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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
BIOL 107.6
The Living Earth
1&2(3L-1.5T)
Includes geological, biological and ecological studies. It considers the history of the earth and the forces which shape its changing surface, the nature of life and the requirements for life on the earth, heredity and evolution including the record of life preserved in the rocks, organism diversity, and the effects of people on the environment.
The lectures will be supplemented by outside reading and by small-group tutorial and demonstration sessions.
Note: Students with credit for BIOSC 100 or 101 may not take this course for credit. Students who have taken Biology 30 (Grade XII Biology) may not take both BIOL 107 and BIOL 110 for credit. BIOL 107 is recommended for students in Program Types A, B and D.This course is not acceptable under requirement 1 of Program Type C. Students with credit for GEOL 205 or 206 may not take this course for credit.
BIOL 108.6
The Living Earth
1&2(3L-3P)
Follows the same lectures as BIOL 107 but has a three-hour laboratory each week. Designed for College of Education students in the Elementary Program. There will be a Physical Sciences/ Biological Sciences laboratory devoted to an integrated approach to the environment, using techniques from Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology. This laboratory is equivalent to a three-hour practicum.
Note: Students with credit for BISC 100 or 101 may not take this course for credit. Students who have taken Biology 30 (Grade XII Biology) may not take both BIOL 108 and BIOL 110 for credit. Students with credit for GEOL 205 or 206 may not take this course for credit.
BIOL 110.6
General Biology
1&2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): Biology 30 with a laboratory, or BIOL 107 or 108. Chemistry 30 is required for registration in a biology major and strongly recommended for other students registering in BIOL 110.
Deals with the general principles of biology and is based on a good previous preparatory course. This course is a prerequisite for senior courses in biology.
Note: Students in Program Types A, B and D should consider BIOL 107 as an alternative to BIOL 110.
BIOL 202.3
Botany
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110.
Deals in some depth with selected aspects of botany: structure, development and taxonomy of vascular plants.
Note: Students may not take both BIOL 202 and 205 for credit. Intended primarily for agriculture students.
BIOL 203.6
Animal Structure and Function
1&2(1L-6P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110.
Surveys the structure, function, and evolution of the major groups of vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
BIOL 204.3
Survey of Bacteria Algae and Fungi
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110; CHEM 112.
Surveys the structure, function and evolution of the bacteria, algae and fungi.
Note: Intended primarily for majors in biology, plant sciences and education.
BIOL 205.3
Survey of Land Plants
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110.
Surveys the structure, function and evolution of the Bryophytes and Tracheophytes.
Note: Students may not take both BIOL 202 and 205 for credit. Intended primarily for majors in biology, plant ecology and education.
BIOL 211.3
Genetics from Genes to Genomics
1/2(3L-2P-1T)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 107 or 108 or 110.
The major themes covered are transmission genetics, quantitative inheritance, molecular genetics and evolutionary genetics. Classical concepts are developed by a traditional problem solving method and integrated into contemporary genomic databases. Prominence is given to the yeast and human components of National Center for Biotechnology Information (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).
Note: Interactive departmental courseware in an electronic format is used in the theory and laboratory components of the course – see example at http://www.usask.ca/biology/rank/demo/
Students with credit for BIOL 105 will not receive credit for BIOL 211.
BIOL 217.3
Introductory Animal Physiology
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110; CHEM 112 and 115; also recommended PHYS 111.
An introduction to physiological principles. It includes consideration of physical, chemical and functional aspects of animal cells, study of membranes, cellular transport and extrusion mechanisms. Bioelectric and contractility phenomena are also included.
Note: Students with credit for PHSI 212 or HSC 208 will not receive credit for BIOL 217.
BIOL 253.3
Ecosystems
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 107 or 108 or 110 or GEOG 111 and 112 or 113 and 114 or 6 credit units in geology.
An introduction to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, with emphasis on western Canadian biomes and ecosystems. Community structure and dynamics, ecosystem production, energy flow and material cycling will also be considered.
Note: Students with credit for PLSC 213 will not receive credit for BIOL 253.
BIOL 263.3
Introduction to Population Biology
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110.
An introduction to the major topics of population genetics, population ecology and animal behaviour, integrated by using an evolutionary theme. Quantitative theory and mathematical models will be used.
BIOL 312.3
Northern Ecosystems
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): NRTH 101 and 6 credit units in Natural Sciences (BIOL 107 or 110 recommended).
Provides students with a greater understanding of the complexity of important concepts and issues related to the land and environment of the North. The course focuses on the impacts of ecological and physical changes of northern ecosystems on the peoples. Emphasis is given to the challenges of sustainability of ecosystems in the Circumpolar North, and to the need for long-term and international stewardship.
