Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - BISC 425 D100

Sensory Biology (3)

Class Number: 1968

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    (BISC 205 or BPK 205) and MBB 231, both with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An overview of the major sensory mechanisms underlying animal behaviour. This course examines the basic physiological mechanisms underlying various mammalian and non-mammalian senses including vision, audition, olfaction, gustation, polarization sensitivity and mechanoreception. Lectures combine concepts from physics, systems neuroscience, cell and molecular biology, and behaviour.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.