33 courses in the 1970–71 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
By special arrangement, courses labelled (+) may be taken in 2 sequential halves by students in co-operative programmes. Students registered for one or more of the courses 431, 433, 437, 438 and 441 (all marked with * are expected the participate in an off-campus fiield course held in September preceding their final year. All Honours Biology students who have completed their third year are expected to participate in an off-campus field course held in April.
An introduction to the principles of Zoology. The course will include a survey of cell structure and function, animal growth and development, genetics, and the structure (anatomy) and function of animals with particular reference to mammals (and man). 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory. Winter term. (For students of Physical Education).
The principles of biology are developed by reference to all biology {including genetics), growth and development, and to selectd organisms, Man is discussed as a biological organism. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory (For students in Faculties other than Science)
An introductory course designed to give a grounding in the main branches of Biology. Emphasis is laid on an understanding of biological processes and on relating these to the structure and diversity of living organisms. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory (For Science students only)
BIOL 233Vertebrate Zoology 2341 The Plant Kingdoma) Non Vascular Plantsb) Vascular Plants
A survey of functional mammalian anatomy and histology, with particular emphasis on the human, and an introduction to basic embryology. 4 lectures, 6 hours laboratory. Fali Term. (Full course). (Primarily for students of Optometry. Available also to students in faculties other than Science.)
The principles, methods and application of genetics. The basis and implications of the modern evolutionary theory. The modern approach and social implications will be discussed. 3 lectures. (Primarily for students in the General programme and those from other departments.) (Not available for students whose major field is Biology except as an extra course.)
The evolution of the vertebrate body as exemplified by both living and fossil members of the group. Laboratory dissections form an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 110, 131 or 132. 2 lectures, 4 hours laboratory (20 laboratory periods)
A survey of the main groups of plants in relation to their structure, biology and phylogeny. Fall term Winter term Prerequisite: Biology 131 or 132. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Introduction to fundamental theories, principles and methods of general microbiology. Structure, systematics, growth and functions of microorganisms. Prerequisite: Grade 13 Chemistry mandatory and Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132 desirable. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
The physiology of the major organ systems of the vertebrate body, with emphasis on the human. The topics discussed include circulation, respiration, digestion and nutrition, metabolism, muscle, nervous system, special senses, and the endocrine system. Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory (Primarily for students of Optometry. Available also to students in faculties other than Science).
A study of the basic physiological phenomena; integrative and vegetative systems of the body. Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132 or 201 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory (Primarily for students of Physical Education. Available also to w+
A survey of the major invertebrate phyla with emphasis on the anatomy, taxonomy, and ecology of selected representatives. Prerequisite: Biology 110*, 131 or 132 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A study of the higher plants, emphasizing aspects of their structure, development and ecology. Fail term.
An introduction to the structure, function and development of cells and tissues, cell and nuclear division; chromosome mechanisms and the principles of heredity. Winter term. Prerequisite: Biology 234 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Detailed study of microorganisms. The cultural, morphological, structural and biochemical characteristics of bacteria. Prerequisite: Biology 235 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A survey of fundamental life processes in animals and plants including energy production, biosynthesis, growth, development, absorption and transfer, and environmental effects. Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132, Chemistry 236 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
An analysis of the freshwater, farine and terrestrial environments and the communities of organisms they support. The distribution and numbers of piants and animals. Animal movements and migrations. Prerequisites: Biology 233, 234 and 333 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Roles of microorganisms in natural and special environments, with emphasis on the methods for studying the nature and functions of microbial populations. Prerequisites: Biology 235, Chemistry 337 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
An introduction to the classification, functional anatomy and physiology of insects. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory Prerequisite: Biology 333
A survey of genetics with emphasis on bacterial and bacteriophage genetics and the molecular basis of gene action. Prerequisite: Biology 337 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
The study of microorganisms with special reference to the structure, physiology and metabolism of bacteria. Structure-function inter-relationships; biosynthetic processes, cellular regulatory mechanisms, quantitative experimental methodology. Prerequisite: Biology 235, Chemistry 337. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
BIOL 188437% a) Biosystematicsb) Evolution 438% a) Mycologyb) Phycology
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A study of living organisms in relation to evolutionary processes and classification. Fall term.
