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Biological Sciences Minor

Program Requirements

Students complete all of

BISC 101 - General Biology (4)

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
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
D102 Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5007, Burnaby
D103 Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5008, Burnaby
D104 Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5007, Burnaby
D105 Tu 2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
SSCB 8206, Burnaby
AQ 5008, Burnaby
BISC 102 - General Biology (4)

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
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

BISC 202 - Genetics (3)

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
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
D102 Tu 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
WMC 2507, Burnaby
D104 Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
WMC 2260, Burnaby
D105 Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
WMC 2260, Burnaby
D106 Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
WMC 2501, Burnaby
OL01 Ivona Mladenovic
TBD
BISC 204 - Introduction to Ecology (3)

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.

BISC 205 - Principles of Physiology (3)

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.

MBB 222 - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3)

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
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
D102 Mo 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
WMC 3510, Burnaby
D103 We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
BLU 10031, Burnaby
D105 We 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
WMC 3255, Burnaby
MBB 231 - Cellular Biology and Biochemistry (3)

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
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
D103 Tu 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
AQ 5005, Burnaby
D105 We 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
BLU 10031, Burnaby
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.