39 courses in the 1975–76 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Professor, Chairman of Department J.K. Morton, B.Sc.,Ph.D.(Durham), F.L.S.
Professor, Graduate Officer A.D. Harrison, M.Sc., Ph.D.(Capetown)
Assistant Professor, Graduate Officer S.M. Smith, M.Sc.(McMaster), Ph.D.(Manitoba)
Associate Professor, Undergraduate Officer H.R.N. Eydt, M.Sc., Ph.D.(McMaster)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Officer W.R. Hawthorn, M.Sc.McMaster), Ph.D. (Western)
Associate Professor, Associate Chairman of Department J.E. Thompson, B.S.A.(Toronto), Ph.D.( Alberta)
Professors
C.H. Fernando, B.Sc.(Ceylon), D.Phil.(Oxford), F.RES.
H.B.N. Hynes, Ph.D., D.Sc.(London), A.R.C.S.
W.B. Kendrick, B.Sc., Ph.D.(Liverpool)
G. Power, B.Sc.(Durham), Ph.D.(McGill)
Adjunct Professor P.S. Corbet, B.Sc.(Reading), Ph.D.(Cambridge), D.Sc.(Reading), FI. Biol.
Associate Professors
C.R. Barnes,’ B.Sc.(Birmingham), Ph.D.(Ottawa)
J.C.H. Carter, B.A.Toronto), M.Sc., Ph.D.(McGill)
A.M. Charles, M/.Sc., Ph.D.(Manitoba)
E.B. Dumbroff, M.Forestry, Ph.D.(Georgia)
H.C. Duthie, B.Sc., Ph.D.(Wales)
W.E. Inniss, M.S.A.(Toronto), Ph.D.(Michigan State)
A.G. Kempton, M.S.A.(Toronto), Ph.D.{Michigan State)
J. Kruuv,? M.Sc.(Waterloo), Ph.D.(Western)
P.E. Morrison, M.Sc.(Western), Ph.D.(McMaster)
G.G. Mulamoottil,? B.Sc.(Mysore), M.Sc.(Bombay), Ph.D.(Dethi)
J.J. Pasternak, M.A (Toronto), Ph.D.(Indiana)
K. Zachariah, B.Sc.(Madras), B.A.Hons:(Oxford), M.A., Ph.D«Princeton)
Assistant Professors
R.D. Beauchamp,‘ B.A.(McMaster), M.A., Ph.D. (Brown)
J.C. Carlson, M.Sc., Ph.D.(Massachusetts)
J.J. Dodson, B.Sc.(Waterloo), Ph.D.(McGill)
R.G.H. Downer, M.Sc.(Queen’s University, Belfast), Ph.D (Western)
Course Descriptions Biology "
H.W. Elmore, B.Sc.(Western Kentucky), Ph.D. (Vanderbilt)
M. Globus, M.Sc.(McGill), Ph.D.(Toronto)
D.E. Hart, M.Sc.(Western), Ph.D.(Carleton)
C.I. Mayfield, B.Sc., Ph.D.(Liverpool)
J.C. Semple, B.Sc.(Tufts), M.A., Ph.D (Washington Oniversity, St. Louis)
J.B. Theberge,? B.Sc.A.(Guelph), M.Sc.(Toronto), Ph.D(U BC.)
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown
1 Biology and Earth Sciences
? Biology and Physics
+ Biology and Urban and Regional Planning
‘ Biology and Optometry
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
All Honours Biology students who have completed their third year are required to participate in an offcampus field course before entering Year 4. These courses are held either in April (following examinations but before the end of term) or the following September (after Labour Day). The cost will be approximately $100 per student.
Note
The Huntsman Marine Laboratory, St. Andrews, New Brunswick offers a summer course “Introduction to Marine Biology”. This course will be accepted as 0.50 transfer course credit towards a B.Sc. if taken
by students of the University of Waterloo.
An introduction to the principles of zoology. The course will include a survey of cell structure and function, animal growth and development, genetics, and ecological concepts, with emphasis placed on the role of man in the biosphere. .
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term (Primarily for students of Kinesiology. Available also to students in Faculties other than Science)
The principles of biology are developed by reference to all biology (including genetics), growth and development, and to selected organisms. Man is discussed as a biological organism.
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
(For all students other than those intending to major in Biology or to enter the School of Optometry)
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 intending to major in Biology or to enter the School of Optometry)
A survey of functional mammalian anatomy and histology, with particular emphasis on the human, and an introduction to basic embryology. Prerequisite: Biology 132 or equivalent
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
(For Optometry students only)
The evolution of vertebrate body as exemplified by both living and fossil members of the group. Laboratory dissections form an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A survey of the major groups of plants, including their evolution, morphology, ecology and importance to man.
Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Introduction to fundamental theories, principles and methods of microbiology. Structure, systematics, growth and metabolism of microorganisms. Outline of the major groups of microorganisms. Discussion of their role in natural habitats, industrial processes and disease.
Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
(Only for Honours Biology and 4-year Biology majors and Regular Honours Chemistry Students)
An introduction to the study of the relationship of plants and animals to their environment. The nature of ecosystems, energy flow, biogeochemical cycling, concepts of habitat and ecological niche. Introduction to population and community ecology. Physiological ecology, environmental factor interaction. Plant and animal biogeography, the major ecosystems of Canada. .
Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132
2 lectures and 1 tutorial, plus field trips as required
Course Descriptions 235 Biology
History and scope of microbiology. Study of the characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
(Not available to students who are Honours Biology or 4-year Biology majors)
Relationships of microorganisms to man and his environment.
