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Biology
(B.Sc.)
C. Nalewajko, B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc., (University College London), Professor Emeritus
J.C. Ritchie, B.Sc. (Aberdeen), Ph.D. (Sheffield), D.Sc. (Aberdeen), F.R.S.C., Professor Emeritus
A.H. Weatherley, B.Sc. (Sydney), M.Sc. (Tasmania), Ph.D. (Glasgow), Professor Emeritus
G.R. Williams, B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc. (Liverpool), F.R.S.C., Professor Emeritus
R. Boonstra, B.Sc. (Calgary), Ph.D. (British Columbia), Professor
I.R. Brown, B.Sc. (Carleton), Ph.D. (Texas), Professor
J. W. Gurd, B.A. (Mount Allison), Ph.D. (McGill), Professor
J.C. Silver, B.Sc., Ph.D. (CUNY), Professor
R.P. Thompson, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto), Professor
D.D. Williams, B.Sc. (University College North Wales), Dip.Ed. (Liverpool), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Waterloo), D.Sc. (Wales), Professor
J.H. Youson, B.A. (Victoria), M.Sc. (McGill), Ph.D. (Western Ontario), Professor
C. A. Hasenkampf, B.S. (Loyola), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Florida State), Associate Professor
C. D. Riggs, B.Sc. (North Carolina), Ph.D. (Florida State), Associate Professor
G.C. Vanlerberghe, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Western Ontario), Ph.D., (Queen's), Associate Professor
M.C. Andrade, B.Sc. (Simon Fraser), M.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Cornell), Assistant Professor
H.J. Kronzucker, B.Sc. (Wuerzburg), Ph.D. (British Columbia), Assistant Professor
A.C. Mason, B.Sc. (Guelph), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto), Assistant Professor
S.G. Reid, B.Sc. (Ottawa), Ph.D. Ottawa), Assistant Professor
B.A. Stewart, B.Sc. (Guelph), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto), Assistant Professor
C. Pickett, B.Sc., M.A. (Toronto), Senior Lecturer
Associate Chair: T.B.A.
Four Specialist Programs are offered in Biology; these include Cell and Molecular Biology (with or without Co-op), Human Biology and Integrative Biology. A Major Program in Integrative Biology, and a Minor Program in Integrative Biology are also available. Excepting the Minor Program, all of our programs require students to take a core program of Biology courses which collectively sample the major disciplines in biology. In the Cell and Molecular Biology Programs students further explore the cellular and sub-cellular mechanisms underlying organismal processes. The Human Biology Specialist program is designed for students who seek an educational experience with greater emphasis on humans and issues in human health. The Integrative Biology Specialist Program allows students to approach questions about the natural world from a variety of perspectives, with course work in a range of biology disciplines. The Integrative Biology Major Program allows students to combines studies in Biology with studies in another discipline. The Minor Program in Integrative Biology is intended for students who have an interest in Biology, but wish to focus their studies in a different discipline.
Continuing students please note:
The Integrative Biology Minor, Major and Specialist Programs are identical to those of the previous programs in Biological Sciences.
All students registered in Major or non-Co-op Specialist Programs in a Biology discipline must take a core of breadth courses before entering any C-level biology course. These include: BGYB10H, BGYB11H, BGYB30H, BGYB31H, BGYB50H, BGYB51H, and the appropriate core lab for their program (BGYB12H, BGYB32H or BGYB52H).
In addition to programs in Biology, a Joint Specialist Program with Centennial College exists in Industrial Microbiology. This program combines a selection of University biology courses with practical Industrial Microbiology courses at Centennial College.
Students are advised to consult the specific Program requirements for their degree, to meet with the appropriate Program Supervisor for advice on completion of their program requirements.
In a few instances courses from other campuses may be used to satisfy Program requirements, but such substitutions must be pre-approved by the Supervisor of Studies.
Students are encouraged to check the web site http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~lifesci/bio-handbook/. which has more detailed information on courses, programs and frequently asked questions.
NROC34H, Neuroethology (Invertebrate Neurobiology), NROC35H Developmental Neurobiology and EESC04H Biodiversity and Biogeography, were previously Biology courses and may still be used as Biology courses to satisfy requirements in the Major and Specialist Programs in Integrative Biology.
Supervisor: G. Vanlerberghe (Room S558, 416-287-7431)
gregv@utsc.utoronto.ca
This Program must include BGYA01H & BGYA02H plus three full-credit equivalents in Biology. At least 1 FCE must be at the C- or D-level.
