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Department of Biology (BIOL) courses at UVic:

2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
An introduction to biological science, emphasizing the diversity of living organisms and the evolutionary and ecological principles underlying this diversity. Topics include the history of life on earth, mechanisms of ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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  • Summer
An introduction to biological science, emphasizing cellular and physiological processes. Topics include principles of genetics, cell biology, plant physiology and animal physiology. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Summer
The first of two courses introducing the biological sciences. Biological chemistry, cellular diversity, membrane structure and function, energy transduction, DNA replication, mitosis and the cell cycle, meiosis and sexual life ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
  • Summer
The second of two courses introducing the biological sciences. Structure, growth, nutrition, and development of plants; animal diversity; principles of animal physiology including homeostatic mechanisms, circulation, gas exchange, osmoregulation, thermoregulation, ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
An introduction to factors controlling the distribution and abundance of plants and animals. Physical environments of organisms; biotic environments and interactions among species; factors influencing population growth; behavioural ecology; community ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Summer
An introduction to cellular, subcellular, and molecular structure/function relationships in eukaryotic cells. Membrane structure and dynamics, membrane transport, protein sorting, vesicular transport, endocytic pathways, extracellular matrices, interactions with the cellular ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Introduction to principles of inheritance. Classical genetic theory; meiosis, mitosis, recombination, population genetics and evolution, genotype, phenotype, random assortment, dominance, DNA structure, function, replication and molecular basis of inheritance. RNA ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Special topics demonstrating how the functioning of whole organisms can be understood by integrating multiple levels of biological organization. Tutorials will incorporate group work and discussion of selected problems. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Chordates: evolutionary history and adaptations. Major taxonomic groups, with emphasis on derived and defining characteristics; locomotion, feeding, sensory systems and reproduction. Laboratory exercises include observations of prepared specimens, dissections, written ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The development processes of animals, emphasizing the principles and major mechanisms regulating morphogenesis and cellular differentiation. Laboratories will introduce students to observations and manipulations of embryos of a range of ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
  • Summer
An introduction to the ways in which physical, chemical and biological processes interact to regulate structure and productivity of marine ecosystems. Lectures will focus primarily on planktonic ecosystems. Participation in ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
The study of insects, focusing on phylogenetics, ecology and evolution. Topics include: medical entomology, plant-insect interactions, and social insects. The lab focuses on insect identification and collecting techniques. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The agents that control the distribution of organisms and structure of marine communities, including the influence of environmental conditions on plant and animal populations, organic matter and nutrient cycling, consumer ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Invertebrate diversity in an evolutionary perspective. Morphology, life histories, phylogeny and upper level systematics; selected aspects of behaviour and physiology. Laboratory exercises include study of live and preserved specimens. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Selected functional categories of invertebrate adaptations. In particular: defensive adaptations, adaptations related to feeding and nutrition, symbiotic relationships, musculo-skeletal systems, and reproductive and developmental adaptations. Emphasis is on interpretation of ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
The origins, classification, evolution, genetics, physiology, ecology, and economic uses of the algae and fungi. Laboratories introduce plants from the local flora and include field trips to terrestrial and marine ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The origins, classification, and evolution of land plants including bryophytes, ferns and fern allies, conifers and other gymnosperms, and flowering plants. Laboratories emphasize local plants and include field trips. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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The unique features and specialized adaptations of trees. Tree physiology, cell biology, morphology and anatomy. Laboratory exercises and field trips will reinforce lecture concepts. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Factors that influence the organization, distribution, and diversity of vertebrates in BC. Topics include: natural history, systematics, sample design, biodiversity, and conservation initiatives. Course goals are to appreciate the diversity ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
An introduction to the statistical analysis of biological data, experimental design, and sampling design. Laboratories emphasize computer-based analysis of selected data sets and report writing, as well as a major ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Plants as sources of food, fibre, drugs, and industrial raw materials from historical and contemporary perspectives. Aspects of plant growth, development, physiology, genetics and pathology, particularly as they relate to ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The evolution and diversity of fishes. Emphasis on form and function, ecology, behaviour, sensory modes, fishery management, global crises in fisheries, and marine protected areas. Laboratories include identification of major ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Summer
Evolutionary and comparative analyses of behaviour. Topics include taxonomic diversity of nervous systems, proximate and ultimate mechanisms, nature/nurture controversies, communication and sensory modes, foraging behaviours, mate choice, sociality, and warfare. ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Evolutionary processes and the spatial and temporal patterns they produce. Natural selection and other microevolutionary processes; the basis of morphological and molecular change; species and speciation; macroevolution; phylogeny reconstruction; the ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Summer
Structure and function of animal and plant cells and tissues, membrane structure, transport, cellular compartments, cytoskeleton, cell growth and division, cell adhesion, extracellular matrix, tissue organization and renewal. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
  • Summer
Regulation of the human genome, including organization of the genome, how transcription is regulated at the molecular level, how differential transcription gives rise to specialized cell types, and how deregulation ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
An introduction to basic techniques in molecular biology. Nucleic acid (DNA and RNA) extractions; RT-PCR; molecular cloning; gel electrophoresis; radio-labeling and non-isotopic labeling of DNA probes; Northern Blots, Southern Blots ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Fundamentals of animal physiological systems: principles of cellular and organismic homeostasis, nutrition, digestion, salt/water balance, respiration, circulation, muscle contraction, excitable membranes, sensory systems, brain functions, hormones, reproduction. Laboratory includes study ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Principles of plant physiology: photosynthesis, water relations, ion uptake, translocation, carbohydrates, nitrogen and lipid metabolism, phenolics, phytohormones, tropisms, phytochromes. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Cellular and molecular biology of excitable cells and mechanisms of intercellular communication. Evolution and functional organization of central nervous systems. Motor systems and mechanisms of coordination. Sensory biology. Interactions of ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Diversity of organisms, functioning of ecosystems, and the impact of human activities on these. Topics include the nature of biological diversity; extinction and its cause; habitat alteration and fragmentation; effects ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
  • Summer
The historical development of the major techniques and ideas of biology, including the significance of the important historical contributors to biology. Course reviews: 1
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
The tools of molecular biology and biotechnology (including the enzymes, cloning vectors and cloning strategies used in recombinant DNA technology, as well as the origins of these tools), and the ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying sensory systems: sensory receptor coding logic, signal transduction, neuronal circuitry, developmental biology, comparative analysis of model organisms, related clinical disorders and therapeutic strategies. Focus placed ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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Laboratory investigations of the neural basis of behaviour. Selected sensory and motor systems studied at the cellular, neuronal circuit, and whole animal levels. Techniques include extracellular and intracellular recording and ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
The biology of amphibians and reptiles, particularly evolutionary relationships, systematics, ecology, and physiology. Presentations required. Laboratory involves mainly taxonomic identifications. Field trips when possible. Course reviews: 0
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The molecular genetics of fungi. Assessment of genomic variation in fungal populations; cloning and expression of fungal gene products. Students conduct group research projects and present a report. Course reviews: 0
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An introduction to the factors controlling the abundance and distribution of terrestrial plants. Topics examined will include: the effect of environmental factors on plants; population dynamics; competition; plant-animal interactions; community ... Course reviews: 0
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Theories of population growth and regulation, life history strategies, and population interactions. Considerable outside reading and presentation of a class seminar required. Laboratory experiments to demonstrate basic principles of population ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Basic and molecular aspects of endocrinology. Brain hormones and their precursors, insulin and its receptor, gene-associated peptides, new glycoprotein hormones, growth factors, steroids, the superfamily of steroid and thyroid receptors, ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Genes in populations, genetic variation, rates and patterns of genetic change, phylogenetic principles, molecular clocks, polymorphisms in populations, gene duplications, deletions, and concerted evolution, genome organization and evolution, and mutation ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Survey of the organization, structure/function, and mapping of the human genome; the biochemical and molecular basis, screening, prevention, and treatment of various human diseases, including cancer. Course reviews: 0
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A survey of mechanisms of DNA repair and mutagenesis across a range of organisms, and an examination of how defects in DNA repair impact human health. Topics include germ cell ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
An introduction to the ecology of prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea). Diversity and evolution of populations and communities of prokaryotes and their role in the major biogeochemical cycles: carbon, nitrogen, sulfur. ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Basic principles and applications of molecular epidemiology in epidemiological research. An overview of terminology and definitions, the use of statistics, and ethical consideration. Course reviews: 0
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The integrated function and regulation of function of tissues, organs and organ systems. The integration of cellular and molecular events in the intact organism. Didactic and problem-based learning approaches will ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Introduction to fundamental models in aquatic ecology and their application to freshwater ecosystems. Emphasis on integrated approaches to water quality, nutrient-food web dynamics, aquatic biodiversity, fisheries productivity, and contaminant transport. ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Structure and function of major voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels in neurons. Channel-related diseases and how alterations in ion channel function can contribute to nervous system disorders such as nicotine ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Examination of the neural basis of behaviour. Insights into the neuronal organization of behaviour through examination of neural solutions that have evolved in animals to solve problems encountered in their ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
A survey of angiosperms, including: plant diversity and adaptations; species concepts; modern classification and nomenclature; identification and keys; and experimental approaches in plant systematics and evolution. A collection of 20 ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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An advanced study of the physiological responses of plants to temperature extremes, drought, salinity, radiation stress, and air pollution. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
