BIO150Y1
Organisms in their Environment 52L, 36P
Evolutionary, ecological, and behavioural responses of organisms to their environment at the level of individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. A Prerequisite for advanced work in biological sciences. Attendance at weekly lecture tutorials is voluntary, yet highly recommended.
Prerequisite: Biology 12/OAC Biology or equivalent. Students without high school Biology are advised to consult the Zoology Undergraduate Office.
BIO225H1
Biostatistics for Biological Sciences 26L, 26P
This course presents biostatistics to students in the life sciences using
biological examples where appropriate. Students will learn to choose and
use statistics that are appropriate to address relevant biological questions
and hypotheses. Lectures and computer labs will be used to cover the following
methods: sampling and experimental design, data exploration, correlation,
regression, ANOVA, Chi-square and non-parametric tests.
Exclusion: ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/GGR270H1/PSY202H1/SOC
300Y1/STA221H1/STA250H1/JBS229H1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1, STA220H1
BIO301H1
Marine Biology TBA
Offered in the summer at Huntsman Marine Laboratory, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, of about 14 days duration. Informal lectures and seminars with intensive field and laboratory work on different marine habitats and the animals and plants associated with them. Student projects included.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1 and permission of instructor
Recommended preparation: Any 2nd year Ecology or Environmental Biology course
BIO302H1
Arctic Ecosystems TBA
Two-week summer field course offered in Churchill, Manitoba. Instruction combines lectures with field trips to local tundra and boreal forest sites. Students are responsible for completing an independent project based on local field work. Dates, instructors, and material covered vary from year to year. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1 and permission of instructor
Recommended preparation: At least one course in ecology
BIO303H1
Tropical Ecology and Evolution TBA
A field course to introduce students to the diversity of biological communities in the tropics focussing on ecological and evolutionary interactions. Plant and animal communities of tropical sites in the New World tropics are compared and contrasted with temperate communities. Students undertake small-scale research projects in the field. Lectures will be given on Friday afternoons prior to departure to the field.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1and any other life science course with a lab
BIO305H1
Experimental Ecology in Southern Ontario TBA
A field course offered at a Southern Ontario field station for approximately 2 weeks in the summer. Students learn the natural history of the region and conduct a mini thesis project in the field. Projects will focus on terrestrial plant ecology, plant-insect interactions and other topics selected by the students.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1, any other Life Science course with a laboratory, and permission of instructor
Recommended preparation: a second or third-year ecology, evolution or environmental science course
BIO306H1
Inter-University Field Courses TBA
Inter-university selections from the offerings of the Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology. Courses, of 1 or 2 weeks duration at field sites from May through August, are announced each January. Consult Professor J.D. Rising, Zoology Department.
Prerequisite: Varies by module. See Department of Zoology for details.
BIO307H1
Alpine
Ecosystems TBA
A field course at a Rocky Mountain field station for two weeks in the
summer. Students learn the natural history of alpine and subalpine biomes and
investigate
major abiotic and biotic interactions. Required projects either catalogue
the natural diversity or examine ecological interactions between organisms
and their environment.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1, BOT251Y1 or ZOO252Y1, and permission of instructor
BIO308H1
Biodiversity and Ecology in Southeast Asia TBA
Offered in early or late summer for approximately two weeks. Students will conduct independent research projects and will be introduced to the biodiversity and ecology of the tropics. Projects will be tailored to each student’s interests and background.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1 and permission of instructor
Recommended preparation: ZOO360H1/ZOO384H1/ZOO386H1/ZOO388H1
BIO310H1
Crustacean Aquaculture in Thailand: Physiological and Molecular Approaches
TBA
Successful farming of tiger shrimp faces a number of biological, environmental
and economic challenges. Some of these challenges are being met by gathering
information pertaining to nutrition, growth , reproduction and disease
resistance. During two weeks of field time in Thailand, students will learn
the basic
techniques in crustacean aquaculture and undertake individual projects
related to these areas by using physiological and molecular biological techniques.
Students must attend a one-day orientation in Toronto in May.
Prerequisite: BIO250Y1, ZOO252Y1
BIO319H1
Population Ecology 26L, 39P
Distribution of species; population growth, regulation and declines; interactions within and among species; food webs. Basic ecological principles and applied issues discussed. Laboratory includes experiments, and computer simulations.. See www.zoo.utoronto.ca/bio319/index319.htm.