Supervisor: G. Vanlerberghe (Room S558, 416-287-7431)
gregv@utsc.utoronto.ca
This Program consists of 8 required FCEs (full credit equivalents):
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Four FCEs consisting of the core curriculum components: BGYA01H, BGYA02H, BGYB10H, BGYB11H, BGYB30H, BGYB31H, BGYB50H, BGYB51H;
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One-half FCE from among the three core labs: BGYB12H, BGYB32H, or BGYB52H;
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One-half FCE from the offerings in Structure and Diversity: BGYC17H, (BGYC18H), BGYC21H, BGYC22H, BGYC29H, (BGYC30H), (BGYC40H), EESC04H, BGYC57H, BGYC63H or (BGYD52H);
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Two additional FCEs in Biology;
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One FCE in CHMA10H & CHMA11H.
Supervisor: G. Vanlerberghe (Room S558, 416-287-7431)
gregv@utsc.utoronto.ca
This Program consists of 13.5 required FCEs (full credit equivalents). Students are encouraged to take CHMA10H and CHMA11H during the first year as this provides the most flexibility for taking C- and D-level credits. The specific Program requirements are:
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Four FCEs consisting of the core curriculum components: BGYA01H, BGYA02H, BGYB10H, BGYB11H, BGYB30H, BGYB31H, BGYB50H, BGYB51H;
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One-half FCE from among the three core labs: BGYB12H, BGYB32H, or BGYB52H;
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One-half FCE from the offerings in Structure and Diversity: BGYC17H, (BGYC18H), BGYC21H, BGYC22H, BGYC29H, (BGYC30H), (BGYC40H), EESC04H, BGYC57H, BGYC63H or (BGYD52H);
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One-half FCE from the offerings in Plant Biology: BGYC29H, (BGYC30H), BGYC37H, (BGYC40H), BGYC55H, BGYC61H, (BGYD17H) or (BGYD54H);
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Four and one-half FCEs in additional Biology courses;
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One FCE in CHMA10H and CHMA11H;
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One-half FCE in Physics: PHYA10H or (PHYA20H);
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One FCE in [MATA30H or MATA31H] & [MATA35H or MATA36H].
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One FCE from the courses listed by the Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, or the Division of Management.
Supervisor: C. Hasenkampf (Room S535, 416-287-7655)
hasenkampf@utsc.utoronto.ca
This Program consists of 14 required FCEs (full credit equivalents). Students in this Program MUST take CHMA10H, CHMA11H during the first year, and CHMB41H, CHMB42H and BGYB12H during the second year to properly stream through the Program. The required credits are:
Four FCEs consisting of the core curriculum components: BGYA01H, BGYA02H, BGYB10H, BGYB11H, BGYB30H, BGYB31H, BGYB50H, BGYB51H;
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One-half FCE in BGYB12H;
Four FCEs in essential concepts courses: BGYC12H, BGYC13H, BGYC15H, BGYC17H, BGYC23H, BGYD21H, BGYD22H and [BGYD16H or (BGYD18H) or BGYD23H or BGYD01Y];
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One FCE from among the following Cell and Molecular Biology courses: (BGYC18H), BGYC19H, BGYC21H, BGYC22H, BGYC29H, NROC34H, NROC35H, BGYC37H, (BGYD10H), (BGYD17H), (BGYD18H) or (BGYD24H);
Two FCE sin CHMA10H, CHMA11H, CHMB41H, CHMB42H;
One-half FCE in Physics PHYA10H or (PHYA20H);
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One FCE in [MATA30H or MATA31H] & [MATA35H or MATA36H];
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One FCE from the courses listed by the Departments of Humanities, Social Science or the Division of Management.
Supervisor: C. Hasenkampf (Room S535, 416-287-7655)
hasenkampf@utsc.utoronto.ca
The Program provides the student with a broad education in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and molecular biology through lecture, lecture/laboratory, and intensive laboratory courses, and couples this theoretical and practical training with work experience in government, health care, or in public or private industries. For information on admissions, fees, work placements and standing in the Program, please see the Calendar section Co-operative Programs: General Information, page 71.
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 or Biotechnology are alternated with study terms to enhance academic studies and develop professional and personal skills. Students must submit a report in the form of an oral presentation on each work term for evaluation and will also complete a standardized form, assessing the quality of their co-op placement.
