This course considers the large-scale patterns in the Earth's biota: patterns in life's diversification and extinction, changing the biota through...
Genetic principles and their application to humans. Special attention will be directed to the genetic variation in our species, mutations, mechanisms...
An accounting of the principles in genetics that have led to advances in animal and plant breeding earlier in this century; recombinant DNA and other...
This course will cover concepts related to DNA organization, replication, mutagenesis and repair in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Lecture...
This course will use examples from diverse biological systems to expand basic genetic principles such as mutation, recombination, gene and genome...
A practical introduction to modern experimental approaches in genetics and molecular biology as applied to such topics as genomics (gene...
A discussion of the genetic material and molecular mechanisms governing its expression in a variety of organisms. Antirequisite(s): The former...
The roles of genes and genetic variation in the evolution and expression of animal behaviour are examined. Major themes include the population...
This course will examine the form and function of physiological and biochemical systems in the vast diversity of non-human animals. It will emphasize...
This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in Biology 3601A/B. This background will be used to examine how physiological and...
This course introduces students to the physiological responses of plants to their environment. Specific topics covered include water balance, mineral...
Training in current techniques used in physiology and biochemistry. Emphasis is placed on the functional integration of systems from the molecules to...
Physiology and biochemistry of plants with emphasis on primary plant metabolism, including: photosynthesis, respiration, photorespiration, and...
Taught at an advanced undergraduate level. The specific topics taught may vary each year. Consult the Department of Biology for information about the...
Plant diseases caused by abiotic and biotic factors with emphasis on effects of important pathogenic viruses, bacteria and fungi. Relationships...
The ecological and physiological challenges posed to animal communities of marine (including intertidal, benthic, planktonic, coral reef and deep-sea)...
A characterization of ecosystems, contaminants, and the human health concerns. Course material will cover the production, transport, transformation...
The biological consequences of human activities for the biotic world and particularly human beings and their institutions. Direct physical and...
Specialized field courses given by biologists from Ontario universities at various times during the year. Students should be prepared to meet travel...