Academic Programs
Degree Options
Bachelor of Science (3 Year) in BiologyFirst Year
CHMI-1006E - General Chemistry I #
CHMI-1007E - General Chemistry II
MATH-1037E - Calculus II or MATH-1057E - Linear Algebra I
PHYS-1006E - Introductory Physics I or PHYS-1206E - Concepts in Physics I
PHYS-1007E - Introductory Physics II or PHYS-1207E - Concepts in Physics II
6 elective credits from the Humanities and/or Social Sciences
# students lacking grade 12U Chemistry must first take CHMI-1041 - Chemical Concepts
## students lacking grade 12UAdvanced Functions or attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH-1912 - Elementary Calculus
Second Year
BIOL-2026E - Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL-2356E - Principles of Ecology
CHMI-2426E - Organic Chemistry I
STAT-2126E - Introduction to Statistics or STAT-2246E - Statistics for Scientists
3 credits from:
BIOL-2306E - Diversity of Plants
BIOL-2706E - Vertebrate Form and Function
BIOL-2726E - Diversity of Animals
CHMI-2427E - Organic Chemistry II #
6 elective credits from the Humanities and/or Social Sciences
# students wishing to take CHMI-3226 - Biochemistry II in third year must complete CHMI-2227 - Biochemistry I and CHMI-2427 - Organic Chemistry II in second year
Third Year
24 credits from the following:*
BIOL-2105E - Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL-2306E - Diversity of Plants
BIOL-2726E - Diversity of Animals
BIOL-2757E - Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality
BIOL-3006E - Evolutionary Biology
BIOL-3026E - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
BIOL-3056E - Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere
BIOL-3117E - Infectious Diseases
BIOL-3306E - Vascular Plant Systematics
BIOL-3316E - Plant Form and Function
BIOL-3317E - Plant Ecophysiology
BIOL-3327E - Experimental Methods in Biology
BIOL-3376E - Restoration Ecology I: Concepts and Principles
BIOL-3706E - General Entomology
BIOL-3756E - Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL-3807E - Applied Entomology
BIOL-3927E - Forest Entomology
BIOL-3977E - Biodiversity and Conservation
6 elective credits
* students must include BIOL-2306E - Diversity of Plants and BIOL-2726E - Diversity of Animals if not taken in second year
Students may substitute certain fourth year courses in consultation with their academic advisor
Bachelor of Science (4 Year) in Biology
Students must select one of the following options:
- specialization in Biomedical Biology
- specialization in Ecology
- specialization in Restoration Biology
- specialization in Zoology
- major in Biology
Specialization in Biomedical Biology
First Year
CHMI-1006E - General Chemistry I #
CHMI-1007E - General Chemistry II
MATH-1037E - Calculus II or MATH-1057E - Linear Algebra I
PHYS-1006E - Introductory Physics I or PHYS-1206E - Concepts in Physics I
PHYS-1007E - Introductory Physics II or PHYS-1207E - Concepts in Physics II
Either: ANTR-1006E - Introduction to Anthropology I and ANTR-1007E - Introduction to Anthropology II or PSYC-1105E - Introduction to Psychology
# students lacking grade 12U Chemistry must first take CHMI-1041 - Chemical Concepts
## students lacking grade 12UAdvanced Functions or attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH-1912 - Elementary Calculus
Second Year
BIOL-2026E - Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL-2105E - Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL-2706E - Vertebrate Form and Function
CHMI-2426E - Organic Chemistry I
CHMI-2427E - Organic Chemistry II
BIOL-2126E - Cell Biology or BIOL-3726E - Animal Histology
STAT-2126E - Introduction to Statistics or STAT-2246E - Statistics for Scientists
Third Year
BIOL-3117E - Infectious Diseases
BIOL-3327E - Experimental Methods in Biology
BIOL-2126E - Cell Biology or BIOL-3726E - Animal Histology
6 credits from the Biomedical list
6 credits from the Humanities and/or Social Sciences
6 elective credits
Fourth Year
27 credits from the Biomedical list
3 elective credits
Biomedical List
BIOL-2726E - Diversity of Animals
BIOL-2757E - Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality
BIOL-3026E - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
