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Environmental Toxicology Minor

Environmental toxicology is a multidisciplinary field that investigates the fate and adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. Students will explore the impacts of environmental contaminants, pharmaceuticals, and other agents on wildlife, humans, and the environment.

Admission Requirements

Completion of the lower division requirements (details below) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.00.

Program Requirements

Students must obtain a C- or better on all upper division requirements.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete all of

BISC 101 - General Biology (4)

Introduction to the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms of living organisms (microorganisms, plants, animals). Lecture and lab topics include cell structure and function, flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism, whole organism form and function (circulation, gas exchange, nutrition, osmoregularion). BISC 101 and 102 can be taken in either order. Prerequisite: Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or BISC 100 with a minimum grade of C-, or BISC 113 with a minimum grade of C+, or BPK 105 with a minimum grade of C+, or HSCI 100 with a minimum grade of C+); and Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or CHEM 111 with a minimum grade of C-). Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Zamir Punja
Peter Hollmann
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D117 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D118 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
BISC 102 - General Biology (4)

Introduction to evolution and ecology, focusing on the processes that shape the diversity of life on earth. Lecture and lab topics include: natural selection and other mechanisms of evolutionary change, phylogeny, genetics, speciation, behaviour, species interactions, population ecology, and ecosystems. BISC 101 and 102 may be taken in either order. Prerequisite: Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or BISC 100 with a minimum grade of C-, or BISC 113 with a minimum grade of C+, or BPK 105 with a minimum grade of C+, or HSCI 100 with a minimum grade of C+). Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 John Reynolds
S Sessional
Erin Barley
Tammy McMullan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D200 Ivona Mladenovic
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
LAS1 Ivona Mladenovic
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS2 Ivona Mladenovic
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of B, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Garry Mund
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D119 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D120 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D121 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D122 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D123 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D124 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D300 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D301 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D302 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA03 John Canal
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA04 John Canal
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA06 John Canal
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB03 John Canal
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB04 John Canal
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB06 John Canal
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LC01 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LE01 TBD
LE03 TBD
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (2)

Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Andrew Bennet
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D119 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D120 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D121 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D122 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D123 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D124 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Corina Andreoiu
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D300 Corina Andreoiu
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D301 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
CHEM 126 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (2)

Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
LA03 Rebecca Goyan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA04 Rebecca Goyan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA06 Rebecca Goyan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LC01 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LC02 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LC06 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
CHEM 281 - Organic Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

Structure, bonding, physical and chemical properties of simple organic compounds. Introduction to spectroscopy. Kinetics and mechanisms of organic reactions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Students with credit for CHEM 280 or CHEM 285 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Patricia Somers
Uwe Kreis
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA03 Uwe Kreis
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA05 Uwe Kreis
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB03 Uwe Kreis
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB05 Uwe Kreis
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB07 Uwe Kreis
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LE01 TBD
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 Dustin King
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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BISC 204 - Ecology (3)

Introduces the different approaches used to study the natural world and explores ecological concepts and theory relating to animal behaviour, population dynamics, the distribution of species, structure of communities and the function of ecosystems. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102, both with a minimum grade of C-.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 David Green
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:20–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
GEOG 215 - The Biosphere (3)

An introduction to the planetary biosphere, its living organisms, and their interactions with each other and the Earth system. Prerequisite: GEOG 111.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Sessional
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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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 and chemical signalling, sensing and responding. Prerequisite: BISC 101, BISC 102, and PHYS 101, all with a minimum grade of C-. Students who have taken BISC 305 or BISC 366 first may not then take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Gordon Rintoul
Jim Mattsson
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BPK 205 - Introduction to Human Physiology (3)

An introductory survey of human physiology with an emphasis on mechanisms of regulation and integration. Anatomy of structures will be detailed only when it is critical to a functional understanding. Although this is intended as a survey course, some topics will be covered in reasonable detail in order to give insight into mechanisms of function. Prerequisite: BISC 101, CHEM 281, PHYS 101 and 102. BPK 208 may not be used as a substitute for BPK 205 by students in the BPK Major and Honours programs. BPK Major and Honours students who have taken BPK 105 must also take BPK 205. For students taking both of these courses, credit will only be given for BPK 205.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Alexandra Coates
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.

D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
HSCI 321 - Human Pathophysiology (3)

Molecular, cellular and systemic approach to examine topics in human pathophysiology. Prerequisite: MBB 231 with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the instructor.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Graeme Koelwyn
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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CHEM 282 - Organic Chemistry II (2)

Polyfunctional organic compounds and complex organic reactions. Introduction to natural products. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 283 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Pete Wilson
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 283 - Organic Chemistry IIb (3)

An advanced treatment of Organic Chemistry II. Topics include dienes and their reactivity, conjugation and aromaticity, aromatic substitution reactions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, ketones and aldehydes, biological molecules, radical reactions, organometallic reagents, pericyclic reactions and planning multi-step synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 282 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Pete Wilson
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby

and one of

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Marni Julie Mishna
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D400 Vijaykumar Singh
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D401 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D402 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D403 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.

MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3)

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications, integration, and differential equations; mathematical models of biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Ralf Wittenberg
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OP01 TBD

and one of

PHYS 101 - Physics for the Life Sciences I (3)

Force and motion, conservation of energy and momentum, fluids, properties of soft matter and thermal physics with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 120, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Karen Kavanagh
Simon Watkins
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Eldon Emberly
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
PHYS 120 - Mechanics and Modern Physics (3)

A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Sarah Johnson
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 125 - Mechanics and Special Relativity (3)

A course in mechanics and modern physics designed for students who want to study translational and rotational dynamics, conservation laws, and oscillations in depth and gain additional insight into foundations of special relativity and select topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 151. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.

PHYS 140 - Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)

A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

and one of

STAT 201 - Statistics for the Life Sciences (3)

Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 201 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 203, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D900 Wei Lin
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OL01 Wei Lin
Online
OP09 TBD
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)

Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, with a minimum grade of C-. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Richard Lockhart
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OL01 Jinko Graham
Online
OP01 TBD

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete both of

BISC 308 - Environmental Toxicology: An Ecological Perspective (3)

Students are introduced to the major environmental toxicants, their sources, and interactions with terrestrial and aquatic environments. Through historical and current case studies of environmental toxicants, this course will provide an understanding of the basic principles of environmental toxicology particularly as they apply to populations, communities and ecosystems. Prerequisite: BISC 101, 102, and (BISC 204 or GEOG 215), all with a minimum grade of C-.

BISC 313 - Environmental Toxicology: A Mechanistic Perspective (3)

An introduction to the environmental and biological fate of chemicals, their mechanisms of action, testing, evaluation, and risk assessment. Students are introduced to different classes of environmental contaminants, and examine how they affect various organisms (including humans) at the molecular, biochemical, organ system, and behavioural levels of biological organization. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and (BISC 204, or BISC 205, or GEOG 215, or MBB 231), both with a minimum grade of C-.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Chris Kennedy
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and three of

BISC 309 - Conservation Biology (3)

An examination of the primary threats to biodiversity, how biological processes contribute to the persistence of populations and structure of communities, and species and landscape approaches to conservation in the real world. Prerequisite: BISC 204 with a minimum grade of C-.

BISC 433 - Environmental Microbiology (3)

An overview of environmental and applied microbiology. Topics include microbial growth and kinetics, microbial metabolism and thermodynamics, biogeochemical cycling, microbial ecology, and applied microbiology. Includes computer labs, where students will learn to analyze data generated by modern methods used to characterize microbes and microbial communities. Prerequisite: MBB 222, MBB 231, and BISC 303, all with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for BISC 475 under the title "Environmental Microbiology" may not take this course for further credit.

BISC 445 - Environmental Physiology of Animals (3)

A discussion of the physiological mechanisms and adaptations which permit animals to live in diverse environments. The course will adopt a comparative approach to physiology. Prerequisite: BISC 205 and MBB 231, both with a minimum grade of C-.

BPK 431 - Integrative Cancer Biology (3)

Core concepts in cancer biology ranging from the clinical and pathological basis of carcinogenesis to the molecular and cellular changes involved in cancer development. Emphasis will be on the complex interactions of lifestyle factors, genetics and social cultural determinants on cancer risk. Prerequisite: MBB 231 (or MBB 201) and at least 90 units.

CHEM 371 - Chemistry of the Aqueous Environment (3)

Chemical processes in the aqueous environment. Quantitative treatment of the variables determining the composition of natural systems. Chemistry of aqueous toxic species, water purification, wastewater treatment, current topics, and related matters. Prerequisite: CHEM 210, 216, and 281, all with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

HSCI 323 - Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology (3)

Biological, molecular and biochemical actions of drugs and toxicants. Genetic and environmental risk determinants. Understanding the broad spectrum of toxicological problems encountered in clinical practice, drug development and regulation, and medical research. Prerequisite: MBB 231, CHEM 282, both with a minimum grade of C-.

REM 412 - Environmental Modeling (4)

Students receive hands-on experience in the construction and analysis of computer simulation models of environmental and ecological systems and problems. Prerequisite: REM 100 or EVSC 100; BISC 204 or GEOG 215 or REM 211; STAT 201 or STAT 203 or STAT 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent; and 60 units. Recommended: REM 225. Quantitative.

REM 445 - Environmental Risk Assessment (4)

Students receive theory and practical experience in the control and management of hazardous substances in the environment. This includes the application of techniques used to assess toxicological, ecological and human health risks of contaminants within the current regulatory framework. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or 154 or 157; STAT 201 or 203 or 205 or GEOG 251 or equivalent; and 60 units. Recommended: REM 225.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Frank Gobas
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and their prerequisites. Students missing REM prerequisites for REM courses may apply to the REM undergraduate program assistant for a waiver. Students may substitute one undergraduate research course (e.g., BISC 497W, 498, 499) with an environmental toxicology focus, subject to approval of the department.