Faculty
List
Associate Chair Undergraduate: Andrew Mason Email:
amason@utsc.utoronto.ca
Overview
Biological Sciences offers five specialist programs: Biodiversity,
Ecology and Evolution; Cell and Molecular Biology (with or without
the Co-op option); Human Biology; and Integrative Biology. The Biodiversity,
Ecology and Evolution specialist (BEES) program presents a foundation
for understanding how ecology and evolution shape species, communities
and ecosystems. In the Cell and Molecular Biology programs students
explore the cellular and sub-cellular mechanisms underlying life processes.
The Human Biology specialist program emphasizes the biology of the
human species and is tailored for students who wish to pursue a career
in a health-related field. The Integrative Biology specialist program
approaches biological questions in a multidisciplinary fashion, with
course work in a range of biology sub-disciplines.
Biological Sciences also offers three major programs, one minor program
and two joint specialist programs. The major programs (in Biodiversity,
Ecology and Evolution; Human Biology; and Biology) allow students
to combine their studies in biology with studies in either an unrelated
program or in a complementary major program such as neuroscience,
environmental science, biological chemistry, health studies or psychology.
The minor program in Biology is intended for students who have an
interest in biology, but wish to focus their studies in a different
discipline. Two joint specialist programs are also offered by Biological
Sciences in collaboration with Centennial College. These include the
joint specialist program in Applied Microbiology and the joint specialist
program in Paramedicine. Both joint programs include a combination
of university courses and courses taken at the neighbouring Centennial
College campus. These programs are outlined in the Applied
Microbiology or Paramedicine
sections of this Calendar.
Students are advised to consult the specific program requirements
for their degree, and, if necessary, to meet with the appropriate
program supervisor for advice on completion of their program requirements.
In some instances courses from other University of Toronto campuses
or other institutions may be used to satisfy program requirements,
but such substitutions must be pre-approved by the program supervisor.
Students are encouraged to check the information that follows thoroughly.
Other useful information can be found on the Department of Biological
Sciences web site at
www.utsc.utoronto.ca/biosci
Admission to Biological Sciences programs
Students apply to one or more Biological Sciences programs after completion
of a minimum of 4.0 full credits, including 1.0 credit in Biology,
1.0 credit in Chemistry, and 0.5 credit in Mathematics or Statistics
and with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0.
Application for admission is made to the Registrar through ROSI, in
April/May and July/August. See the UTSC Registrar's website for information
on program (Subject POSt) selection at: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/subjectpost.
Pre-program supervision in Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences has a pre-program supervisor available to advise
students who have not yet chosen a program (primarily 1st year students)
on degree and program related matters. Please contact Sean Ramrattan
at ramrattan@utsc.utoronto.ca;
Room SW421D or 416-287-7404 if you have questions of this nature.
Enrolment in Biological Sciences courses
Priority access to B, C and D level Biology courses is given to students
enrolled in Biological Sciences specialist and major programs and
other programs requiring these courses. During the first two weeks
of Fall/Winter registration, the courses will be restricted to these
students. Provided space is available, the courses will be opened
up to other students by the third week of the registration period.
Important note about Biological Sciences course codes
Effective 2010-2011, the first three characters of Biological Sciences
course codes have changed from BGY to BIO. The rest of the code remains
the same. For example, BIOA01H3
is the new equivalent of the former BGYA01H3.
Second Year Core Courses
Students are STRONGLY advised to take ALL of the 2nd year core courses
(BIOB10H3, BIOB11H3,
(BIOB30H3), BIOB31H3,
BIOB34H3, BIOB50H3,
BIOB51H3) as well
as a core lab course (BIOB12H3
or BIOB32H3 or BIOB33H3
or BIOB52H3) during
their 2nd year of study. This will assist in the selection of
upper-level courses, provide the greatest flexibility to satisfy the
prerequisites of such courses, and give the background and experience
needed to excel in upper-level courses. Failure to take the
entire set of core courses in 2nd year can result in course timetabling
conflicts and unfavorable exam schedules (e.g. back-to-back exams)
in your upper years. Students are unlikely to find suitable
substitutes for these courses at the St. George or UTM campuses.
Service Learning Outreach (Previously known as Science Engagement)
For experiential learning through community outreach and classroom
in-reach, please see the Centre
for Teaching and Learning section of this Calendar.
Biological Sciences Programs
SPECIALIST
PROGRAM IN BIODIVERSITY, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: M. Andrade Email: biodiversity@utsc.utoronto.ca
This program presents a foundation for understanding how ecology and
evolution shape organismal features (from morphology and physiology
to behaviour) and the structure and function of communities and ecosystems.
Ultimately these processes determine the broad patterns of organization
of life on earth and biodiversity. The challenges to biodiversity
are daunting. Habitat destruction, biological invasions and climate
change are causing loss of species and disruption of ecosystems worldwide.
BEE graduates will be well trained to understand and actively seek
solutions to these problems. This program will show how ecological
and evolutionary perspectives can be used to understand and predict
the outcome of dynamic interactions among organisms, populations,
species, and communities. Students will be well trained to take positions
in government agencies, consulting firms or NGO's; able to continue
with graduate studies in science for academic careers; or able to
pursue careers in business or law related to environmental issues,
stewardship and sustainable development.
Program Requirements
This program consists of 14.5 required credits. Since a total of 20
credits are required to complete a four year degree, students taking
this program should also take an additional 5.5 credits of elective
courses. In selecting options and electives, students should refer
to the University of Toronto guidelines for program breadth and depth
(see Degree Requirements). It is advised that, including electives,
students should plan to take 5 credits in each year of their four
year degree.
A. Required Courses
First Year
1.0 Credit of Introductory Biology Courses
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
1.0 Credit of Introductory Chemistry Courses
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
1.0 Credit in Mathematics
MATA30H3 & MATA35H3
Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences & Calculus II
for Biological Sciences
0.5 Credit in Physics
Choose from:
PHYA10H3 Introduction
to Physics IA
PHYA11H3 Introduction
to Physics IB
0.5 Credit in Computer Science
Choose from:
CSCA08H3 Introduction
to Computer Programming
CSCA20H3 Computer Science
for the Sciences
PSCB57H3 Introduction
to Scientific Computing (this course could also be taken in second
year)
Second Year
3.0 Credits of Biology Core Courses
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
(BIOB30H3) Mammalian Physiology I or BIOB34H3
Animal Physiology
BIOB31H3 Plant Physiology
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
0.5 Credit of Biology Core Labs
BIOB52H3 Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
0.5 Credit in Statistics
Choose from:
STAB22H3 Statistics I
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
Third Year
2.0 Credits of C-level Ecology and Evolution Foundation Courses
BIOC16H3 Evolutionary
Genetics and Genomics
BIOC50H3 Macroevolution
BIOC59H3 Advanced
Population Ecology
BIOC61H3 Community
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Third/Fourth Year
4.5 credits of C- & D-level courses from Bins 1 and 2 below. This
must include at least one credit from each bin and at least one credit
total at the D-level.
Bin 1: C- & D-level Ecology and Evolution Courses
Choose from:
BIOC51H3 Tropical
Biodiversity Field Course
BIOC52H3 Ecology Field
Course
BIOC58H3 Biological
Consequences of Global Change
BIOC63H3 Conservation
Biology
BIOC65H3 Environmental
Toxicology
BIOC67H3 Inter-University
Biology Field Course
BIOD25H3 Genomics
BIOD52H3 Special Topics
in Biodiversity and Systematics
BIOD60H3 Spatial Ecology
BIOD62H3 Species and
Speciation
BIOD66H3 Causes &
Consequences of Biodiversity
EESC04H3 Biodiversity
and Biogeography
Bin 2: C- & D-level Organismal Biology Courses
Choose from:
BIOC37H3 Comparative
Plant Form and Function
BIOC38H3 Plants and
Society
BIOC54H3 Animal Behaviour
BIOC62H3 Role of Zoos
in Conservation
BIOD26H3 Fungal Biology
& Pathogenesis
BIOD33H3 Comparative
Animal Physiology
BIOD37H3 Biology of
Plant Stress
BIOD43H3 Animal Movement
and Exercise
BIOD45H3 Animal Communication
BIOD48H3 Ornithology
and Herpetology
BIOD53H3 Special Topics
in Behavioural Ecology
EESC30H3 Microbial
Biogeochemistry
B. Senior Research Courses (optional)
Students interested in graduate research are encouraged to take one
or more of the independent research courses offered in Biological
Sciences as part of their degree.
BIOD95H3 Supervised
Study in Biology
BIOD98Y3 Directed
Research in Biology
BIOD99Y3 Directed
Research in Biology
C. Complementary Elective Courses (optional)
This list of courses from other departments complements a degree in
Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution and hence students may want to
consider these courses as potential electives. Please note that some
of these courses require prerequisites not included in this program.
Students are not required to take any of these courses; they are provided
for guidance only.
EESA06H3 Introduction
to Planet Earth
EESA10H3 Human Health
and the Environment
EESB16H3 Feeding
Humans - The Cost to the Planet
EESD15H3 Cleaning
Up Our Mess: Remediation of Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments
GGRA02H3 The Geography of Global
Processes
GGRA30H3 Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) and Empirical Reasoning
GGRC44H3 Environmental Conservation
and Sustainable Development
NROB60H3 Neuroanatomy Laboratory
NROC34H3 Neuroethology
NROC61H3 Learning and Motivation
NROC64H3 Sensory and Motor
Systems
PSYA01H3 Introductory Psychology:
Part I
PSYA02H3 Introductory Psychology:
Part II
PSYB45H3 Behaviour Modification:
Origins and Applications
PSYB64H3 An Introduction to
Physiological Psychology
SPECIALIST
PROGRAM IN CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: C. Hasenkampf Email: cell-and-molecular-biology@utsc.utoronto.ca
The Cell and Molecular Biology program strives to help students construct
a broad foundation of knowledge across the major disciplines of biology
in the first two years of study, and combine this knowledge with an
increasingly analytical and reflective approach to learning. Upon
this base students deepen their knowledge of biological processes
that occur at the cellular and molecular level through the course
work of their third and fourth years. This is a laboratory-rich program
that integrates an understanding of chemical and physical processes
with our complex biological systems. Because of broad training in
biology and rigorous cross training in cognate disciplines graduates
are well positioned to apply to professional and graduate schools
or work in a broad range of government regulatory agencies, clinical
or research-focused industries and other careers that require the
union of strong analytical and technical skills.
