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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 |
Kevin Lam Norbert Haunerland Edward Pokrishevsky Megan Barker |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
RCB IMAGTH, Burnaby RCB IMAGTH, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSB 8169, Burnaby AQ 5016, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSB 8169, Burnaby AQ 5016, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Tu 3:30 PM – 5:20 PM Th 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
SSB 8169, Burnaby AQ 5005, Burnaby |
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D105 |
We 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSB 8169, Burnaby AQ 5006, Burnaby |
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D106 |
We 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM Fr 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSB 8169, Burnaby AQ 5005, Burnaby |
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D107 |
We 3:30 PM – 5:20 PM Fr 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
SSB 8169, Burnaby AQ 5005, Burnaby |
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D109 |
Tu 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM Th 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM |
WMC 2533, Burnaby SSB 8169, Burnaby |
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D110 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
WMC 3515, Burnaby SSB 8169, Burnaby |
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D112 |
We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM Fr 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM |
WMC 3250, Burnaby SSB 8169, Burnaby |
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D113 |
We 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Fr 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
WMC 3513, Burnaby SSB 8169, Burnaby |
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D114 |
We 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM Fr 3:30 PM – 5:20 PM |
AQ 4120, Burnaby SSB 8169, 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 |
Joan Sharp Tammy Mcmullan |
Tu 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCB 9201, Burnaby SSCB 9200, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM Th 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5048, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5027, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5007, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5049, Burnaby |
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D105 |
We 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5051, Burnaby |
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D106 |
We 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM Fr 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby AQ 5027, Burnaby |
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D109 |
Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 5050, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
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D110 |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 5050, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
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D111 |
Tu 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
AQ 5049, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
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D112 |
Tu 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM Th 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
AQ 5048, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
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D113 |
We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM Fr 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM |
AQ 5050, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
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D114 |
We 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM Fr 11:30 AM – 2:20 PM |
AQ 5051, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
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D200 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
We, Fr 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SRYC 2600, Surrey |
D201 |
Mo 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
SRYC 2995, Surrey |
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D202 |
Mo 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SRYC 2995, Surrey |
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D203 |
Mo 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SRYC 2995, Surrey |
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D204 |
Fr 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
SRYC 2995, Surrey |
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D205 |
Fr 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SRYC 2995, Surrey |
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LAS1 |
Tu 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SRYC 2960, Surrey |
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LAS2 |
Tu 12:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SRYC 2960, Surrey |
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LAS3 |
Tu 3:30 PM – 6:20 PM |
SRYC 2960, Surrey |
and at least two of
Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information treated comparatively in man, animal, plant and microbe. 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 8:30 AM – 10:20 AM Th 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
WMC 3520, Burnaby WMC 3520, Burnaby |
D101 |
Mo 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
RCB 7102, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Mo 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
RCB 7102, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Mo 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
RCB 6101, Burnaby |
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D105 |
Tu 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
WMC 2531, Burnaby |
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D106 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
WMC 2532, Burnaby |
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D108 |
Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
RCB 5125, Burnaby |
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D109 |
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
RCB 7102, Burnaby |
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D110 |
Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
RCB 7102, 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. Students with credit for GEOG 215 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Mikael Mokkonen |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM Th 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
AQ 3153, Burnaby AQ 3153, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
WMC 2503, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Tu 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
WMC 2532, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
AQ 5006, 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 |
Irina Kovalyova |
Mo, We, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SSCB 9201, Burnaby |
D101 |
Mo 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
RCB 6101, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
RCB 7101, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Tu 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
RCB 7101, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
RCB 7101, Burnaby |
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D105 |
We 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
RCB 5125, Burnaby |
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D106 |
Fr 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
RCB 5125, Burnaby |
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D107 |
We 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM |
SWH 10075, Burnaby |
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D108 |
Mo 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SWH 10075, Burnaby |
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D109 |
We 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SWH 10075, Burnaby |
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D110 |
Mo 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
AQ 2122, 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 |
Jonathan Choy |
Mo, We, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SSCC 9002, Burnaby |
D101 |
Mo 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
RCB 7101, Burnaby |
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D102 |
Mo 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
RCB 5125, Burnaby |
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D103 |
Tu 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
RCB 7102, Burnaby |
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D104 |
Tu 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
AQ 5007, Burnaby |
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D105 |
Tu 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
AQ 5037, Burnaby |
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D106 |
Tu 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
RCB 7102, Burnaby |
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D107 |
We 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
RCB 7101, Burnaby |
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D108 |
We 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
RCB 5120, Burnaby |
and a minimum of 15 units, consisting of five upper division BISC courses (including MASC courses), as approved by the department
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.