To be eligible for their first work term, students must be in good standing in the program and have completed at least 10 F.C.E., including BGYA01H, BGYA02H, CHMA10H, CHMA11H, [MATA30H or MATA31H], [MATA35H or MATA36H], [PHYA10H or (PHYA20H)], BGYB10H, BGYB11H, BGYB12H, CHMB41H, CHMB42H, and the non-credit Co-op tutorial, Introduction to Co-op Cell and Molecular Biology.
To be eligible for their second work term, students must have completed at least 12.5 FCE which must include the courses [BGYC12H or BGYC13H], BGYC15H & BGYC17H, and have received a satisfactory evaluation for their performance and for their report on their first work term.
The program requires the completion of 14 FCEs (full credit equivalents) as specified for the Specialist Program in Cell and Molecular Biology (see above).
Supervisor: S. Reid (Room S540E, 416-287-7426)
sgreid@utsc.utoronto.ca
This Program consists of 15 required FCEs. Students are encouraged to take CHMA10H and CHMA11H during the first year as this provides the most flexibility for taking C-l and D-level credits. The specific Program requirements are:
- 4.5 FCEs consisting of the core curriculum components in biology and a specified B-level Human Biology course: BGYA01H, BGYA02H, BGYB10H, BGYB11H, BGYB30H, BGYB31H, BGYB33H, BGYB50H, BGYB51H;
- One half FCE from among the three core laboratory credits: BGYB12H, BGYB32H, or BGYB52H;
- 2.5 FCEs in essential concept credits: [BGYC12H or BGYC13H], BGYC15H, BGYC17H, BGYC21H, BGYC33H;
- One FCE in PSYA01H and PSYA02H;
- One-half FCE in NROB60H;
- Two FCE in CHMA10H, CHMA11H, CHMB41H and CHMB42H;
- One FCE in PHYA10H and PHYA21H;
- One FCE in [MATA30H or MATA31H] & [MATA35H or MATA36H];
- One FCE from the additional list of Psychology and Neuroscience credits: NROC34H, PSYB07H, PSYB10H, PSYB20H, PSYB32H, PSYB45H, PSYB57H, PSYB65H;
- One FCE in Health Studies: HLTA01H, BGYC50H, IDSB04H, ANTB56H, ANTC61H, ANTC62H, ANTD23H, POLC55H.
(Pending final approval of the Governing Council)
Supervisor: R. Fulthorpe (416-287-7221)
fulthorpe@utsc.utoronto.ca
This program is offered in collaboration with the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science at Centennial College. The program may be taken in partial fulfilment of the requirement of an Honours B.Sc. Degree. In addition to completing the requirements for the degree, students will qualify for a diploma from Centennial College.
Limited enrolment. Applicants must submit a joint program application form and request the program via ROSI. (Direct entry to the program from high school will begin in the fall of 2004.)
The program requires the completion of 16.5 full credit equivalents (FCE) as follows.
Courses with the designators IMC and STE are taught at Centennial's campus.
| 1. | 3.5 FCE:
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| | BGYA01H3 | Introductory Biology: Part I
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| | BGYA02H3 | Introductory Biology: Part II
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| | CHMA10H3 | Introductory Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
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| | CHMA11H3 | Introductory Chemistry II: Reactions and Mechanisms
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| | [MATA30H3 | Calculus I (grade 12)
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| | MATA31H3] | Calculus I (OAC)
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| | [MATA35H3 | Calculus II for Biological Sciences
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| | MATA36H3] | Calculus II for Physical Sciences
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| | [STAB22H3 | Statistics
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| or
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| | CSCA57H3] | Introduction to Scientific Computing
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| 2. | 2.5 FCE:
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| | BGYB10H3 | Cell Biology
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| | BGYB11H3 | Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes
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| | BGYB12H3 | Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
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| | CHMB41H3 | Organic Chemistry I
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| | CHMB42H3 | Organic Chemistry II
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| 3. | 3.0 FCE:
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| | IMCB01H3 | Microbiology Basics*
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| | IMCB02H3 | Microbial Techniques*
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| | IMCB03H3 | Lab Instrumentation*
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| | IMCB04H3 | Food Microbiology *
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| | IMCB05H3 | Microbiology Project*
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| | STEB07H3 | Analytical Chemistry and Applications*
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| 4. | 1.5 FCE:
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| | IMCB06H3 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology*
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| | IMCB07H3 | Food Chemistry*
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| | IMCB08H3 | Biochemistry and Applications I*
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| 5. | 1.0 FCE from the following list:
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| | BGYB30H3 | Animal Physiology
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| | BGYB31H3 | Plant Physiology
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| | BGYB50H3 | Ecology
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| | BGYC15H3 | Genetics
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| | EESB09H3 | Biotechnology: Environmental Implications
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| 6. | 2.5 FCE:
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| | BGYC65H3 | Environmental Toxicology
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| | IMCC01H3 | Advanced Microbiology Project
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| | IMCC02H3 | Microbial Genetics
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| | IMCC03H3 | Biochemistry and Applications II
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| | IMCC04H3 | Environmental Microbiology
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| 7. | 2.5 FCE from the following list:
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| | ANTB56H3 | Health and the Urban Environment
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| | BGYC50H3 | Foundations of Epidemiology
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| | BGYC55H3 | Microbes in the Environment
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| | BGYD01Y3 | Supervised Study in Biology
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| | BGYD21H3 | Molecular Biology Laboratory: Hosts, Vectors and Cloning
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| | BGYD23H3 | Special Topics in Genetics and Molecular Biology
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| | EESD15H3 | Remediation of Soils, Water and Air
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*A minimum grade of 60% is required in courses marked with an asterisk in order to maintain standing in the program
The Specialist Program in Conservation Biology and the Environment is currently not offered. Students who are interested in this area may want to consider the Biology stream of the Environmental Science Specialist Program.
