BIOL 111 Introductory Biology 1F 2c 0.5
An introduction to basic concepts in biology, including aspects of genetics, evolution and piant biology.
Open to students other than those intending to major in Biology or to enter the School of Optometry.
Biology (BIOL)
59 courses in the 1980–81 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1980–81
Professor, Chairman of Department J. K. Morton, BSc, PhD (Durham), FLS
Associate Professor, Associate Chairman of the Department C. 1. Mayfield, BSc, PhD (Liverpool)
Professor, Graduate Officer A. D. Harrison, MSc, PhD (Capetown)
Professor, Graduate Officer C. H. Fernando, BSc (Ceylon), D Phil (Oxford)
Associate Professor, Undergraduate Officer H.R. N. Eydt, MSc, PhD (McMaster)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Ofticer J.C. Carison, MSe, PhD (Massachusetts)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Officer W. R. Hawthorn, MSc (McMaster), PhD (W. Ont.)
Professors
Faculty listed in 1980–81
C. R. Barnes', BSc (Birmingham), PhD (Ottawa) H. B. N. Hynes, PhD, DSc (London), ARCS, FRSC W. B. Kendrick, BSc, PhD (Liverpool)
J. Kruuv?, MSc (Waterloo), PhD (W. Ont.)
J. J. Pasternak, MA (Toronto), PhD (indiana)
G. Power, BSc (Durham), PhD (McGill)
J. E. Thompson, BSA (Toronto), PhD (Alberta)
Faculty listed in 1980–81
ssociate Professors D. Beauchamp‘, BA (McMaster), MA, PhD (Brown) GC. H. Carter, BA (Toronto), MSc, PhD (McGill) M. Charles, MSc, PhD (Manitoba) G. H. Downer, MSc (Queen’s Belfast), PhD(W. Ont.) E. B. Dumbroff, MForestry, PhD (Georgia) H. C. Duthie, BSc, PhD (Wales) W. E. Inniss, MSA (Toronto), PhD (Michigan State) A. G. Kempton, MSA (Toronto), PhD (Michigan State) P. E. Morrison, MSc (W. Ont.), PhD (McMaster) G. G. Mulamoottil3, BSe (Mysore), MSc (Bombay) PhD (Delhi) J. Sivak4, LScO (Montreal), MS (Indiana), PhD (Cornell) S. M. Smith, MSc (McMaster), PhD (Manitoba) J. B. Theberge’, BScA (Guelph), MSc (Toronto), PhD (Br. Col.) K. Zachariah, BSc (Madras), BA Hons (Oxford), MA, PhD (Princeton)
Course Descriptions 253 Biology
Assistant Professors.
Faculty listed in 1980–81
N. Bols, BSc (S Fraser), MSc (Br. Col.), PhD (Toronto)
M. Globus, MSc (McGill), PhD (Toronto)
J. R. Lepock?, MS (W. Virginia), PhD (Penn. State)
Faculty listed in 1980–81
C. A. Peterson, MSc (Alberta), PhD (California, Davis)
J.C. Semple, BSc (Tufts), MA, PhD (Washington U, St Louis)
L. W. Stobbs, MSc (Brock), PhD (Guelph)
Adjunct Faculty R. W. McCauley, MA (Toronto), PhD (W. Ont.) Wilfrid Laurier University
Faculty members holding cross appointments as shown
Biology and Earth Sciences
2Biology and Physics
3Biology and Urban and Regional Planning “Biology and Optometry .
Course Descriptions
All Honours Biology students who have completed their third year are required to participate in an offcampus field course (Biol 450 or 498) 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 range from $50 to $200 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 credit towards a BSc if taken by students of the University of Waterloo.
BIOL 111L Introductory Biology 1 LaboratoryF 3-L 0.25
A laboratory course only for students taking Biology 111. Take-home probiems and/or assignments will alternate with in-house labs.
Open to students other than those intending to major in Biology or to enter the School of Optometry.
BIOL 112 Introductory Biology 2W 2c 0.5
An introduction to the basic principles of zoology and ecology with reference to man as a biological organism.
Open to students other than those intending to major in Biology or to enter the School of Optometry.
BIOL 112L Introductory Biology 2 LaboratoryW 3L 0.25
A laboratory course only for students taking Biology 112. Labs. on alternate weeks.