Note: Students enrolled in a B. Sc. Four Year, Three-year or Honours in Biology can use BIOL 312 only to fulfill degree requirement #7 of the B.Sc. This course meets the natural science requirement for Programs A, B, D.
BIOL 316.3
Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotes
2(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211.
Includes structure and mapping of the eukaryotic chromosome, cytoplasmic inheritance, recombinant DNA technology, mutation, recombination, gene regulation in eukaryotes, developmental genetics, oncogenetics, immunogenetics and evolutionary genetics. Laboratories involve computer exercises based on genome data bases.
BIOL 318.3
Comparative Systems Physiology
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 217.
An introduction to the function of organ systems in animals. It includes study of cardiovascular, digestive, osmoregulatory, respiratory, and endocrine and nervous systems. Examples are drawn from vertebrate and invertebrate models.
Note: Students with credit for BIOL 218, PHSI 212 or HSC 208 will not receive credit for BIOL 318.
BIOL 323.3
Taxonomy of Vascular Plants
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202 or 205.
Introduces the principles and methods of plant systematics:classification; description; nomenclature; identification of vascular plants; taxonomic characters; species and speciation; and tempos and patterns of plant evolution. Students are expected to make a collection of no more than 40 species of vascular plants and should contact the Department of Biology in the Spring for details.
BIOL 324.3
Plants and Human Affairs
2(3L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 107 or 110 or permission of department and completion of 60 credit units at the university.
A consideration of the higher or vascular plants which are economically important; their origins, history and botanical relationships and their fundamental role in all human societies.
BIOL 325.3
Plant Cells and Tissues
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202 or 205.
A structural and functional study of the organization of the vascular plant body. The course deals with plant cell organelles, cell types and basic tissue organization. Examination of live material is emphasized in the laboratory.
BIOL 326.3
Plant Development
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202 or 205.
A survey of developmental phenomena in plants including the experimental approach to the interpretation of morphogenesis. Emphasis will be placed upon the vascular plants, but examples drawn from other groups will be used for comparison and clarification where appropriate.
BIOL 331.3
Introductory Plant Physiology
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202 or 205.
Three sections which deal respectively with plant cell physiology, the physiology of the whole plant and the physiology of plant growth and morphogenesis.
BIOL 342.3
Fungi People and Environment
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 204 or permission of instructor. BIOL 211 and/or ACB 200 recommended.
Often overlooked due to their small size, or wrongly considered to be "lower plants", fungi are closely related to animals and have major impacts on human health, biotechnology, the environment, and agriculture. Examines fungal diversity, cell biology and development, reproductive and genetic strategies, symbioses, and biotechnology applications in this diverse and successful group.
Note: There will be an all-day field trip to Emma Lake the second Saturday of term to collect forest mushrooms.
BIOL 345.3
Introductory Plant Pathology
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202 or 205.
A survey of the biology of the major groups of plant pathogens and of the major types of plant diseases with emphasis on symptoms, transmission and control. Approximately equal emphasis is placed on theory and on laboratory work.
BIOL 350.3
Honours Field Course
1(7P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203, 204, and either 205 or 202.
An introduction to the principles and methods of field biology with an emphasis on the ecological relationships of organisms.
Note: Restricted to honours or prospective honours students. Required for honours students in biology. It is recommended that it be taken after completing the third year of courses.
BIOL 352.3
Comparative Embryology
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203.
A comparative survey of animal embryology with emphasis on morphogenesis, histogenesis and developmental mechanisms in vertebrates and selected invertebrates including insects. Live embryos of various types and a variety of sectioned material will be examined in the laboratory.
BIOL 361.3
Vertebrate Biology
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203.
An introduction to the biology of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The course will consist of a brief phylogenetic survey and an examination of the evolution of different vertebrate body systems. Emphasis will be placed on comparative morphology, embryology and physiology.
Note: Students with credit for BIOL 351 may not take this course for credit.
BIOL 364.3
Economic Entomology
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110.
Emphasizes the ecological aspects of economic entomology. Includes a laboratory and lecture survey of economically important arthropods, a consideration of the principles of pest control and discussion of pesticides.
BIOL 365.3
Insect Diversity and Evolution
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203.
Surveys insects and their close relatives based on morphology and taxonomy. Focuses on insect natural history, comparative anatomy and classification. Representative types examined in the laboratory provide an understanding of current trends in insect taxonomy and phylogeny.
Note: Students are required to make a collection of insects during the summer prior to the course. Contact the Department of Biology in the spring for details and supplies pertaining to the insect collection.
BIOL 366.3
Insect Structure and Function
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203 and 217.