BGYA01H3 Introductory Biology: Part I
A lecture and laboratory course providing an overview of biological processes at the cellular level.
Topics include cell structure, DNA replication, transcription, translation, cell division and inheritance, bioenergetics and enzymes, metabolism and transport processes, and aspects of plant cell structure and function; the diversity of life is emphasized throughout.
Exclusions: (BGYA01Y), BIO150Y
BGYA02H3 Introductory Biology: Part II
A lecture and laboratory course providing an overview of animal physiology, ecology and evolution; physiological adaptations to environmental problems; interaction of organisms with each other and the environment in an evolutionary context; adaptation and speciation.
Exclusions: (BGYA01Y), BIO150Y
Prerequisites: BGYA01H or the non-credit tutorial on laboratory safety, methodology and instrumentation
BGYB10H3 Cell Biology
A course which explores the complexity of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Research methodology is presented first to provide a foundation for understanding how cellular processes are studied. Subsequent topics include bioenergetics, the structure and function of membranes, mitochondria and chloroplast biology, and the role of the cyto-skeleton.
Exclusions: (BGYB10Y), BIO250Y
Prerequisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H] or (BGYA01Y) & [CHMA10H & CHMA11H] or (CHMA01Y)
BGYB11H3 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, signal transduction and basic aspects of immunology.
Exclusions: (BGYB10Y), BIO250Y
Prerequisite: BGYB10H
BGYB12H3 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.
Prerequisites: [CHMA10H & CHMA11H] or (CHMA01Y)
Pre- or Corequisite: BGYB10H or (BGYB10Y)
This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Specialist Programs in Cell and Molecular Biology (Co-op and non-Co-op), Specialist Program in Biological Chemistry or the Major Program in Biochemistry. Additional students will be admitted only if space permits.
BGYB30H3 Animal Physiology
A core animal physiology course covering the regulatory mechanisms which control and co-ordinate the functioning of the body such as nerve action potentials, synaptic transmission, muscle contraction, neuromuscular systems, sensory receptors, and hormonal action.
Exclusions: (BGYB30Y), (NROB30H)
Prerequisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H] or (BGYA01Y)
BGYB31H3 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.
Exclusions: (BGYB30Y), BOT251Y
Prerequisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H] or (BGYA01Y)
BGYB32H3 Animal Physiology Laboratory
A course devoted to laboratory exercises in regulatory mechanisms that control and co-ordinate the functioning of the body.
Laboratory exercises examine aspects of nerve compound action potential, chemical synaptic transmission in the CNS and periphery, contraction of striated muscle, heart rhythmicity, mechano-reception, and firing patterns of fast and slow motoneurons. Written reports and tests of the laboratory exercises and a formal examination of all the material are required.
Exclusion: ZOO252Y
Pre- or Corequisites: BGYB30H or (BGYB30Y) or (NROB30H)
BGYB33H3 Human Biology I: Development and Anatomy
This course deals with the functional morphology of the human organism. The subject matter extends from early embryo-genesis through puberty to late adult life.