Open to students other than those intending to major in Biology or to enter the School of Optometry.
BIOL 201 Anatomy, Histology and EmbryologyY 2C,3L 1.0
A survey of functional mammalian anatomy and histology, with particular emphasis on the human, and an introduction to basic embryology.
(For Pre-Optometry Students only)
BIOL 210 Introductory Invertebrate ZoologyF 2C,3L 0.5
A study of the functional morphology of selected invertebrate types with special emphasis on the various grades of organization and development in the different phyla.
BIOL 211 Introductory Vertebrate ZoologyW 2C,3L 0.5
An introduction to the structure, evolution and development of vertebrate organ systems.
BIOL 220 Plant Biology 1 - The Living PlantF 2C,3L 0.5
An introduction to the structure, function and physiology of plants with emphasis on flowering plants.
BIOL 221 Plant Biology - The Diversity of PlantsW 2C0,3L 0.5
A comparative survey of the morphology and life histories of the different kinds of plants and fungi important to man and an introduction to their evolution.
BIOL 230 Introductory Cell BiologyF 26,3L 0.5
An introduction to the concepts of cell biology with emphasis on (i) the structural organization of the cell and its constituent organelles and (ii) the function of critical molecular processes that are characteristic of living organisms.
Course Descriptions Biology
BIOL 233 Human PhysiologyW 2C,3L 0.5
The physiology of the major organ systems including the nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, urinary, digestive, endocrine and reproductive systems.
BIOL 239 GeneticsW 20,3L 0.5
The mendelian basis of genetic analysis. Chromosomal mechanisms in mitosis and meiosis. The origin, inheritance and adaptive significance of chromosomal changes. Nucleic acids as the carriers of genetic information. Natural selection and the evolution of genetic systems.
BIOL 240 Fundamentals of MicrobiologyF 2C,3L 0.5
Introduction to fundamental theories, principles and methods of microbiology. Structure, methods of cultivation, growth, effects of physical factors, and inhibition and killing of microorganisms will! be studied.
BIOL 241 Introduction to the Microbial WorldW 20,3L 0.5
Biological characterization of major bacterial groups, microorganisms as geochemical agents, utilization of microorganisms by man, and mechanisms ofmicrobial pathogenicity.
BIOL 245 General Microbiology 1F 20,3L 0.5
History and scope of microbiology. Study of the characteristics of bacteria and other microorganisms.
Open to students other than those intending to major in Biology or to enter the School of Optometry.
BIOL 246 General Microbiology 2W 2C,3L 0.5
Relationships of microorganisms to man and his environment.
Prereq: Biol 245
Open to students other than those intending to major in Biology or to enter the School of Optometry.
BIOL 250 EcologyF 3C/FLDLAB 0.5
An introduction to the study of the relationships of plants and animals to their environment. The nature of ecosystems, ecological energetics, biogeochemical cycling, community ecology, introduction to population biology.
Field trips as required
BIOL 301 Human PhysiologyY 2C,3L 1.0
The physiology of the major organ systems of the body. The topics discussed include circulation, respiration, digestion and nutrition, metabolism, mucle, nervous system, special senses, and the endocrine system.
(For Optometry students only)
BIOL 331 Vertebrate ZoologyW 2C,3L 0.5
Major topics in vertebrate zoology as exemplified by both living and fossil members of the subphylum Craniata.
Prereq: Biol 238 or 211
BIOL 332 Anthropod ZoologyW 2C,3L 0.5
A survey of the phylum Arthropoda, including the insects, with emphasis on their classification, interrelationships and ways of life.
Prereq. Biol 237 or 247 or 210
BIOL 333 Invertebrate ZoologyF 20,3L 0.5
A survey of the major invertebrate phyla other than the arthropods, with emphasis on their functional anatomy, classification and ways of life.
Prereq: Biol 237 or 247 or 210
BIOL 334 The Flowering PlantsF 2C,3L 0.5
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.
(Students entering this course are required to make a flowering plant collection. Instructions should be obtained from the Herbarium prior to the summer break.)
BIOL 335 Identification and Variety of MicroorganismsF 2C,3L 0.5
Principles of classification and identification of microorganisms. Identification procedures and systems. The study of selected groups of transitional microorganisms.
Prereq: Biol 235 or 240-241 or permission of instructor
Course Descriptions 255 Biology.
