The unity underlying all life forms is explored through examination of the cell, and the biological chemicals, structures, and processes that govern...
Interactions of organisms with each other and with the environment in the ongoing process of evolution by natural selection are examined in the...
Introduction to the unifying concepts underlying the structure and function of multicellular organisms, with a focus on nutrition, gas exchange,...
An introduction to the study of birds. Topics include evolution, ecology, aerodynamics of flight, diversification, geographical distribution, organ...
(Cross-listed as HE210.)
(Cross-listed as HE211.)
The physiology of the major structural and functional systems of the human body will be examined using mechanistic and integrative approaches. Topics...
Concepts and principles of transmission (Mendelian) genetics and population genetics, using analysis and interpretation of genetic examples and...
An introduction to contemporary cell and molecular biology. Topics may include structure and function of cells, the cell cycle, molecular processes...
An integrated lecture and lab/tutorial-based course examining the diversity of animal life. The relationships of animal form and function are...
The course integrates three core themes in botany: 1) the role of plants in the development of the human civilization; 2) the diversity of form,...
An introduction to fundamental concepts in microbiology involved in the study of archaea, bacteria, and viruses. Course material will include...
In this course, the cultivation of critical thinking and self-disciplined learning skills in the biological sciences is fostered by the...
A lecture and laboratory course covering toxicological principles, toxicity testing as well as the effects of natural and artificial toxicants on the...
An integrated study of the distribution, abundance and diversity of plants and animals, with an emphasis on the study of broad patterns in the...
A comprehensive and integrative course on evolution by natural selection as the underlying principle of modern biology. Topics include the mechanisms...
An evolutionary approach to the study of animal behaviour. The control and development of behaviour will be introduced and placed in context within...
Factors that govern population growth, including intra- and inter-specific competition, foraging behaviour, resource partitioning, predator-prey...
A lecture and laboratory course covering cell structure and function, with an emphasis on eukaryotes. Topics may include biological membranes, the...
A lecture course covering topics in modern molecular biology. Topics may include the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes and genomes,...