Introduction to structure and function in insects. Topics are the integument, sensory systems, nervous and chemical coordination, gaseous exchange, food intake and utilization, metabolism, haemolymph and circulation, excretion, osmoregulation, reproduction, growth, and development. Comparisons with vertebrate physiological systems are made as appropriate.
BIOL 367.3
Lower Invertebrate Structure and Function
1/2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203.
Studies functional morphology of lower invertebrate animals. Laboratories investigate the physiology of invertebrates.
BIOL 368.3
Higher Invertebrate Structure and Function
1/2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203.
A study of the functional morphology of higher invertebrate animals. Laboratories investigate the physiology of invertebrates.
BIOL 401.3
Evolutionary Biology
1(3L-1T)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211 and 263.
Includes speciation and its consequences, hybridization and introgression, aspects of population genetics significant in evolutionary theory, rates of evolution and evidences for evolution. The evolution of specific groups will be considered in detail.
BIOL 412.3
Limnology
1(3L/4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 253.
Introduces students to the ecology of lakes. The interplay between physical, chemical and biological factors will be considered within the lake and its watershed. Theoretical and applied topics will be examined. Laboratories provide an overview of limnological techniques. Field trips are compulsory.
Note: Students with credit for BIOL 415 may not take this course for credit. There will be costs for a field trip in addition to tuition fees.
BIOL 414.3
Perspectives in Biology
1&2(1.5S)
Prerequisite(s): Must be in Biology Honours Program or have permission of the department.
Assigned reading and tutorials. Students will be required to write a series of essays on assigned topics.
Note: Honours students in biology in their fourth year must take this course.
BIOL 420.3
Molecular Biology of Plants
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202 or 205 and one of BIOL 211 or BIOC 230 or permission of the instructor.
A study of the molecular biology of plants; plastid genomes, coordination of expression between nuclear and plastid genomes, environmental and hormonal effects on gene expression and genetic engineering of plants.
BIOL 422.3
Phycology
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 204.
Ecology, morphology, physiology and taxonomy of algae with emphasis on freshwater forms.
BIOL 424.3
Grasses and Grasslands
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 202 or 205.
A study of the morphology, systematics, biogeography, synecology and autecology of the grasses and other graminoids, and ecology of grasslands. Laboratory emphasis is on the structure and taxonomy of grasses.
BIOL 430.3
Neurobiology of Behaviour
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 217.3 or HSC 208.6 or VBMS 212.3 or permission of instructor.
Studies how activity in an animal’s nervous system produces and modifies natural behaviour. Topics in the course include the detection and coding of information from the environment, integration of information for decision-making, generation of motor patterns that underlie behaviour, and general constraints on form and function of neural circuits.
BIOL 436.3
Animal Parasitology
1(3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): 60 credit units at the university and permission of the department.
Deals with helminths, arthropods and protozoa of people, domestic and wild animals, and birds. Examples from these parasite and host types will be used to illustrate important concepts, including basic structure and function, life cycles, ecology, biogeography, individual and population level host-parasite-environment relationships, epizootiology and parasite control strategies.
BIOL 451.3
Ichthyology
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203.
The biology of fishes including their morphological diversity, physiology, behaviour and ecology, and their management and utilization. Students enrolled in this course are expected to make a collection of at least 14 species of fish. Collections can be completed during the course.
BIOL 455.3
Mammalogy
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203 or 361.
Introduction to local and world mammal faunas. Evolution, behaviour, ecology, morphology, phylogeny, and physiology will be emphasized in lectures. Laboratories will be concerned with taxonomic classification, identification, and anatomical adaptations.
BIOL 458.3
Ornithology
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203 or 361.
Introduction to the diversity of birds of the world. Lecture material focuses on evolution, ecology, behaviour, physiology and conservation. Laboratories focus on morphological diversity and taxonomy.
BIOL 466.3
Aquatic Insects
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 203.
Identification of aquatic insects, discussions of current literature, field trips, collections, and laboratory work.
Note: Students are advised to contact the instructor about making a collection of insects the summer before enrolling in the course.
BIOL 470.3
Conservation Biology
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 253 and 263, or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to the theoretical and scientific foundation of conservation biology as applied to animals and plants. Course material will cover elements of population, community and landscape ecology as they apply to conservation challenges. Labs will include measuring biodiversity and analysis of current conservation issues. Field trips are compulsory.
Note: There will be costs for a field trip in addition to tuition fees.
BIOL 472.3
Animal Behaviour
2(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 263.
Fundamental concepts in animal behaviour. An introduction to the form, control and adaptive significance of animal behaviour.
BIOL 473.3
Population Ecology
1(3L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 263 and a course in statistics.
The theory of population growth, distribution and abundance of organisms.