Program Requirements
This program consists of 13.5 required credits. Since a total
of 20 credits are required to complete a degree, students taking this
program should also take an additional 6.5 credits of elective courses.
In selecting options and electives, students should refer to the University
of Toronto guidelines for program breadth and depth (see Degree Requirements).
First Year
1.0 Credit of Introductory Biology Courses
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
1.0 Credit of Introductory Chemistry Courses
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
1.0 Credit in Mathematics
Choose from:
MATA30H3 & MATA35H3
Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences & Calculus II
for Biological Sciences
MATA30H3 & MATA36H3
Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences & Calculus II
for Physical Sciences
1.0 Credit in Physics
Choose 0.5 credit from:
PHYA10H3 Introduction
to Physics IA
PHYA11H3 Introduction
to Physics IB
Choose 0.5 credit from:
PHYA21H3 Introduction
to Physics IIA
PHYA22H3 Introduction
to Physics IIB
0.5 Credit in Statistics
Choose from:
STAB22H3 Statistics I (this
course could also be taken in second year)
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
(this course could also be taken in second year)
Second Year
3.0 Credits of Biology Core Courses
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
(BIOB30H3) Mammalian Physiology I or BIOB34H3
Animal Physiology
BIOB31H3 Plant Physiology
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
0.5 Credit of Biology Core Labs
BIOB12H3 Cell and
Molecular Biology Laboratory
1.0 Credit of Organic Chemistry Courses
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
Third Year
2.5 Credits of Biology C-level Courses
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry
I: Proteins & Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry
II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism
BIOC15H3 Genetics
BIOC17H3 Microbiology:
The Bacterial Cell
BIOC23H3 Practical
Approaches to Biochemistry
0.5 Credit in Computer Science
Choose from:
CSCA08H3 Introduction
to Computer Programming
CSCA20H3 Computer Science
for the Sciences
PSCB57H3 Introduction
to Scientific Computing
Computer science might be taken in an earlier year
Third/Fourth Year
0.5 Credit of Cognate Biology Courses
Choose from:
BIOC14H3 Genes, Environment
and Behaviour
BIOC19H3 Animal Developmental
Biology
BIOC21H3 Vertebrate
Histology: Cells and Tissues
(BGYC22H3) Vertebrate Histology: Organs
BIOC31H3 Molecular
Aspects of Plant Development
BIOC39H3 Immunology
BIOD37H3 Biology of
Plant Stress
Fourth Year
0.5 Credit in Advanced Molecular Techniques
BIOD21H3 Advanced
Molecular Biology Laboratory
0.5 credit of D-level Research-oriented "Cell & Molecular"
Course Work
Choose from:
BIOD17H3 Seminars
in Cellular Microbiology
BIOD19H3 Epigenetics
in Health and Disease
BIOD22H3 Molecular
Biology of the Stress Response
BIOD23H3 Special Topics
in Cell Biology
BIOD25H3 Genomics
BIOD26H3 Fungal Biology
and Pathogenesis
BIOD27H3 Molecular
Endocrinology
BIOD95H3 Supervised
Study in Biology
BIOD98Y3 Directed
Research in Biology
Note: Any of these courses not used to satisfy this
requirement may be used to fulfill the '0.5 Credit of Cognate Biology
Courses'.
SPECIALIST
(CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM IN CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: C. Hasenkampf Email: cell-and-molecular-biology@utsc.utoronto.ca
Co-op Contact: askcoop@utsc.utoronto.ca
The Cell and Molecular Biology program strives to help students construct
a broad foundation of knowledge across the major disciplines of biology
in the first two years of study, and combine this knowledge with an
increasingly analytical and reflective approach to learning. Upon
this base students deepen their knowledge of biological processes
that occur at the cellular and molecular level through course work
of their third and fourth years. This is a laboratory-rich program
that integrates an understanding of chemical and physical processes
with our complex biological systems. Because of broad traning in biology
and rigourous cross traning in cognate disciplines graduates are well
positioned to apply to professional and graduate schools or work in
a broad range of government regulatory agencies, clinical or research-focused
industries and other careers that require the union of strong analytical
and technical skills. The co-op option of the Cell and Molecular Biology
program complements and punctuates academic course work with full-time
work terms in research laboratories, government, health care, or in
public or private industry. These placements help students define
and refine their career and/or professional school goals. For information
on admissions, fees, work terms and standing in the Program, please
see the Co-operative
Programs section of this Calendar.
Program Admission
Prospective Applicants: For direct admission from secondary school
or for students who wish to transfer to U of T Scarborough from another
U of T faculty or from another post-secondary institution, see the
Co-operative
Programs section in this Calendar.
Current U of T Scarborough students: Application procedures
can be found at the Registrar's Office website: www.utsc.utoronto.ca/registrar.
The minimum qualifications for entry are 5.0 credits including BIOA01H3,
BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3,
CHMA11H3, [(MATA20H3) &
(MATA21H3)] or [MATA30H3 &
[MATA35H3 or MATA36H3]],
[PHYA10H3 or
PHYA11H3], plus
a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
Program Requirements
This program consists of 13.5 required credits plus two work-terms.
Since a total of 20 credits are required to complete a degree, students
taking this program should also take an additional 6.5 credits of
elective courses. In selecting options and electives, students should
refer to the University of Toronto guidelines for program breadth
and depth (see Degree Requirements).
A. Course Requirements
First Year
1.0 Credit of Introductory Biology Courses
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
1.0 Credit of Introductory Chemistry Courses
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Reactions and Mechanisms
1.0 Credit in Mathematics
Choose from:
MATA30H3 & MATA35H3
Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences & Calculus II
for Biological Sciences
MATA30H3 & MATA36H3
Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences & Calculus II
for Physical Sciences
1.0 Credit in Physics
Choose 0.5 credit from:
PHYA10H3 Introduction
to Physics IA
PHYA11H3 Introduction
to Physics IB
Choose 0.5 credit from:
PHYA21H3 Introduction
to Physics IIA
PHYA22H3 Introduction
to Physics IIB
0.5 Credit in Statistics
Choose from:
STAB22H3 Statistics I (this
course could also be taken in second year)
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
(this course could also be taken in second year)
Second Year
3.0 Credits of Biology Core Courses
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
(BIOB30H3) Mammalian Physiology I or BIOB34H3
Animal Physiology
BIOB31H3 Plant Physiology
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
0.5 Credit of Biology Core Labs
BIOB12H3 Cell and
Molecular Biology Laboratory
1.0 Credit of Organic Chemistry Courses
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
Computer Science might be taken in this year and will enhance Co-op
placement options.
Third Year
2.5 Credits of Biology C-level Courses
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry
I: Proteins and Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry
II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism
BIOC15H3 Genetics
BIOC17H3 Microbiology:
The Bacterial Cell
BIOC23H3 Practical
Approaches to Biochemistry
0.5 Credit in Computer Science
Choose from:
CSCA08H3 Introduction
to Computer Programming
CSCA20H3 Computer Science
for the Sciences
PSCB57H3 Introduction
to Scientific Computing
Third/Fourth Year
0.5 Credit of Cognate Biology Courses
Choose from:
BIOC14H3 Genes, Environment
and Behaviour
BIOC19H3 Animal Developmental
Biology
BIOC21H3 Vertebrate
Histology: Cells and Tissues
(BGYC22H3) Vertebrate Histology: Organs
BIOC31H3 Molecular
Aspects of Plant Development
BIOC39H3 Immunology
BIOD37H3 Biology of
Plant Stress
Fourth Year
0.5 Credit in Advanced Molecular Techniques
BIOD21H3 Advanced
Molecular Biology Laboratory
0.5 Credit of D-level Research-Oriented "Cell & Molecular"
Course Work
Choose from:
BIOD17H3 Seminars
in Cellular Microbiology
BIOD19H3 Epigenetics
in Health and Disease
BIOD22H3 Molecular
Biology of the Stress Response
BIOD23H3 Special Topics
in Cell Biology
BIOD25H3 Genomics
BIOD26H3 Fungal Biology
and Pathogenesis
BIOD27H3 Molecular
Endocrinology
BIOD95H3 Supervised
Study in Biology
BIOD98Y3 Directed
Research in Biology
Note: Any of these courses not used to satisfy this
requirement can be used to fulfill the '0.5 Credit of Cognate Biology
Courses.'
B. Work Term Requirements
The program requires eight four-month terms of study and two four-month
work terms. Practical work experience in the fields of cell biology,
genetics, molecular biology and biotechnology are alternated with
study terms to enhance academic studies and develop professional and
personal skills. Students must submit both an oral and written report
on each work term for evaluation and will also complete a standardized
form, assessing the quality of their co-op work term. Students are
expected to do at least one of their work placements in the fall or
winter term.
To be eligible for their first work term, students must be in good
standing in the program and have completed at least 10.0 credits,
including BIOA01H3,
BIOA02H3, CHMA10H3,
CHMA11H3, [(MATA20H3) &
(MATA21H3)] or [MATA30H3 &
[MATA35H3 or MATA36H3]],
[PHYA10H3 or
PHYA11H3], BIOB10H3,
BIOB11H3, BIOB12H3,
CHMB41H3, CHMB42H3.
Students must also successfully complete Arts & Science Co-op
Work Term Preparation Activities, which include multiple networking
sessions, speaker panels and industry tours along with seminars covering
resumes, cover letters, job interviews and work term expectations,
prior to their first work term.
To be eligible for their second work term placement, students must
have completed at least 12.5 credits which must include [BIOC12H3
& BIOC15H3] or
[BIOC13H3 & BIOC17H3]
and have received a satisfactory evaluation for their performance
and for their reports on their first work term. Completion of Statistics
and Computer Science course work, before the second placement, is
highly recommended.
