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Biological Sciences Minor

Program Requirements

Students complete all of

BISC 101 - General Biology (4)

An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Erin Barley
Kevin Lam
Tony Williams
 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D112 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D117 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D118 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D119 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D120 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D121 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Ivona Mladenovic
 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D207 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D208 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS1 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
LAS2 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS3 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
BISC 102 - General Biology (4)

Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Joan Sharp
Leah Bendell
 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D112 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D117 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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D118 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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and at least two of

BISC 202 - Genetics (3)

Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information treated comparatively in man, animal, plant and microbe. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Don Sinclair
 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D101 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D102 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D103 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D104 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D105 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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D106 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D107 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D109 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D110 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D111 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D112 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D113 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D114 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D115 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Carol Wenzel
 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D202 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
BISC 204 - Introduction to Ecology (3)

An introduction to biotic-environmental relationships and dynamics; ecological concepts; population dynamics, variation, adaptation and evolution. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better. Students with credit for GEOG 215 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nicole Tunbridge
 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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D101 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D102 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D103 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D104 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D105 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D107 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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MBB 222 - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3)

The structure, function and synthesis of proteins, RNA and DNA and their interrelated biological functions within the cell. An introduction to molecular biology techniques and methods of protein purification and analysis. Prerequisite: or Corequisite CHEM 281.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Lisa Craig
 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D102 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D103 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D104 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D105 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D106 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D107 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D108 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D110 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D111 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D112 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D113 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D115 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
MBB 231 - Cellular Biology and Biochemistry (3)

A study of the molecular processes which underlie cell structure and function, integrating ultrastructural, physiological and biochemical approaches. Modern techniques used in the analysis of organelle and cell function are integral parts of the course. Prerequisite: MBB 222, BISC 101, CHEM 281 with grades of C- or better. Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 282 or CHEM 283.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Irina Kovalyova
 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D102 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D103 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D104 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D105 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D106 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D109 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D110 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D111 Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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and any 15 upper division BISC units, or closely related subject areas (including MASC courses), as approved by the department.

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