Prerequisite: Biology 245*
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term
(Not available to students who are Honours Biology or 4-year Biology majors)
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. Prerequisite: Biology 131 or 132
_2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
(For Optometry students only)
An integrated study of basic physiological phenomena with particular emphasis placed on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Other topics which will be discussed include digestion, excretion and endocrinology.
Prerequisite: Biology 110* or 131 or 132
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fail term
(Primarily for students of Kinesiology. Available also to students in faculties other than Science)
A detailed study of physiological processes associated with nerve and muscle function, and consideration
of the integrative role of the central nervous system. Prerequisite: Biology 110* or 131 or 132
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term (Primarily for students of Kinesiology. Available also to students in faculties other than Science)
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 floral morphology in relation to classification and evolution. An introduction to taxonomy and nomenclature. History of taxonomy. Systems of classification. Mechanisms of pollination and dispersal. a (Students entering this course are required to make a plant collection during the long vacation prior to - the course.)
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
The effects of cultural conditions on the morphology and molecular architecture of microorganisms. Other topics to be discussed will include the interactions of structure and function and the biology and genetics of bacterial viruses.
Prerequisite: Biology 235 or permission of instructor 2 lectures, 3. hours laboratory.
Plant structure in relation to function and development with particular reference to the vascular plants. Cell, tissue and organ differentiation.
Prerequisite: Biology 234
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term
The functional organization of cells with particular reference to cell-cell interaction, the structure, function and development of organelles and the biological roles of cellular membranes. Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
(Available only to students who are also taking Chemistry 332*-333*)
A study of the physiology of vertebrate organ systems and their integration, with emphasis placed upon the effects of current developments on basic physiological concepts.
Prerequisites: Biology 233 or 243*-244*
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
(Available only to students who are also taking Chemistry 332*-333*)
The structure of mammalian cells, tissues and organs interpreted in functional terms. Cell reproduction and differentiation, with some discussion of the embryological origin of tissues and the regulation of tissue growth. Light and electron microscopy techniques. Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term
Course Descriptions Biology
Chromosomes as the physical basis of heredity. Chromosomal mechanisms in mitosis and meiosis. The origin, inheritance and adaptive significance of aberrations and changes in number. Variant chromosomal systems.
Prerequisites: Biology 131 or 132
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
An integrated study of plant function: the dynamics of nutrient and water movement, photosynthesis, control mechanisms of growth and development. Prerequisite: Biology 234
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term (Available only to students who are also taking Chemistry 332*-333*)
Quantitative and dynamic ecology. The species and the individual in the ecosystem. Population and community ecology; competition and predation, population regulation, community metabolism and productivity. Plant synecology; vegetation and ecosystem classification, the analysis and description of plant communities. Experimental ecology. Introduction to systems ecology; the development of models, analysis of model properties.
Prerequisite: Biology 236
2 lectures and I tutorial
Roles of microorganisms in natural and special environments, with emphasis on the methods for studying the nature and functions of microbial populations. Prerequisite: Biology 235
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
An introduction to the classification, functional anatomy and physiology of insects.
(Students entering this course are required to make an insect collection preferably during the long vacation prior to the course.)
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A survey of genetics with emphasis on bacterial and bacteriophage genetics and the molecular basis of gene action.
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
The study of microorganisms with special reference to the physiology and metabolism of bacteria, cellpermeability, facromolecular biosynthetic processes, cellular regulatory mechanisms, quantitative experimental methodology.
Prerequisite: Biology 235, Chemistry 332*-333*
or 337
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A study of living organisms in relation to evolutionary processes and classification.
Prerequisite: Biology 344*
3 hour lecture-seminar, Fall term
A detailed study of the physical and chemical processes thai govern plant growth and function. Prerequisite: Biology 345*
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A comparative study of physiological processes in the animal kingdom and their relation to environmental microbiology.
Prerequisite: Biology 342
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Properties of pathogenic microorganisms and special groups related to food and fermentation microbiology. Prerequisite: Biology 335
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
Inorganic, precellular and cellular evolution. The time scale and fossil record. Darwinism, Mendelism and the synthesis. Mutation, chromosome changes, genetic recombination, natural selection and reproductive isolation.
Prerequisite: Biology 131 or 132
3 hours lecture-seminar, Winter term
Selected topics in fungal systematics and ecology. A survey of economic and medical mycology. Prerequisite Biology 234
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Fall term
A study of selected topics in the biology of algae. Prerequisite: Biology 234
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, Winter term
Course Descriptions 237 Biology .
The development of biological thought from Greek and Roman times to the present; i.e. from classification to the present experimental approach.
No prerequisites
3 lectures, Winter term
(Not to be taken in conjunction with Science 400)
Analysis of embryonic development of selected organisms with emphasis on growth and the processes of sub-cellular, cellular and organ differentiation stressing recent experimental methodology. Prerequisite: Biology 343* is strongly recommended as preparation for this course
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
The course will consist of an introduction to the nature of antigens and antibodies and their reactions, hypersensitivity and blood groups, as well as a study of the nature and interactions of animal, insect bacteria and plant viruses and their hosts.
Prerequisite: Biology 235
2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory
A survey course covering the important physical, chemical and biological aspects of fresh and marine waters and including such topics as circulation of nutrients, eutrophication, aquatic food chains and productivity.
Prerequisites: Biology 236 and 333
3 lectures
The aim of this course is to provide able undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue original research, under the close supervision of a member of the Biology department. The results of this study will be presented in thesis form and 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 koth the professors under whose direction they wish to work and the undergraduate officers in Biology. Normally, only students attaining at least a 70% average in their major field(s) will be accepted into this course.