Exclusion: BIO320Y1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1, JMB170Y1/MAT135Y1/MAT136Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1
Recommended preparation: a course in statistics
BIO321H1
Community Ecology 26L, 39P
A comprehensive survey of community and ecosystem ecology emphasizing current developments and controversies. Field trips and computer exercises provide training in sampling, simulation, and data analysis.
Exclusion: BIO320Y1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1 and a course in statistics
Recommended preparation: ENV234Y1
BIO323H1
Evolution 26L, 13T
The principles of organic evolution. Evolutionary theory; the development of the theory of natural selection; population variation and polymorphism; levels of selection; introductory population genetics; the origin of species and higher taxa.
Exclusion: ZOO324Y1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Recommended preparation: a course in statistics
BIO324H1
Evolutionary Ecology 26L, 13T
Empirical and theoretical approaches to key areas of research including foraging, natural and sexual selection, and life histories. Other topics may include character displacement, and co-evolution.
Exclusion: ZOO324Y1
Prerequisite: BIO323H1
BIO328H1
Physiological Ecology 26L, 26T
An advanced treatment of the physiological mechanisms controlling plant and animal distribution and ecological success. Topics of focus include photosynthesis and resource balance, water and nutrient relations, temperature effects, and adaptations to abiotic stress.
Prerequisite: BOT251Y1/ZOO252Y1 or equivalent
BIO365H1
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology 26L,
26T
Introduction to the study and conservation of biodiversity at all levels - genes, species, communities and ecosystems. Includes threats to biodiversity and approaches to maintaining biodiversity. Tutorials include computer labs and small group discussions of lecture topics.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Co-requisite: BIO319H1/BIO321H1/BIO323H1/BIO324H1/ZOO322H1
BIO370H1
Theoretical Ecology and Evolution 26L,
26P
Introduction to mathematical modeling techniques used in ecological and evolutionary theory. Applications include understanding the dynamics of populations and ecological communities and the evolution of ecologically important characteristics within species. Includes applied linear algebra, dynamic systems models, optimization techniques, and game theory. Requires good knowledge of first year calculus, but not extensive mathematical background. Computer lab once a week.
Exclusion: BIO 470H1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1, JMB170Y1/MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1/MAT157Y1
400-Series Courses
Note
BIO482Y1, BIO494Y1, BIO495Y1, BIO496Y1,
and ZOO485Y1 are courses that are advanced in level but are broader in scope, emphasizing
the integration of related sub-disciplines, critical thinking and the synthesis
of ideas often crossing disciplinary boundaries. These courses, generally
taken in fourth year, demand active student participation, and typically
involve several faculty. Students can enrol in only one of these. However,
students wishing to take an additional course should contact the Cell and
Systems Biology, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Offices.
BIO428H1
Global Change Ecology 39L
An examination of organism, population and ecosystem responses to long-term environmental change occurring at the global scale, with emphasis on human caused perturbation to climate and the carbon, nitrogen and hydrolic cycles and their ecological effects.
Prerequisite: 1.0 courses from BIO/BOT/ZOO at the 300+ level
Recommended preparation: ENV234Y1
BIO440H1
Ecology and Evolution of Plant-Animal Interactions 26L,
13T
This course delves into major concepts in ecology and evolution from the perspective of plant-animal interactions. We explore the richness of interactions between plants and animals, including antagonistic interactions (e.g. herbivory, carnivorous plants) and mutualistic interactions (e.g. seed dispersal and ant-plant associations). Interactions involving two to many species and across trophic levels are considered.
Prerequisite: BIO301H1/BIO302H1/BIO303H1/BIO305H1/BIO306H1/BIO308H1/ BIO319H1/BIO321H1/BIO323H1/BIO324H1/BIO328H1 or equivalent
BIO459H1
Population Genetics 26L, 13T
Study of the genetics of evolutionary processes, with emphasis on the relationship between theory and experiment. Topics include natural selection, evolution of quantitative traits, genetic drift and neutral theory, population structure, genetics of adaptation, maintenance of genetic variation, and conservation genetics.
Prerequisite: BIO260H1/HMB265H1/ZOO 323H1
Recommended preparation: JMB170Y1/MAT135Y1/MAT136Y1/ MAT137Y1, STA220H1 or equivalent
BIO460H1
Molecular Evolution 26L, 13T
Processes of evolution at the molecular level, and the analysis of molecular data. Gene structure, neutrality, nucleotide sequence evolution, sequence evolution, sequence alignment, phylogeny construction, gene families, transposition.
