An introduction to the fungi with emphasis on their biology, ecology, genetics and interactions with other organisms, including humans. The fungi...
Specialized field courses given by biologists from Ontario universities at various times during the year. Students should be prepared to meet travel...
Selected topics of current interest in Biology. The topics may vary each year. Specific topics will be available from the Department prior to...
Selected topics of current interest in Biology. The topics may vary each year. The course is taught on-line and may require on-line attendance in a...
An introduction to animal phyla focused on understanding the diversity of body plans across the animal kingdom. Characteristics defining major animal...
The functional organization and physiology of cells with special reference to cellular membranes, energetics, cell motility, cell specializations, and...
Training in current cell biological methods such as tissue culture, cell fractionation, computer-assisted microscopic analysis and...
Parasitism as a way of life; structures and life histories of selected parasites with emphasis on species affecting humans. The relationships between...
Principles underlying the molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms by which an organism develops. Classic and contemporary perspectives in...
This course will cover a range of environmental, physiological, and pathological stresses common to animal systems. The focus will be on evolutionary...
This course provides an introduction to the major groups of photosynthetic organisms - now classified in three Domains and numerous Kingdoms. These...
The life history consequences of behavioral, physiological, and morphological adaptations. Ecological aspects of reproduction and growth. Energetics...
Introduction to the science of animal behavior with emphasis on the evolution and adaptive nature of behavior. A comparative experimental approach is...
Empirical and theoretical approaches to examine population dynamics and causes of population changes in space and time. Population processes are...
This course will introduce some of the fundamental concepts and issues in conservation biology. Conservation biology is examined from a historical,...
An introduction to the use of molecular tools in addressing both basic and applied questions in ecological research, including population,...
An integrative approach to ecology, stressing the structure and function of communities. Theoretical explanations for diversity, stability and...
The application of ecological principles to the management of wildlife species. Topics include techniques, harvest, predation, habitat loss and...
The study of evolution in large and small random and non-random mating populations, showing discrete and quantitative inheritance. The roles and...
This course will examine how plants and animals use chemical cues to find essential resources, defend against natural enemies, locate suitable mates,...