Exclusions: ANA300Y, ANA301H
Prerequisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H] or (BGYA01Y) & [CHMA10H & CHMA11H] or (CHMA01Y)
Corequisites: At least two FCE from [BGYB10H, BGYB11H, (BGYB10Y)], [BGYB30H, BGYB3lH, (BGYB30Y)], [BGYB50H, BGYB51H, (BGYB50Y)]
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.
Exclusions: (BGYB50Y), (BIO320Y)
Pre-requisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H] or (BGYA01Y) or (EESA04H)
BGYB51H3 Evolutionary Biology
Students learn about development of evolutionary theory, maintenance of genetic variation, origin of species, adaptation, and current research topics in evolution.
Exclusions: (BGYB50Y), (BIO320Y)
Prerequisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H] or (BGYA01Y)] or (EESA04H)
BGYB52H3 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory
The emphasis will be on hands-on experimentation, interpretation, and statistical analysis.
Laboratories will cover ecology (e.g., paleoecology, population analysis and dynamics, mimicry, acidification) and evolution (e.g., drift, phylogenetic analysis, plasticity). This course will utilize computer resources at UTSC. One Saturday field trip is mandatory.
Exclusion: BIO150Y
Pre- or Corequisite: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y)
EESC04H3 Biodiversity and Biogeography
Theoretical and practical aspect of the evolution of organismal diversity in a functional context; examination of species distributions and how these are organized for scientific study. Emphasis will be on the highly diverse invertebrate animals. Topics include biomes, dispersal, adaptation, speciation, extinction, and the influence of climate history and humans.
Pre- or Corequisites: [BGYB50] or (BGYB50Y)] or permission of the instructor
BGYC12H3 Biochemistry I: Proteins & Enzymes
A lecture course describing factors involved in determining protein structure and the relationships between proteins structure and function.
Topics will include: amino acids; the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins; protein motifs and protein domains, glycoproteins; classical enzyme kinetics and allosteric enzymes; mechanisms of enzyme action.
Exclusions: BCH210H, BCH242Y BCH310H, (BCH320Y), (BCH321Y)
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y) & [CHMB41H & CHMB42H] or (CHMB44Y)
BGYC13H3 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, allosteric enzymes, protein phosphorylation, and hormonal regulation of metabolism, and the integration of metabolic pathways.
Exclusions: BCH210H, BCH242Y BCH310H, (BCH320Y), (BCH321Y)
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y)] & [CHMB4lH & CHMB42H] or (CHMB44Y)
Topics for this lecture and laboratory course include: a brief review of transcription, translation, and molecular techniques; inheritance and its chromosomal basis; gene interactions; quantitative genetics; sources and types of mutations and the relationship of mutation to genetic disease and evolution; and genomics.
Exclusion: BIO260H
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y)
BGYC17H3 Microbiology I: The Bacterial Cell
This course describes bacterial cells and viruses and their roles in infectious disease, in the environment and as paradigms for cell and molecular biology. The laboratories illustrate principles and provide training in basic microbiological techniques essential to microbiology and to any field where recombinant DNA technology is used.
Exclusions: MBY377H, (MPL200Y)
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y) or [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y) plus one of the following: BGYB12H or BGYB32H or BGYB52H or BGYC33H.
BGYC19H3 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.
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y)
BGYC20H3 Comparative Embryology
The structure of the vertebrate body systems with reference to their embryological development and evolution. This course compares the development of representative species from the fertilized egg.
Exclusion: ANA301H
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y) or [BGYB30H & BGYB31H] or (BGYB30Y)
Corequisite: BGYC21H or BGYC22H
BGYC21H3 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 the development and function of the cells and tissues.
Exclusion: ANA300Y
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y) or [BGYB30H & BGYB31H] or (BGYB30Y)
BGYC22H3 Vertebrate Histology: Organs
The histological structure of the major organ systems of the vertebrate body: sense, integument, digestive, respiratory, excretory, reproductive. Particular emphasis is placed on functional morphology, evolution, and development.
Exclusion: ANA300Y
Prerequisite: BGYC21H
BGYC23H3 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: spectro-photometry; chromatography, electrophoresis; radioisotopes; enzyme assay and protein purification. Students will be expected to solve numerical problems involving these and related procedures.
Exclusions: BCH370H, BCH371H
Prerequisites: BGYB12H & BGYC12H
Corequisite: BGYC13H
BGYC29H3 Plant Histology
A plant structure and development course dealing with the main growth centres, cells, and tissues that make up the plant body of herbaceous and woody vascular plants; apical and lateral meristems, parenchyma, collenchyma, sclerenchyma, epidermis, periderm, xylem, phloem and secretory structures. Relationships between structure and function, development and the evolution of complex cell types are also considered.