Prerequisite: BIO250Y1, BIO260H1/HMB265H1
BIO463H1
Evolutionary Genomincs 26L, 26T
Study of the evolution of genes and genomes. Topics include gene and
genome duplication, molecular phylogenetics, methods of detecting selection,
adaptive
evolution of proteins, genome size evolution, comparative genomics.
Prerequisite: BIO460H1
BIO465H1
Topics in Conservation Biology 39L
The principles and practices of conservation biology from both a global and Canadian perspective, including: biodiversity; endangerment; habitat loss and fragmentation; exploitation; exotic species; conservation genetics; metapopulations; demography; captive breeding; species concepts; reserve design; human issues; and the role of IUCN and COSEWIC.
Prerequisite: One of BIO319H1/BIO321H1/BIO323H1/BIO324H1/BIO365H1/ ZOO322H1 plus one other course in behaviour, ecology, evolution, or genetics
BIO468H1
Lectures in Limnology 26L
Basic ecological principles and applied issues of physical, chemical
and biological (microbes, algae, plants, invertebrates, fish) interaction in
lakes and streams. Same lectures as BIO469H1,
but no practical work. Major paper is expected to be equivalent to the
field work required in BIO469H1. See http://www.zoo.utoronto.ca/bio469/. (Offered in alternate years.)
Exclusion: BIO 368H1/BIO469H1/469Y1
Prerequisite: (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1, BIO319H1/BIO321H1/ ENV234Y1
BIO469H1
Limnology 26L, TBA
Basic ecological principles and applied issues of physical, chemical and biological (microbes, algae, plants, invertebrates, fish) interactions in lakes and streams. Mandatory one-week field trip at the end of the summer preceding the Fall session to learn standard sampling techniques and data analysis and start integrating principles we will learn in class. No other labs during Fall session. An activity fee may be collected. See http://www.zoo.utoronto.ca/bio469/. (Offered in alternate years.)
Exclusion: BIO368H1/BIO468H1, 469Y1
Prerequisite: (CHM138H1, CHM139H1)/CHM151Y1, ENV234Y1/ BIO319H1/BIO321H1
BIO471H1
Quantitative Ecology 26L, 39P
This course examines aspects of quantitative ecology including approaches to ecological sampling, multivariate analysis of ecological communities and environmental conditions, null models and spatial ecology. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: BIO319H1/BIO321H1, statistics course
BIO494Y1
Seminar in Evolutionary Biology 78S
Topics include evolutionary ecology and genetics, biodiversity, and behavioural ecology. Primary literature and research seminars form the basis for class discussion and short seminars. Discussions are led by students. Each instructor is responsible for a separate module.
Prerequisite: BIO323H1, BIO324H1; one of BIO319H1, BIO321H1, ZOO322H1, cGPA 2.5
BIO495Y1
Seminar in Ecology 52S
Student directed roundtable on current topics in ecology. The topics vary from year to year. The seminar activities include both oral and written analyses of current research articles, and may include group projects. Critical discussion of research methods is an important component of the course.
Prerequisite: BIO319H1/BIO321H1, one of BIO319H1/BIO321H1/BIO324H1/BIO365H1/ENV234Y1, cGPA 2.5
BIO496Y1
Seminar in Behaviour and Behavioural Ecology 52S
Topics may include: history of ethology, behavioural ecology including predator-prey interactions, mate choice and foraging, experimental psychology. Emphasis on student seminars and student led discussions of assigned topics.
Prerequisite: ZOO322H1,; BIO323H1/BIO324H1/JZP326H1/PSY362H1/PSY369H1/ZOO362H1 or a BIO or ZOO field course, cGPA 2.5
BOT202Y1
Plants and Society 52L
The continuing impact of new scientific technologies on society through changes in agriculture, industry and the economy. Plant domestication, genetic resource conservation, biological invasions, environmental pollution, global warming, genetic engineering and biotechnology. Evaluation of the social implications of advances in modern plant science.
Exclusion: All BIO courses except BIO100Y1; all BOT and ZOO courses except ZOO200Y1, if taken previously or at the same time.