Inorganic, precellular and cellular evolution. The time scale and the fossil record. Darwinism, Mendelism and the synthesis, Mutation, choromsome changes, genetic recombination, natural selection and reproductive isolation. Winter term. Prerequisite: Biology 334 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Selected topics in fungal systematics and ecology. A survey of economic and medical mycology. Fall term
A study of selected topics in the biology of algae. Winter term. Prerequisite: Biology 334 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Detailed survey of structure and function cells. Cell morphogenesis. Cytological methods. Brief survey of cell division. Nuclear division. Prerequisite: Biology 337, Chemistry 337. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A detailed study of water relations, mineral nutrition, metabolism and growth and development in plants. ; Prerequisites: Biology 337, Chemistry 337 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A study of digestion, metabolism, excretion, hormone action, circulation, muscle contraction, nerve conduction and the physiology of major organ systems in animals. Prerequisites: Biology 337, Chemistry 337 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Properties of pathogenic mircroorganisms and special groups related to food and fermentation microbiology. Prerequisite: Biology 235 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the department on an experimetnal study. The results of this will be presented in thesis form and this will be critically examined by members of this and, where pertinent, other departments, Before selecting this course students must obtain approval for doing so from both the professor under whose direction they wish to work and the chairman of Biology.
Graduate and Research Programmes
Fields in which research is in progress in the department are as follows: Dantarial marramnalecniar svnthesis. the transport mechanism
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across the cellular membranes of bacteria and the mode of action of chemical inhibitors of microorganisms. Biosystematic and phytogeographic studies on the North American and tropical African floras. Ecology of Canadian plant communities. The ecology of the algae in lakes and streams, the dynamics of their growth and the mechanisms of their distribution and flotation. The ecology of peat bogs together with their palynology and the plant composition of the peat. The invertebrate fauna of running water and the fate of organic matter in streams. Reproduction in invertebrates with special reference to the physiological inter-relationships of nutrition, food reserves, hormones and maturation of the gonads. Biology of salmonid fishes and fluviatile forage fishes. Developmental genetics of Protozoa and Nematodes. Taxonomic, developmental and ecological studies of Fungi Imperfecti. Computer pattern recognition techniques in fungal taxonomy. DNA hybridization in fungi. Biochemical and structural studies of cellular membranes in plant animal systems. Carbon metabolism in facultative bacteria and their control mechanisms. Properties of microorganisms related to the food and fermentation industries. Colonization of small aquatic habitats. Ontogeny of bottom fauna and plankton of lakes. Helminths of freshwater fishes. Fauna and flora of Pleistocene ponds of the Toronto area, Mineral nutrition of higher plants and mechanisms of seed dormancy. Cytology and development of lower plants.
A course dealing with the evolution of the plant kingdom with emphasis upon the Fern-Pteridosperm complex and microfossils in the Pleistocene. Aspects of Phylogeny and Paleobotany are studied.
Selected topics in molecular biology will be presented at an advanced level with the aim of evaluating recent work and developments. Basic concepts and interrelationships will be emphasized.
Units and dimensions. Stoichiometry—mass balances, simple energy balances, equilibrium. Free hand sketching and blue print reading, concepts of synthesis. Introductory chemical engineering laboratories including experiments in measurement.
2 lectures, 3 hours lab.—two terms.
Equilibrium between phases; the equilibrium stage concept. Cascades of stages with and without reflux; examples of their analysis when used to separate components by distillation, extraction, absorption and leaching. Small solids; their description in quantitive terms; separation by differences of size and density. Thickening.
3 lectures, 2 hours problems, alternative weeks.
Introduction to the periodic classification and electronic structure of the elements.