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Course Descriptions

 

Biology
  

  • BIO - 060 Concepts in Biology I (Inhabiting the Human Body)

    3 Credit(s)
    An introduction to biological science containing similar material to that of BC Biology 12. This course covers scientific methods and principles, cell biology, genetics, and human anatomy and physiology.

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  • BIO - 102 Principles of Modern Biology II

    3 Credit(s)
    This is one of a pair of biology courses for science majors that introduce students to the biological concepts necessary to continue into second-year biology. This course is designed to provide students with a general survey of major areas of biology. Topics include ecology, evolution, cell division, genetics, DNA and genes, classification and diversity. The course includes extensive laboratory components.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in one of Biology 11, Biology 12,  BIO 051, BIO 060  or BIO 110  
    • C in one of Chemistry 11 or CHE 051  
    • Take BIO 102L

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  • BIO - 103 Principles of Modern Biology 1

    3 Credit(s)
    This is one of a pair of biology course for science majors that introduce students to the biological concepts necessary to continue into second-year biology. This is designed to provide students with a general survey of major areas of biology. Topics include biological chemistry, cellular organization and respiration, photosynthesis, and plant and animal structure and function. The course includes an extensive laboratory component.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in one of Life Sciences 11, Biology 11, BIO 051, Anatomy and Physiology 12, Biology 12, BIO 060  or BIO 110  
    • C in one of Chemistry 11 or CHE 051  
    • Take BIO 103L

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  • BIO - 110 Concepts of Biology I (Inhabiting the Human Body)

    3 Credit(s)
    This course, containing similar material to that of BC Biology 12 and meeting the same requirements of BIO 060 , is designed for non-science majors who require a science elective, or science students without the necessary prerequisites for BIO 102 /BIO 103  and/ or BIO 160 /BIO 161 . Topics include an introduction to concepts in cell biology beginning with basic concepts in chemistry, cell structure, cell energetics, cell division and genetics. The last part of the course will focus on human anatomy and physiology. Throughout the course the connection between topics covered and human health will be emphasized.

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  • BIO - 111 Concepts in Biology II (Inhabiting the Earth)

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is designed for non-science students who require a science elective, or science students without the necessary prerequisites for Biology 102  and Biology 103 . Topics include a brief review of cell division and genetics to provide a grounding for the discussion of evolution. The course will also provide an introduction to the diversity of life with investigations into the evolution of plant and animal structure and function. Finally, basic concepts in ecology will be introduced to provide a grounding for the discussion of current environmental issues.

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  • BIO - 113 Introduction to the Marine Environment

    3 Credit(s)
    This “pop sci” blended course introduces students to the physical and biological aspects of the marine environment. Topics will include how the ocean works, a survey of marine biodiversity, fishing and aquaculture, traditional species knowledge, resource management, and an overview of changing ocean climates. Emphasis will be placed on local marine environments and current issues in BC. A diversity of perspectives will be presented throughout the course and will be welcomed from participating students (e.g. Indigenous, International, and Western).

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  • BIO - 159 Human Anatomy & Physiology Fr Prac Nurs

    5 Credit(s)
    This course gives an overview of the structure and function of 10 body systems. It also discusses various health promotion strategies that work toward optimal function of these systems.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in Biology 12 or BIO 060  or equivalent completed within 10 years

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  • BIO - 160 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is the first half of a comprehensive survey of human structure and functions. Topics include: biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems. An extensive laboratory component is included.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C+ in Biology 12, BIO 060  or BIO 110  
    • C+ in Chemistry 11 or CHE 051 . Biology and Chemistry prerequisites must have been completed within the last 10 years.
    • Take BIO-160L

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  • BIO - 161 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is the continuation and completion of the comprehensive survey of human structures and functions started in Human Anatomy and Physiology I. It includes an extensive laboratory component.

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  • BIO - 170 Foundations of Ethnobotany

    3 Credit(s)
    Foundations of Ethnobotany provides students with a broad survey of the major areas of study within the discipline of ethnobotany. Topics include: folk taxonomy, plant identification and ecology, origins of agriculture, traditional foodways, phytomedicinals, fibre technologies, and plants and community. Global indigenous experiences will be used to illustrate course material and when possible, examples from Pacific Northwest cultures will be included. The laboratory component of this course illustrates and further explores lecture topics.

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  • BIO - 200 Cell Biology

    3 Credit(s)
    A study of the ultrastructure and function of cell organelles and membranes, DNA and chromosomes, cellular movements and cellular reproduction.

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  • BIO - 201 Introduction to Biochemistry

    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides an introduction to structural and functional aspects of cell chemistry.  Topics include biological molecules and their relationships, protein structure, enzyme action, energy transfer, metabolic processes, and control mechanisms.

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  • BIO - 203 Principles of Genetics

    3 Credit(s)
    A study of the principles and mechanisms of inheritance, including an analysis of transmission genetics, the nature and function of genetic material, molecular genetics and population genetics.

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    Corequisite(s):
    • Take BIO 203L

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  • BIO - 211 Invertebrate Biology

    3 Credit(s)
    An introduction to the major invertebrate taxa from sponges to chordates with emphasis on functional anatomy, life-cycles, evolution, diversity and ecology. A compulsory 3-day field trip to the West Coast of Vancouver Island is an integral part of this course. Lab work involves first hand and microscopic observations of living animals with some dissections. Field work involves observations of intertidal and subtidal invertebrate individuals and their community ecology.

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  • BIO - 215 Introductory Microbiology

    3 Credit(s)
    This is an introduction to the field of microbiology. Topics covered include: prokaryotic cell structure and function; microbial growth, factors affecting growth, and control of growth; microbial metabolism; prokaryotic genetics and gene regulation; microbial classification and diversity; and, viruses. Specific skills learned in the laboratory include: sterile technique, bacterial culture, microscopy and staining, serial dilution, bacterial metabolism, fecal coliform testing, and antimicrobial agents in the control of microbial growth.

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  • BIO - 230 Principles of Ecology

    3 Credit(s)
    This is one of a pair of biology course for science majors that introduce students to the biological concepts necessary to continue into secondy-year biology. This is designed to provide students with a general survey of major areas of biology. Topics include biological chemistry, cellular organization and respiration, photosynthesis, and plant and animal structure and function. The course includes an extensive laboratory component.

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  • BIO - 250 Directed Independent Studies in Biology

    3 Credit(s)
    This course provides the student with an opportunity to carry out independent research under supervision of a Departmental faculty member. The course is designed for students who have completed 1st year Biology. The main content of the study will be the practical aspects of carrying our independent research and may include three or more of the following activities, mutually agreed upon by both student and faculty supervisor: formulate a research question; collect relevant background literature; write a literature review; prepare a grant question; carry out research independently; collate and interpret results; formulate logical and reasonable conclusions regarding the experiment. The student may choose to work on a project or research topic that relates to research currently ongoing at the College.

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  • BIO - 260 Pathobiology I

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is the first half of an overview of basic health science. It provides an introduction to the principles of pathophysiology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, and nutrition relevant to nursing. The focus is on concepts and mechanisms, with prototype diseases and prototype drugs given as examples. A series of assignments provides opportunities to investigate other diseases that may be encountered in the clinical area.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in BIO 161  and enrolment in the 2nd year Nursing Program 

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  • BIO - 261 Pathobiology II

    3 Credit(s)
    This course is the continuation and completion of the introduction to the principles of pathophysiology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, and nutrition started in Pathobiology I. Again, the focus is on concepts and mechanisms, with prototype diseases and prototype drugs given as examples.

    Prerequisite(s):
    • C in BIO 260  and enrolment in the 2nd year Nursing Program 

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