This course is intended primarily for Humanities and Social Science students
BOT251Y1
Biology of Plants and Micro-organisms 52L,
39P
An introduction to the biology of plants, fungi and algae. Diversity of forms, reproductive patterns, structure and physiology are emphasized. Laboratories demonstrate major species groups and the relationship between structure and function of plants.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
BOT299Y1
Research Opportunity Program
Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 45 for details.
BOT300H1
Systematic Botany 26L, 39P
The theoretical foundations of taxonomy and the types of evidence used in constructing plant classifications. Practicals emphasize taxonomic characters and their uses. Includes an independent taxonomic project.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Recommended preparation: BOT307H1
BOT301H1
Introduction to the Fungi 26L, 39P
Systematics, ecology, physiology, and genetics. Role in the environment and importance to man. Techniques of isolation, identification, and manipulation.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Recommended preparation: BOT251Y1
BOT304H1
Field Botany TBA
A 2-week course that aims to introduce students to the diversity of plants that can be found in southern Ontario, not only in the wild but also in botanical garden or other living collections. The course studies field, herbarium, and laboratory methods used in plant organismic biology research. Topics include plant collecting, plant identification, preparation of voucher specimens, plant reproductive biology, and plant diversity and phylogeny.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Recommended preparation: BOT300H1, BOT307H1
BOT307H1
Families of Vascular Plants 26L, 39P
Variation in morphology, predominant breeding systems, dispersal syndromes, and other features between families of vascular plants in the Ontario flora are examined. Students learn key characteristics for identification of important families of ferns, fern allies, conifers and flowering plants.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
BOT310H1
Comparative Plant Morphology 26L,
39P
Evolution of vegetative and reproductive morphology of land plants is examined. Lecture topics cover evolution of meristems, shoot architecture and vascular tissue as well as evolution of the land plant life cycle, the ovule habit, fertilization processes and pollination biology.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
BOT341H1
Plant Anatomy 26L, 39P
The microscopic structure of plants with emphasis on the characteristics of cells and tissues, how they are formed from plant meristems and how they function in transport, photosynthesis, transpiration, absorption, and reproduction.
Prerequisite: BOT251Y1
BOT398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project
An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 45 for details.
BOT404H1
Biology of Moulds 26L, 39P
The biology and identification of microscopic fungi. The physiological and structural characteristics of moulds that allow them to locate, occupy and consume nutrient substrates in the face of environmental stresses and competition from other organisms. Techniques for assessing mould activities in natural and human environments.
Prerequisite: BOT251Y1/BOT301H1/permission of instructor
BOT460Y1/461H1
Project in Botany TBA
A research project, requiring the prior consent of a member of the Department to supervise the project. The topic is to be agreed on by the student and supervisor before enrolment in the course; they must also arrange the time, place, and provision of any materials. Written and oral reports are required. Normally open only to fourth-year students with adequate background in Botany.
Exclusion: If BOT460Y1 is taken then BOT461H1 may not be taken for credit
Prerequisite: Permission of Department
MGY460H1
Plant Molecular Genetics
See “Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology”
BOT462Y1/463H1
Advanced Topics in Botany TBA
Selected research/lecture topics in plant sciences offered to advanced students. Students completing a second research project may not be supervised by their BOT460Y1/461H1 faculty sponsor.
Exclusion: If BOT462Y1 is taken then BOT463H1 may not be taken for credit
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
ENV234Y1
Environmental Biology
See “Centre for Environment”
JBS229H1
Statistics for Biologists 39L, 13T
Continuation of STA220H1, jointly taught by Statistics and Biology faculty, emphasizing methods and case studies relevant to biologists including experimental design and ANOVA, regression models, categorical and non-parametric methods.
Exclusion: ECO220Y1/ECO227Y1/PSY201H1/SOC201Y1/STA221H1/ 222Y1/242Y1/STA250H1/STA255H1/STA257H1
Prerequisite: STA220H1
JBS229H1 does not count as a distribution requirement course.
JMB170Y1
Biology, Models, and Mathematics 78L
Applications of mathematics to biological problems in physiology, genetics, evolution, growth, population dynamics, cell biology, ecology and behaviour. Mathematical topics include: power functions and regression; exponential and logistic functions; binomial theorem and probability; calculus, including derivatives, max/min, integration, areas, integration by parts, substitution; differential equations, including linear constant coefficient, systems; and chaos. This course is intended for students in the life sciences.
