Interdisciplinary research projects and development of scientific and literacy skills (including data analysis, inquiry/scientific communication and leadership). Students will participate in individual and team research projects in field and laboratory settings. Up to three mandatory one-day field trips will be held. [12 units]
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ISCI 2A18 A/B: Integrated Science II
Integrates learning of biochemistry, biology, chemistry, earth science, mathematics, neuroscience and physics. Students will participate in individual and team research projects in field and laboratory settings and will further develop skills in research methodology, ethics, and science literacy. [18 units]
ISCI 1A24 A/B: Integrated Science I
Integrates learning of essential knowledge and skills from the fundamental scientific disciplines (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, earth science and psychology) in the context of pertinent topics and projects. Interdisciplinary teams of instructors will teach and linkages between discipline areas will be emphasized partly through study of ‘thematic modules.’ [24 units]
LIFESCI 2A03: Research Methods in Life Sciences
An examination and application of the scientific method. Selected research problems will be explored to experience different approaches to hypothesis formulation, testing, interpretation and communication in the Life Sciences. [3 units]
LIFESCI 2N03: Human Nutrition for Life Sciences
Basic principles of human nutrition, including the interaction between nutrients and physiological processes that impact health and disease risk. [3 units]
Biology 4X03: Environmental Physiology
The influence of environmental factors on the physiology of animals and the adaptation of animals to diverse environments in the context of biodiversity. [3 units]
Biology 4T03: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
Selected topics in neurobiology at the molecular and cellular level including growth factors and neuronal development, ion channels, neurotransmitter functions, learning and memory, and neurological disorders. [3 units]
Biology 4PP3: Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
Study of interaction of microorganisms with their environment with emphasis on topics of ecological significance including plant-microbe interactions, nutrient cycling and waste treatment. [3 units]
Biology 4EE3: Human Diversity and Human Nature
The nature of genetic diversity in humans; the nature versus nurture debate in relation to genetic determinism and biological basis of behaviour. [3 units]
Biology 4ED3: Evolutionary Developmental Biology
A critical analysis of the conceptual and methodological approaches to Evolutionary Developmental biology. Emphasis is on integrating the developmental, genetic and evolutionary approaches towards understanding how phenotypic variation is generated. [3 units]