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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 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
AQ 3181, Burnaby AQ 3181, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5007, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5007, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5008, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5007, Burnaby |
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D105 |
Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5008, 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 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu, Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
EDB 7618, Burnaby |
D101 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM Th 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
D102 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
D103 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
D104 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
D105 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
D106 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
D107 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
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 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
WMC 3260, Burnaby WMC 3260, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
WMC 2507, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Tu 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM |
WMC 2507, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby |
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D105 |
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby |
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D106 |
Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
WMC 2501, Burnaby |
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OL01 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
TBD |
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.
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 |
Edgar Young |
Mo, We, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SWH 10041, Burnaby |
D101 |
Mo 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
BLU 10031, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Mo 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
WMC 3510, Burnaby |
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D103 |
We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
BLU 10031, Burnaby |
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D105 |
We 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
WMC 3255, 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 |
WMC 3260, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Tu 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 5005, Burnaby |
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D105 |
We 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
BLU 10031, Burnaby |
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D106 |
We 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
AQ 5007, 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.