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Courses

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Programs

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Course ID	Course
BIOL 345	BIOL 345 Vertebrate Physiology Course Credits: 3 A course on the physiology of the various organ systems of humans and higher vertebrates. The course provides an integrated view of the organization and functioning of the different organ systems of the body and their role in maintaining homeostasis. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
BIOL 346	BIOL 346 Advanced Human Physiology Course Credits: 3 Providing a deeper insight into mechanisms underlying a broad range of physiological phenomena, this course emphasizes the integration of the homeostatic mechanisms involving the various organ systems. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 345 or instructor’s consent NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
BIOL 360	BIOL 360 Invertebrate Zoology Course Credits: 3 A survey of the invertebrate phyla with particular reference to their phylogenetic relationships. Laboratories and field trips provide hands-on experience studying both terrestrial and marine invertebrates of the Pacific coastal region. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
BIOL 362	BIOL 362 Marine Ecology Course Credits: 3 A study of the ecological relationships of marine life in several major habitat types. Emphasis is on productivity, food webs, nutrient cycling, and community ecology. Ecosystem parameters are investigated through field and laboratory studies. Part of coursework takes place in the Lower Mainland, Gulf Islands, and/or Vancouver Island. Cross-listed: GENV 362 Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281 or 216 and BIOL 262 or instructor’s consent NB: Summer sessions only. Not offered every year. See department chair.
BIOL 364	BIOL 364 Coral Reef Ecology Course Credits: 3 A field course focusing on the systematics and ecology of tropical coral reef organisms. Plants, animals, and physical factors of a fringing coral reef are examined through snorkeling excursions and laboratory studies. One species is chosen for a detailed research project. Includes field course work in Hawaii. Cross-listed: GENV 364 Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281 or 216 and BIOL 262 or instructor’s consent. Recommended: BIOL 308 or 360 NB: Summer sessions only. Not offered every year. See department chair.
BIOL 366	BIOL 366 Ecology of Haida Gwaii Course Credits: 3 Immersive and field-based exploration of the ecology of the rich terrestrial and marine ecosystems of Haida Gwaii. Emphasis is placed on understanding the archipelago’s unique biodiversity, complex food webs, and nutrient cycling (from the alpine zone to the seas below), as well as the integration of Indigenous knowledge and Haida perspectives on stewardship and relational ecology. Fieldwork takes place on Haida Gwaii. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 114, and 281; or instructor’s permission.
BIOL 371	BIOL 371 Introduction to Genetics Course Credits: 3 An introduction to the study of heredity. Emphasizes classic genetics of populations and individuals in viruses, bacteria, plants, and animals. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223 or 281
BIOL 372	BIOL 372 Molecular Genetics Course Credits: 3 This course considers modern developments and techniques in genetics, especially the basic and applied aspects of recombinant DNA technology. Cross-listed: CHEM 372 Prerequisite(s): BIOL 223, and third-year standing.
BIOL 375	BIOL 375 Marine Mammals Course Credits: 3 A comprehensive introduction to marine mammals (cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians and additional members of carnivora), with emphasis on species living locally in the Salish Sea. This includes an overview of taxonomy, communication, life history, ecology, behaviour, conservation, and stewardship, particularly as they relate to the local marine mammal populations. The cultural importance of marine mammals will be considered from both Indigenous and Western perspectives. Students will gain hands-on experience with a number of commonly-used research methods in the form of workshops. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113, 114, and 281, or instructor permission.

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