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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; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a C- or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Onkar Bains
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Onkar Bains
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Onkar Bains
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Onkar Bains
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Onkar Bains
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Onkar Bains
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Onkar Bains
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D112 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D117 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D118 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D119 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D120 Simren Brar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Ivona Mladenovic
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D201 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D204 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D206 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS1 Ivona Mladenovic
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
LAS2 Ivona Mladenovic
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS3 Ivona Mladenovic
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: 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 BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Joan Sharp
Eunice Hannah Chin
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Eunice Hannah Chin
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Eunice Hannah Chin
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Joan Sharp
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D119 Eunice Hannah Chin
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby

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
Distance Education
Mike Hart
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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
Wendy Palen
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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
Adam Barlev
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and a minimum of 15 units, consisting of five upper division BISC courses (including MASC courses), as approved by the department

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credits

Students who transfer into the Biological Sciences Program from other institutions may count a maximum of 1 transfer course toward their upper division program requirements. Transfer students are encouraged to meet with the Undergraduate Advisor for further details.