Introductory Biology I
Students will study the diversity of life on Earth, the classification of organisms, and the interactions of organisms with their environments. They will examine the structure and function of body systems in a variety of organisms.
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Biology Today (this course will change effective Sept. 2007. View future changes ).
Students will examine the biological bases of some current advances in the fields of biology and biotechnology and will explore scientific and ethical issues around topics of gene therapy, genetic modification, cloning, and reproductive technology. They will study issues related to the theory of evolution and will examine how science is done and the relationship of science and scientists to society.
This is an exploratory course in biology for non-science students. No prior study of biology is required.
This course may be used to partially fulfill lab science requirements for a Bachelor of Arts, science requirements for an elementary teacher education program, lab science requirements for an Associate of Arts degree, and liberal education credits for any Kwantlen degree.
This course may not be used for credits in science, or as a prerequisite for further courses.
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Anatomy and Physiology I
Students will study the major organ systems of the human body responsible for support, movement, circulation, respiration and digestion. They will also overview nervous and endocrine control, pharmacology and microbiology. Students will study these topics using a self-directed modular format.
Prerequisites: [BIOL 1110 or (CHEM 1094 or Chemistry 11)] and (ABEB 0012 or BIOP 1012 or Biology 12)
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Introductory Biology II
Students will study concepts of inheritance and biological evolution. They will examine the major classes of biological chemicals, the structure and function of cells, and the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis. They will study the patterns and mechanisms of embryological development.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1110
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Anatomy and Physiology II
Students will continue to examine the major organ systems of the human body, focusing on the excretory, nervous, immune and reproductive systems. Examination of these systems will include related, basic concepts in pharmacology and microbiology. Students will study these topics using a self-directed modular format.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1160
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Genetics
Students will examine the principles of heredity, transmission of traits, exchange of genetic information, mutation, linkage, gene action and recombinant DNA technology, with emphasis on problem solving. They will acquire a variety of laboratory skills including sterile techniques, isolation of DNA, electrophoresis and photo microscopy.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 and 1210
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Cell Biology
Students will examine the ultrastructure of the eucaryotic and prokaryotic cell along with molecular activities associated with these structures. They will also identify and understand the experimental techniques and data that support the current view of cell structure and function. Students will develop considerable skill in the preparation of materials for microscopic examination.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1210 and CHEM 1110
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Ecology
Students will learn the basic properties of ecosystem, community and population ecology, including energy transfer, mineral cycling, community structure and dynamics, competition, predation, evolution and population dynamics. They will also perform lab and field work.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1110 and 1210
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Microbiology
Students will study a variety of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses. They will examine several aspects of microorganisms, including diversity, structure and function, metabolism, growth, reproduction and genetics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1210
Corequisites: CHEM 1110 or ENVI 1106
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Cellular Biochemistry
Students will learn the patterns and reactions of cellular metabolism with particular attention to the structure and function of proteins, the mechanisms of reactions, and the interrelationships and control of catabolism and anabolism.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2321 and CHEM 2320
Corequisites: CHEM 2420
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