BIOL-3756E - Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL-4017E - Literature Review
BIOL-4035E - Research and Seminar
BIOL-4736E - Developmental Biology
BIOL-4797E - Environmental Physiology
BIOL-4807E - Advanced Genetics
ANTR-2016E - Human Biological Variation, Adaptations and Health
ANTR-3036E - Human Skeletal Biology
ANTR-3046E - Human Ecology and Palaeoecology
ANTR-3047E - Public Health and Epidemiology
ANTR-3086E - Medical Anthropology: Medicine, Culture and Society
ANTR-3087E - Ethnomedicine: Cross-Cultural Healing
ANTR-4006E - Food and Disease Prevention
ANTR-4007E - Origins of Sickness & Medicine
CHMI-2031E - Natural Products: Organic and Biochemical Features
CHMI-3427E - Introductory Medicinal Chemistry
CHMI-4206E - Applied Bioinformatics
CHMI-4217E - Biomembranes, Structure and Function
CHMI-4226E - Recombinant DNA Technology
CHMI-4227E - Recombinant DNA Technology II
CHMI-4287E - Biochemical Toxicology
CHMI-4297E - Biochemistry of the Immune System
CHMI-4486E - Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
PHYS-2606E - Biophysics of Fluids
PHYS-2616E - Physics of Hearing and Vision
PHYS-3306E - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection
PHYS-3616E - Use of Lasers and Fibre Optics in Health Sciences
PHYS-3626E - Radiation Biophysics and Physics of Medical Imaging
PSYC-2606E - Brain and Behaviour
PSYC-2617E - Human Neuropsychology
PSYC-3506E - Neuropharmacology
PSYC-3507E - Behavioural Neurobiology
Note: students may take a maximum of 12 ANTR credits from the above list
Certain core courses and senior level courses are offered in alternate years. These courses must be chosen in consultation with the academic advisor.
Specialization in Ecology
First Year
CHMI-1006E - General Chemistry I #
CHMI-1007E - General Chemistry II
MATH-1037E - Calculus II or MATH-1057E - Linear Algebra I
PHYS-1006E - Introductory Physics I or PHYS-1206E - Concepts in Physics I
PHYS-1007E - Introductory Physics II or PHYS-1207E - Concepts in Physics II
6 elective credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences
# students lacking grade 12U Chemistry must first take CHMI-1041 - Chemical Concepts
## students lacking grade 12UAdvanced Functions or attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH-1912 - Elementary Calculus
Second Year
BIOL-2026E - Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL-2306E - Diversity of Plants
BIOL-2356E - Principles of Ecology
BIOL-2706E - Vertebrate Form and Function
CHMI-2426E - Organic Chemistry I
STAT-2126E - Introduction to Statistics or STAT-2246E - Statistics for Scientists
6 elective credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences
Third Year
BIOL-3327E - Experimental Methods in Biology
15 credits from Ecology List A#
6 credits from Ecology List B#
6 elective credits
Fourth Year
BIOL-4016E - Field Camp and Report *
BIOL-4035E - Research and Seminar **
9 credits from Ecology List A#
6 credits from Ecology List B#
6 elective credits
* students must consult their academic advisor for a suitable replacement
** students must attain a minimum average of 75% in all BIOL courses to enrol in this course, otherwise they must take BIOL 4017 and an additional 3 BIOL credits from either Ecology List A or Ecology List B
# students must take at least 24 credits at the third or fourth year level; students should consult with their academic advisor with respect to course offerings and required prerequisites as many of these courses are offered in alternate years
Ecology List A
BIOL-2706E - Vertebrate Form and Function
BIOL-3006E - Evolutionary Biology
BIOL-3306E - Vascular Plant Systematics
BIOL-3316E - Plant Form and Function
BIOL-3317E - Plant Ecophysiology
BIOL-3706E - General Entomology
BIOL-3756E - Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL-4756E - Freshwater Biology
Ecology List B
BIOL-3026E - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
BIOL-3056E - Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere
BIOL-3376E - Restoration Ecology I: Concepts and Principles
BIOL-3807E - Applied Entomology
BIOL-3927E - Forest Entomology
BIOL-3977E - Biodiversity and Conservation