SPECIALIST
PROGRAM IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
The specialist program in Conservation Biology has been withdrawn
from the curriculum. Every effort will be made to ensure that students
currently enrolled in the program are able to complete it. Students
who had intended to enrol in the program in 2010/2011 might want to
consider the new programs in Biodiversity, Ecology & Evolution.
SPECIALIST
(CO-OPERATIVE) PROGRAM IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
The specialist (co-operative) program in Conservation Biology has
been withdrawn from the curriculum. Every effort will be made to ensure
that students currently enrolled in the program are able to complete
it.
SPECIALIST
PROGRAM IN HUMAN BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: A. Ashok Email: human-biology@utsc.utoronto.ca
The Human Biology specialist program provides a solid foundation of
introductory science courses and core biology courses while emphasizing,
in the upper years, issues related to human health, the nature of
humans and their culture as well as the interaction of the human species
with the environment. The first year of the program emphasizes introductory
courses in biology, chemistry, calculus, physics and psychology. The
second year of the program emphasizes core courses in cell biology,
molecular biology, physiology, ecology, evolution and anatomy that
provide the basis for continued specialization in the third and fourth
years. The upper years of the program emphasize specialized courses
in anatomy, histology, anthropology, biochemistry, endocrinology,
immunology, microbiology, physiology, psychology, pathology and pathobiology.
This program is suited for those students who wish to go onto health-related
fields such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy
and health policy/management or graduate studies in these, and other,
areas such as physiology, medicine and endocrinology.
Program Requirements
This Program consists of 15.5 credits. As a total of 20 credits
are required to complete a degree, students taking this program should
also take an additional 4.5 credits of elective courses. In
selecting options and electives, students should refer to the University
of Toronto guidelines for program breadth and depth (see Degree Requirements).
Required Courses and Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
1.0 Credit of Introductory Biology Courses
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
1.0 Credit of Introductory Chemistry Courses
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
1.0 Credit of Mathematics
MATA30H3 & MATA35H3
Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences & Calculus II
for Biological Sciences
1.0 Credit of Introductory Physics Courses
PHYA11H3 Introduction
to Physics IB
PHYA22H3 Introduction
to Physics IIB
1.0 Credit of Introductory Psychology Courses
PSYA01H3 Introductory Psychology:
Part I
PSYA02H3 Introductory Psychology:
Part II
Second Year
3.0 Credits of Biology Core Courses
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
(BIOB30H3) Mammalian Physiology I or BIOB34H3
Animal Physiology
BIOB31H3 Plant Physiology
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
1.0 Credit of Biology Core Labs
BIOB32H3 Animal Physiology
Laboratory
BIOB33H3 Human Development
and Anatomy Laboratory
1.0 Credit of Organic Chemistry Courses
CHMB41H3 Organic Chemistry I
CHMB42H3 Organic Chemistry II
Third/Fourth Years
3.5 Credits of C-level Biology Courses
Choose From:
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry
I: Proteins and Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry
II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism
BIOC14H3 Genes, Environment
and Behaviour
BIOC15H3 Genetics
BIOC16H3 Evolutionary
Genetics and Genomics
BIOC17H3 Microbiology:
The Bacterial Cell
BIOC19H3 Animal Developmental
Biology
BIOC21H3 Vertebrate
Histology: Cells and Tissues
(BGYC22H3) Vertebrate Histology: Organs
BIOC32H3 Human Physiology
I
BIOC33H3 Human Physiology
II: Lecture and Laboratory
BIOC39H3 Immunology
BIOC58H3 Biological
Consequences of Global Change
BIOC65H3 Environmental
Toxicology
1.0 Credit of D-level Biology Courses
Choose From:
BIOD17H3 Seminars
in Cellular Microbiology
BIOD19H3 Epigenetics
in Health and Disease
BIOD26H3 Fungal Biology
and Pathogenesis
BIOD27H3 Molecular
Endocrinology
BIOD29H3 Pathobiology
of Human Disease
BIOD33H3 Comparative
Animal Physiology
BIOD43H3 Animal Movement
and Exercise
BIOD65H3 Pathologies
of the Nervous System
0.5 Credit in Statistics
Choose From:
STAB22H3 Statistics I
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
0.5 Credit in Psychology
Choose From: Any B-, C- or D- Level Psychology Course
SPECIALIST
PROGRAM IN INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: K. Persaud Email:
integrative-biology@utsc.utoronto.ca
In today's rapidly changing world, the development of solutions to
combat some of the most pressing global challenges such as climate
change, emerging diseases, hunger and species extinction, requires
an integrative approach in which expertise is drawn from disparate
biological and other disciplines. The specialist program in Integrative
Biology provides the student with a solid knowledge base in key core
and foundational areas of biology while also providing a breadth of
knowledge to support more specialized studies and focused training
in a range of disciplines (for examples, see below under "Routes to
Specialization"). Students who complete this program will be well
positioned for a career in many aspects of the biological sciences
or to undertake further studies at the professional or graduate level.
Program Requirements
This program consists of 14.5 required credits including at least
4.0 credits at the C- or D-level of which at least 1.0 must be at
the D-level. Since a total of 20 credits are required to complete
a four year degree, students taking this program should also take
an additional 5.5 credits of elective courses. In selecting
options and electives students should refer to the University of Toronto
guidelines for program breadth and depth (see Degree Requirements).
It is advised that, including electives, students should plan to take
5 credits in each year of their four year degree.
A. Required Courses
First Year
1.0 Credit of Introductory Biology Courses
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
1.0 Credit in Chemistry
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
1.0 Credit in Mathematics
MATA30H3 & MATA35H3
Calculus I for Biological and Physical Sciences & Calculus II
for Biological Sciences
0.5 Credit in Physics
Choose from:
PHYA10H3 Introduction
to Physics IA
PHYA11H3 Introduction
to Physics IB
0.5 Credit in Computer Science
Choose from:
CSCA08H3 Introduction
to Computer Programming
CSCA20H3 Computer Science
for the Sciences
PSCB57H3 Introduction
to Scientific Computing (this course could also be taken in second
year)
Second Year
3.0 Credits of Biology Core Courses
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
(BIOB30H3) Mammalian Physiology I or BIOB34H3
Animal Physiology
BIOB31H3 Plant Physiology
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
0.5 Credit of Biology Core Labs
Choose from:
BIOB12H3 Cell and
Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOB32H3 Animal Physiology
Laboratory
BIOB33H3 Human Development
and Anatomy Laboratory
BIOB52H3 Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
0.5 Credit in Statistics
Choose from:
STAB22H3 Statistics I
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
Third Year
1.5 Credits of Biology Foundation Courses
BIOC15H3 Genetics
BIOC17H3 Microbiology:
The Bacterial Cell
BIOC54H3 Animal Behaviour
Third/Fourth Year
0.5 Credit of Advanced Courses in Physiology, Biochemistry
and Neurobiology
Choose from:
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry
I: Proteins and Enzymes
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry
II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism
BIOC23H3 Practical
Approaches to Biochemistry
BIOC32H3 Human Physiology
I
BIOC33H3 Human Physiology
II: Lecture and Laboratory
BIOC34H3 Human Physiology
II: Lecture
BIOC39H3 Immunology
BIOC65H3 Environmental
Toxicology
ANTC67H3 Foundations in Epidemiology
NROC34H3 Neuroethology
NROC61H3 Learning and Motivation
NROC64H3 Sensory and Motor
Systems
PSYC31H3 Clinical Neuropsychology
BIOD27H3 Molecular
Endocrinology
BIOD29H3 Pathobiology
of Human Disease
BIOD43H3 Animal Movement
and Exercise
BIOD65H3 Pathologies
of the Nervous System
NROD67H3 Psychobiology of
Aging
0.5 Credit of Advanced Courses in Ecology and Conservation
Choose from:
BIOC50H3 Macroevolution
BIOC51H3 Tropical
Biodiversity Field Course
BIOC52H3 Ecology Field
Course
BIOC58H3 Biological
Consequences of Global Change
BIOC59H3 Advanced
Population Ecology
BIOC61H3 Community
Ecology and Environmental Biology
BIOC62H3 Role of Zoos
in Conservation
BIOC63H3 Conservation
Biology
BIOC67H3 Inter-University
Biology Field Course
EESC04H3 Biodiversity
and Biogeography
BIOD52H3 Special Topics
in Biodiversity and Systematics
BIOD60H3 Spatial Ecology
BIOD62H3 Species and
Speciation
BIOD66H3 Causes and
Consequences of Diversity
0.5 Credit of Advanced Courses in Genes and Development
Choose from:
BIOC14H3 Genes, Environment
and Behaviour
BIOC16H3 Evolutionary
Genetics and Genomics
BIOC19H3 Animal Developmental
Biology
BIOC31H3 Plant Development
BIOD19H3 Epigenetics
in Health and Disease
BIOD23H3 Special Topics
in Cell Biology
BIOD25H3 Genomics
BIOD21H3 Advanced
Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOD22H3 Molecular
Biology of the Stress Response
0.5 Credit of Advanced Courses in Organismal Biology
Choose from:
BIOC21H3 Vertebrate
Histology: Cells and Tissues
(BGYC22H3) Vertebrate Histology: Organs
ANTD22H3 Theory and Methodology
of Primatology
ANTC68H3 Deconstructing Epidemics
EESC30H3 Microbial
Biogeochemistry
BIOC37H3 Comparative
Plant Form and Function
BIOC38H3 Plants and
Society
BIOD17H3 Seminars
in Cellular Microbiology
BIOD26H3 Fungal Biology
and Pathogenesis
BIOD33H3 Comparative
Animal Physiology
BIOD37H3 Biology of
Plant Stress
BIOD45H3 Animal Communication
BIOD48H3 Ornithology
and Herpetology
BIOD53H3 Special Topics
in Behavioural Ecology
3.0 Credits of Additional C- or D-Level Biology Courses
Choose from:
Any BIO (or formerly BGY) C- or D-level courses offered by the department.