BIOL 337 Microorganisms in FoodsW 20,3L 0.5
Food preservation, spoilage, poisoning and modern concepts in quality assurance programmes are studied. The aim is to understand factors governing microbial changes in foods. Problem solving in the food industry is emphasized. Laboratory work will reflect current practices in quality control and testing.
Prereq: Biol 335 or permission of instructor
BIOL 338 Plant Anatomy and MorphogenesisW 2C,3L 0.5
Plant structure in relation to function and development with particular reference to the vascular plants. Cell, tissue and organ differentiation.
Prereq: Biol 234 or 220 and 230
BIOL 340 Molecular BiologyW 20,3L 0.5
Molecular biological aspects of chromosome replication, expression of genetic information, functional translation of specific eukaryotic proteins, cell division, gamete formation, embryogenesis, hormone action, cellular interactions and cell differentiation.
BIOL 341 Cell PhysiologyF 2C,3L 0.5
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.
Prereq: Biol 111-112, 177L-112L or 121-122, 121L-122L or 230
Coreq: Chem 332
BIOL 343 Histology and CytologyF 2C,3L 0.5
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.
Prereq: Biol 111-112, 111L-1172L or 121-122, 121L-122L or 211 or 230 or 233
BIOL 345 Plant PhysiologyW 2C0,3L 0.5
An integrated study of plant function: the dynamics of nutrient and water movement, photosynthesis, control mechanisms of growth and development. Prereq: Biol 234 or 220
Coreq: Chem 332-333
BIOL 346 Population Ecology 14F 2C,1T 0.5
The ecology of populations. Topics include: demographic parameters and their estimation; population growth and regulation; competitive and predator-prey interactions; population genetics and evolution; applied population biology.
Prereq: Biol 231 or 250 and Stat 202
BIOL 347 Mycology 1F 28,3L 0.5
Fungal taxonomy and ecology; medical mycology; plant pathology; industrial applications; food and food processing; toxins and hallucinogens; biological control; fungi as coprophiles, predators, and symbionts with plants and animals.
Prereq: Bio! 232 or 221
BIOL 348 Vertebrate Physiology 1F 2C,3L 0.5
A general study of selected physiological topics in vertebrates including nutrition, digestion, respiration and circulation.
Not open to students who have taken Biol 203, 204
BIOL 349 Vertebrate Physiology 2W 2C,3L 0.5
A general study of selected physiological topics in vertebrates including nerve and muscle physiology, endocrinology, osmoregulation and excretion.
Not open to students who have taken Biol 203, 204
BIOL 350 Environmental Toxicology 1W 2C0,3L 0.5
An introduction to the basic theories, principles and techniques of environmental toxicology. A comparative study of the effects of specific groups of toxicants on ecosystems; biodegradation and cycling.
BIOL 430 The Analysis of CommunitiesF 2C,3fldlab/T 0.5
Sampling procedures to estimate abundance and distribution of organisms in time and space. Methods to analyze succession. The classification and ordination of ecosystems. The response of ecosystems to exploitation. The role of biological management in conservation programmes. Prereq; Biol 231 or 250 and Stat 202
BIOL 431 Population Ecology 2W 2C,3fldlab/T 0.5
The analysis of the structure and dynamics of plant and animal populations. Theoretical, mathematical and experimental approaches to the study of population ecology. Evolutionary processes in population biology.
Prereq: Biol 346
Course Descriptions Biology
BIOL 432 Microbial EcologyY 2C0,3L 1.0
The roles of microorganisms in selected habitats including fresh water, soil, plants and animals will be studied. Microbial functions in nutrient cycling, biodegradation, and symbiotic and parasitic relationships will also be examined.
Prereq: Biol 235 or 240-241
BIOL 433 EntomologyF 2C,3L 0.5
Introduction to morphology, systematics and biology of insects
(Brief field trips will be made to collect insects from different local habitats.)
BIOL 434 Advanced GeneticsW 3C/S 0.5
A detailed examination of the recent advances in molecular genetics with emphasis on the regulation of gene action in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Current research literature will be reviewed. (Offered every other year. Alternates with Biol 438)
BIOL 435 Microbial PhysiologyY 2C,3L 1.0
The study of microorganisms with special reference to the physiology and metabolism of bacteria, cellpermeability, macromolecular biosynthetic processes, cellular regulatory mechanisms, quantitative experimental methodology.