BIOL-4056E - General Limnology
BIOL-4066E - Quantitative Ecology
BIOL-4216E - Ontario Field Biology Camp
BIOL-4217E - Ontario Field Biology Camp
BIOL-4316E - Advanced Plant Ecophysiology
BIOL-4376E - The Biology of Mosses, Liverworts and Lichens
BIOL-4386E - Wetland Ecology and Conservation
BIOL-4777E - Wildlife Management: Objectives, Methods and Techniques
BIOL-4797E - Environmental Physiology
BIOL-4807E - Advanced Genetics
BIOL-4907E - Fisheries Science for Stressed Ecosystems
PHIL-2215E - Environmental Ethics
Specialization in Restoration Biology
First Year
CHMI-1006E - General Chemistry I #
CHMI-1007E - General Chemistry II
MATH-1037E - Calculus II or MATH-1057E - Linear Algebra I
PHYS-1006E - Introductory Physics I or PHYS-1206E - Concepts in Physics I
PHYS-1007E - Introductory Physics II or PHYS-1207E - Concepts in Physics II
6 elective credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences
# students lacking grade 12U Chemistry must first take CHMI-1041 - Chemical Concepts
## students lacking grade 12UAdvanced Functions or attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH-1912 - Elementary Calculus
Second Year
BIOL-2026E - Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL-2306E - Diversity of Plants
BIOL-2356E - Principles of Ecology
BIOL-2706E - Vertebrate Form and Function
CHMI-2426E - Organic Chemistry I
STAT-2126E - Introduction to Statistics or STAT-2246E - Statistics for Scientists
6 elective credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences
Third Year
BIOL-3327E - Experimental Methods in Biology
BIOL-3376E - Restoration Ecology I: Concepts and Principles
15 credits from Restoration Biology List A#
3 credits from Restoration Biology List B#
6 elective credits
Fourth Year
BIOL-4006E - Field Internship and Report or BIOL-4016E - Field Camp and Report *
BIOL-4035E - Research and Seminar **
6 credits from Restoration Biology List A#
9 credits from Restoration Biology List B#
6 elective credits
* students must consult their academic advisor for a suitable replacement
** students must attain a minimum average of 75% in all BIOL courses to enrol in this course, otherwise they must take BIOL 4017 and an additional 3 BIOL credits from either Restoration Biology List A or Restoration Biology List B
# students must take at least 21 credits at the third or fourth year level; students should consult with their academic advisor with respect to course offerings and required prerequisites as many of these courses are offered in alternate years
Restoration Biology List A
BIOL-3026E - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
BIOL-3306E - Vascular Plant Systematics
BIOL-4756E - Freshwater Biology
CHMI-2316E - Inorganic Chemistry I
GEOL-3397E - Introductory Soil Science
Restoration Biology List B
BIOL-3006E - Evolutionary Biology
BIOL-3056E - Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere
BIOL-3316E - Plant Form and Function
BIOL-3317E - Plant Ecophysiology
BIOL-3706E - General Entomology
BIOL-3927E - Forest Entomology
BIOL-4056E - General Limnology
BIOL-4066E - Quantitative Ecology
BIOL-4216E - Ontario Field Biology Camp
BIOL-4217E - Ontario Field Biology Camp
BIOL-4316E - Advanced Plant Ecophysiology
BIOL-4376E - The Biology of Mosses, Liverworts and Lichens
BIOL-4386E - Wetland Ecology and Conservation
BIOL-4396E - Current Issues in Environmental Sustainability
BIOL-4777E - Wildlife Management: Objectives, Methods and Techniques
BIOL-4907E - Fisheries Science for Stressed Ecosystems
CHMI-3326E - Groundwater Chemistry
GEOG-2037E - Introduction to Remote Sensing
GEOG-3036E - Air Photo Interpretation
GEOG-3056E - Topics in Geographic Information Systems Application
PHIL-2215E - Environmental Ethics
Specialization in Zoology
First Year
CHMI-1006E - General Chemistry I #
CHMI-1007E - General Chemistry II
MATH-1037E - Calculus II or MATH-1057E - Linear Algebra I
PHYS-1006E - Introductory Physics I or PHYS-1206E - Concepts in Physics I
PHYS-1007E - Introductory Physics II or PHYS-1207E - Concepts in Physics II
6 elective credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences
# students lacking grade 12U Chemistry must first take CHMI-1041 - Chemical Concepts
## students lacking grade 12UAdvanced Functions or attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH-1912 - Elementary Calculus
Second Year
BIOL-2026E - Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL-2356E - Principles of Ecology
BIOL-2706E - Vertebrate Form and Function
BIOL-2706E - Vertebrate Form and Function
CHMI-2426E - Organic Chemistry I
STAT-2126E - Introduction to Statistics or STAT-2246E - Statistics for Scientists
6 elective credits in Humanities and/or Social Sciences
Third Year
BIOL-3327E - Experimental Methods in Biology
12 credits from Zoology List A#
6 credits from Zoology List B#
6 elective credits
Fourth Year
BIOL-4016E - Field Camp and Report *
BIOL-4035E - Research and Seminar **
9 credits from Zoology List A#
6 credits from Zoology List B#
6 elective credits
* students must consult their academic advisor for a suitable replacement
** students must attain a minimum average of 75% in all BIOL courses to enrol in this course, otherwise they must take BIOL 4017 and an additional 3 BIOL credits from either Zoology List A or Zoology List B
# students must take at least 21 credits at the third or fourth year level; students should consult with their academic advisor with respect to course offerings and required prerequisites as many of these courses are offered in alternate years
Zoology List A
BIOL-2306E - Diversity of Plants
BIOL-3006E - Evolutionary Biology
BIOL-3706E - General Entomology
BIOL-3756E - Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL-4736E - Developmental Biology
BIOL-4797E - Environmental Physiology
Zoology List B
BIOL-2757E - Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality
BIOL-3117E - Infectious Diseases
BIOL-3306E - Vascular Plant Systematics
BIOL-3807E - Applied Entomology
BIOL-3977E - Biodiversity and Conservation
BIOL-4066E - Quantitative Ecology
BIOL-4216E - Ontario Field Biology Camp
BIOL-4217E - Ontario Field Biology Camp
BIOL-4777E - Wildlife Management: Objectives, Methods and Techniques
BIOL-4807E - Advanced Genetics
BIOL-4907E - Fisheries Science for Stressed Ecosystems
CHMI-2427E - Organic Chemistry II
PHIL-2215E - Environmental Ethics
BSc students wishing to major in Biology must complete a minor (24 c redits) or second major (42 credits), the required first year Science courses (up to 18 credits if not part of the minor or second major), 12 credits in the Humanities or Social Sciences, and upper year electives to total 120 credits.
Major in Biology
12 credits from the following:
BIOL-2026E - Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL-2356E - Principles of Ecology
BIOL-2306E - Diversity of Plants or BIOL-2726E - Diversity of Animals
15 BIOL credits at the third or fourth year level
9 additional BIOL credits
18 first year Science credits:#
CHMI-1006E - General Chemistry I *
CHMI-1007E - General Chemistry II
MATH-1037E - Calculus II or MATH-1057E - Linear Algebra I
PHYS-1006E - Introductory Physics I or PHYS-1206E - Concepts in Physics I
PHYS-1007E - Introductory Physics II or PHYS-1207E - Concepts in Physics II
24 credits in a minor or 42 credits in second major
12 credits from Humanities and/or Social Sciences
elective credits (to complete a total of a minimum of 120 credits)
* students lacking grade 12U Chemistry must first take CHMI-1041 - Chemical Concepts
* students lacking grade 12UAdvanced Functions or attained a grade of less than 60% must first take MATH-1912 - Elementary Calculus
# students taking any of these courses as part of another major must replace them with additional elective credits
Minor in Biology (24 credits)
12 credits from the following:
BIOL-2026E - Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL-2105E - Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL-2306E - Diversity of Plants
BIOL-2356E - Principles of Ecology
BIOL-2706E - Vertebrate Form and Function
BIOL-2726E - Diversity of Animals
6 BIOL credits at the third or fourth year level
Note: As part of the minor students may not include:
BIOL-4016E - Field Camp and Report
BIOL-4035E - Research and Seminar
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