Note: this includes the Biology Team Research, Supervised
Studies and Directed Research courses (BIOC99H3,
BIOD95H3, BIOD98Y3
and BIOD99Y3).
Note: NROC34H3
(Neuroethology), EESC04H3
(Biodiversity and Biogeography) and EESC30H3
(Microbial Biogeochemistry) may also be used toward fulfilling this
requirement, if not already used toward fulfilling one of the other
requirements above.
B. Routes to Specialization (optional)
A key advantage of the specialist program in Integrative Biology is
the ability for students to readily specialize in areas of particular
interest. Please note that students are not required to follow any
of these suggested routes. They are provided for guidance only.
-
For students with a particular interest in "The Impact of Environment
and Climate Change on the Biology of Ecosystems", you should consider
including some or all of the following courses in your program:
BIOB52H3 (Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology Lab), BIOC52H3
(Ecology Field Course), BIOC58H3
(Biological Consequences of Global Change), BIOC59H3
(Advanced Population Ecology), BIOC61H3
(Community Ecology and Environmental Biology) and BIOC67H3
(Inter-University Biology Field Course).
- For students with a particular interest in "The Conservation and
Biodiversity of Organisms", you should consider including some or
all of the following courses in your program: BIOC51H3
(Tropical Biodiversity Field Course), BIOC62H3
(Role of Zoos in Conservation), BIOC63H3
(Conservation Biology), BIOD48H3
(Ornithology and Herpetology), BIOD52H3
(Special Topics in Biodiversity and Systematics), BIOD60H3
(Spatial Ecology) & BIOD66H3
(Causes and Consequences of Biodiversity).
-
For students with a particular interest in "Animal Physiology",
you should consider including some or all of the following courses
in your program: BIOB32H3
(Animal Physiology Laboratory), BIOC32H3
(Human Physiology I), BIOC33H3
or BIOC34H3 (Human
Physiology II), BIOD29H3
(Pathobiology of Human Disease), BIOD33H3
(Comparative Animal Physiology), & BIOD43H3
(Animal Movement and Exercise).
-
For students with a particular interest in "Ecophysiology", you
should consider including some or all of the following courses
in your program: BIOC65H3
(Environmental Toxicology), EESC30H3
(Microbial Biogeochemistry), BIOD33H3
(Comparative Animal Physiology) & BIOD37H3
(Biology of Plant Stress).
-
For students with a particular interest in "Infection and Disease"
or "clinically-oriented topics", you should consider including
some or all of the following courses in your program: ANTC67H3
(Foundations in Epidemiology) or ANTC68H3
(Deconstructing Epidemics), BIOB33H3
(Human Development and Anatomy), BIOC21H3
(Vertebrate Histology: Cells and Tissues), BIOC33H3
or BIOC34H3 (Human
Physiology II), BIOC39H3
(Immunology), BIOD17H3
(Seminars in Cellular Microbiology), BIOD25H3
(Genomics), BIOD26H3
(Fungal Biology and Pathogenesis), BIOD29H3
(Pathobiology of Human Disease) & BIOD65H3
(Pathologies of the Nervous System).
-
For students with a particular interest in "Plant and Microbial
Biology", you should consider including some or all of the following
courses in your program: BIOC31H3
(Molecular Aspects of Plant Development), EESC30H3
(Microbial Biogeochemistry), BIOD17H3
(Seminars in Cellular Microbiology) and BIOD37H3
(Biology of Plant Stress).
-
For students with a particular interest in "Behavioural Biology"
you should consider including some or all of the following courses
in your program: NROC34H3
(Neuroethology), BIOD53H3
(Special Topics in Behavioural Ecology), BIOD45H3
(Animal Communication) & NROC61H3
(Learning and Motivation).
-
For students with a particular interest in "Behavioural Genetics",
you should consider including some or all of the following courses
in your program: BIOC16H3
(Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics), NROC34H3
(Neuroethology), BIOD53H3
(Special Topics in Behavioural Ecology), BIOD23H3
(Special Topics in Cell Biology), BIOD25H3
(Genomics), BIOD21H3
(Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory), BIOD22H3
(Molecular Biology of the Stress Response) and BIOD45H3
(Animal Communication).
- For students with a particular interest in "The Evolution of Development"
(a.k.a. "evo/devo"), you should consider including some or all of
the following courses in your program: BIOC12H3
(Biochemistry I: Proteins and Enzymes), BIOC13H3
(Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism), BIOC16H3
(Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics), BIOC19H3
(Animal Developmental Biology), BIOC23H3
(Practical Approaches to Biochemistry), BIOC31H3
(Molecular Aspects of Plant Development), BIOC33H3
(Human Physiology II: Lecture and Laboratory) or BIOC34H3
(Human Physiology II: Lecture), BIOD21H3
(Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory), BIOD22H3
(Molecular Biology of the Stress Response), BIOD23H3
(Special Topics in Cell Biology), & BIOD25H3
(Genomics).
C. Complementary Elective Courses (optional)
When selecting electives, students may wish to consider the following
courses that may be complementary to their program. However, keep
in mind that minimum breadth requirements must be met to complete
a degree.
ANTC11H3 Culture, Science
and Biotechnology: Redefining the "Natural" Order of Things
ANTC17H3 Human Origins: New
Discoveries
ANTC23H3 Primate Sexuality
ANTC41H3 Environmental Stress,
Culture and Human Adaptability
ANTC47H3 Human and Primate
Comparative Osteology
ANTC48H3 Advanced Topics
in Human Osteology
ANTC61H3 Medical Anthropology:
Illness and Healing in Cultural Perspective
ANTC62H3 Medical Anthropology:
Biological and Demographic Perspectives
ANTD16H3 Biomedical Anthropology
ANTD17H3 Medical Osteology,
Public Health Perspectives on Human Skeletal Health
ANTD25H3 Medical Primatology:
Public Health Perspectives on Zoonotic Diseases
CHMC47H3 Bio-Organic Chemistry
EESB16H3 Feeding
Humans - The Cost to the Planet
HISC03H3 History of Animals and
People
HLTC03H3 Politics of Canadian
Health Studies
IEEC03H3
History of Animals and People
(IEEC04H3) Defining the Human II
NROC61H3 Learning and Motivation
NROC63H3 Neuroscience Laboratory
NROC64H3 Sensory and Motor
Systems
NROC69H3 Synaptic Organization
and Physiology of the Brain
NROD63H3 Advanced Neuroscience
Laboratory
PHLB09H3 Biomedical Ethics
POLC53H3 Canadian Environmental
Politics
PSYC62H3 Drugs and the Brain
PSYD26H3 Genes, Brain and the
Development of Mind
STAC52H3 Experimental Design
MAJOR
PROGRAM IN BIODIVERSITY, ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: M. Andrade E-mail: biodiversity@utsc.utoronto.ca
This program provides background and training in modern biological
approaches to the study of biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. The
links between these fields are emphasized, and topics covered range
from the structure and function of ecosystems to the evolution of
behaviour, morphology, and physiology.
Program Requirements
This program consists of 8.5 required credits. To complete their degree,
students should combine this major program with another major program,
or two minor programs, from disciplines outside of biology. Note however
that this program cannot be combined with the major program
in Human Biology, the major program in Biology or the minor program
in Biology. When selecting their course of studies, students should
refer to the University of Toronto guidelines for program breadth
and depth (see Degree Requirements).
First Year
1.0 Credit of Introductory Biology Courses
BIOA01H3
Life on Earth: Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
1.0 Credit in Chemistry
CHMA10H3 Introductory
Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
0.5 Credit in Mathematics or Statistics
Choose from:
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological
and Physical Sciences
STAB22H3 Statistics I
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
Second Year
3.0 Credits of Biology Core Courses
BIOB10H3
Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
(BIOB30H3) Mammalian Physiology I or BIOB34H3
Animal Physiology
BIOB31H3 Plant Physiology
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
0.5 Credit of the Ecology & Evolution Core Lab
BIOB52H3
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
Third Year
1.0 Credit of Ecology & Evolution Foundation Courses
Choose from:
BIOC16H3 Evolutionary
Genetics and Genomics
BIOC50H3 Macroevolution
BIOC59H3 Advanced
Population Ecology
BIOC61H3 Community
Ecology and Environmental Biology
1.0 Credit of Other C-level Courses
Choose from:
BIOC37H3 Comparative
Plant Form and Function
BIOC38H3 Plants and
Society
BIOC51H3 Tropical
Biodiversity Field Course
BIOC52H3 Ecology Field
Course
BIOC54H3 Animal Behaviour
BIOC58H3 Biological
Consequences of Global Change
BIOC62H3 Role of Zoos
in Conservation
BIOC63H3 Conservation
Biology
BIOC65H3 Environmental
Toxicology
BIOC67H3 Inter-University
Biology Field Course
EESC30H3 Microbial
Biogeochemistry
Fourth Year
0.5 Credit of D-level Courses
Choose from:
BIOD25H3 Genomics
BIOD26H3 Fungal Biology
& Pathogenesis
BIOD33H3 Comparative
Animal Physiology
BIOD43H3 Animal Movement
and Exercise
BIOD45H3 Animal Communication
BIOD48H3 Ornithology
and Herpetology
BIOD52H3 Special Topics
in Biodiversity and Systematics
BIOD53H3 Special Topics
in Behavioural Ecology
BIOD60H3 Spatial Ecology
BIOD62H3 Species and
Speciation
BIOD66H3 Causes &
Consequences of Biodiversity
EESD15H3 Cleaning
Up Our Mess: Remediation of Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments
MAJOR
PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: K. Persaud Email:
biology-major@utsc.utoronto.ca
Biology is the study of life and this major program in Biology is
meant to provide students with a solid basic knowledge of this vast
discipline, while also allowing the student to tailor their program
in the upper years toward one or more of biology's many sub-disciplines.
