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• BIOL-4316EL - Advanced Plant Ecophysiology

  Acquisition, allocation and turnover of carbon and mineral nutrients by plants are described, as well as interspecific variation and phenotypic plasticity, the underlying physiological causes and tradeoffs, and the ecological consequences. Interactions with other organisms, e.g. mycorhizal symbiosis...

• BIOL-4336EL - Plant Geography

  This course covers the history and foundation of plant geography. The role of environmental factors, physiology of the individual, population genetics, migration, and geographic areas are examined. The course includes a description of major vegetation zones. (lec 3, lab/tut 3) cr 3....

• BIOL-4346EL - Medical Mycology

  This course examines the biodiversity of fungi with emphasis on pathogenic species. Topics include types of mycoses, symptoms and mode of infection in humans, and prognosis and treatment of fungal-related illnesses. It also examines the fungal mode of nutrition and metabolism, and the physiology of ...

• BIOL-4366EL - Soil Biology

  This course reviews the soil characteristics that provide a living environment for organisms and provides a comprehensive overview of the organism diversity inhabiting soils. Roles of both soil meso- and micro-fauna and flora in soil development and nutrient cycling will be discussed. The topics cov...

• BIOL-4376EL - The Biology of Mosses, Liverworts and Lichens

  This course examines the structure, reproduction, classification, identification, ecology, and physiology of mosses, hornworts, liverworts, and lichens. The use of these groups as biomonitors is assessed. Emphasis is placed on Canadian species through field trips and herbaria. PREREQ: BIOL 2306. (l...

• BIOL-4386EL - Wetland Ecology and Conservation

  This course examines the biology, hydrology, geochemistry and ecology of temperate wetlands, especially peatlands. It emphasizes plant adaptations to the flooded environment and considers evolution of peatlands and paleostratigraphy including pollen analysis. Wetland monitoring and assessment, and t...

• BIOL-4396EL - Current Issues in Environmental Sustainability

  This course addresses contemporary threats to the environment, from the loss of biodiversity to the depletion of oil resources. Topics covered will vary from year to year depending on the identification of new issues and student interests. PREREQ: BIOL 2356. (lec 3) cr 3....

• BIOL-4717EL - Animal Behaviour

  This course is an introduction to the study of animal behaviour with emphasis on the ethological approach. This course fulfills a requirement for a concentration in psychology. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3

• BIOL-4736EL - Developmental Biology

  This course examines the developmental biology of vertebrates using amphibians, fish, birds, and mammals as models. Emphasis is placed on fertilization, blastulation, gastrulation, neurulation, and subsequent development. PREREQ: BIOL 2105 or BIOL 2706. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3....

• BIOL-4747EL - Herpetology

  This course examines the classification, evolution, anatomy, physiology, ecology, zoogeography, natural history, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. Emphasis is placed on the usefulness of amphibians and reptiles in demonstrating basic biological principles as well as the need for conservat...

• BIOL-4756EL - Freshwater Biology

  This course examines representative freshwater organisms, primarily those occurring in Canada, from an ecological perspective. Sampling techniques and methods of community analysis are assessed. PREREQ: BIOL 2356 and BIOL 2726. (lec 3, lab/exp 3) cr 3....

• BIOL-4777EL - Wildlife Management: Objectives, Methods and Techniques

  This course is an introduction to the basic management and research techniques employed in wildlife management including handling of animals, nutrition, reconnaissance mapping, habitat analysis, population estimation and environmental assessment. PREREQ: BIOL 4706. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3...