Co-requisite: BIO150Y1
JZP326H1
Biological Rhythms 26L, 13T
Daily, monthly, annual and other rhythms and methods of measuring them. Behavioural and physiological aspects of biological clocks. The importance of rhythms in experimental design, in research on brain function, in affective disorders, and the adaptive value of rhythms to animals. (Given by the Departments of Psychology and Zoology)
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1/PSY100H1; one full or two 200-series half-courses in the Sciences
JZP428H1
Advanced Topics in Biological Rhythms 26S
Circadian rhythms with emphasis on non-photic entrainment and phase shifting of rhythms by behaviour (e.g., social interactions, or becoming active). Properties and physiological mechanisms for non-photic effects and comparisons with those for photic effects. Seminars and readings of original papers. Emphasis on basic principles, but possible applications are also discussed. (Given by the Departments of Psychology and Zoology)
Prerequisite: JZP326H1
SCI199H1/Y1
First Year Seminar 52S
Undergraduate seminar that focuses on specific ideas, questions, phenomena or controversies, taught by a regular Faculty member deeply engaged in the discipline. Open only to newly admitted first year students. It may serve as a distribution requirement course; see page 45.
ZOO214Y1
Evolution and Adaptation 52L, 26T
Organic evolution by natural selection, both as formulated by Darwin and Wallace and modified by modern workers: topics vary but may include speciation; evolution of development; evolution of higher taxa, mutation, natural selection, adaptations and coevolution. Essays and reading required.
Exclusion: BIO150Y1/BIO323H1/ZOO324Y1
This course counts as a Science Distribution Requirement for students in all years and disciplines; particularly suitable for Humanities and Social Science students.
ZOO215H1
Conservation Biology 26L, 13T
Introduction to the scientific discipline that deals with threats, losses
and recovery of endangered wildlife. Topics include biodiversity, extinction,
demography, genetic diversity, nature reserves, captive breeding; also
endangered species laws, moral philosophies, and political, economic and social
justice
issues surrounding biodiversity. Essays and reading required.
Exclusion: BIO365H1
This course counts as a Science Distribution Requirement for students in
all years and disciplines; particularly suitable for Humanities and Social
Science students.
ZOO216H1
Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation 26L,
12T
This course introduces students to anatomical and physiological adaptations
of marine mammals and how they differ based on their own unique needs.
The effects of various environmental stressors will also be covered.
Anatomical models will be provided (skulls, teeth, etc.), supplemented with
video
and
other teaching tools.
This course counts as a Science Distribution Requirement for students
in all years and disciplines; particularly suitable for Humanitites and
Social
Science students.
Prerequisite: Biology 12/OAC Biology or equivalent
ZOO263Y1
Comparative Anatomy 26L, 78P, 26T
The ontogeny and phylogeny of vertebrate structure are considered within the context of evolutionary theory. Functional aspects of the various organ systems are examined. Representative fish and mammals are dissected in detail and other forms are dealt with briefly to illustrate selected anatomical features and to provide practical exposure to vertebrate construction.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
ZOO265Y1
Animal Diversity 52L, 78P
Diversity of animals in the world. Special attributes, requirements and ecosystems of different groups of organisms and how they interact with each other and with humans. Laboratories emphasize recognition of major groups, and use living organisms when possible, but involve no invasive procedures.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
ZOO299Y1
Research Opportunity Program
Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. See page 45 for details.
ZOO304H1
Field Ornithology TBA
Lectures on the biology of birds, and intensive field work emphasizing field identification, census techniques, and habitat preferences. Student projects included. Offered for two weeks in the spring or summer at a field station.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1 and permission of instructor
ZOO322H1
Behaviour and Behavioural Ecology 26L,
39P
A broad introduction to animal behaviour emphasizing concepts from ethology and behavioural ecology. Field and laboratory studies are undertaken.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1, PSY201H1/STA220H1/STA250H1/STA257H1
ZOO354Y1
History of Biology 52L, 26T
The historical evolution of modern biological science, focussing on the development of its methodology and its unifying theories, from Aristotle to DNA.