Many of the world's most important and timely issues (medical science
and disease, conservation and biodiversity, food and energy supplies)
are issues that require citizens to have a firm understanding of biological
principles and practices.
Program Requirements
This program consists of 8.0 required credits. To complete their
degree, students should combine this major program with another major
program, or two minor programs, from disciplines outside of biology.
When selecting their course of studies, students should refer to the
University of Toronto guidelines for program breadth and depth (see
Degree Requirements).
First Year
1.0 Credit of Introductory Biology Courses
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
1.0 Credit in Chemistry
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
0.5 Credit in Mathematics or Statistics
Choose from:
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological
and Physical Sciences
STAB22H3 Statistics I (this
course could also be taken in second year)
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
(this course could also be taken in second year)
Second Year
3.0 Credits of Biology Core Courses
BIOB10H3 Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
(BIOB30H3) Mammalian Physiology I or BIOB34H3
Animal Physiology
BIOB31H3 Plant Physiology
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
0.5 Credit of Biology Core Labs
Choose from:
BIOB12H3 Cell and
Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIOB32H3 Animal Physiology
Laboratory
BIOB33H3 Human Development
and Anatomy Laboratory
BIOB52H3 Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
Third Year
1.5 Credits of Additional C-level Biology Courses
Choose from: Any BIO C-level courses offered by the department.
Note: that NROC34H3
(Neuroethology), EESC04H3
(Biodiversity and Biogeography) and EESC30H3
(Microbial Biogeochemistry) may also be used toward fulfilling this
requirement.
Fourth Year
0.5 Credit of Additional D-Level Biology Courses
Choose from: Any BIO D-level courses offered by the department. Note:
that this includes the Biology Supervised Studies and Directed Research
courses (BIOD95H3,
BIOD98Y3 & BIOD99Y3).
MAJOR
PROGRAM IN HUMAN BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: A. Ashok Email: human-biology@utsc.utoronto.ca
The Human Biology major program provides training and background in
general biology with the opportunity to concentrate on courses in
upper years that are related to human health. Upper year courses are
available in physiology, cell and molecular biology, anatomy, microbiology,
pathology, endocrinology, anthropology, psychology and biochemistry.
This program is suitable for students with an interest in applied
biology in health sciences or in social sciences related to human
health.
Program Requirements:
This program consists of 8.5 credits. To complete their degree, students
should combine this major program with another major program, or two
minor programs, from disciplines outside of biology. When selecting
their course of studies, students should refer to the University of
Toronto guidelines for program breadth and depth (see Degree Requirements).
Required Courses and Suggested Course Sequence
First Year
1.0 Credit of Introductory Biology Courses
BIOA01H3 Life on Earth:
Unifying Principles
BIOA02H3 Life on Earth:
Form, Function and Interactions
1.0 Credit in Introductory Chemistry Courses
CHMA10H3 Introductory Chemistry
I: Structure and Bonding
CHMA11H3 Introductory Chemistry
II: Reactions and Mechanisms
1.0 Credit in Introductory Psychology Courses
PSYA01H3 Introductory Psychology:
Part I
PSYA02H3 Introductory Psychology:
Part II
0.5 Credit in Calculus or Statistics
Choose From:
MATA30H3 Calculus I for Biological
and Physical Sciences
STAB22H3 Statistics I
PSYB07H3 Data Analysis in Psychology
Second Year
2.5 Credits of Biology Core Courses
BIOB10H3
Cell Biology
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
(BIOB30H3) Mammalian Physiology I or BIOB34H3
Animal Physiology
BIOB50H3 Ecology
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
0.5 Credit in a Biology Core Lab
BIOB33H3
Human Development and Anatomy
Third/Fourth Years
1.5 Credits of Additional C-Level Courses
Choose From:
BIOC14H3 Genes, Environment
and Behaviour
BIOC15H3 Genetics
BIOC16H3 Evolutionary
Genetics and Genomics
BIOC17H3 Microbiology:
The Bacterial Cell
BIOC19H3 Animal Developmental
Biology
BIOC21H3 Vertebrate
Histology: Cells and Tissues
BIOC32H3 Human Physiology
I
BIOC33H3 Human Physiology
II: Lecture and Laboratory or BIOC34H3
Human Physiology II: Lecture
BIOC58H3 Biological
Consequences of Global Change
BIOC65H3 Environmental
Toxicology
NROC61H3 Learning and Motivation
NROC64H3 Sensory and Motor
Systems
NROC69H3 Synaptic Organisation
and Physiology of the Brain
0.5 Credit of Additional D-Level Biology Courses
Choose From:
BIOD17H3 Seminars
in Cellular Microbiology
BIOD19H3 Epigenetics
in Health and Disease
BIOD26H3 Fungal Biology
and Pathogenesis
BIOD29H3 Pathobiology
of Human Disease
BIOD33H3 Comparative
Animal Physiology
BIOD43H3 Animal Movement
and Exercise
BIOD65H3 Pathologies
of the Nervous System
BIOD95H3 Supervised
Study in Biology (topic must be human-related and approved by the
program supervisor)
NROD66H3 Drug Addiction
NROD67H3 Psychobiology of
Aging
MINOR
PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
Supervisor: K. Persaud Email: biology-minor@utsc.utoronto.ca
Program Requirements
This program must include one credit of the introductory biology courses
(BIOA01H3 & BIOA02H3)
plus 3.0 other credits in Biology, of which at least one credit must
be at the C- or D-level.
Note that NROC34H3
(Neuroethology), EESC04H3
(Biodiversity and Biogeography) and EESC30H3
(Microbial Biogeochemistry) may also be used toward fulfilling this
requirement.
SPECIALIST(JOINT)
PROGRAM IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (SCIENCE)
See the Applied
Microbiology section of this Calendar for program requirements.
SPECIALIST(JOINT)
PROGRAM IN PARAMEDICINE (SCIENCE)
See the Paramedicine
section of this Calendar for program requirements.
OTHER PROGRAMS WITH BIOLOGY CONTENT
Note that Biological Sciences courses are also used to fulfill some
requirements in the following major or specialist programs: Biochemistry,
Biological Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health Studies, Natural
Sciences and Neuroscience. Please see the detailed program descriptions
elsewhere in this calendar.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COURSE CODES
Effective 2010/2011, the first three characters of Biological Sciences
course codes have changed from BGY to BIO. The rest of the code remains
the same. For example, BIOA01H3
is the new equivalent of the former BGYA01H3.
Biological Sciences Courses
BIOA01H3 Life
on Earth: Unifying Principles
A lecture and laboratory course providing an overview of the origins
and cellular basis of life, genetics and molecular biology, evolution
and the diversity of microorganisms. Note:
that both BIOA01H3
and BIOA02H3 must
be completed prior to taking any other Biology course.
Exclusion: BIO120H, BIO130H, (BIO150Y), (BGYA01H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOA02H3 Life
on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions
A lecture and laboratory course providing an overview of the anatomy
and physiology of plants and animals, population biology, ecology
and biodiversity. Note that both BIOA01H3
and BIOA02H3 must
be completed prior to taking any other Biology course
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOA01H3
Exclusion: BIO120H, BIO130H, (BIO150Y), (BGYA02H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB10H3 Cell
Biology
This course is designed to introduce theory and modern experimental
techniques in cell biology. Emphasis will be on eukaryotic cells.
Structure and function of major animal and plant organelles will be
covered. Subsequent topics include the role of the cytoskeleton. Plasma
membrane and extracellular matrix will also be detailed in the context
of cell interactions with the environment.
Prerequisite: BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3 &
CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3
Exclusion: (BGYB10H3), BIOB10Y3,
(BGYB10Y3), BIO241H, (BIO250Y)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB10Y3 Cell
Biology and Molecular Aspects of Genetic Processes
A course designed to introduce theory and modern experimental techniques
in cell and molecular genetics. Emphasis will be on eukaryotic cells.
First half topics include: Structure and function of major animal
and plant organelles, the role of the cytoskeleton, the role of the
plasma membrane and extracellular matrix in the context of cellular
interactions with the environment. In the second half of the course
topics will include structure and function of the nucleus, DNA replication
and cell cycle control, transcription and translation, gene regulation,
signal transduction and basic aspects of immunology. Please note this
course contains the content of both BIOB10H3
and BIOB11H3.
Prerequisite: BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3 &
CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3
Exclusion: BIOB10H3,
BIOB11H3, (BGYB10H3),
(BGYB10Y3), (BGYB11H3), BIO240H, BIO241H, (BIO250Y)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB11H3 Molecular
Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
A course focusing on the central dogma of genetics and how molecular
techniques are used to investigate cellular processes. Topics include
structure and function of the nucleus, DNA replication and cell cycle
control, transcription and translation, gene regulation and signal
transduction.
Prerequisite: BIOB10H3
Exclusion: BIOB10Y3,
(BGYB10Y3), (BGYB11H3), BIO230H, (BIO250Y)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB12H3 Cell
and Molecular Biology Laboratory
A practical introduction to experimentation in cell and molecular
biology. Six modules will introduce students to concepts and techniques
in the general preparation of solutions and buffers, microbiology,
molecular biology, biochemistry, microscopy and data manipulation
and communication skills. This core laboratory course is the gateway
for Cell & Molecular biology specialists to upper level laboratory
offerings.
Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 &
CHMA11H3
Corequisite: BIOB11H3
or BIOB10Y3
Exclusion: BIO215H, (BGYB12H3)
Enrolment Limits: Priority will be given to students enrolled in the
specialist programs in Applied Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology
(Co-op and non-Co-op), Biological Chemistry and the major program
in Biochemistry. Additional students will be admitted as space permits.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB31H3 Plant
Physiology
An introduction to plant biology. Topics include plant and cell structure,
water balance, nutrition, transport processes at the cell and whole
plant level, physiological and biochemical aspects of photosynthesis,
and growth and development in response to hormonal and environmental
cues.
Prerequisite: BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3
Exclusion: BIO251Y, (BOT251Y), (BGYB31H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB32H3 Animal
Physiology Laboratory
This course examines physiological mechanisms that control and co-ordinate
the function of various systems within the body. The laboratory exercises
examine properties of digestive enzymes, characteristics of blood,
pharmacological regulation of heart rate, kidney function, nerve function
and action potentials, synaptic transmission, skeletal muscle function
and mechanoreception.
