University of Calgary : Biology BIOL

Biology BIOL

For more information about these courses, see the Department of Biological Sciences science.ucalgary.ca/biological-sciences.

Graduate Courses

Enrolment in any graduate course requires consent of the Department.

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; (1S-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Biology 607

Independent Study

Independent research or reading project that may include, seminars, term papers and training in theoretical and/or laboratory methods.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0 or 0-6)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Department
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; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Ecology 425 or consent of the Department.

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.
Course Hours: 3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Department.

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; (3-0)

Biology 633

Special Topics

Topics may include genomics, biotechnology, biochemistry, cell biology, development and evolutionary biology. Emphasis is on technical advances and their application to research.

Course Hours: 3 units; (3-3 or 3-0)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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