Biology Programme

2016-2017 Programme, Courses,

Timetabling & Preregistration

BSc. Biology Major Description: 60 credits:

6 from BIOL 1001, 1501

3 from PHYS 1051 or 1041

3 from MATH 1111 or 1151

3 from MATH 1121, 1251, 2211, 2221, or COMP 1631

3 from CHEM 1001

3 from BIOC 1001

12 from BIOL 2101, 2601, 2701, 2801(Evolution) 6 from BIOL 2201(Micro), 2301, 2401 21 additional credits at the 3/4000 level

BSc. Biology Minor Description:

60 credits:

6 from BIOL 1001, 1501

3 from CHEM 1001, BIOC 1001

9 from BIOL 2101, 2201, 2301, 2401, 2601, 2701, 2801

6 from Biology at the 3/4000 level

BSc. Rules (11.3.1):

1.  120 credits

2.  18 distribution credits (Arts, Humanities, Social Science)

3.  72 science credits

4.  of which - 30 science credits at 3/4000 level

5.  Science Core (12 credits):

•  6 credits from MATH 1111 or 1151 plus one of MATH 1121, 1251, 2211, 2221 or COMP 1631

•  3 credits from CHEM 1001 or PHYS 1041,1051

•  3 credits from BIOL 1001, 1501, BIOC 1001, GENS 1401, PSYC 1001 or PSYC 1011

Options:

1.  Biology

2.  Biochemistry Programme

3.  Environmental Science

4.  Psychology

5.  Use any Calendar

6.  Triple minor – 11.3.10

7.  Design your own – 11.3.15 – Dean’s Approval required

Biology Faculty On Leave 2016-2017

•  Dr. Matt Litvak (full year)

•  Dr. Karen Crosby (full year)

Biology Faculty 2016-2017

Dr. Suzie Currie Dr. Irena Kaczmarska

Dr. Magi Beaton Dr. Diana Hamilton

Dr. Ron Aiken Dr. Rob Ireland

Dr. Doug Campbell

Dr. Vett Lloyd

+ 2 9-month sessional appointments TBA

Programme Advisors:

Biology:

Dr. R. Aiken

Dr. S. Currie

Dr. R. Ireland

biology@mta.ca

Biochem:

Dr. A. Cockshutt

acockshutt@mta.ca

Biology Courses 2016-2017 1st & 2nd Year

Fall Winter

1001 1501

BC1001 2401

2101 2601

2201 2801

2301

2701

0830

0930

1030

1130

1230

1330

1430

1530

1630

1730

M,W,Fr

2nd Year Biology Fall Winter

Tu,Th

2601 2301

2701 2101

2401 (BC1001)

2201

2801

3rd and 4th Year Courses in 2016-2017:

•  3211, 3201, 3221, 3451, 3361, 3351, 3651, 3401, 3621, 3801, 3021, 3631, 3111, 3781

•  4211, 4401, 4711, 4151, 4101, 4903

Possibilities: •  3501, 3911, 3811, 4371, a 4th year physiology…

Preregistration

•  Biology courses with limited space:

•  Biology 3201 – Animal Physiology •  Biology 3211 – Human Physiology •  Biology 3361 – Marine Biology: Coastal •  Biology 3401 – Animal Behaviour •  Biology 4711 - Advanced Design & Statistical Analysis

•  Fill out form and include unofficial transcript •  Return to Biology Office: Monday, April 11 2016

Important Dates

•  4 April: Timetable released to students

•  11 April: Preregistration forms due to Biology office

•  12 April: Honours Day in Biology

•  25 April: Registration opens for students