Corequisite: (BIOB30H3) or BIOB34H3
Exclusion: (BGYB32H3), BIO252Y, BIO270H, BIO271H, (ZOO252Y)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB33H3 Human
Development and Anatomy
A lecture and laboratory course which deals with the functional morphology
of the human organism. The subject matter extends from early embryo-genesis
through puberty to late adult life.
Priority will be given to students in the Human Biology and Paramedicine
programs. Additional students will be admitted as space permits.
Prerequisite: BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3
Exclusion: ANA300Y, ANA301H, (BGYB33H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB34H3 Animal
Physiology
A comparative animal physiology course covering regulatory and control
mechanisms such as: homeostasis; metabolism and energetics; excretion
and osmoregulation; feeding and digestion; muscles and locomotion;
nervous systems.
Prerequisite: BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3
Exclusion: (BIOB30H3),(BGYB30H3), BIO270H, BIO204H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB50H3 Ecology
An introduction to the main principles of ecology, the science of
the interactions of organisms with each other and with their environment.
The course covers community and population ecology, and provides an
emphasis on how ecology relates to other areas of biology, and to
contemporary human and environmental issues.
Prerequisite: BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3
Exclusion: (BGYB50H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB51H3 Evolutionary
Biology
Students learn about development of evolutionary theory, maintenance
of genetic variation, mechanisms of evolutionary change, adaptation,
and current research topics in evolution.
Prerequisite: BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3
Exclusion: (BGYB51H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB52H3 Ecology
and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
An introduction to field, lab and computational approaches to ecology
and evolution. Laboratories will explore a variety of topics, ranging
from population genetics to community ecology and biodiversity. Some
lab exercises will involve outdoor field work.
Prerequisite: BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3
Corequisite: BIOB51H3
Exclusion: (BGYB52H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOB98H3 Supervised
Introductory Research in Biology
A course designed to facilitate introduction to, and experience in,
ongoing laboratory or field research in biology. Supervision of the
work is arranged by mutual agreement between student and instructor.
Students must obtain a permission form from SW420B that is to be completed
and signed by the student and supervisor (and which will include an
outline of the work to be completed) and then returned to SW420B.
Note: This course DOES NOT satisfy any Biological Sciences
program requirements.
Note: This course is a credit/no credit course.
Prerequisite: At least 4.0 credits including BIOA01H3
& BIOA02H3 &
enrolment in a Biology program.
Exclusion: BIOB98H3
may not be taken after or concurrently with BIOB99H3,
BIOD95H3, BIOD98Y3
or BIOD99Y3.
BIOB99H3 Supervised
Introductory Research in Biology
A course designed to facilitate introduction to, and experience in,
ongoing laboratory or field research in biology. Supervision of the
work is arranged by mutual agreement between student and instructor.
Students must obtain a permission form from SW420B that is to be completed
and signed by the student and supervisor (and which will include an
outline of the work to be completed) and then returned to SW420B.
Note: BIOB99H3
is identical to BIOB98H3
but is intended as a second research experience. In order to be eligible
for BIOB99H3, with
the same instructor, the student and the instructor will have to provide
a plan of study, the scope of which goes beyond the work of BIOB98H3.
Note: This course DOES NOT satisfy any Biological Sciences
program requirements.
Prerequisite: BIOB98H3
Exclusion: BIOB99H3
may not be taken after or concurrently with BIOD95H3,
BIOD98Y3 or BIOD99Y3.
BIOC10H3 Cell
Biology: Intracellular Compartments and Protein Sorting
This course builds on fundamental cell biological concepts using
primary literature. This course will examine specific organelles and
their functions in protein biogenesis, modification, trafficking,
and quality control within eukaryotic cells. The experimental basis
of knowledge will be emphasized and students will be introduced to
hypothesis-driven research in cell biology.
Prerequisite: [BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or BIOB10Y3
Exclusion: CSB331H, CSB428H, BIO315H
Recommended Preparation: BIOC12H3
Enrolment Limits: 50
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC12H3 Biochemistry
I: Proteins & Enzymes
A lecture course describing factors involved in determining protein
structure and the relationships between protein structure and function.
Topics will include: amino acids; the primary, secondary, tertiary
and quaternary structures of proteins; protein motifs and protein
domains; glycoproteins; membrane proteins; classical enzyme kinetics
and allosteric enzymes; mechanisms of enzyme action.
Prerequisite: [[BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or
BIOB10Y3] & CHMB41H3
& CHMB42H3
Exclusion: BCH210H, BCH242Y, BCH310H, (BGYC12H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC13H3 Biochemistry
II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism
A lecture course that introduces cellular metabolism, the process
by which living organisms extract and utilize energy from their environment.
Topics include: bioenergetics; oxidative phosphorylation; aspects
of carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism; regulation of metabolism;
and, the integration of metabolic pathways.
Prerequisite: [[BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or
BIOB10Y3] & CHMB41H3
& CHMB42H3
Exclusion: BCH210H, BCH242Y, BCH310H, (BGYC13H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC14H3 Genes,
Environment and Behaviour
This class will provide an overview of the role of genes in behaviour,
either indirectly as structural elements or as direct participants
in behavioural regulation. Topics to be covered are methods to investigate
complex behaviours, specific examples of genetic effects on behaviour
in animals and humans, and studies of gene-environment interactions.
Prerequisite: BIOB11H3
or BIOB10Y3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC15H3 Genetics
Topics for this lecture and laboratory (or project) course include:
a brief review of DNA structure, transcription, and translation; inheritance
and its chromosomal basis; gene interactions; sources and types of
mutations and the relationship of mutation to genetic disease and
evolution; genetic dissection of biological processes; genetic technologies
and genomic approaches.
Prerequisite: [[BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or
BIOB10Y3] & [(MATA21H3)
or MATA35H3 or MATA36H3
or MATA37H3 or PSYB07H3
or STAB22H3]
Exclusion: (BGYC15H3), BIO260H, HMB265H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC16H3 Evolutionary
Genetics and Genomics
This course will discuss modern genetic and genomic techniques used
to understand the maintenance of genetic variation in nature. Topics
include DNA sequence evolution, molecular phylogenetics, methods of
detecting selection, sequence alignments, and comparative genomics.
Prerequisite: BIOB51H3
Exclusion: (BGYC16H3)
Recommended Preparation: BIOC15H3
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC17H3 Microbiology:
The Bacterial Cell
This course presents an overview of the microbial world and introduces
the students, in more detail, to the physiological, cellular and molecular
aspects of bacteria. The laboratories illustrate principles and provide
training in basic microbiological techniques essential to microbiology
and to any field where recombinant DNA technology is used.
Prerequisite: [[BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or BIOB10Y3]
& [one of BIOB12H3
or BIOB32H3 or BIOB33H3
or BIOB52H3]
Exclusion: (BGYC17H3), MGY377H, (MBY377H)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC19H3 Animal
Developmental Biology
Following a discussion of cellular and molecular events in early
embryonic life, the development of several model systems will be analyzed
such as erythropoiesis, lens development in the eye, spermatogenesis
and myogenesis. Particular reference will be given to the concept
that regulation of gene expression is fundamental to development.
Prerequisite: [BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or
BIOB10Y3
Exclusion: (BGYC19H3), CSB328H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC21H3 Vertebrate
Histology: Cells and Tissues
A study of the structure of cells and the various tissue types which
make up the vertebrate body; epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous,
blood, and lymphatic. Emphasis is placed on how form is influenced
by function of the cells and tissues.
Prerequisite: [BIOB10H3
or BIOB10Y3] & (BIOB30H3)
or BIOB34H3
Exclusion: ANA300Y, (BGYC21H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC23H3 Practical
Approaches to Biochemistry
A lecture and laboratory course that introduces students to experimental
approaches used in biochemical research.
Topics include practical and theoretical aspects of: spectrophotometry;
chromatography; electrophoresis; radioisotopes; enzyme assays, protein
purification and approaches to identify protein-protein interactions.
Students will be expected to solve numerical problems involving these
and related procedures.
Prerequisite: BIOB12H3
& BIOC12H3
Corequisite: BIOC13H3
Exclusion: BCH370H, BCH371H, (BGYC23H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC31H3 Molecular
Aspects of Plant Development
A lecture course focused on molecular mechanisms of plant development
covering a range of subjects including but not limited to: Embryogenesis,
seed development and germination. Plant hormones: hormone perception,
signal transduction pathways and mutant analysis. Molecular control
of vegetative development: meristem identity, function and regulation.
Flowering time: the floral model and homeotic mutations.
Prerequisite: [[BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or
BIOB10Y3] & BIOB31H3
Exclusion: CSB340H, (BOT340H), (BGYC31H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC32H3 Human
Physiology I
An introduction to Human Physiology covering the function of neurons,
the brain, hormones and our immune systems in both the healthy and
diseased states.
Prerequisite: BIOB34H3
or NROB60H3
Exclusion: (BIOB30H3), PSL300H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC33H3 Human
Physiology II: Lecture and Laboratory
This course will cover the physiology of the human respiratory, cardiovascular,
renal and digestive systems. Topics include cardiac function, ECG,
blood flow/pressure regulation, pulmonary mechanics, gas transfer
and transport, the control of breathing, sleep-related breathing disorders,
kidney function, ion regulation, water balance, acid-base balance
and digestive function/regulation.
Prerequisite: (BIOB30H3) or BIOB34H3
or NROB60H3
Exclusion: BIOC34H3,
(BGYC33H3), (BGYC34H3), PSL201Y, PSL301H, PSL302Y
Enrolment Limits: Priority will be given to students enrolled in the
Human Biology and Paramedicine programs. Additional students will
be admitted only if space permits.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC34H3 Human
Physiology II: Lecture
The lecture component of BIOC34H3
is identical to that described above for BIOC33H3.
Students will complete a series of computer-simulated laboratory exercises
(on their own time) instead of practical lab sessions.
Prerequisite: (BIOB30H3) or BIOB34H3
or NROB60H3
Exclusion: BIOC33H3,
(BGYC33H3), (BGYC34H3), PSL201Y, PSL301H, PSL302Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC37H3 Comparative
Plant Form and Function
Plants have evolved organs adapted to maximize growth, survival and
reproduction under various environmental conditions. This course will
study plant structures in a comparative way with respect to both form
and function of growth and sex, focusing mainly on the anatomy of
flowering plants.
Prerequisite: BIOB31H3
Exclusion: EEB340H
Enrolment Limits: 48
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC38H3 Plants
and Society
How do plants feed the human population? Students will learn how
plants grow and function and how the environment affects plant growth.
Human population levels are at 6.5 billion, but it will climb to approximately
10 billion in 2050. This increase in population will tax our planet’s
ability to sustain life as we know it. Environmental sustainability
and food production will be also this course’s themes.
Prerequisite: BIOB31H3
Exclusion: EEB202H, EESB16H3
Enrolment Limits: 48
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC39H3 Immunology
This course introduces the molecular and cellular basis of the immune
system. Topics include self versus non-self recognition, humoral and
cell-mediated immune responses, and the structure and function of
antibodies. The importance of the immune system in health and disease
will be emphasized and topics include vaccination, autoimmunity, and
tumour immunology.
Prerequisite: [[BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or BIOB10Y3]
Exclusion: IMM334Y, IMM335Y
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC50H3 Macroevolution
An overview of recent developments in evolutionary biology that focus
on large-scale patterns and processes of evolution. Areas of emphasis
may include the evolutionary history of life on earth, phylogenetic
reconstruction, patterns of diversification and extinction in the
fossil record, the geography of evolution, the evolution of biodiversity,
and the process of speciation.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
& BIOB51H3
Exclusion: EEB362H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC51H3 Tropical
Biodiversity Field Course
A course with preparatory lectures at UTSC and 1 week at a tropical
field station. Ecological and evolutionary aspects of tropical
biodiversity will be explored. Students must contact the instructor
by September to enrol in this course.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3,
BIOB51H3, BIOB52H3
& permission of instructor. Note: Interested students should contact
the instructor 4 months before the start of the course, and must be
able to place a deposit towards the cost of airfare and accommodation.
Exclusion: (BGYC51H3),(BGYC53H3)
Enrolment Limits: 15
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC52H3 Ecology
Field Course
Opportunity to experience hands-on learning through informal natural
history walks, group projects, research projects in a small-class
setting. The course covers basic principles and selected techniques
of field ecology. The study of a variety of topics in population
and community ecology, plant-animal interactions. Mandatory:
occasional weekend field trips.
Corequisite: BIOB50H3
& BIOB51H3
Exclusion: EEB305H, (BGYC52H3), (BIO305H)
Enrolment Limits: 15
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC54H3 Animal
Behaviour
Survey of the study of animal behaviour, emphasis on understanding
behavioural patterns in the context of evolutionary theory. Topics
include sexual selection, parental care, social behaviour, conflict
and hypothesis testing in behavioural research.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
& BIOB51H3
Exclusion: EEB322H, (BGYC54H3), (ZOO322H)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC58H3 Biological
Consequences of Global Change
A lecture and tutorial course that addresses the key environmental
factor that will dominate the 21st Century and life on the planet:
Global Climate Change. The course will examine the factors that influence
climate, from the formation of the earth to the present time, how
human activities are driving current and future change, and how organisms,
populations, and ecosystems are and will respond to this change. Finally,
it will cover human responses and policies that can permit an adaptive
response to this change.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
& BIOB51H3
Exclusion: EEB428H, GGR314H, (BGYC58H3), (BIO428H)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC59H3 Advanced
Population Ecology
The study of the interactions that determine the distribution and
abundance of organisms on the earth. The topics will include an understanding
of organism abundance and the factors that act here: population parameters,
demographic techniques, population growth, species interactions (competition,
predation, herbivory, disease), and population regulation. It will
include an understanding of organism distribution and the factors
that act here: dispersal, habitat selection, species interactions,
and physical factors.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
& BIOB51H3 &
BIOB52H3
Exclusion: EEB319H, (BGYC59H3), (BIO319H)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC61H3 Community
Ecology and Environmental Biology
An examination of the theory and methodology of community analysis,
with an emphasis on the factors regulating the development of ecosystems.
The application of ecological theory to environmental problems is
emphasized. Topics include: succession, primary productivity, nutrient
supply, predation, competition, trophic dynamics, stability and disturbance,
and effects of global change.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
Exclusion: EEB321H, (BIO321H), (BGYC61H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC62H3 Role
of Zoos in Conservation
A lecture course that examines the changing role of zoos through
time, but emphasizing contemporary topics such as: captive breeding
and re-introduction of species vs. new technologies to assist reproduction
in wild populations; the importance of nutrition and behavioural enrichment
in captive animals; zoos and public involvement/education; endangered
species in Canada; and habitat restoration.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
& BIOB51H3
Exclusion: (BGYC62H3)
Enrolment Limits: 50
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC63H3 Conservation
Biology
A lecture and tutorial course offering an introduction to the scientific
foundation and practice of conservation biology. It reviews
ecological and genetic concepts constituting the basis for conservation
including patterns and causes of global biodiversity, the intrinsic
and extrinsic value of biodiversity, the main causes of the worldwide
decline of biodiversity and the approaches to save it.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
& BIOB51H3
Exclusion: EEB365H, (BGYC63H3), (BIO365H)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC65H3 Environmental
Toxicology
An introduction to the scientific study of the effects of toxic chemicals
on biological organisms. Standard methods of assessing toxicant effects
on individuals, populations, and communities are discussed. Special
emphasis is placed on the chemistry of major toxicant classes, and
on how toxicants are processed by the human body.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
& CHMA10H3 & CHMA11H3
Exclusion: (BGYC65H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC67H3 Inter-University
Biology Field Course
Field courses offered by the Ontario Universities Program in Field
Biology (OUPFB) in a variety of habitats and countries, usually during
the summer. OUPFB modules (courses) are posted online in January,
and students must apply by the indicated deadline. Additional
information is provided on the Department of Biological Sciences website
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~biosci/researchOpp.html
Prerequisite: Varies by module (Permission of course co-ordinator
required)
Exclusion: (BGYC67H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOC99H3 Biology
Team Research
This course is meant to provide an introduction to academic research.
A group of 3-5 students work together to develop a research proposal
and/or implement a research project under the general guidance of
a faculty researcher. Students meet regularly with a graduate student
and attend several skill development sessions. Components of assessment
are determined prior to project commencement, but may be based on
student contribution over the term and a final written product.
Prerequisite: (1) Enrolment in a UTSC major or specialist Subject
POSt offered by Biological Sciences & (2) have completed all second
year core program requirements & (3) have at least 10 full credits
& (4) a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (5) acceptance of the application
by a faculty member. The application form may be downloaded from the
website, http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~biosci/researchOpp
BIOD17H3 Seminars
in Cellular Microbiology
An overview of the most significant advances in cellular microbiology.
Relevant scientific literature will be presented and discussed by
the students in class and assignments. The curriculum will include
cellular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis, invasion and intracellular
survival of bacteria, and recognition and elimination of pathogenic
bacteria by cells.
Prerequisite: BIOC17H3
Exclusion: (BGYD17H3)
Enrolment Limits: 35
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD19H3 Epigenetics
in Health and Disease
A lecture/seminar/discussion class on the emerging field of environmental
epigenetics. Course will cover basic epigenetic mechanisms,
methods in epigenetic research, epigenetic
control of gene function, and the role of epigenetics in normal development
and human disease.
Prerequisite: BIOC14H3,
BIOC15H3
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD21H3 Advanced
Molecular Biology Laboratory
Applications of molecular technology continue to revolutionize our
understanding of all areas of life sciences from biotechnology to
human disease. This intensive laboratory, lecture / tutorial course
provides students with essential information and practical experience
in recombinant DNA technology, molecular biology and bio-informatics.
Prerequisite: BIOB12H3
& BIOC15H3 &
[BIOC17H3 or [IMCB01H3
& IMCB02H3
(for Applied Microbiology students only)]]
Corequisite: BIOC12H3
(Note: Although listed as a corequisite, it is recommended that BIOC12H3
be taken in advance of BIOD21H3.)
Exclusion: (BGYD21H3)
Enrolment Limits: 48 *Priority will be given to students enrolled
in the specialist programs in Cell and Molecular Biology (Co-op and
non-Co-op). Additional students will be admitted only if space permits.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD22H3 Molecular
Biology of the Stress Response
This course is organized around a central theme, namely the expression
of heat shock (stress) genes encoding proteins important in cellular
repair/protective mechanisms. Topics include heat shock transcription
factors, heat shock proteins as 'protein repair agents' that correct
protein misfolding, and diseases triggered by protein misfolding such
as neurodegenerative disorders.
Prerequisite: BIOC15H3
Exclusion: (BGYD22H3)
Enrolment Limits: 24 *Priority will be given to students enrolled
in the specialist programs in Cell and Molecular Biology (Co-op and
non-Co-op). Additional students will be admitted as space permits.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD23H3 Special
Topics in Cell Biology
A lecture/seminar/discussion class on contemporary topics in Cell
Biology. Students will explore the primary literature becoming
familiar with experimental design and methodologies used to decipher
cell biology phenomena. Student seminars will follow a series
of lectures and journal club discussions.
Prerequisite: BIOC12H3
& BIOC15H3
Exclusion: (BGYD23H3)
Enrolment Limits: 24 *Priority will be given to students enrolled
in the specialist programs in Cell and Molecular Biology (Co-op and
non-Co-op). Additional students will be admitted as space permits.
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD25H3 Genomics
A course considering the principles of genome organization and the
utilization of genomic approaches to studying a wide range of problems
in biology. Topics to be presented will include innovations in instrumentation
and automation, a survey of genome projects, genomic variation, functional
genomics, transcription profiling (microarrays), database mining and
extensions to human and animal health and biotechnology.
