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]
Biology 3XL3: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy & Physiology
Major organ systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, skeletal, muscle, gastrointestinal) form and function compared across taxa (within vertebrates) and environments (heat, cold, salt, and oxygen stress). [3 units]
Biology 3VV3: Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology
A laboratory course providing hands-on experience in basic molecular biology techniques. [3 units]
Biology 3UU3: Animal Physiology – Regulatory Systems
Regulation associated with major features and functions of organisms (e.g. feeding, reproduction, thermoregulation, growth, stress, sleep, aging). Emphasis on endocrinology, evolution, vertebrates and ecology. Material will include selected readings. [3 units]
Biology 3U03: Animal Physiology – Homeostasis
Respiration, circulation, acid-base balance and renal function. [3 units]
Biology 3SS3: Population Ecology
Population structure and dynamics. Natural selection and regulation of organisms by environmental and biological factors. An evolutionary view of predation, competition, life history schedules. [3 units]
Biology 3SA3: Applied Statistics for Biology
Theory and practice for statistical analysis in Biology. Using R, students will explore and analyze large data sets. [3 units]
Biology 3S03: An Introduction to Bioinformatics
This course introduces the techniques and methods of basic computer analysis of sequence data, including alignment, databases, and phylogenetic reconstruction. [3 units]
Biology 3R03: Field Biology I
Academic component associated with field work chosen from an assortment of modules. Content and schedules vary annually. Module must differ from any completed for credit in BIOLOGY 4J03. For further information, please refer to http://www.biology.mcmaster.ca and click on Field Biology. [3 units]
Biology 3PG3: Population Genetics
Conceptual foundations of evolutionary theory and principles of population genetics. [3 units]
Biology 3P03: Cell Physiology
Analysis of cell function with an emphasis on electrical properties, ion transport proteins, signalling via second messengers, and mechanisms of cell homeostasis. [3 units]
Biology 3MM3: Invertebrate Form and Function
Analysis of sensory reception, nervous control systems, feeding, skeletal support, locomotion, excretion, respiration, and reproduction in selected invertebrates. [3 units]
Biology 3HD3: Human Disasters
This course will examine a range of human and biologically based disasters, such as antibiotic resistance, DDT, the Great Sparrow Massacre, the Kansas Dustbowl and Agent Orange, by contextualising the circumstances and examining the science involved. [3 units]
Biology 3EI3: Ecological Indicators
Students learn how to assess the health of Great Lakes ecosystems, including wetlands, woodlots, and streams using established ecological indicators. [3 units]
Biology 3DD3: Communities and Ecosystems
Communities and ecosystems: mechanism and principles governing their form and function in origin, development, and maintenance of terrestrial and aquatic communities and ecosystems and their interactions with anthropogenic change, with elements of macroecology, biogeography, landscape, and global ecology. [3 units]
Biology 3B03: Plant Physiology
Principles of physiology and plant cell metabolism. Topics include: photosynthesis, photorespiration, mineral nutrition, water relations and transpiration. [3 units]
Biology 3AA3: Fundamental Concepts of Pharmacology
Drug interactions with living organisms; absorption and elimination of drugs, variations in drug action, drug toxicity, receptor structure and function, and signal transduction pathways. [3 units]
Biology 2EE3: Introduction to Microbiology and Biotechnology
Microbial structure, genetics, metabolism, and evolution. Overview of agricultural, medical, environmental, and industrial microbiology. Covers key concepts, fundamental principles, and common research tools in microbiology. [3 units]
Biology 2A03: Integrative Physiology of Animals
Fundamental principles of animal physiology, including: cellular energetics, diffusion, osmosis, membrane transport, excitability and contractility, gas exchange, fluid dynamics, electrolyte balance. [3 units]
Biology 3VV3: Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology
A laboratory course providing hands-on experience in basic molecular biology techniques. [3 units]
Biology 3S03: An Introduction to Bioinformatics
This course introduces the techniques and methods of basic computer analysis of sequence data, including alignment, databases, and phylogenetic reconstruction. [3 units]
Biology 3R03: Field Biology I
Academic component associated with field work chosen from an assortment of modules. Content and schedules vary annually. Module must differ from any completed for credit in BIOLOGY 4J03. [3 units]
Biology 3JJ3: Field Methods In Ecology
An introduction to techniques in ecology, including restoration, population, community, functional, and behavioural ecology, based on field labs. Lectures provide background and data analysis. [3 units]
Biology 3FF3: Evolution
Successful participants synthesize and apply the main theoretical concepts and evaluate and analyse the major empirical observations related to evolution upon completing this course. [3 units]
Biology 2L03: Experimental Design in Biology
An active learning approach to experiencing how research is conceived, executed, interpreted and communicated in Biology. Principles and case studies in lectures are matched with hands-on application in the lab. [3 units]
Biology 2EE3: Introduction to Microbiology and Biotechnology
Microbial structure, genetics, metabolism, and evolution. Overview of agricultural, medical, environmental, and industrial microbiology. Covers key concepts, fundamental principles, and common research tools in microbiology. [3 units]
Biology 2F03: Fundamental and Applied Ecology
An introduction to fundamental ecological principles and their application to current environmental problems at the level of organisms, populations and ecosystems. [3 units]
Biology 2D03: Plant Biodiversity and Biotechnology
Key concepts in plant biology and biodiversity will be explored, including the origin of plants, plant structure and development, plant genomes, plant responses to the environment and other organisms, agriculture and plant biotechnology. [3 units]
Biology/MOLBIO 2C03: Genetics
Structure, function and transmission of genes; chromosomal basis of inheritance; mono- and dihybrid crosses; sequential steps in gene function; linkage maps; sex chromosome inheritance. [3 units]
Biology 2B03: Cell Biology
Basic treatment of cell structure and function, including transport and chemical signals; adaptation of structure and function in specialized cells. [3 units]
Biology 1M03: Biodiversity, Evolution and Humanity
Fundamental evolutionary and ecological concepts with particular reference to the diversity of life. [3 units]
Biology 1A03: Intro to Cell Biology
Structure, molecular composition and function in sub-cellular and cellular systems. [3 units]