Prereq: Biol 235 or 240-241, Chem 332-333
BIOL 436 Quaternary EcologyF 2C,3L 0.5
A consideration of the Quaternary environment. Pollen, plant macrofossil and faunal remains as indicators of past environments. Relationship of fossil assemblages to modern ecosystems. Pollen analysis and the interpretation of fossil deposits. Prereq: an introductory course in biology or geology, or permission of the instructor.
BIOL 437 Biosystematics and EvolutionW 3C/S 0.5
A study of the processes of evoiution: the differentiation of populations and the origin of new forms of life.
Prereq: Biol 239
BIOL 438 Advanced Molecular BiologyW 3C/S 0.5
An examination of the current major issues in Molecular Biology with emphasis on the technical and conceptual advances. Current research literature will be reviewed.
(Offered every other year. Alternates with Biol 434) Prereq: Biol 340
Offered in Winter Term 1981
BIOL 440 Plant Growth and DevelopmentF 2C,3L 0.5
A study of the plant hormones and the mechanics that control growth, dormancy and development. Prereq: Biol 345
BIOL 441 Stress Physiology and Aging in PlantsW 2C,3L 0.5
A study of stress tolerance and aging in plants. Mechanisms of adjustment to temperature, moisture, salt and chemical stress will be emphasized.
Prereq: Biol 345
BIOL 443 Microorganisms of Industrial ImportanceF 2C,3L 0.5
A study of the role of microorganisms in industrial processess of biosynthesis and degradation. Prereq: Biol 337
BIOL 444 Microorganisms and Disease. W 20,3L 0.5
A study of the microorganisms involved in pathogenesis, their mode of infection, symptoms and prevention.
Prereq: Biol 335, 451
BIOL 445 Mycology 2W 25,3L 0.5
The growth of mycological knowledge will be traced, and current developments analyzed. Extensive literature surveys, active class participation, and a lab project, will be required.
Prereq: Biol 347
BIOL 446 PsychologyW 2C,3L 0.5
A study of selected topics in the biology of algae. Prereq: Biol 232 or 220
BIOL 447 History of Biology |F 3C 0.5
The development of biological thought from Greek and Roman times to the present; ie. from classification to the present experimental approach. (Not to be taken in conjunction with Sci 400)
BIOL 448 Developmental BiologyF 2C,3L 0.5
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.
BIOL 449 VirologyW 2C,3L 0.5
The nature of viruses and their interaction with their plant, microbial and animal hosts.
Prereq: Biol 235 or 240-241
Course Descriptions 257 Biology
BIOL 450 Aquatic BiologyF
An introduction to physical, chemical and biological oceanography. A study of the flora and fauna of selected aquatic environments. Includes an intensive 2-week field course at Huntsman Marine Laboratory, St. Andrews.
N.B. Limited to 24; priority will be given to Honours students.
Prereq: Either Biol 332 or Bio! 333
2C,3S/fldlab 0.75
BIOL 451 ImmunologyF 2C,3L 0.5
Physical and biological properties of immunological agents that protect against disease, the procedures for their identification and their practical applications.
Prereq: Biol 235 or 240-241
BIOL 452 Comparative Animal Physiology 1F 2C,3L 0.5
A comparative study of respiratory, circulatory and endocrinological systems of animals: emphasis will be placed on invertebrate groups.
BIOL 453 Comparative Animal Physiology 2W 2C,3L 0.5
Comparative study of the endocrine and reproductive systems of mammals. Major topics include hormone assay, chemistry, regulation of secretion, mechanism of action, neurosecretion and reproductive cycies.
BIOL 455 Environmental Toxicology 2F 2C,3L 0.5
Cellular, developmental and physiological effects of toxicants on multicellular organisms.
Prereq: Biol 350
Offered in Fall term 1981
BIOL 498 Field CourseF or W fidlab 0.25
Required of all Honours Biology students except those who take Biol 450. This field course may be any of several arranged by the Department, and should be taken after completion of the 3rd year.
BIOL 499 Senior Honours ProjectY 1.0
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 both the professors under whose direction they wish to work and the undergraduate officers in Biology. Normally, only students attaining at least a 75% average in the major field(s) will be accepted into this course.
Graded on a Credit/No Credit basis.
Course Descriptions