Category Archives: Life Science Second Year

This course is a forum for the introduction of diverse interdisciplinary research topics within Life Sciences. Students will explore different methodologies and applications of current research in these fields to human health. Students will also practice communicating science in various formats and explore streams and opportunities in the Life Sciences Program. [3 units]

< Back Dr. Ana Tomljenovic-Berube (Winter 2021) There were weekly assignments/lab reports to write, which requires planning and working ahead to do well in. Virtual labs and tutorials were held (2x a week), which were helpful to complete the reports. The online textbook/manual was extremely helpful and well organized. Everything that you need to knowContinue reading “LIFESCI 2L03: Living Systems Laboratory”

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]

Basic principles of human nutrition, including the interaction between nutrients and physiological processes that impact health and disease risk. [3 units]

Students will take diverse experimental approaches to studying real-world research questions in Life Sciences. Basic research using model organisms will be used to confront current issues in human health and disease. [3 units]

An introduction to genetics that explores the application of genetics and genomics research in our world, from single organisms to ecological systems and from evolution to genetic engineering. [3 units]

An examination of the concepts that underpin animal behaviour and an illustration of how selection pressures have operated to produce the diversity of behaviour that humans and other animals share. [3 units]