Exclusion: BOT341H
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y) or [BGYB30H & BGYB31H] or (BGYB30Y)
BGYC33H3 Human Biology II: Physiology
A course dealing with the physiology of the human respiratory, reproductive, cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems at several levels of organization.
Exclusions: PSL201Y, PSL300H, PSL301H, PSL302Y
Prerequisites: [BGYB30H or (BGYB30Y)] & BGYB33H
BGYC37H3 Advanced Plant Physiology
An examination of plant processes from physiological, biochemical and molecular biological perspectives.
Topics include gene expression and signal transduction, transgenic plants, hormones, enzyme regulation, nutrient assimilation, primary and secondary metabolism, and responses to light and environmental stress. Laboratories examine processes such as water and nutrient relations; hormone action; photosynthesis; and symbiotic nitrogen fixation.
Exclusions: BOT251Y, BOT421H
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y) & [BGYB31H or (BGYB30Y)]
BGYC50H3 Foundations of Epidemiology
An introduction to the theory, practice, methodology and analytic techniques employed in the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in human populations.
This course will examine aspects of epidemiology such as: the observational techniques employed in studying diseases, the meaning of "population" in epidemiology and methods of sampling, the types of controls employed, the analysis of data, the investigation of epidemics, the designing and assessing of preventative measures, and the application of epidemiology in community health.
Prerequisites: 0.5 FCE B-level Biology course or 0.5 FCE Statistics course
BGYC52H3 Ecology Field Course
Coverage of basic principles and selected techniques of animal and plant ecology. Students will study a variety of aspects of local ecosystems (both aquatic and terrestrial). Occasional weekend field trips (e.g., Algonquin Park). Offered in alternate years.
Limited enrolment: 15
Exclusions: BIO305H, (BIO300H)
Pre- or Corequisite: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y)
BGYC53H3 Marine Biology
A field course on selected topics of marine biology with particular emphasis on tropical waters.
This course will be held during mid-February at a field station in the Caribbean and will have a considerable practical component. Prior to fieldwork, there will be a series of lectures at UTSC. On site, students will study three main habitat types: rocky shore, open ocean, and coral reef. In addition, students will work on individual field projects.
Limited enrolment: 14
Exclusion: BIO301H
Prerequisites: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y) or EESC04H or permission of instructor*
*As this course is ALWAYS oversubscribed, interested students must contact the instructor AT LEAST 6 MONTHS in advance of the start of the COURSE for details and must, at this time, be prepared to place a deposit towards the cost of airfare and accommodation. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
BGYC54H3 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.
Exclusion: ZOO322H
Prerequisites: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y)
BGYC55H3 Microbes in the Environment
Survey of the phylogeny, diversity and ecological importance of micro-organisms (bacteria, algae and fungi). Fundamentals of microbial ecology in aquatic and terrestrial habitats, including seasonal dynamics, interactions among micro-organisms, productivity, the role of micro-organisms in nutrient cycling and food webs, plus methods of enumeration and study, and importance in biotechnology.
Exclusion: (EESC30H)
Prerequisites: [BGYB10H & BGYB11H] or (BGYB10Y) or [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y)
BGYC57H3 Evolutionary and Applied Biology of Insects
An exploration of the origins of insects, their modern diversity, and their impact on mankind.
Coverage will begin by examining the evolutionary history of the group, which extends back over 400 million years, together with its diversity and morphology. This will be followed by consideration of those species which are important to mankind in terms of commerce, medicine (e.g., allergens, disease, and forensic science), and as competitors. The course will conclude with discussion of the pivotal role played by insects in world ecosystems.
Prerequisite: EESC04H
BGYC59H3 Advanced Population Ecology
The study of the interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of populations. Emphasis is placed on discussion of experimental studies from current literature.
Topics include limitation of population growth; demography; reproduction; population regulation; coexistence and competition; and responses to disturbance and stress. Offered in alternate years.
Exclusion: BIO319H
Prerequisites: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y) & BGYB52H
BGYC61H3 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.
Exclusion: BIO321H
Prerequisites: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y)
BGYC63H3 Conservation Biology
The study of the scientific principles of biological conservation.
Topics will include biodiversity, habitat loss and fragmentation, extinctions, genetics of small populations, parks, restoration, and economic impacts. Students will give one seminar.
Exclusion: BIO465H
Prerequisites: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y)
BGYC65H3 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.
