Biology: Fourth Year Courses
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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]
Biology 4AE3: The Ecology and Evolution of Organisms
The evolution of organismal form and function from a perspective of the ecological niche. Convergent and coevolutionary aspects as shaped by environmental and biological factors. [3 units]
Biology 4AA3: Conservation Biology
Examination of how biological principles, mainly from population biology and genetics can be applied to conserving diversity in the natural world. [3 units]
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