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Biology Courses

BLG 010 BLG 090 BLG 143 BLG 144 BLG 151 BLG 209 BLG 251 BLG 307 BLG 340 BLG 351 BLG 401 BLG 402 BLG 407 BLG 481

BLG 010 Biology: Anatomy and Physiology Lect: 3 hrs.

A systematic approach to the complexity of the human body. Lectures include integumentary system, defense mechanisms, cardiovascular, lymphatic and respiratory systems; exercise; the male and female reproductive systems; pregnancy; skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive and urinary systems; senses. (formerly BLG 114, BLG 214).

BLG 090 Biology: Biological Principles Lect: 3 hrs.

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of biology. Topics discussed include the scientific method, the chemistry and origin of life, cell biology, evolution and diversity, animal physiology, ecological and environmental issues.

BLG 143 Biology: Biology I Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.

This course includes the structure and function of macromolecules and the cell. Topics include cell physiology, enzymes, membrane function, metabolism, photosynthesis and cell division. Also included is an introduction to genetics and patterns of inheritance, evolution and diversity. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.

BLG 144 Biology: Biology II Lect: 3 hrs./Lab 3 hrs.

The topics covered in this course include physiology of both plants and animals, ecological principles and environmental issues. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.

Precursor: BLG 143.

BLG 151 Biology: Microbiology I Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.

This course introduces the student to the principles of microbiology. Topics include the history of microbiology, a survey of the different types of microorganisms, prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and growth, control of microorganisms, and microbial metabolism. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures and introduce the student to basic microbiological techniques.

Precursor: BLG 143. Prerequisite: BLG 144.

BLG 209 Biology: Principles of Microbiology Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.

Lectures will include characteristics of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses with an emphasis on bacteria. Topics discussed will include morphology, biology, nutrition and growth, microbial metabolism and genetics, physical and chemical methods of control and applied microbiology with an emphasis on environmental and food microbiology. Laboratory exercises complement these topics.

BLG 251 Biology: Microbiology II Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.

This course emphasizes microbial genetics (gene structure and function), gene regulation and expression, and an introduction to recombinant DNA technology. Topics will also include microbial diversity, taxonomy and systematics. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures and familiarize the students with both genetic manipulations of bacteria and systematic approaches for the identification of microorganisms.

Prerequisite: BLG 151.

BLG 307 Biology: Principles of Biotechnology Lect: 3 hrs.

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of molecular biology and biotechnology. Topics include gene structure, function, expression and manipulation in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, techniques, mutagenesis and protein engineering. Production and uses of monoclonal antibodies will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: BLG 251.

BLG 340 Biology: Environmental Biology Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.

This course covers the relationships of organisms, particularly microorganisms, with their environment. Topics covered include population interactions, environmental determinants, biogeochemical cycling and microbial contribution to pollution. Applications to waste management and pollution control will be discussed. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.

Prerequisites: BLG 251, CHY 261.

BLG 351 Biology: Applied Microbiology Lect: 3 hrs.

This course covers the fundamentals and applied aspects of industrial processes employing microbial, plant and animal systems. Topics include strain development, bacterial and yeast fermentations, and the production of chemicals, antibiotics, vitamins and enzymes. Applications to the food and pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and the environment will be examined.

Prerequisite: BLG 251.

BLG 401 Biology: Ecotoxicology Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1½ hrs.

Ecotoxicology is the study of the fate of chemicals in the environment and their effects on the ecological systems. The course will examine the origin, fate, and the potential impact of some of these chemicals derived from the human activities on natural ecosystems, including the aquatic and terrestrial environments. Organisms of interest will include the microbial community, primary producers, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and vertebrates and lastly terrestrial mammals. Enrolment limit: 20 students.

BLG 402 Biology: Limnology Lect: 2 hrs. Tut: 1 hr.

Clean fresh water is of central importance to the welfare of the Canadian natural environment, human health and economy. Limnology is the study of biological, physical and geochemical properties of fresh water bodies, e.g., lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This introductory course will provide an array of topics that will, by the multidisciplinary nature of limnology, call upon students’ knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics and place them within the context of aquatic science.

Prerequisites: BLG 340, CHY 113 and PCS 219.

BLG 407 Biology: Application of Biotechnology Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.

This course emphasizes the biological synthesis of commercial products, the genetic engineering of plants and animals. Topics will also include DNA fingerprinting analysis in forensics and diagnostics and the production of recombinant vaccines. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures.

Prerequisite: BLG 307.

BLG 481 Biology: Biology and Chemistry Project Laboratory Lab: 3 hrs.

This course will offer students the opportunity to undertake two laboratory projects (12-12 laboratory hours). The student will also be expected to research the theory required to understand the experimental work and the methodology being used; to suggest or to adapt appropriate experimental procedures; to make an oral presentation of the work and to write a report(s) in a format appropriate to the subject matter investigated. This course will not be available to students registered in CHY 040.