BIOL 475.3
Ecological Toxicology
1/2 (3L-3P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 or equivalent, BIOL 253 or equivalent, and 3 credit units in statistics (e.g., PLSC 314). BIOL 263 and TOX 301 are recommended.
An introduction to the principles of ecological toxicology, including: population modelling, experimental design and interpretation of field studies, and contaminant impact assessment on populations, communities and ecosystems. Computer laboratory exercises will be used to model populations and ecosystems and analyze changes in populations resulting from contaminant impacts.
BIOL 480.3
Biology Research
1/2(6P)
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to fourth year biology students with a cumulative weighted average of 70% or better.
The student will work on a laboratory or field project under the supervision of a faculty member. Before beginning, the student must obtain a supervisor and then submit an outline of the project for approval by the Head of the Department. At the end of the project, the student will submit to the department a written report in thesis form.
Note: Honours Agriculture Biology students may not take both this course and AGRC 494. Those in College Scholar Programs may not take this course in addition to another laboratory or field project designed under the Program.
Special Topics
These courses are offered occasionally by visiting
faculty and in other special situations. Students interested in these courses should contact the department for more information.
BIOL 298.3
1/2(3L)
BIOL 299.6
1&2(3L)
BIOL 398.3
1/2(3S)
BIOL 399.6
1&2(3S)
BIOL 498.3
1/2(3S)
BIOL 499.6
1&2(3S)
GRADUATE COURSES
Department of Biology, College of Graduate Studies & Research
BIOL 811.3
Cell Biology
1&2(1.5S)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.
Review of the literature on selected topics including microscopic and sub-microscopic cellular organization, and cell function.
BIOL 815.3
Advanced Limnology
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 412 or equivalent.
A review of current ecological and environmental issues concerning inland waters.
BIOL 825.3
Current Topics in Plant Molecular Biology
2(1S-4R)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 420 or PLSC 416; or permission of the instructor.
A review of recent advances in plant molecular biology, emphasizing the use of molecular techniques in studying basic plant processes. Where appropriate, the impact of such research on plant biotechnology will be discussed.
BIOL 827.3
Multivariate Methods in Taxonomy and Ecology
1&2(2S-4P)
Prerequisite(s): An introductory statistics course; a course in computer science, any two of BIOL 423, 472, 473, PLEC 431; or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to numerical taxonomy and quantitative phytosociology, covering estimates of resemblance, classification and ordination procedures.
BIOL 832.3
Control of Plant Growth and Development
1/2(1L-1S-4R)
Prerequisite(s): Satisfactory knowledge of plant structure and development, biochemistry and physiology. Permission of the instructor.
Deals with certain aspects of plant growth, differentiation and morphogenesis at the genetic, cellular and organismic levels.
BIOL 836.3
Advanced Plant Physiology
1(3S-3T)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 331 or permission of the instructor.
Selected topics dealing with recent advances in plant physiology.
BIOL 841.3
Advanced Plant Pathology
2(2L-2S-2P)
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.
Selected topics in plant pathology and related aspects of applied biology.
BIOL 871.3
Advanced Insect Physiology
1/2(1S-3R-2P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 365, 366; or permission of the instructor.
A review of recent advances in certain fields of insect physiology.
BIOL 872.3
Advanced Animal Behaviour
1/2(3S)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 472.
Examination of current concepts and techniques in the study of animal behaviour.
BIOL 880.3
Applied Statistics in Ecology
2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): PLSC 314 or equivalent.
An overview of basic statistical methods and their applications to ecological studies. Topics include descriptive statistics, frequency analyses, experimental designs and analyses of variance, trend analyses, and analyses by rank. Designed for students involved in ecological research.
BIOL 883.3
Ecology Seminar
2(2S)
Students and faculty reports on selected topics in aquatic and terrestrial ecology.
BIOL 889.3
Avian Wildlife Conservation and Management Theory in Practice
2(2L-1P)
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 458 or 473; or equivalent.
Evaluates current problems and solutions in conservation and management of wildlife, primarily birds, with emphasis on hypothesis-testing, and identification, review and application of ecological theories and new analytical techniques. Analysis of specific case-histories dealing with management of birds.
BIOL 898.3
Special Topics
1/2 or 1&2 (R/T)
Assigned reading and tutorials, projects and/or lectures in special topics related to the student's major field of interest. Students are required to prepare three essays or term papers or their equivalent if another form of evaluation is more appropriate.
BIOL 990
Seminar
A student seminar/poster symposium held over one day during the regular session to develop scientific communication skills. Both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students are required to participate in and pass this course for each academic year of their program.
BIOL 994
Research
Students writing a Master's thesis must register for this course.
BIOL 996
Research
Students writing a Ph.D. thesis must register for this course.
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