Prerequisite: BIOC15H3
Corequisite: BIOC13H3
Note: Although listed as a corequisite, it is recommended that
BIOC13H3 be taken
in advance of BIOD25H3.
Exclusion: (BGYD25H3)
Enrolment Limits: 25
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD26H3 Fungal
Biology and Pathogenesis
A lecture and tutorial based course designed to provide an overview
of the fungal kingdom and the properties of major fungal pathogens
that contribute to disease in animals (including humans) and plants.
This course will address the mechanisms and clinical implications
of fungal infections and host defence mechanisms. Topics include virulence
factors and the treatment and diagnosis of infection.
Prerequisite: BIOC17H3
Enrolment Limits: 50
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD27H3 Molecular
Endocrinology
A lecture/seminar/discussion class on contemporary topics in endocrinology.
The course provides a basic knowledge of endocrine systems encompassing
hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, and physiologic actions. Signal
transduction from growth factors and their receptors will be emphasized.
Specific topics and advances in hormone and growth factor research
will be examined.
Prerequisite: (BIOB30H3) or BIOB34H3
or BIOC32H3 & BIOC12H3
Exclusion: (BGYD27H3)
Recommended Preparation: BIOC33H3
or BIOC34H3
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD29H3 Pathobiology
of Human Disease
This lecture/seminar format course will critically examine selected
topics in human disease pathogenesis. Infectious and inherited diseases
including those caused by human retroviruses, genetic defects and
bioterrorism agents will be explored. Discussions of primary literature
will encompass pathogen characteristics, genetic mutations, disease
progression and therapeutic strategies.
Corequisite: BIOC17H3
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD33H3 Comparative
Animal Physiology
This course will focus on the comparative aspects of animal physiology
and address how various physiological systems are specialised to meet
many of the environmental challenges encountered by terrestrial and
aquatic environments. Topics include breathing, cardiovascular physiology,
nutrition/feeding, energetics, thermal regulation, hibernation and
ionic/osmotic regulation.
Prerequisite: BIOC33H3
or BIOC34H3
Exclusion: (BGYD33H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD37H3 Biology
of Plant Stress
This course examines resistance mechanisms (anatomical, cellular,
biochemical, molecular) allowing plants to avoid or tolerate diverse
abiotic and biotic stresses. Topics include: pathogen defence; responses
to temperature, light, water and nutrient availability, salinity,
and oxygen deficit; stress perception and signal transduction; methods
to study stress responses; and strategies to improve stress resistance.
Prerequisite: [[BIOB10H3
& BIOB11H3] or
BIOB10Y3] & BIOB31H3
Exclusion: (BGYD37H3)
Enrolment Limits: 35
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD43H3 Animal
Movement and Exercise
A lecture and seminar/discussion course covering integrative human
and comparative animal exercise physiology. Topics will include muscle
physiology, neurophysiology, metabolism, energetics, thermoregulation
and biomechanics. These topics will be considered within evolutionary
and ecological contexts. Students will be expected to give a brief
oral presentation on recently published primary research involving
exercise physiology.
Prerequisite: BIOC33H3
or BIOC34H3
Exclusion: HMB472H
Enrolment Limits: 50
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD45H3 Animal
Communication
Theoretical and biological aspects of communication in non-human
animals; communication behaviour; decision-making and signal design;
evolution of communication.
Prerequisite: [(BIOB30H3) or BIOB34H3]
& BIOB50H3 & BIOB51H3
& BIOC54H3
Exclusion: (BGYD45H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD48H3 Ornithology
and Herpetology
An overview of the evolution, ecology, behaviour, and conservation
of amphibians, reptiles, and birds. Field projects and laboratories
will emphasize identification of species in Ontario.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3,
BIOB51H3 & one of
the following: BIOC50H3;
BIOC54H3 or BIOC61H3
Exclusion: EEB386H, EEB384H
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD52H3 Special
Topics in Biodiversity and Systematics
A seminar exploration of current topics in biodiversity and systematics,
including the molecular genetic, organismal, and community levels.
Topics may include DNA barcoding, homology and developmental genetics,
adaptive radiations, and morphological vs molecular systematics.
The course is intended to develop ability in critical thinking and
interpretation of the primary literature. Coursework will involve
class presentations, discussions, and written analyses.
Prerequisite: BIOC50H3
Exclusion: (BGYD52H3)
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD53H3 Special
Topics in Behavioural Ecology
An exploration into current topics in the field of behavioural ecology,
the study of the evolutionary and ecological influences on animal
behaviour. Topics may include sexual selection and conflict, social
behaviour, communication, and behavioural mechanisms. Emphasis will
be on current research and the quantitative and qualitative reasoning
underlying behavioural ecological theory.
Prerequisite: BIOC54H3
Exclusion: EEB496Y, (BGYD53H3), (BIO496Y)
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD60H3 Spatial
Ecology
The study of how space and scale influence ecological patterns and
species coexistence. The course will cover three main topics: 1) spatial
dynamics, such as spatial spread and dispersal models; 2) species
coexistence with metapopulation/metacommunity, neutral and lottery
models; and 3) spatial analysis of ecological communities. Basic concepts
will be applied to ecological problems such as: species invasions,
reserve design and understanding threats to island biodiversity.
Priority will be given to students enrolled in the specialist program
in Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution.
Prerequisite: BIOB50H3
& STAB22H3 & [BIOC59H3
or BIOC61H3]
Exclusion: (BGYD60H3)
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD62H3 Species
and Speciation
Importance of species as the basic unit of evolution and different
species concepts. Origin of species: processes of speciation (allopatric,
sympatric; chromosomal speciation; speciation through sexual selection);
pre-zygotic (habitat/temporal/pollinator/behavioural isolation) vs.
post-zygotic speciation (extrinsic and intrinsic post-zygotic isolation);
adaptive radiation; different rates of speciation. Flipside of speciation:
extinction.
Prerequisite: BIOC50H3
Exclusion: EEB340H
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD65H3 Pathologies
of the Nervous System
An intensive examination of selected pathologies affecting the nervous
system such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis,
and stroke. These pathologies will be examined from an integrative
perspective encompassing the pathogeneses, resulting symptoms, and
current therapeutic approaches. This course requires critical examination
of research articles.
Prerequisite: [BIOB11H3
or BIOB10Y3] &
[one of NROC61H3 or NROC64H3
or NROC69H3]
Exclusion: (BGYD65H3), (NROD65H3)
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD66H3 Causes
and Consequences of Biodiversity
This course will combine lecture and student paper projects and presentations
to explore the evolutionary and ecological processes that generate
patterns of biological diversity as well as how species interactions
and ecosystem function are affected by diversity. Of key interest
will be how invasions, climate change, and habitat destruction affects
diversity and function.
Prerequisite: BIOB51H3
& [BIOC59H3 or
BIOC61H3]
Enrolment Limits: 30
Breadth Requirement: Natural Sciences
BIOD95H3 Supervised
Study in Biology
This course is designed to permit intensive examination of the primary
literature of a select topic. Frequent consultation with the supervisor
is necessary and extensive library research is required. The project
will culminate in a written report.
Students must obtain a permission form from SW420B that is to be completed
and signed by the intended supervisor, then returned to SW420B. At
that time, the student will be provided with an outline of the schedule
and general requirements for the course. 5 sessions of group instruction
will form part of the coursework.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of 12.5 full credits, of which
at least four must be Biology B- or C-level courses. Students must
have permission of the instructor. In order to be eligible for BIOD95H3,
with the same instructor as for BIOD98Y3
or BIOD99Y3, the student
and instructor must provide a plan that goes beyond the work of those
courses.
Exclusion: (BGYD03H3), (BGYD95H3)
BIOD96Y3 Directed
Research in Paramedicine
This course is designed to permit intensive examination of clinical
databases or published literature/reports related to emergency medicine
or paramedicine. Students will analyse data from these sources to
address a fundamental question or concern related to patient treatment
and/or outcomes from the point-of-view of "best practice" procedures
in emergency medicine or paramedicine. A quantitative or statistical
analysis of the problem is expected. In addition to examining the
question or concern from a clinical treatment perspective, students
are expected to gain an appropriate level of understanding of the
physiology, anatomy, pharmacology and epidemiology underlying the
question that they are addressing. The project will culminate in a
written report and possibly an oral presentation.
Students will work under the supervision of an emergency medicine/paramedicine
practitioner/professional/researcher who will guide the research.
Students must also report to a UTSC faculty member who will serve
as a co-supervisor.
In order to enrol in this course students must seek an individual
who will supervise the research and then obtain permission from the
course instructor.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 15.0 credits including PMDC54Y3
& PMDC56H3 & [PSYB07H3
or STAB22H3] & PSYC08H3
or permission of instructor.
BIOD98Y3 Directed
Research in Biology
A course designed to permit laboratory or field research or intensive
examination of a selected topic in biology. Supervision of the work
is arranged by mutual agreement between student and instructor.
Students must obtain a permission form from SW420B that is to be completed
and signed by the intended supervisor, and returned SW420B. At that
time, the student will be provided with an outline of the schedule
and general requirements for the course. 10 sessions of group instruction
will form part of the coursework.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of 13.5 full credits, of which
at least four must be Biology B- or C-level courses and permission
of the instructor.
Exclusion: CSB498Y, EEB498Y, (BGYD01Y3), (BGYD98Y3), (BOT460Y), (ZOO498Y)
BIOD99Y3 Directed
Research in Biology
Identical to BIOD98Y3
but intended as a second research experience. In order to be eligible
for BIOD99Y3, with
the same instructor, the student and the instructor will have to provide
a plan of study that goes beyond the work of BIOD98Y3.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of 13.5 full credits, of which
at least four must be Biology B- or C-level courses and permission
of the instructor.
Exclusion: CSB498Y, EEB498Y, (BGYD02Y3), (BGYD99Y3), (BOT460Y), (ZOO498Y)