BIOL 104 - BIOLOGY |

A course designed for those students who require
first year biology in their program of study or

who wish to go on to further study in biology. The
course includes cell biology, biochemistry, and an
examination of the processes of life in the plant
and animal body. A strong emphasis is placed on
the development of critical thinking skills through
problem solving, research design, and laboratory
analysis.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 12 or equivalent and CHEM 11 or
equivalent. Students lacking the stated Pre-requisites
may enrol in the course with written permission of the
School Chair; however, they should be aware that they
will be required to do additional work. This course is
available via Distance Education, but requires attendance
at weekly on-site labs.

Course Credit: 3

BIOL 106 - BIOLOGY II

Along with BIOL 104 (Biology I), this course provides
an overview of the study of living things. Biology

106 presents topics in population, community and
ecosystem ecology, and classical and molecular
genetics. Evolution provides a unifying theme for

the course. A strong emphasis is placed on the
development of critical thinking skills through
problem solving, case studies and laboratory
investigation.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 104 with a grade of “C” or better or
written permission of the instructor and School Chair.
Course Credit: 3

BIOL 164 - HUMAN ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY |

This course provides an integrative approach to the
normal structure and function of the human body.
Repair and replication, structural support, nervous
integration, movement and metabolism are examined
at the cellular, tissue and system levels. Recent
scientific discoveries are presented as a means

of relating the systems studied to various applied
disciplines including health care and Kinesiology.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 12, CHEM 11, and one of BIOL 11,
CHEM 12, or PHYS 12 (BIOL 17 recommended) with a grade
of “C” or better.

Course Credit: 4

BIOL 165 - HUMAN ANATOMY
AND PHYSIOLOGY II

A continuation of Biology 164, this course covers
the cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary
and digestive systems. Endocrinology is discussed
throughout as a means of integrating the various
systems to the function of the body as a whole. The
focus remains on application of knowledge gained
in this course.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 164 with a “C” or better or written
permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.
Course Credit: 4

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UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES COURSESS (A-7Z)

BIOL 202 - PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS

This course provides the student with a knowledge of
classical and reverse genetics. Topics covered include
Mendelian inheritance, chromosome theory of heredity,
sex determination, mutation, the structure and function
of genes, molecular genetics, and the genetic structure
of populations. Experimental techniques used in
molecular genetics are also introduced.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 104 and 106 with a grade of “C” or
better, or written permission of the Instructor and School
Chair.

Course Credit: 3

BIOL 204 - CELL BIOLOGY

This course provides the student with a thorough
knowledge of cell structure and function. Topics
covered include biomolecules, membranes, organelles,
cell movement, cell signaling, gene regulation, and
transcription and translation. Experimental techniques
used in modern cellular and molecular biology are also
introduced.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 104 and 106 with a grade of “C” or
better, or written permission of the Instructor and School
Chair.

Course Credit: 3

BIOL 206 - INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY

This course provides an introduction to biochemistry
including protein structure and function, and
representative catabolic and anabolic pathways. Topics
covered include water, enzyme kinetics and enzyme
structure and function. Experimental techniques

used in biochemistry and molecular biology are also
introduced.

Pre-requisites: Biology 104 and 106 with a grade of “C” or
better, or written permission of the Instructor and School
Chair.

NOTE: Students are advised to take CHEM 272 as a
prerequisite and CHEM 273 concurrently with BIOL 206.
Course Credit: 3

BIOL 212 - MICROBIOLOGY

BIOL 212: Microbiology is a survey of the microbial
world, with discussions of the medical and ecological
significance of key organisms. The biology of
micro-organisms (including bacteria and viruses) is

a key focal point, but there will also be discussions

of immunology and pathology. The laboratory
component will build basic skills necessary to perform
and interpret research in the fields of medical
microbiology, industrial microbiology, environmental
microbiology, immunology and virology. A basic
knowledge of biology will be presumed, including basic
cell biology, ecology, physiology, biochemistry and
metabolism.

Pre-requisites: BIOL 104 and BIOL 106 (or another six
credits of 100-level Biology) with a grade of “C” or better,
or written permission from the Instructor and the Schoo!
Chair.

Course Credit: 3

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CHEM 050 - BASIC PRINCIPLES
OF CHEMISTRY

This introductory course is designed to be equivalent
to Chemistry 11 at the high-school level. Chemistry
is introduced as a experimental science. Chemical
symbols, nomenclature and the quantitative
aspects of chemical reactions are emphasized. The
fundamentals of classical atomic and molecular
structure are presented. The field of organic
chemistry is briefly introduced. The laboratory
experiments provide opportunities to work with
standard labware and apparatus, to observe a
variety of chemical reactions and to carry out some
quantitative measurements.

Pre-requisites: Math o49 or Math 10; Math 050 or
Pre-calculus Math 17 or Foundations of Math 11 should be
taken concurrently.

CHEM 110 - FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY

CHEM 110: Fundamentals of Chemistry is an
introductory general chemistry course leading into
science or engineering programs for students who
have taken CHEM 11 (or equivalent) or who need
improvement to their chemistry background. It
provides an extensive review of the fundamentals of
chemical nomenclature, reactions and stoichiometry
involving solids, gases and solutions. Current
theories for atomic and molecular structure are
introduced. The course ends with an investigation of
intermolecular forces in liquids and solids. The lab
portion of this course is the same as CHEM 122.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 17 or CHEM 050 or CHEM 52/53
and Pre-calculus Math 11 (Principles of MATH 11) or MATH
050 or MATH 52/53 each with a “C” or better. Pre-calculus
Math 12 (Principles of MATH 12) or MATH 051 or MATH
62/63 is recommended.

Course Credit: 3

CHEM 122 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

CHEM 122: General Chemistry Lis an introductory
general chemistry course leading into science or
engineering programs for students who have a
solid chemistry background, including Chemistry 12
or equivalent. After a short review of fundamental
chemistry, classical and quantum mechanical
concepts are used to discuss atomic and molecular
structure. The course ends with an investigation

of intermolecular forces in liquids and solids.

The lab work stresses scientific observations and
measurements using chemical syntheses and
quantitative analyses.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 12 or CHEM 62/63 or CHEM 710,
and Pre-calculus Math 11 (Principles of MATH 11) or
Math os0 or MATH 52/53, each with a “C” or better.
Pre-calculus Math 12 (Principles of Math 12) or Math 051
or MATH 62/63 is recommended.

Course Credit: 3

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