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Course ID
Course
BIOL 113
BIOL 113
Principles of Biology I
Course Credits: 3
An introduction to the basic relationships governing the existence of all living organisms, with emphasis on ecology and adaptation of representative life forms. Consideration is given to classification and surveys of the major plant and animal groups with emphasis on unifying elements and diversities.
Prerequisite(s): Biology 11 or 12 or equivalent (3-3 0-0)
Co-requisite(s): BIOL198 Lab (1 sem. hr.)
BIOL 114
BIOL 114
Principles of Biology II
Course Credits: 3
An introduction to the basic relationships governing the existence of all living organisms. Consideration is given to the anatomy and physiology at all levels as these relate to the energy requirements, inheritance, reproduction, development, and adaptation of representative life forms.
Prerequisite(s): Biology 11 or 12 equivalent (0-0 3-3)
Co-requisite(s): BIOL199 Lab (1 sem. hr.)
BIOL 223
BIOL 223
Cell Biology
Course Credits: 3
A study of the molecules and processes that determine cell structure and function, including how this information is derived from the wide range of visual and analytical tools available today. The course describes the chemical nature of cells and the structure and behaviour of cells in the context of tissues.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113 and BIOL 114 (minimum Grade C required); one of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab.
NB: Students are advised to take CHEM 221 (Organic Chemistry) concurrently with BIOL 223
BIOL 333
BIOL 333
Introduction to Medical Microbiology
Course Credits: 3
A study of pathogenic microorganisms and the control of infectious diseases. Topics include: (i) the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths; (ii) infectious diseases of temperate and tropical climates; (iii) immunity, immunology, and immunization; (iv) sterilization, disinfection, chemotherapeutic agents; and (v) epidemiology and public health microbiology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281. (3-3)
NB: Students may only take one of BIOL 233 or BIOL 333 for credit.
BIOL 334
BIOL 334
Basic and Applied Microbiology
Course Credits: 3
An advanced study of topics in basic and applied microbiology. Topics include: (i) the structure, ultrastructure, and biochemical structure of prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses; (ii) microbial biochemistry and physiology; (iii) microbial taxonomy and phylogeny; (iv) microbial ecology and agricultural microbiology; and (v) industrial microbiology and biotechnology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281. (3-3)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
BIOL 371
BIOL 371
Introduction to Genetics
Course Credits: 3
An introduction to the study of heredity. Emphasizes classic genetics of populations and individuals in viruses, bacteria, plants, and animals.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281. (3-4)
BIOL 384
BIOL 384
Principles of Biochemistry
Course Credits: 3
This course studies chemical structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This class is continued as BIOL 386.
Cross-listed: CHEM 384
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221 and 222. Recommended: BIOL 223. (3-3)
BIOL 386
BIOL 386
Biosynthesis
Course Credits: 3
This course explores the modern understanding of the biochemical transfer of genetic information: DNA structure and synthesis, transcription and translation. This course also examines the regulatory mechanisms of gene control in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, as well as protein structure and function. The central theme of the course is to illustrate the significance of nucleic acid and protein biochemistry in modern biology.
Cross-listed: CHEM 386.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 223 and 384. (3-0)
CHEM 111
CHEM 111
Principles of Chemistry I
Course Credits: 3
This course considers modern concepts in the fundamental laws and principles of chemistry. Investigated topics include: stoichiometry, and chemical calculations, nature of solutions, acids and bases, and oxidation/reduction reactions, the gas laws, thermochemistry, the periodic table, bonding, molecular structure and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 12 or instructor’s permission. (3-1-3; 0-0-0)
Co-requisite(s): CHEM 198-Lab (1 credit)
NB: Credit is not given for both CHEM 103 and CHEM 111