University of Calgary : Biology BIOL

Biology BIOL

Instruction offered by members of the Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science.

For other courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences see Biochemistry; Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology; Ecology; Marine Sciences; Plant Biology; Zoology.

Graduate Courses

Enrolment in any graduate course requires consent of the Department.

Only when appropriate to a student's program may graduate credit be received for courses numbered 500-599.

600-level courses are available with permission to undergraduate students in the final year of their program.

Biology 601

Research Seminar

Reports on studies of the literature or of current research. Graduate students normally register in their supervisor's research cluster.

601.01. Biochemistry I

601.02. Biochemistry II

601.03. Integrative Cell Biology I

601.04. Integrative Cell Biology II

601.05. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology I

601.06. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology II

601.11. Microbiology I

601.12. Microbiology II

Course Hours: 3 units; H(1S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Biology 603

Biology of Laboratory Animals

The course is based on the Canadian Council on Animal Care Syllabus "Basic Principles of Laboratory Animal Science for Research Scientists." In addition to the study of common, research, farm and exotic animals, topics to be covered include ethical considerations, regulation and legislation, animal models, animal facilities and husbandry, hazard control, surgery, anaesthesiology, euthanasia and post-mortem examinations. Practical sessions will provide experience in handling and restraint of specific laboratory animals, injections, blood collection, anaesthesiology and surgery.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-1)
Notes: Enrolment in this course is restricted in the first instance to graduate students who will do research utilizing animals.
Also known as: (Medical Science 603) (Veterinary Medicine 603)

Biology 607

Special Problems in Biology

Independent research or reading project that may include, seminars, term papers and training in theoretical and/or laboratory methods.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0 or 0-6)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Biology 609

Advanced Statistical Applications in Biology

This course explains and demonstrates the analysis of biological data with general linear models, generalized linear models, maximum-likelihood fitting of non-linear models, and resampling techniques. Content is presented in a workshop format, so that students learn the application of computer analysis coincidentally with statistical concepts.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with statistical inference, regression, and ANOVA-based experimental design (equivalent of Ecology 425) is required.
Notes: Offered during odd-even dated academic years.

Biology 617

Darwin’s Origin of Species

An examination of the first edition of Charles Darwin's “On the Origin of Species” and related writings. Students will lead discussions of scientific, philosophical, and other issues raised by the book, and write a term paper on a related topic of their choice.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.
Notes: The instructor does not assume an advanced background in biology and will not focus on technical scientific issues. May not be offered every year.

Biology 619

Advanced Evolutionary Biology

The theory of organic evolution. Historical development of evolutionary ideas. Darwin's contribution. The mechanism of natural selection; sexual, kin and group selection. The application of the theory in biogeography, ecology, ethology and other areas of biology.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Offered during odd-even dated academic years.

Biology 703

Recent Advances in Biology

Lectures, seminars and/or laboratories on special advanced topics in biological sciences. Each student should seek consent of a departmental faculty member who will supervise the chosen study.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0) or H(0-6)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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