Prerequisites: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y) & [CHMA10H & CHMA11H] or (CHMA01Y)
BGYC67H3 Advanced Field Course in Ecology
Inter-university selections from a variety of field courses offered by the Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology, a co-operative arrangement among universities in Ontario. Courses, of one or two weeks' duration at a wide variety of field sites usually from late April through mid September. A fee for room and board is charged over and above tuition. Lists of courses available are posted early in January. Sign-up is on a first-come, first served basis. Students register in the fall
after
the course has been completed. See the UTSC co-ordinator, Professor R. Boonstra for further details.
Prerequisites: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y) or permission of the instructor.
BGYD01Y3 Supervised Study in Biology
An independent study course designed to permit intensive examination of the literature of a selected topic and/or laboratory or field project in biology. Supervision of the work is arranged by mutual agreement between student and instructor. This course requires the student to present his/her results as a short seminar at the Biology Research Day, which is usually held during the study week preceding spring term final exams.
Students must obtain a permission form from the Life Sciences Office (S521B) that is to be completed and signed by the intended supervisor, and returned to the Life Sciences Office. At that time, the student will be provided with an outline of the schedule and general requirements for the course.
Exclusions: BOT460Y, ZOO498Y
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of fifteen full-credit equivalents, of which at least four must be Biology B- or C-level courses and permission of the instructor.
BGYD02Y3 Directed Research in Biology
Identical to BGYD01Y but not to be taken with the same faculty member.
Exclusions: BOT460Y, ZOO498Y
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of fifteen full-credit equivalents, of which at least four must be Biology B- or C-level courses and permission of the instructor.
BGYD16H3 Topics in Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
A lecture/seminar course on recent advances in cellular and molecular neurobiology. Based on readings of the primary literature students will examine papers that address questions of neural function. Topics may include: synaptic transmission, synaptic plasticity, and membrane excitability. Offered in alternate years with NROC35H.
Limited Enrolment: 25
Prerequisites: [BGYB30H or NROB60H] & BGYC12H
BGYD21H3 Molecular Biology Laboratory I: Host, Vectors and Cloning
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.
Limited enrolment: 24
Prerequisites: BGYB12H, BGYC15H, BGYC17H
Pre- or Corequisite: BGYC12H
*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.
BGYD22H3 Molecular Biology Laboratory II: Nucleic Acids & Proteins
A laboratory course offering 'hands on' experience in a range of molecular techniques at the nucleic acid and protein level following on from skills acquired in BGYD21H.
The course will be organized around a central theme, namely the expression of heat shock (stress) genes that encode proteins important in cellular repair and protective mechanisms. Intensive laboratory course.
Limited enrolment: 24
Corequisite: BGYD21H
*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.
BGYD23H3 Special Topics in Genetics and Molecular Biology
A lecture/seminar/discussion class on contemporary topics in Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Students will explore the primary literature becoming familiar with experimental design and methodologies used to decipher biological phenomenon. Student seminars will follow a series of lectures and guest speakers.
Limited enrolment: 30
Prerequisites: BGYC12H & BGYC15H
BGYD45H3 Animal Communication
Behavioural ecology of signal evolution; decision-making and signal design; the physics and physiology of transmitting signals.
Prerequisites: [BGYB30H & BGYB31H] or (BGYB30Y) or (NROB30H) & [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y) & BGYC54H
Corequisites: MATA35H or MATA36H or MATA37H
BGYD51H3 River Ecology
The course will begin with an introduction to stream hydrology and sediments, and the adaptations of plants and animals to life in a dynamic habitat. Later topics will cover micro- and macro-distribution of stream faunas and the problems of quantitatively sampling them; biotic interactions; community structure and stability; colonization patterns following disturbance; energy transformations; estimates of production; and man's effects on rivers. There is a considerable field and laboratory component which assesses the impact of human activity on three local rivers.
Limited enrolment: 20
Exclusion: (BIO469Y)
Prerequisites: [BGYB50H & BGYB51H] or (BGYB50Y)
IMCB01H3 Microbiology Basics
Basic principles of microbiology including study of microscopic organisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoans, algae, and fungi), the isolation, cultivation and identification of microbes, host-parasite relationships as they relate to disease, microbial and molecular genetics, growth and control of microbes, and the human immune response to microbes. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology or the Joint Program in Environmental Science and Technology.
