This course will explore genetic aspects of conservation, addressing questions such as: How is genetic variation lost? Can loss of genetic variation...
General groups of plants used for food, fibre, shelter and pleasure. The plant parts that are used and the conversion of these to consumer products...
An introduction to the basic principles of fisheries biology and examination of the biological foundations of current problems affecting the world
Two weeks of field work plus written assignments in one or two areas of study to be done when specialized modules are available in May, July, August...
Ethnobotany is the study of culture arising from the relationship between indigenous peoples and local flora.
Traditional systematic and taxonomic approaches to the study of plants will be examined in addition to the development of applied field skills for...
An evolutionary approach to the study of animal behaviour. This course explores processes and patterns in behaviour, with emphasis on perception,...
A comparative examination of interaction between animals and their environment including: physiological adaptations to extreme environments (e.g.,...
Vertebrate biodiversity including characteristics and adaptations of the major classes of the living vertebrates; major environmental and geological...
A hands-on survey of selected experimental approaches to studying cell biology and molecular physiology. PREREQUISITES OR ...
An introduction to the cellular basis of biological variation. The course explores the control of cell function exerted by the nucleus, the pathways...
This course will explore the structure of genomes and the nature and origin of gene families as well as large scale functional genomics methods for...
The course explores biological contributions to society in the fields of environmental assessment and management, materials and food production, and...
A survey of selected topics including: general principles of enzymology; bioenergetics; metabolism and its control; the importance of proteomic and...
Physics, chemistry and biology of freshwater lakes. Emphasis on: morphometry; light and temperature; water chemistry in relation to nutrients;...
Focus is placed on adaptive physiology and integrative function (nervous and hormonal, movement, excretion, circulation and digestion) with examples...
Laboratory-based course emphasizing experimental approaches to understanding the principles of animal physiology covered in BIOL 339*. ...
The course examines various aspects of plant cell biology, physiology, and biochemistry including carbon and nitrogen metabolism (photosynthesis,...
Laboratory-based course emphasizing experimental approaches to understanding the principles of plant physiology covered in BIOL 341*. ...