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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 BISC 113 with C- or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Chris Kennedy
Onkar Bains
Zamir Punja
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
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 BISC 113 with C- or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Erin Barley
Kevin Lam
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Ivona Mladenovic
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D205 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
LAS1 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS2 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS3 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey

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
Carol Wenzel
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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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
Leah Bendell-young
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 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
Eugene Chu
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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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
Michael Hiatt
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Ingrid Northwood
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey

and any 15 upper division BISC units, or closely related subject areas (including MASC courses), as approved by the department.