professor in the department. The student is required to prepare a poster and submit to the Department a thesis describing the results of the research project. Corequisite: BIO4000.Prerequisite: The student must have completed the requirements for the B.Sc. with concentration in Biology with a minimum CGPA of 6.0. Limited enrolment. BACK TO TOP

BIO4101	Pesticides and the Environment	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
General characteristics and properties of fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and rodenticides; formulation, toxicology, selectivity, resistance; effects of pesticides on non-target organisms; other methods of pest control. Prerequisites: BIO1110,BIO2109 (Offered in alternate years.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4109	Advanced Topics in Animal Development	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
A seminar and discussion course dealing with current topics in animal development. Prerequisite: BIO3147 (Offered in alternate years.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4115	Molecular Genetics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Investigation of gene structure, expression and evolution, including the influences of processes such as DNA transposition and rearrangement; RNA processing and splicing. Prerequisites: BIO3170 or BCH3170 BACK TO TOP

BIO4118	Applied Biostatistics	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Application of biostatistics to real problems. Experimental design and data collection. Consequences of violating assumptions of different tests. Monte Carlo and Bootstrap analysis. Case studies and exercises in using statistical analysis packages. Prerequisite: MAT2378 (Offered in alternate years). Limited enrolment. BACK TO TOP

BIO4119	Topics in Respiratory Physiology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Topics covered will include principles of gas exchange in terrestrial and aquatic animals, transport of 02 and C02 in blood, acid-base regulation and respiratory adaptations to exercise and environmental stresses. Prerequisite: BIO3302 BACK TO TOP

BIO4120	Comparative Metabolism of Animals	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The origin and impact of natural diversity and environmental factors on metabolic processes of cells, tissues and organisms. Biochemical processes will be examined in both invertebrate and vertebrate systems. Prerequisites: BIO3301 and BIO3302 or PHS3240 BACK TO TOP

BIO4127	Comparative Endocrinology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Evolution of endocrines, hormonal mechanisms and control in various animal groups. Prerequisites: BIO3301 or BIO3302 or PHS3240 BACK TO TOP

BIO4128	Chemical Ecology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Chemically mediated interactions between organisms emphasizing plant-pest reactions. Methodology and advanced instrumentation will be presented. Prerequisite: BIO3140 (Offered in alternate years.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4129	The Bacterial Cell	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Subcellular structure, metabolism, growth, morphogenesis and genetics of bacteria. Prerequisites: BIO3124,BCH2140 BACK TO TOP

BIO4136	Freshwater Ecology	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Physics and chemistry of lakes and streams, ecology of their biota. Includes an obligatory field component in early September and/or on weekends during the session. Prerequisites: BIO2109,MAT2378 (Offered in alternate years.) Limited enrolment. BACK TO TOP

BIO4144	Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
An introduction to plant gene structure and function, cloning into plants and the manipulation of plant genes. The course will combine elements of plant biochemistry, physiology and molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIO3140 and either BIO3170 or BCH3170.(Offered in alternate years.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4146	Ecotoxicology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Explores the challenges of moving from testing toxic chemicals on single organisms in the laboratory to assessing the effects of toxic chemicals on ecosystems. The influence of food chain processes, photochemistry, and other natural processes (sedimentation, volatilization, etc) will be discussed. Prerequisites: BIO1110,BIO2109 BACK TO TOP

BIO4152	Animal Energetics	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Utilisation of energy during locomotion and prolonged food deprivation. Design and performance of physiological, biochemical and mechanical components of the locomotory system in vertebrates. Metabolic adaptations of the champions of endurance exercise (migrating animals) and fasting (hibernators). Prerequisites: BIO3302 (Offered in alternate years.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4160	Plant Ecology	(2,0,3) 4 cr.
An exploration of the principles which ultimately organize plant communities. Topics covered will include plant/environment relationships, primary production, plant population biology, and the analysis of plant communities. Field camp prior to fall session. Prerequisite: BIO2109 (Offered in alternate years.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4174	Biotechnology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
This course will introduce basic ideas about DNA cloning and manipulation. Lectures will emphasize how these techniques have been used to isolate, identify and express genes that are useful in medicine, agriculture and industry. More advanced topics will be introduced by means of student seminars and invited speakers. Prerequisite: BIO3170 OR BCH3170.Cannot be combined for credit with BCH 4272.Cannot be combined for credit with BCH4172. BACK TO TOP

