BIOL 400Special Topics in Biology
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Science
- Subject
- Biology
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 3 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Advanced topics in the various subdisciplines of biology. Topics offered will vary in accordance with the availability of the instructor.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 3B or higher
- Enrolled in H-Biology, H-Biochemistry, H-Biochemistry - Biotechnology Specialization, H-Biomedical Sciences, or H-Environmental Sciences - Ecology Specialization
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 9020 | 2 / 20 | TTh 16:00–17:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 7942 | 0 / 20 | TTh 16:00–17:20 |
| LEC 002 | 8400 | 0 / 25 | MWF 14:30–15:20 |
| LEC 702 | 8442 | 5 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention BIOL 400, March 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2022
One stop shop for course selection+tips to all biomedical/science students 6 points, 3 comments
u/-Leviathan-: “… I personally scored a 90, it is still easier than a lot of the BIOL 400 levels + less work. For electives, I think EARTH 121, HLTH 310, and CHEM 333 are good options. EARTH 121 I heard has very basic content and shouldn't be a problem (\cough cough\ test bank). …”
Fall 2021
400-level bird courses? LOL 2 points, 4 comments
“Hey everyone, Looking for one more 400-level elective to take next term and struggling to find any easy-ish ones LOL any recommendations? Would greatly appreciate”
u/Jimmy-Ice: “This, i need 1.0 400 electives. No pre requisites rather anything over x3 biol 400 on my last term”
Fall 2019
Can't enroll in BIOL 360 6 points, 8 comments
“I can't fiind BIOL 360 in course selection and it says it is offered in the winter. Im currently doing the prereq courses right now if that is the reason it is not displayed. …”
u/jxies: “oh nooooo i wanted to take it too :’( if anyone knows of another easy biol 300/400 level course pls lmk......”
Winter 2015
Which courses use R? 6 points, 17 comments
“I'm nearly done my course requirements for my masters, so I am looking for classes to audit. I really want to learn R, so I am wondering if the Stats department offers an intro to data analysis with …”
u/GrandNewbien: “BIOL 457 is pretty extensive with R, with pretty ez reqs, but the prof won't mind you sitting in. Just learn it online!”
u/Bewake: “BIOL 400”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them
Calendar versions
Undergraduate Calendar
- 2026–27 (shown here)
- 2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar