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Anatomy and Physiology
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A systematic approach to the complexity of the human body. Lectures include integumentary system, defense mechanisms, cardiovascular, lymphatic and respiratory systems; exercise; the male and female reproductive systems; pregnancy; skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive and urinary systems; senses.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 2.00
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A research project supervised by a faculty member. An oral presentation of results and a thesis are required. Registration in this course may be restricted by the number of available projects.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Departmental consent required
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Course Weight: 2.00
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This course includes the structure and function of macromolecules and the cell. Topics include cell physiology, enzymes, membrane function, metabolism, photosynthesis and cell division. Also included is an introduction to genetics and patterns of inheritance, evolution and diversity. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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The topics covered in this course include physiology of both plants and animals, ecological principles and environmental issues. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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This course introduces the student to the principles of microbiology. Topics include the history of microbiology, a survey of the different types of microorganisms, prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and growth, control of microorganisms in the environment and chemotherapy, and microbial metabolism and microbial genetics and gene expression. The laboratory exercises complement the lectures and introduce the student to basic microbiological techniques and applications.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: BLG 143 and BLG 144
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Topics include plant systematics at morphological and genetic levels, plant development and life cycles, and nutrient requirements for growth. Photosynthesis and primary metabolism of C3, C4 and organic acid plants will be compared. Basic physiology including hormonal regulation, ion transport, and water relations will be presented. Secondary metabolites including phytochemicals, drugs, toxins and pigments will be introduced. Laboratory exercises include germination, growth requirements, flower dissections, measurements of tissue nutrients, creation of cuttings and controlled crosses.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: BLG 143 and BLG 144
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This course introduces the student to more in depth information about the microbial world. Topics include microbial taxonomy and systematics, environmental and food microbiology. Diversity and ecology of the microbial world will also be explored. The impact of microorganisms on the environment and uses in practical applications will be discussed. Laboratory exercises complement the lectures.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: BLG 151
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Course Weight: 1.00
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BLG
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307
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Molecular Biology
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This course emphasizes the fundamentals of molecular biology including gene structure and function, regulation of transcription and translation, gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and recombinant DNA technology including DNA mutagenesis, protein engineering and monoclonal antibody technology.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: BLG 151 and (CHY 261 or BCH 261)
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Course Weight: 1.00
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This course will examine key concepts of cell structure and function. This includes membrane structure and function, membrane transport mechanisms of small molecules and ions, cytoplasmic organization, intracellular targeting and sorting of proteins, membrane trafficking, the cytoskeleton and nuclear organization. We will also examine various methods used to visualize and study cell structure and function. The laboratory component will complement basic cell structure concepts.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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BLG
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312
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Invertebrate Zoology
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This course is an introduction to the vast world of invertebrate organisms. Three major aspects will be presented for each group of invertebrates: 1) ontogeny and phylogeny will look into evolutionary history, diversity, and relationships among groups, with a strong emphasis on genetics of these organisms: 2) functional morphology will provide an understanding of the role of the myriads of morphological adaptations found among invertebrates: and 3) ecological roles of invertebrates in specific habitats.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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The mechanisms of evolutionary change, from genes to societies, will be examined in this course and will draw on data and examples from plants and invertebrate and vertebrate animals. How natural selection interacts with genetic and population processes to make organisms adapted to their environment and to create biological diversity is an important component. An exploration of higher-level processes in evolution including considerations of mechanisms of speciation, extinction, adaptive radiation, and phylogenetics will be conducted.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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The branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals will be introduced in this course. Unicellular organisms including the protozoa will be examined, followed by the aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates, and culminating in an overview of the vertebrate group will emphasize the diversity of this enormous Kingdom.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144
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Course Weight: 1.00
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BLG
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340
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Environmental Biology
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This course covers the relationships of organisms, particularly microorganisms, with their environment. Topics covered include population interactions, environmental determinants, biogeochemical cycling and microbial contribution to pollution. Applications to waste management and pollution control will be discussed. Laboratory exercises complement lectures.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 151 and (CHY 261 or BCH 261)
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Course Weight: 1.00
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BLG
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351
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Applied Microbiology
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This course covers the fundamentals and applied aspects of industrial processes employing microbial, plant and animal systems. Topics include strain development, bacterial and yeast fermentations, and the production of chemicals, antibiotics, vitamins and enzymes. Applications to the food and pharmaceutical industry, agriculture and the environment will be examined.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: BLG 151
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Structure, function and transmission of genes; chromosomal basis of inheritance; mono- and dihybrid crosses; sequential steps in gene function; linkage maps; sex chromosome inheritance, cytogenetics, genetic traits and inheritance as they relate to health care issues. Topics include normal and pathological cytology; the human genome project; gene mapping; linkage and therapy.
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Tut: 1 hr./Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Ecotoxicology is the study of the fate of chemicals in the environment and their effects on the ecological systems. The course will examine the origin, fate, and the potential impact of some of these chemicals derived from the human activities on natural ecosystems, including the aquatic and terrestrial environments. Organisms of interest will include the microbial community, primary producers, aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates and vertebrates and lastly terrestrial mammals. Enrolment limit: 20 students.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 567
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Course Weight: 1.00
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Clean fresh water is of central importance to the welfare of the Canadian natural environment, human health and economy. Limnology is the study of biological, physical and geochemical properties of fresh water bodies, e.g., lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This introductory course will provide an array of topics that will, by the multidisciplinary nature of limnology, call upon students' knowledge of biology, chemistry and physics and place them within the context of aquatic science.
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Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1.5 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 567 and (MTH 130 or MTH 131)
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This course will begin with a short history of virology, then move to an overview of virus replication strategies, with sample viruses from each of the Baltimore classification categories. Prions as well as other unusual infectious elements will also be introduced. The course will emphasize viruses for which Public Health Canada recommends immunization, and end with viruses for which there is no cure.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144 and (CHY 261 or BCH 261)
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Course Weight: 1.00
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This course will cover commonly used statistical analyses of biological data, working with data structures familiar and relevant to Biology majors. The course will focus on experimental design, training students to set up experiments with a priori consideration of statistical analysis. Specific topics will include probability, distribution analysis, measures of central tendency, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation analyses, multiple regression models, chi-square tests, t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA) models, power analyses.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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This course will focus on cell function and behaviour. The course will cover mechanisms of cell-cell adhesion and cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix, mechanisms of cellular communication and signal transduction, cell motility and morphology, regulation of the cell cycle, apoptosis and an introduction to cell differentiation.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BCH 261 and BLG 311
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BLG
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481
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Biology and Chemistry Project Laboratory
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This course will offer students the opportunity to undertake two laboratory projects (12-12 laboratory hours). The student will also be expected to research the theory required to understand the experimental work and the methodology being used; to suggest or to adapt appropriate experimental procedures; to make an oral presentation of the work and to write a report(s) in a format appropriate to the subject matter investigated. This course will not be available to students registered in CHY 40A/B.
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Lab: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 888 and CHY 362, Antirequisite: CHY 40A
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Course Weight: 1.00
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BLG
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508
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Conservation Biology
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The conservation of biodiversity and relationships with human society will be discussed. Lectures would emphasize issues germane to Canada's ecosystems or geographic regions. Students will develop understanding of conversation genetic theory, will review the ecology of small populations, and consider various aspects related to extinctions and biodiversity. Basic tools of conservation biology such as computer modeling, conservation genetics, and metapopulation processes will be introduced in the context of particular ecosystem, species, or situations.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisite: BLG 567
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An introduction to fundamental ecological principles and illustration of how these are applied to current environmental problems at the level of organisms, populations, communities and ecosystems. Topics to include the nature of ecological experiments; population dynamics; population harvesting; ecological processes structuring biological communities in space and time; energy and nutrient flows in ecosystems, the relationship between ecological goods and services.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 151 and CHY 113 and CHY 142
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Course Weight: 1.00
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The pharmacological and biochemical basis of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, biotransformation, toxicity and susceptibility. Topics include physiological effects, modes of delivery, chemical carcinogenesis and mechanism of action and cellular resistance to antibacterial and anticancer drugs.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 311 and (CHY 361 or BCH 361)
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Course Weight: 1.00
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A systematic approach to the function of the main physiological systems and their integration and interaction in the human body. Functions of the integumentary, immune, circulatory, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems. The physiological consequences of disease, aging, exercise, and pregnancy are also considered.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 311; Antirequisite: BLG 601
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A course for engineers on the systematic approach to the function of the main physiological systems and their integration and interaction in the human body. Functions of the integumentary, immune, circulatory, skeletal, muscular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems. The physiological consequences of disease, aging, exercise, and pregnancy are also considered.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and CEN 100; Antirequisite: BLG 600
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Course Weight: 1.00
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BLG
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678
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Current Topics in Biology
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Recent developments and topics of current interest in biology and their applications will be included. A variety of instructional modes will be used e.g. lecture, seminar, guest speakers, student presentations, demonstration and practice.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 888 and (CHY 362 or BCH 362)
