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Instruction offered by members of the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science.
Department Head – R.M.R. Barclay
†Limited amounts of non-scheduled class time involvement will be required for these courses.
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†Zoology
375
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An Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology
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A survey of the invertebrate phyla with particular reference to those which exemplify the following grades of organization: protoplasmic, cellular, tissue, and organ-system and within the latter - acoelomate, pseudocoelomate, schizocoelomate and enterocoelomate. Emphasis is placed on functional morphology of the major phyla.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 371 or 233 or any two of Biology 231, 241, and 243 and completion of at least 57 units (9.5 full-course equivalents).
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Zoology
379
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An Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology
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Systematics, natural history and biology of vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Laboratory work will emphasize the identification and morphology of native taxa as well as basic techniques of biological systematics.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 371.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 379 and either Zoology 477.01 or 477.02 will not be allowed.
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Introduction to the insects. Structure and function, evolution, patterns of diversity; insect-environment interactions; interactions with plants and other animals, including humans; insect behaviour, particularly social behaviour; cultural and forensic entomology.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 and one of Biology 371 or Zoology 375.
Notes:
Offered during odd-even dated academic years.
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Zoology
463
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Animal Physiology II
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Study of body fluids and hemostasis, body defence systems, reproductive physiology, respiration, circulation, excretion, gastrointestinal physiology and thermoregulation.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 461.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 463 and any of Biology 305, Medical Science 404, 604, Zoology 269, Kinesiology 259, 260 or 323 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
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Zoology
475
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The Invertebrates
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The phylogeny of the invertebrates; the relationships and adaptive radiation of all animal phyla, with emphasis on those structural and functional characteristics that are of evolutionary significance.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 375.
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Zoology
483
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Principles in Parasitism
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An introduction to protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites of animals; principles of host and parasite adaptations, host defence, disease and epidemiology. A series of web-based laboratory exercises emphasizes morphology, life cycles and systematics of parasites. This course is delivered via video-broadcasting facilities.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343 or Zoology 375.
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Zoology
507
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Special Problems in Zoology
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Independent research, lectures, seminars, term papers and training in theoretical and/or laboratory methods.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(0-8) or H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of at least 54 units (9.0 full-course equivalents) and consent of the Department.
Notes:
Consult the departmental website for registration information.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Zoology
515
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
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The structural, functional, developmental and evolutionary relationships of the organs and systems of the vertebrates. Laboratory work will emphasize the dissection, identification and homologies of structures in various vertebrates.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 379.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 515 and 377 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Offered in even-odd academic years
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Zoology
528
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Independent Studies in Zoology
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Original and independent thought, practical research and the completion of written and oral reports.
Course Hours:
6 units; F(0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 315, completion of at least 90 units (15 full-course equivalents) and consent of the Department.
Notes:
Consult the departmental website for registration information.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Zoology
530
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Honours Research Project in Zoology
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Research project under the direction of one or more faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences. Formal written and oral reports must be presented on completion of this course. Open only to Honours Zoology students or Honours Biological Sciences students.
Course Hours:
6 units; F(0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 315, completion of at least 90 units (15 full-course equivalents) and consent of the Department.
Notes:
Consult the departmental website for registration information.
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Zoology
567
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Animal Behaviour
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Offered from an evolutionary and ecological perspective. Development of ethological ideas; interaction of genotype and environment in ontogeny of behaviour; role of behaviour in dealing with environmental challenges.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 and one of Biology 371, Ecology 429, Zoology 375, 377 or 477.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 567 and Marine Science 546 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Offered during odd-even dated academic years. Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
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Zoology
571
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Palaeobiology of Vertebrates
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Evolutionary trends in the major groups of vertebrates from both neontological and palaeontological viewpoints. The interpretation of palaeontological data and their applicability to our understanding of evolution, systematics and palaeoecology.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 377 or 379.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 571 and either of Zoology 571.01 or 571.02 will not be allowed.
Notes:
Prior completion of Geology 201 or 209 is strongly recommended. Offered in odd-even academic years.
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Zoology
575
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Advanced Topics in Animal Biology
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Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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A detailed examination of the evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behaviour of mammals.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 and one of Zoology 379 or 477.01.
Notes:
Offered during even-odd dated academic years. Enrolment in this course may be limited. See Program Details in the Faculty of Science section of this Calendar.
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An overview of the biology of birds, including their evolution, morphology, ecology and behaviour. The course will emphasize the influence that being a flying homeotherm has had on almost every aspect of avian biology.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 and one of Zoology 379 or 477.01.
Notes:
Offered during odd-even dated academic years.
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Zoology
595
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Comparative Neuromuscular Physiology
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Examination of the nervous and muscular systems of selected invertebrate animals spanning phyla from the Protozoa to the Echinodermata. Material will be selected that relates the behaviour to the nervous and muscular systems unique to each group. Specializations unique to various groups will be examined as well as the increasing complexity at various levels of organization. Instructional format includes lectures and student seminars.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 461.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 595 and Neuroscience 541 will not be allowed.
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Zoology
597
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Principles of Endocrinology
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General and molecular aspects of endocrine physiology. Topics will include the mechanisms of hormone action (receptor occupancy and transduction of signal), current techniques in endocrinology, synthesis and release of hormones, and the functional role of different endocrine organs. Lectures will include examples from lower vertebrates and invertebrates to emphasize comparative aspects.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 463.
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Zoology
697
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Advanced Topics in Comparative Endocrinology
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The principles of endocrinology will be provided through the lecture component of Zoology 597, and this will be augmented with additional reading, term papers and seminars in comparative endocrinology.
Course Hours:
3 units; H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 463.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for both Zoology 697 and 597 will not be allowed.
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