Prerequisites: BLG 407 and CHY 362.

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BLG 010	Biology: Anatomy and Physiology	Lect: 3 hrs.
A systematic approach to the complexity of the human body. Lectures include integumentary system, defense mechanisms, cardiovascular, lymphatic and respiratory systems; exercise; the male and female reproductive systems; pregnancy; skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive and urinary systems; senses. (formerly BLG 114, BLG 214).

BLG 090	Biology: Biological Principles	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of biology. Topics discussed include the scientific method, the chemistry and origin of life, cell biology, evolution and diversity, animal physiology, ecological and environmental issues.

BLG 143	Biology: Biology I	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
This course includes the structure and function of macromolecules and the cell. Topics include cell physiology, enzymes, membrane function, metabolism, photosynthesis and cell division. Also included is an introduction to genetics and patterns of inheritance, evolution and diversity. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.

BLG 144	Biology: Biology II	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab 3 hrs.
The topics covered in this course include physiology of both plants and animals, ecological principles and environmental issues. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.
Precursor: BLG 143.

BLG 151	Biology: Microbiology I	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
This course introduces the student to the principles of microbiology. Topics include the history of microbiology, a survey of the different types of microorganisms, prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and growth, control of microorganisms, and microbial metabolism. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures and introduce the student to basic microbiological techniques.
Precursor: BLG 143. Prerequisite: BLG 144.

BLG 209	Biology: Principles of Microbiology	Lect: 2 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs.
Lectures will include characteristics of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses with an emphasis on bacteria. Topics discussed will include morphology, biology, nutrition and growth, microbial metabolism and genetics, physical and chemical methods of control and applied microbiology with an emphasis on environmental and food microbiology. Laboratory exercises complement these topics.

BLG 251	Biology: Microbiology II	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
This course emphasizes microbial genetics (gene structure and function), gene regulation and expression, and an introduction to recombinant DNA technology. Topics will also include microbial diversity, taxonomy and systematics. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures and familiarize the students with both genetic manipulations of bacteria and systematic approaches for the identification of microorganisms.
Prerequisite: BLG 151.

BLG 307	Biology: Principles of Biotechnology	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of molecular biology and biotechnology. Topics include gene structure, function, expression and manipulation in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, techniques, mutagenesis and protein engineering. Production and uses of monoclonal antibodies will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: BLG 251.

BLG 340	Biology: Environmental Biology	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
This course covers the relationships of organisms, particularly microorganisms, with their environment. Topics covered include population interactions, environmental determinants, biogeochemical cycling and microbial contribution to pollution. Applications to waste management and pollution control will be discussed. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.
Prerequisites: BLG 251, CHY 261.

BLG 351	Biology: Applied Microbiology	Lect: 3 hrs.
This course covers the fundamentals and applied aspects of industrial processes employing microbial, plant and animal systems. Topics include strain development, bacterial and yeast fermentations, and the production of chemicals, antibiotics, vitamins and enzymes. Applications to the food and pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and the environment will be examined.
Prerequisite: BLG 251.

BLG 401	Biology: Ecotoxicology	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1½ hrs.
Ecotoxicology is the study of the fate of chemicals in the environment and their effects on the ecological systems. The course will examine the origin, fate, and the potential impact of some of these chemicals derived from the human activities on natural ecosystems, including the aquatic and terrestrial environments. Organisms of interest will include the microbial community, primary producers, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and vertebrates and lastly terrestrial mammals. Enrolment limit: 20 students.

BLG 402	Biology: Limnology	Lect: 2 hrs. Tut: 1 hr.
Clean fresh water is of central importance to the welfare of the Canadian natural environment, human health and economy. Limnology is the study of biological, physical and geochemical properties of fresh water bodies, e.g., lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This introductory course will provide an array of topics that will, by the multidisciplinary nature of limnology, call upon students’ knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics and place them within the context of aquatic science.
Prerequisites: BLG 340, CHY 113 and PCS 219.

BLG 407	Biology: Application of Biotechnology	Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
This course emphasizes the biological synthesis of commercial products, the genetic engineering of plants and animals. Topics will also include DNA fingerprinting analysis in forensics and diagnostics and the production of recombinant vaccines. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures.
Prerequisite: BLG 307.

BLG 481	Biology: Biology and Chemistry Project Laboratory	Lab: 3 hrs.
This course will offer students the opportunity to undertake two laboratory projects (12-12 laboratory hours). The student will also be expected to research the theory required to understand the experimental work and the methodology being used; to suggest or to adapt appropriate experimental procedures; to make an oral presentation of the work and to write a report(s) in a format appropriate to the subject matter investigated. This course will not be available to students registered in CHY 040.
Prerequisites: BLG 407 and CHY 362.