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Biological Sciences Minor
Program Requirements
Students complete all of
An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a C- or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Zamir Punja (Lectures) Kevin Lam (Lectures) Yvonne Dzal (Lab Instructor) |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SSCC 9001, Burnaby SSCC 9001, Burnaby |
D101 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby WMC 3531, Burnaby |
D102 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5005, Burnaby |
D103 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 2122, Burnaby |
D104 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby RCB 7100, Burnaby |
D105 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby WMC 2523, Burnaby |
D106 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5047, Burnaby |
D107 |
Yvonne Dzal |
We 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby SWH 10075, Burnaby |
D108 |
Yvonne Dzal |
We 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 2122, Burnaby |
D109 |
Yvonne Dzal |
We 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Fr 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
D113 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM Th 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM |
AQ 5004, Burnaby SSCB 8206, Burnaby |
D114 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM Th 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM |
AQ 5008, Burnaby SSCB 8206, Burnaby |
D115 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Th 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM |
BLU 10901, Burnaby SSCB 8206, Burnaby |
D116 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
WMC 3531, Burnaby SSCB 8206, Burnaby |
D117 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
AQ 5005, Burnaby SSCB 8206, Burnaby |
Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Rolf Mathewes (Lectures) Erin Barley (Lab Instructor) Eddie Pokrishevsky (Lab Instructor) |
Tu, Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCC 9001, Burnaby |
D101 |
Erin Barley |
Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM Th 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5050, Burnaby |
D102 |
Erin Barley |
Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5048, Burnaby |
D103 |
Edward Pokrishevsky |
Tu 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2521, Burnaby |
D104 |
Edward Pokrishevsky |
Tu 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2523, Burnaby |
D105 |
Erin Barley Edward Pokrishevsky |
We 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5038, Burnaby |
D106 |
Erin Barley Edward Pokrishevsky |
We 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM Fr 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5038, Burnaby |
D107 |
Edward Pokrishevsky |
We 2:30 PM – 5:20 PM Fr 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 3251, Burnaby |
D109 |
Erin Barley |
Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 5027, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
D110 |
Erin Barley |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 5027, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
D111 |
Edward Pokrishevsky |
Tu 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
WMC 2202, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
D112 |
Edward Pokrishevsky |
Tu 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
WMC 3531, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
D113 |
Erin Barley |
We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM Fr 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM |
AQ 5038, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
D114 |
Erin Barley |
We 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Fr 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM |
AQ 5049, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
D200 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
We, Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SRYC 2600, Surrey |
D201 |
Mo 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
SRYC 2710, Surrey |
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D202 |
Mo 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SRYC 2710, Surrey |
|
D203 |
Mo 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SRYC 2710, Surrey |
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D204 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
Fr 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
SRYC 2710, Surrey |
D205 |
Fr 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SRYC 2710, Surrey |
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LAS1 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SRYC 2960, Surrey |
LAS2 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
Tu 12:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SRYC 2960, Surrey |
LAS3 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
Tu 3:30 PM – 6:20 PM |
SRYC 2960, Surrey |
and at least two of
Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Kevin Lam |
Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
DFA 300, Burnaby SSCB 9200, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
AQ 5025, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Tu 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 5020, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
AQ 5025, Burnaby |
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D105 |
Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 5020, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby |
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D109 |
Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
AQ 5014, Burnaby |
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D110 |
Th 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
AQ 5020, Burnaby |
An introduction to biotic-environmental relationships and dynamics; ecological concepts; population dynamics, variation, adaptation and evolution. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
David Green |
Tu 8:30 AM – 10:20 AM Th 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
WMC 3260, Burnaby WMC 3260, Burnaby |
D101 |
Th 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
SWH 10075, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SWH 10075, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 5025, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
SWH 10075, Burnaby |
An integrated exploration of animal and plant physiology, using principles from biology, physics, and chemistry to describe the underlying mechanisms and adaptations that support life. Systems include transport, metabolism, electrical & chemical signalling, sensing and responding. Students will build independent and collaborative skills in data analysis, scientific reasoning, and communication. Prerequisite: BISC 101, BISC 102, PHYS 101, and PHYS 102, all with a grade of C- or better. Students who have taken BISC 305 or BISC 366 first may not then take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Julian Christians Jim Mattsson |
Mo, We, Fr 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
DFA 300, Burnaby |
D101 |
Mo 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
RCB 6101, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Mo 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
RCB 5120, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Mo 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
RCB 6101, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
AQ 5025, Burnaby |
The structure, function and synthesis of proteins, RNA and DNA and their interrelated biological functions within the cell. An introduction to molecular biology techniques and methods of protein purification and analysis. Prerequisite: or Corequisite CHEM 281.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Mark Paetzel |
Mo, We, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 3182, Burnaby |
D101 |
Mo 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Tu 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
BLU 10901, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
AQ 2122, Burnaby |
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D105 |
We 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
WMC 2501, Burnaby |
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D106 |
Fr 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
AQ 2122, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
We 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
WMC 3511, Burnaby |
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D108 |
Mo 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
AQ 2122, Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Mo 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
AQ 5004, Burnaby |
A study of the molecular processes which underlie cell structure and function, integrating ultrastructural, physiological and biochemical approaches. Modern techniques used in the analysis of organelle and cell function are integral parts of the course. Prerequisite: MBB 222, BISC 101, CHEM 281 with grades of C- or better. Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 282 or CHEM 283.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Ingrid Northwood |
Mo, We, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 3181, Burnaby |
D101 |
Mo 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
AQ 2122, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Mo 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
WMC 3531, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
AQ 2122, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
AQ 2120, Burnaby |
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D105 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
WMC 2501, Burnaby |
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D107 |
We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
AQ 5035, Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Mo 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
AQ 2104, Burnaby |
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D109 |
We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
AQ 5004, Burnaby |
and a minimum of 15 units, consisting of five upper division BISC courses (including MASC courses), as approved by the department. Normally no more than two research intensive courses (such as BISC 497W, 498, or 499) may be used to satisfy minor requirements.
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credits
Students who transfer into the Biological Sciences Program from other institutions may count a maximum of 1 transfer course toward their upper division program requirements. Transfer students are encouraged to meet with the Undergraduate Advisor for further details.