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BIO Biology CoursesBIO150Y1 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. BIO250Y1 An introduction to the structure and function of cells at the molecular level: key
cellular macromolecules; transfer of genetic information; cell structure and function;
cellular movement and division; modern investigative techniques. Consult web page for the
most current information: http://www.cquest.utoronto.ca/botany/bio250y/ BIO260H1 Classical and modern methods of genetic analysis in animal, plant, medical and
microbial systems. Mendelian, quantitative, population and developmental genetics with
emphasis on problem solving. BIO301H1 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. BIO302H1 Offered in the summer at Churchill Northern Studies Centre, Churchill, Man. or Kluane
Lake, Yukon, of approximately two weeks duration and comprising lectures, botanical and
zoological field studies and other aspects of arctic ecosystems. BIO303H1 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. BIO306H1 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 A.P. Zimmerman, Zoology Department. BIO307H1 One-week field modules; two required for credit. Information on modules and times
available from the Departments of Botany or Zoology. BIO308H1 Offered in the summer in Vietnam for approximately two weeks. Emphasis on arthopods,
amphibians and reptiles with the possibility of other groups of animals and plants being
studied. Comparisons of biodiversity of microhabitats in terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems at a single site. BIO320Y1 A comprehensive survey of population and community ecology, emphasizing current
developments and controversies. Field trips and computer exercises provide training in
sampling, simulation, and data analysis. BIO351Y1 An introduction to basic and medical virology. Attendance in tutorials is optional. BIO359H1 Classical and molecular cytogenetics: genome organization, chromatin structure,
essential chromosomal elements, control of segregation and recombination, chromosome
evolution, epigenetic phenomena. Includes eukaryotic and prokaryotic chromosomes.
Tutorials include discussions of relevant literature. BIO395H1 Teaches the principles and practices of conservation biology including biodiversity,
rarity, exploitation, extinction, habitat fragmentation, gene pool, inbreeding and
outbreeding, nature reserves, breeding programs, and the role of botanical gardens, zoos,
and museums. Field trips and extra activities are required of each student. BIO428H1 An examination of organism, population and ecosystem responses to long-term
environmental change occuring at the global scale, with emphasis on human caused
perturbation to the carbon, nitrogen and hydrolic cycles and their ecological effects.
Taught in alternating years. BIO459H1 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. BIO460H1 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. BIO468H1 Physical, chemical and biological aspects of freshwater ecosystems including
characteristics of lentic ("standing") and lotic ("running") waters.
The importance of light, temperature, oxygen and chemical composition of water and
sediments to plants and animals. Basic ecological principles are discussed through an
overview of algae, vascular plants, microbes, invertebrates, and fish. No lab/field work
required. BIO469Y1 Physical, chemical and biological aspects of freshwater ecosystems including
characteristics of lentic ("standing") and lotic ("running") waters.
The importance of light, temperature, oxygen and chemical composition of water and
sediments to plants and animals. Basic ecological principles are discussed through an
overview of algae, vascular plants, microbes, invertebrates, and fish. Field work and a
mandatory weekend field trip in the Fall are used to learn sampling procedures and to
study lakes and streams in urban and rural environments. Field data are used to develop
individual projects. Because of its large field component, BIO369Y
can be used to fulfil a program's field course requirement. BIO494Y1 The study of behaviour, ecology, evolution and genetics. Current research programs,
special publications, and laboratory exposure are the basis for discussing issues.
Discussions are lead by students. Each instructor is responsible for a separate module. BIO495Y1 Student directed roundtable on current topics in ecology, with emphasis on aquatic
systems. Critical reviews or other student presentations are based on current literature.
Some seminars or other activities may be conducted at other
departments/universities/government laboratories. BIO496Y1 Animal behaviour including: history of ethology, mechanistic basis for behaviour,
behavioural ecology, experimental psychology. Topics vary. Emphasis on student seminars
and student led discussions of assigned topics. |
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