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Course Weight: 1.00
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This course takes a systematic approach to the structure of the human body at the gross and microscopic levels. Areas of focus include tissues, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, and embryology.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144; Antirequisite: BLG 701
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A course for engineers that takes a systematic approach to the structure of the human body at the gross and microscopic levels. Areas of focus include tissues, the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems, and embryology.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and CEN 100; Antirequisite: BLG 700
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BLG
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702
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Genomics and its Applications
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The relationship between the structure and function of a gene in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes; contents of various genomes, identification and implications; review of the Human Genome project; tools used in discovering and identifying sequences in a particular genome; analysis of gene expression.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 400 and BLG 307
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A lecture course designed to introduce insect structure, physiology, biochemistry, development, systematics, evolution and ecology. The course stresses interrelationships amongst diverse ecological communities and integrated pest control including life-histories and insect-plant relations. Interactions with the agricultural, forestry, and soil biomes will be examined.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 143 and BLG 144 and BLG 316
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Course Weight: 1.00
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BLG
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785
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Developmental Biology
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An introduction to the study of development of plants and animals both at the organism and molecular level. Topics include sequential morphological changes and gene expression during development, sexual maturation and the aging process.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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BLG
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788
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Current Topics in Biotechnology
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This course emphasizes the biological synthesis of commercial products, the genetic engineering of plants and animals. Topics will also include DNA fingerprinting analysis in forensics and diagnostics and production of recombinant vaccines. (BLG 407 is equivalent to BLG 788 plus BLG 888).
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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Course Weight: 1.00
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BLG
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800
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Genomics and Proteomics
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An introduction to genomics and proteomics; relationship between structure and function of a gene; tools used in discovering and identifying sequences in a particular genome; an overview of protein structure and function, tools for structural determination, analysis of protein-protein interactions, introduction to the high throughput identification and quantification of protein expression; review of the Human Genome project; application of genomics and proteomics to drug design.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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| Prerequisites: BLG 311 and BLG 400 and (CHY 261 or BCH 261)
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Evolution has enabled plants to transform from aquatic organisms in to terrestrial life forms capable of performing the critical functions of nutrition, respiration, and reproduction in diverse environments. This course examines the different ways that plants become suited to their environments. These include adaptations in flowering and non-flowering plants, methods of obtaining food, pollination, seed dispersal, support, food and water storage, protection from herbivores, and adjustments to climatic changes.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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BLG
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803
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Ecosystem Processess
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This course will delve into some of the critical ecosystem-level functions involving elemental and materials (e.g. water) cycles in the context of a variety of ecosystem types. The course will cover energy flow through these ecosystems, including organic matter production by photo and chemo autotrophs, and heterotrophic processing. The course will link elemental cycles with energy flow to help students better understand the interactions among C, N, P, S, and Fe cycles in ecosystems, and how cycling of these elements in necessary for maintaining the integrity of ecosystems. The course will build on system-based modeling introduced in Ecology (BLG 567), enabling students to build predictive models that explore ecosystem-wide impacts of perturbations to elemental or hydrologic cycles.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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BLG
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804
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Water Quality and Environmental Management
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Protecting global water resources is one of the key problems facing the 21st century and this course will examine the management of this invaluable resource. From non-point source urban and agriculture runoff to industrial and municipal effluent to resource extraction from source to be sold elsewhere, the problems of maintaining a sustainable water supply will be examined and solutions for implementation will be assessed. Floods, droughts, water quality, water-ecosystem and soil-water-climate interactions, and the sustainability of water resources are important issues in water resources management and will be emphasized in this course.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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The organization and structure of the immune system including an introduction to humoral cellular immunity and immunological techniques. The molecular and cellular basis of immunity, including histocompatibility antigens and the basis of autoimmune diseases will also be covered.
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Lect: 3 hrs.
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BLG
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888
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Molecular Biology Laboratory
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This lab course will cover experiments on recombinant DNA technology. The lab experience includes experiments for DNA isolation, cloning, and restriction endonuclease digestion. Genotypic characterization will also be investigated using PCR methodology. Protein characterization will include isolation, SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and detection using Western blot analysis with monoclonal antibodies.
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