Biological Sciences Minor
Program Requirements
Students complete all of
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 |
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Ivona Mladenovic Onkar Bains |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 1:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D108 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 3:30β5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D109 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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 |
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Erin Barley |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 1:30β4:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 1:30β4:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 9:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 1:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and at least two of
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 |
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Distance Education | |||
Kevin Lam |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 |
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Edgar Young |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Mon, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Mon, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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 |
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Michael Silverman |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
May 6 β Aug 2, 2019: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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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.