Spring 2026 - BISC 113 OL01
Biology in Everyday Life (3)
Class Number: 2331
Delivery Method: Online
Overview
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Emphasizes the biology relevant to everyday life and the methods by which biologists address scientific questions. Topics include: evolution; human inheritance, reproduction, and development; nutrition, activity, wellness and cancer; agriculture and genetic engineering; and biodiversity and human affairs. Students with a minimum grade of C in Biology 12 (or equivalent), who are considering a BISC major, are encouraged to proceed directly to BISC 101 and 102. Students with credit for HSCI 100, BISC 100, 101, 102, or succeeding BISC courses, may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
PREREQUISITIES: Students with a C or better in Biology 12, who are considering a BISC major, are encouraged to proceed directly to BISC 101 and 102.
Grading
- Weekly Online Quizzes 15%
- Assignment 1 (due week 4) 10%
- Midterm Exam (written in-person* at Burnaby Campus – week 7) 20%
- Assignment 2 (due week 10) 10%
- Final Project (due week 13) 15%
- Final Exam (written in-person at Burnaby Campus) 30%
NOTES:
* If you live within Metro Vancouver (south of Squamish and west of Chilliwack), you are required to write your exam on the Burnaby campus. If you are located geographically outside this area you must notify in writing to your course supervisor and teaching assistant immediately.
The midterm exam date will be announced during the first week of classes.
The final exam date will be announced during the term.
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Title: Biology for the informed citizen with physiology
Authors: Donna Bozzone and Douglas Green
Print ISBN-13: 9780195381993
Print ISBN-10: 0195381998
E-ISBNS: 9780199361212
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published date: December 16, 2013
Students could purchase eBooks or hard copies through the SFU Bookstore.
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
At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.
To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit:
- SFU’s Academic Integrity Policy: S10-01 Policy
- SFU’s Academic Integrity website, which includes helpful videos and tips in plain language: Academic Integrity at SFU
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term 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.