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• BIOL-2356EL - Principles of Ecology

  This course is a study of the ecosystem concept; biogeo-chemical cycles; ecological energetics; the organization and dynamics of biotic communities. It examines the ecology and humans; the food chain, demography, epidemiology. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3...

• BIOL-2701EL - Human Physiology

  This course is a study of the principles and mechanisms underlying the functional activity of cells, tissues and organs in humans. It cannot be taken for credit by B.Sc. Biology students. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3. Available only through Continuing Education. Students may not retain credit for both BIOL 2...

• BIOL-2706EL - Vertebrate Form and Function

  This course is a comparative examination of the important features of the structure and functioning of the chordates with emphasis on the vertebrates and their evolutionary relationships. Course includes laboratory study of the anatomy of selected vertebrates. PREREQ: BIOL 1506/1507. (lec 3, lab 3) ...

• BIOL-2726EL - Diversity of Animals

  This course introduces the rich variety of animals that exist or have existed on Earth. The evolution of animal phyla is examined from the earliest single-celled organisms to complex multicellular animals. Emphasis is placed on the most species-rich phyla. PREREQ: BIOL 1506/1507. (lec 3, lab 3) cr...

• BIOL-2757EL - Biological Aspects of Human Sexuality

  This course deals with the interaction of brain and gonadal hormones in reproductive physiology and behaviour. The biology of sexual response and problems are discussed. PREREQ: BIOL 1700 or 1506/7 or instructor's permission. (lec 3) cr 3...

• BIOL-3006EL - Evolutionary Biology

  An understanding of evolution is fundamental to all aspects of biology. This course will introduce the theory and concepts of evolutionary biology, emphasizing both macro and microevolution. Topics will include the history of evolutionary thought, species concepts and speciation, adaptation, and the...

• BIOL-3026EL - Applied and Environmental Microbiology

  This course introduces the basic and applied concepts of environmental microbiology. Topics include microbial metabolism, physiology, applied microbial genetics and industrial biology. PREREQ: BIOL 2026. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3. Students may not retain credit for both BIOL 3026 and BIOL 3025....

• BIOL-3056EL - Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere

  This course focuses on the interactions between the mineral industry and living world. Topics include: fundamentals of biogeochemical prospecting; use of microbes in mineral extraction; effects of environmental contamination on ecosystems; waste disposal; rehabilitation of damaged ecosystems; enviro...

• BIOL-3067EL - Winter Ecology

  This course is a comprehensive study of the interrelationship amongst plants, animals and their environment during winter. It examines the significance of energy exchange, light spectra, photoperiod and the reciprocal relationships that exist between water, ice and snow and biotic community structur...

• BIOL-3117EL - Infectious Diseases

  This course explores the principles of medical microbiology. Topics include resistance and immunity, and infectious diseases of the genitourinary tract, respiratory tract, digestive tract and skin. Causative agents, symptomology, chemotherapy, and the possibilities of immunization are addressed. PRE...

• BIOL-3306EL - Vascular Plant Systematics

  This course examines the concepts and methods of taxonomy and their application to the practical identification and naming of vascular plants. It includes a systematic study of the more important angiosperm families. Students are required to present a herbarium of 50 flowering plants and 20 non-flow...

• BIOL-3317EL - Plant Ecophysiology

  This course deals with structure and function of plants at the cell and organism level, including photosynthesis, respiration, long-distance transport of assimilates, water relations, energy budget, mineral nutrition and life cycles. The emphasis lies on genetic and phenotypic variation of the discu...