Exclusions: BGYC17H, MBY377H, (MBY375Y)
Prerequisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H] or (BGYA01Y)
IMCB02H3 Microbial Techniques
Practical applications of the concepts covered in IMCB01H. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Exclusion: BGYC17H, MBY376H (MBY375Y)
Prerequisites: [BGYA01H & BGYA02H] or (BGYA01Y)
Corequisite: IMCB01H3
IMCB03H3 Lab Instrumentation
The use and function of a variety of chemical instruments for the purpose of chemical analysis. Students learn to perform accurate measurements and/or analyses of experimental samples, and acquire proficiency in laboratory procedures of instrumental analysis as applied to QC, government, and industry standards. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Prerequisites: [CHMA10H & CHMA11H] or (CHMA01Y)
IMCB04H3 Food Microbiology
An introduction through theory, lab, and field work to microorganisms of importance to the food and dairy industries. Quality control of raw materials and finished products, microbial metabolism, food and drug regulations and guidelines, theory of Good Manufacturing Practice for food manufacturers and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Programs (HACCP). Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Prerequisite: IMCB01H3
IMCB05H3 Microbiology Project
Practical experience in locating, collecting, and interpreting scientific information for the purpose of designing laboratory procedures. Students work individually under faculty supervision in a lab setting to perform the laboratory procedures and record the results and present a formal report. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Prerequisite: IMCB01H & IMCB02H
IMCB06H3 Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Quality control and quality assurance as they apply to the pharmaceutical industry, based on current government regulations. Students acquire knowledge of microbial production and assay methods, enumerate and identify microorganisms from commercial products, and evaluate the anti-microbial effectiveness of disinfectants, preservatives, and antibiotics. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Prerequisite: IMCB04H
IMCB07H3 Food Chemistry
The principles of food preparation science including HACCP, organoleptic evaluation and survey techniques, tools for the measurement of food, and the physics of food preparation. Food components and their sources, and an introduction to food additives and contamination. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Prerequisite: CHMB42H
IMCB08H3 Biochemistry and Applications I
Theory and practical applications of Biochemistry. Theory focuses on the most important molecules found in living systems. Practical applications include the preparation of soap, testing of food oils, identification of sugars, paper chromatography of amino acid, titration of amino acids, and isolation of casein from milks. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Exclusions: BGYC12H, BCH310H, BCH320Y, BCH321Y
Prerequisite: CHMB42H
IMCC01H3 Advanced Microbiology Project
With individual consultation, guidance, and supervision, select and design a scientific protocol and perform a microbiology experiment, using researched information. A final thesis will be presented and defended orally. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Prerequisites: IMCB05H & IMCB06H
IMCC02H3 Microbial Genetics
Basic genetics using microorganisms, with concepts verified through lab experiments. Isolating and identifying nucleic acids, observing gene function, and effecting simple gene transfers. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Prerequisite: IMCB06H
IMCC03H3 Biochemistry and Applications II
Biochemistry and the theory of evolution; evidence for, and condition of, life during ancient times. Products, importance, function, classification, and control of enzymes. Energy balances of glycolysis and aerobic/anaerobic metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Application of biochemistry to the growth and control of microorganisms and higher living forms. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Exclusions: BGYC12H; BCH310H, BCH320Y, BCH321Y
Prerequisites: IMCB08H
IMCC04H3 Environmental Microbiology
Fundamental microbial ecology studied in theory and applied in lab experiments. Students will characterize, assess and monitor ecosystems. Individual and group activities will include collection and testing of natural and polluted water and soil. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Prerequisites: IMCB06H
LSCA05H3 Human Biology
A course that will cover selected, contemporary topics in human biology such as evaluating medical discoveries, nutrition, inherited conditions, human fetal development.
Topics many vary each time the course is given to permit inclusion of recent studies.
This course does not count for credit in any Biology Program.
Exclusions: BGYA01H, BGYA02H, (BGYA01Y), BIO100Y, BIO150Y
STEB07H3 Analytical Chemistry and Applications
Quantitative chemical analyses on samples of any sort with pharmaceutical precision and accuracy. Standard wet chemistry and instrumental techniques, and data analysis and presentation. Health-safety, and environmental regulatory requirements. Limited to students in the Joint Program in Environmental Science and Technology and the Joint Program in Industrial Microbiology.
Exclusions: CHMB11H, CHMB16H.
Note:
CHMB11H or CHMB16H may be taken after STEB07H but STEB07H cannot be taken after CHMB11H or CHMB16H
Prerequisite: IMCB03H or CHMA11H and permission of instructor
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