BIO4350	Principles of Neurobiology	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
The structure and function of the nervous system with emphasis on mammalian systems but with reference to non-mammalian groups. Neuronal excitability/neurotransmission; sensory and motor systems; mechanisms of learning and memory; development and regeneration in the nervous system. Prerequisite: BIO3301,BIO3302 or PHS3240.Cannot be combined for credit with CMM4350. BACK TO TOP

BIO4501	Les pesticides et l'environnement	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Caract�ristiques et propri�t�s des fongicides, herbicides, insecticides, n�maticides et rodenticides; formulation, toxicologie, s�lectivit�, r�sistance; effets des pesticides sur les organismes nuisibles. Pr�alables: BIO1510,BIO2509 (Offert tous les deux ans.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4518	Biostatistique appliqu�e	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Application des biostatistiques � des probl�mes concrets. Design exp�rimental et �chantillonnage. Impact des violations des hypoth�ses implicites d'application de divers tests. Analyse de Monte Carlo et Bootstrap. Etudes de cas et exercices d'utilisation de logiciels courants d'analyse statistique. Pr�alable: MAT2778 (Offert tous les deux ans.) Cours contingent�. BACK TO TOP

BIO4536	�cologie des eaux douces	(3,0,3) 5 cr.
Environnement physique et chimique des lacs et ruisseaux, et l'�cologie de leurs biotes. Le cours comprend une composante obligatoire de travaux pratiques sur le terrain au d�but de septembre et/ou durant les fins de semaine pendant la session. Pr�alables: BIO2509,MAT2778 (Offert tous les deux ans.) Cours contingent�. BACK TO TOP

BIO4546	�cotoxicologie	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Ce cours explore les difficult�s li�es � la compr�hension de l'impact des substances chimiques toxiques sur les �cosyst�mes alors que la recherche sur ces substances se fait surtout en laboratoire sur des organismes. L'impact de processus propres � la cha�ne alimentaire, la photochimie ainsi que d'autres processus naturels (s�dimentation, volatilisation, etc.) seront �tudi�s. Pr�alables: BIO1510,BIO2509 BACK TO TOP

BIO4552	M�tabolisme �nerg�tique	(3,0,0) 3 cr.
Utilisation de l'�nergie durant la locomotion et le je�ne prolong�. Conception et performance des �l�ments physiologiques, biochimiques et m�caniques du syst�me locomoteur des vert�br�s. Adaptations m�taboliques des champions de l'exercice d'endurance (migrateurs) et du je�ne (hibernateurs). Pr�alables: BIO3702 (Offert tous les deux ans.) BACK TO TOP

BIO4901	Rapport de stage CO-OP IV	3 cr.
Co-op work term report IV BACK TO TOP

BIO4910	Travail sur le terrain en �cologie	3 cr.
Cours sur le terrain examinant diff�rents �cosyst�mes terrestres, aquatiques, ainsi que les terres humides. Une attention particuli�re sera port�e sur les techniques d'�chantillonnage, le design exp�rimental et l'analyse des donn�es. Cours donn� sur deux semaines � la mi-ao�t. Des frais sont exig�s pour d�frayer les co�ts de logement et de transport. Pr�alable: BIO2509,MAT1772 ou 2778. BIO4518 est recommand�. Les cours BIO4910 et EVS4910 sont mutuellement exclusifs. Pr�alables/Prerequisites: BIO2509 (BIO2109), MAT1772 (MAT1372)ou/or MAT2778 (MAT2378). BIO4518 est recommand�. Les cours BIO4910 et EVS4910 sont mutuellement exclusifs. BIO4118 is recommended. It cannot be combined for credit with EVS4910.Field Course in Ecology. Field course examining several types of terrestrial, aquatic and wetland ecosystems. Sampling techniques, experimental design and data analysis will be emphasized. The course will take place during a two-week period in mid-August. Fees are required to cover the costs of transportation and logding in the field. Prerequisite: IO 2109, MAT1372 or 2378. BIO4118 is recommended. It cannot be combined for credit with EVS4910.IO 2109, MAT1372 or 2378. BIO4118 is recommended. It cannot be combined for credit with EVS4910. BACK TO TOP