FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 2005-2006

Biology

BLG 10A/B BLG 143 BLG 144 BLG 151 BLG 251 BLG 307 BLG 311 BLG 340 BLG 351 BLG 400 BLG 401 BLG 402 BLG 407 BLG 40A/B BLG 481 BLG 567 BLG 578 BLG 600 BLG 678 BLG 700 BLG 785 BLG 788 BLG 800 BLG 856 BLG 888 BLG 90A/B BLG 10A/B Anatomy and Physiology 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. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 143 Biology I 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. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs. back to top BLG 144 Biology II The topics covered in this course include physiology of both plants and animals, ecological principles and environmental issues. Laboratory exercises complement lectures. Prerequisite: BLG 143. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab 1.5 hrs. back to top BLG 151 Microbiology I 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 and genetics. An introduction to taxonomy in the microbial world will also be presented. The laboratory exercises complement the lectures and introduce the student to basic microbiological techniques and applications. Prerequisite: BLG 144. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 251 Microbiology II This course introduces the student to more in depth information about the microbial world. Topics include mircobial genetics, gene regulation and expression and microbial metabolism. These are followed by a complete survey of microbial systematics and virology. The impact of microorganisms on the world will then be discussed including microbial diseases, environmental issues and industrial applications. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures and familiarize the student with genetic manipulation of bacteria, replication of viruses and systematic approaches to microbial identification. Prerequisite: BLG 151. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 307 Principles of Biotechnology 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 151. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 311 Cell Biology Basic treatment of cell structure and function, including transport and chemical signals; adaptation of structure and function in specialized cells. Structure and function of cells with emphasis on cell-cell and cell-substrate interactions, cell motility, cytoskeleton, cytoplasmic organization, intracellular sorting of molecules, nucleus organization, chromatin and chromosome structure and replication, mitosis. Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs. back to top BLG 340 Environmental Biology 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 151 and CHY 261. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 351 Applied Microbiology 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 151. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 400 Genetics Structure, function and transmission of genes; chromosomal basis of inheritance; mono- and dihybrid crosses; sequential steps in gene function; linkage maps; sex chromosome inheritance, cytogenetics, genetic traits and inheritance as they relate to health care issues. Topics include normal and pathological cytology; the human genome project; gene mapping; linkage and therapy. Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144. Lect: 3 hrs./Tut: .5 hrs (1 hr. Tut. every second week). back to top BLG 401 Ecotoxicology 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. Prerequisites: BLG 151 and CHY 261. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1˝ hrs. back to top BLG 402 Limnology 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 144, CHY 113 and MTH 130. Lect: 2 hrs. Tut: 1 hr. back to top BLG 407 Application of Biotechnology 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. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 40A/B Project-Thesis A research project supervised by a faculty member. An oral presentation of results and a thesis are required. Enrollment in this course may be restricted by the number of available projects. Departmental Consent Required. Lab: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 481 Biology and Chemistry Project Laboratory 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 enrolled in CHY 40A/B. Prerequisites: BLG 407 and CHY 362. Antirequisite: CHY 40A/B. Lab: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 567 Applied Ecology An introduction to fundamental ecological principles and illustration of how these are applied to current environmental problems at the level of organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Topics to include the nature of ecological experiments; population dynamics; population harvesting; ecological processes structuring biological communities in space and time; energy and nutrient flows in ecosystems, the relationship between ecological goods and services. Prerequisites: BLG 151, CHY 113, and CHY 142. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 578 Pharmacology The pharmacological and biochemical basis of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, biotransformation, toxicity and susceptibility. Topics include physiological effects, modes of delivery, chemical carcinogenesis and mechanism of action and cellular resistance to antibacterial and anticancer drugs. Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 311 and CHY 361. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 600 Physiology A systematic approach to the function of the main physiological systems and their integration and interaction in the human body. Functions of the integumentary, immune, circulatory, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems. The physiological consequences of disease, aging, exercise, and pregnancy are also considered. (BLG 600 plus BLG 700 is equivalent to BLG 010/BLG 10A/B) Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 678 Current Topics in Biology Recent developments and topics of current interest in biology and their applications will be included. A variety of instructional modes will be used e.g. lecture, seminar, guest speakers, student presentations, demonstration and practice. Prerequisites: BLG 407 and CHY 362. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 700 Anatomy A systematic approach to the structure of the human body. Anatomical terminology, tissue classification, the gross and microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, immune/lymphatic, circulatory, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems, senses. (BLG 600 plus BLG 700 is equivalent to BLG 010/BLG 10A/B) Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 785 Developmental Biology An introduction to the study of development of plants and animals both at the organism and molecular level. Topics include sequential morphological changes and gene expression during development, sexual maturation and the aging process. Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 788 Applications of Biotechnology 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 production of recombinant vaccines. (BLG 407 is equivalent to BLG 788 plus BLG 888). Prerequisite: BLG 307. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 800 Genomics and Proteomics An introduction to genomics and proteomics; relationship between structure and function of a gene; tools used in discovering and identifying sequences in a particular genome; an overview of protein structure and function, tools for structural determination, analysis of protein-protein interactions, introduction to the high throughput identification and quantification of protein expression; review of the Human Genome project; application of genomics and proteomics to drug design. Prerequisites: BLG 151 and CHY 261. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 856 Immunology The organization and structure of the immune system including an introduction to humoral cellular immunity and immunological techniques. The molecular and cellular basis of immunity, including histocompatibility antigens and the basis of autoimmune diseases will also be covered. Prerequisites: BLG 144 and CHY 261. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 888 Biotechnology Laboratory This lab course will cover experiments on recombinant DNA technology. The lab experience includes experiments for DNA isolation, cloning, and restriction endonuclease digestion. Genotypic characterization will also be investigated using PCR methodology. Protein characterization will include isolation, SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and detection using Western blot analysis with monoclonal antibodies. (BLG 407 is equivalent to BLG 788 plus BLG 888). Prerequisite: BLG 307. Lab: 3 hrs. back to top BLG 90A/B Biological Principles 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. Lect: 3 hrs. back to top