An introduction to plant biochemistry, plant metabolism, and the biochemical basis of plant adaptation, with emphasis on plant-specific biochemical pathways and processes, and their regulation and molecular biology. Storage carbohydrates, ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Participation in seminars as arranged by the department and the Honours Coordinator. Required of all Honours students in their fourth-year of studies, as an addition to the normal 15 units. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Clinical terminology, concepts of cancer epidemiology, DNA mutation and repair, molecular basis of cell cycle regulation, cell proliferation and apoptosis. Special emphasis on chemotherapy, gene therapy, diet and cancer, and ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
An examination of the technology and theory that comprise the conceptual foundations of modern biology. Explores “how we know what we know” through critical analysis of selected original publications and ... Course reviews: 0
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Departmental permission may be given for supervised research projects, individual study, or directed readings. Course reviews: 0
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Departmental permission may be given for supervised research projects, individual study, or directed readings. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Departmental permission may be given for supervised research projects, individual study, or directed readings. Course reviews: 0
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Departmental permission may be given for supervised research projects, individual study, or directed readings. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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Departmental permission may be given for supervised research projects, individual study, or directed readings. Course reviews: 0
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Departmental permission may be given for supervised research projects, individual study, or directed readings. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Summer
A six week field course introducing students to the biodiversity of Malaysia. Studies of diverse tropical habitats and biological communities including rain forests, mangrove swamps, coral reefs, wetlands and agroecosystems. ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
The first stage of a research project conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Open to Honours students only. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Continuation of a research project conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Open to Honours students only. Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
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An epistemological introduction to the history of biological ideas, and creative scientific methodology. Brief introductory readings preface weekly evening tutorials in the first term. Evaluation is based upon student oral ... Course reviews: 0
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A series of lectures and seminars providing an overview of the structure and organization of viral, prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes. Construction of genetic maps, the nature of repetitive DNAs and ... Course reviews: 0
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One hour/week seminar on topics in current research in neurobiology. Course reviews: 0
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An introduction to the principles and basic techniques of electron microscopy emphasizing common preparative methods for transmission and scanning electron microscopy. A final report illustrated by the student's electron photomicrographs ... Course reviews: 0
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Provides participants with an intensive overview of molecular biological techniques with both theoretical background and "hands-on" experience. Techniques such as restriction endonuclease analysis; agarose, polyacrylamide, and pulsed field gel electrophoresis; ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Examination of how sensory systems guide the behaviour of animals. A survey of sensory systems will include: anatomical, electrophysiological and behavioural descriptions of the evolution and functional properties of sensory ... Course reviews: 0
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Insects and their relatives tend to dominate terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems and contribute significantly to biodiversity. Studies of invertebrates are now included in all assessments of forest biodiversity. Provides an ... Course reviews: 0
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A series of lectures and seminars examining several subjects of current interest in the ecological and evolutionary physiology of animals and plants. Interdisciplinary approaches to questions of organisms adaptions and ... Course reviews: 0
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A lecture and discussion course dealing with the processes of evolution. Topics vary, and may include one or more of the following: microevolutionary and macroevolutionary processes, speciation mechanisms, phylogeny reconstruction, ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
An advanced study of the supramolecular organization, structures and functions of the human genome, and their implications in genetic diseases, including cancer. Topics will include current advances in the human ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Fall
Lectures will cover the principles of epidemiology from a molecular perspective. Students will make oral presentations on a chosen human gene to establish a modern view of human population genetics ... Course reviews: 0
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Lectures and student reports on assigned topics will concentrate on the various pathways that create mutation including errors of replication, endogenous DNA damage and environmental assault. The nature of DNA ... Course reviews: 0
2011/2012 academic year:
  • Spring
Students will review controversial and current topics in ecology. A list of topics will be provided that cover freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecology. Students will be required to select two ... Course reviews: 0
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An advanced study of the evolution of genomes and macromolecules. Topics include: genome projects, mechanisms, patterns and consequences of molecular change, gene and species evolution, population genetics, polymorphism and disease ... Course reviews: 0
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Required of all graduate students every year of their degree program except by permission of the department. Shall be treated, in its grading, as the thesis or the dissertation and ... Course reviews: 0
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Survival analysis, generalized linear models, multivariate normal models, resampling methods, nonparametric and robust methods, meta-analysis, miscellaneous techniques. Course reviews: 0
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Students enrol in BIOL 693 upon registering in the PhD program (or upon switching to the PhD program from the MSc program) and remain enrolled until all candidacy requirements are ... Course reviews: 0

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