Exclusion: HPS323H1, HPS333H1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1, a course in BIO/BOT/HPS/MPL/ZOO
ZOO356H1
Insect Biology 26L, 18P
Lectures provide an introduction to the morphology, physiology, development, behaviour, evolutionary history and biological significance of insects. Labs will include demonstrations and multimedia to complement lectures and student presentations. An activity fee may be collected. (Offered in alternate years)
Exclusion: ZOO360H1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
ZOO360H1
Entomology 26L, 39P
Introduction to the morphology, physiology, development, behaviour, ecology, evolutionary history, and biological significance of insects. Labs include making an insect collection. Mandatory one week of fieldwork in Algonquin Park at end of summer preceding Fall session. ZOO360H1 can be used to fulfil a program’s field course requirement. (Offered in alternate years)
Exclusion: ZOO356H1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
ZOO361H1
Field Entomology TBA
A field and laboratory course to provide practical experience in techniques for collecting and studying insects. Students will each prepare an insect collection and/or conduct a small-scale research project. Includes intensive field work.
Prerequisite: ZOO356H1/ZOO360H1, and permission of instructor.
ZOO362H1
Introduction to Macroevolution 26L,
26T
Explores patterns of large-scale evolutionary change, played out over large geographic expanses and extended periods of time. Integrates patterns with field and experimental studies to clarify evolutionary processes. Topics include origins of species and their adaptations, historical biogeography, coevolution, community evolution, and the role of evolutionary information in conservation and biodiversity initiatives. Tutorials emphasize methods used to reconstruct phylogenetic relationships.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
ZOO375H1
Environmental Factors 39L
A lecture and seminar course dealing with the effects of physical and chemical environments on animals.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Recommended preparation: ZOO252Y1, BIO319H1/BIO321H1/ENV234Y1
ZOO384H1
Biology of Amphibians 13L, 39P
Introduction to the natural history, evolution, and diversity of amphibians. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: ZOO263Y1
Recommended preparation: BIO323H1/ZOO362H1
ZOO386H1
Avian Biology 13L, 39P
Avian diversity and evolution; adaptations for flight; physiology; migration and navigation; reproduction and social behaviour; species; speciation, and hybridization; population trends and conservation. Local field trips. An activity fee may be collected.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Recommended preparation: An additional course in evolution, ecology or behaviour
ZOO388H1
Biology of Mammals 13L, 39P
Natural history of mammals emphasizing ecology, community structure, behaviour, reproduction, and life history strategies; form and function related to different modes of life and physical environments. Laboratory includes a survey of Ontario mammals. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: BIO323H1/ZOO252Y1/ZOO322H1
ZOO389H1
Mammalian Diversity 13L, 39P
The origin, evolution, zoogeography, phylogenetic relationships and diversity of mammals; speciation, extinction and current issues in conservation biology. Laboratory surveys mammalian orders, their characteristics, identification, and systematic relationships. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: BIO323H1/ZOO362H1
ZOO398H0/399Y0
Independent Experiential Study Project
An instructor-supervised group project in an off-campus setting. See page 45 for details.
400-Series Courses
Note
BIO482Y1, BIO494Y1, BIO495Y1, BIO496Y1,
and ZOO485Y1 are courses that are advanced in level but are broader in scope, emphasizing
the integration of related sub-disciplines, critical thinking and the
synthesis of ideas often crossing disciplinary boundaries. These courses, generally
taken in fourth year, demand active student participation, and typically
involve several faculty. Students can enrol in only one of these. However,
students wishing to take an additional course should contact the Cell
and
Systems Biology, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Undergraduate Offices.
ZOO462H1
Advanced Applications of Phylogenetic Systematics 13L,
39P
Computer-assisted methods for constructing and testing phylogenetic hypotheses are introduced through lectures and laboratories. Molecular, biochemical, and morphological data are compared and contrasted as indicators of relationships. Character coding, parsimony, compatibility, and congruence are discussed. Students prepare a comprehensive term paper based on analysis of individual data sets. (Offered in alternate years)
Prerequisite: ZOO362H1
Recommended preparation: Basic PC literacy
ZOO498Y1
Project in Zoology I TBA
An original research project (a literature review alone is not sufficient) requiring the prior consent of a member of the Department to supervise the project. The topic is to be one mutually agreed on by the student and supervisor. They must arrange the time, place, and provision of any materials and submit to the Undergraduate Office a signed form of agreement outlining details prior to being enrolled. This course is normally open only to Fourth Year students with adequate background in Zoology. All students are required to make written and, perhaps, oral presentations of the results of their projects and participate in a poster session. A copy of a written report must be submitted to the Undergraduate Office.
ZOO499Y1
Project in Zoology II TBA
Allows students to do a second independent project, supervision of which must be different from ZOO498Y1. Operates in the same manner as ZOO498Y1.
Prerequisites: ZOO498Y1
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