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Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Major
The MBB major program provides a broad foundation in the life sciences from a biochemical, cellular, and molecular perspective. Flexibility in upper division course selection allows students to tailor the program to their own interests as well as meet the entry requirements for medical school and other professional and graduate programs.
Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements
Acceptance into and continuance in the program requires a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) upon completion of lower division required courses (not including the CMPT courses).
Secondary school students admitted via direct entry must achieve a 2.5 CGPA in all lower division required courses or be withdrawn from the program.
Students declaring the MBB major must have completed all required lower division courses with a CGPA of 2.5 in those courses.
Students may follow the requirements in effect when they were accepted into the program or students may take advantage of a new curriculum by changing requirement term at any time.
Prerequisite Course Grade
For a course to be accepted as fulfilling a prerequisite for any upper division MBB course, a student must have obtained a minimum grade of C unless otherwise noted.
Program Requirements
Students complete a total of 120 units, including lower and upper division requirements, and enough elective courses to total 120. Of these 120 units, 44 units must be in upper division courses.
Lower Division 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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Tony Williams Megan Barker |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D112 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D115 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D116 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D117 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D118 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D119 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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Tony Williams Megan Barker |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D201 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Surrey Burnaby |
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D202 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Surrey Burnaby |
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D203 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m. |
Surrey Burnaby |
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D204 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β3:20 p.m. |
Surrey Burnaby |
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D205 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β3:20 p.m. |
Surrey Burnaby |
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D206 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β3:20 p.m. |
Surrey Burnaby |
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Tony Williams Megan Barker |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D901 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:30 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D902 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β3:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:30 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D903 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 12:30β1:30 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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John Reynolds Kevin Lam Kathleen Fitzpatrick |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D112 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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John Reynolds Kevin Lam Kathleen Fitzpatrick |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D901 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D902 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D903 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D904 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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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Onkar Bains |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
Onkar Bains Onkar Bains |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D901 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D902 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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John Canal |
TBD | ||
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
John Canal |
TBD | ||
D702 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 8:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
||
Julie Lunniss |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Julie Lunniss |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Structure, bonding, physical and chemical properties of simple organic compounds. Introduction to spectroscopy. Kinetics and mechanisms of organic reactions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Students with credit for CHEM 280 or CHEM 285 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Laboratory work chosen to complement the lecture course. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 282 or 283. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Uwe Kreis |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Uwe Kreis |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
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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Mark Paetzel |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
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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Jonathan Choy |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and both of
Polyfunctional organic compounds and complex organic reactions. Introduction to natural products. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 283 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Pete Wilson |
TBD | ||
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
Pete Wilson |
TBD | ||
D701 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
or both of
An advanced treatment of Organic Chemistry II. Topics include dienes and their reactivity, conjugation and aromaticity, aromatic substitution reactions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, ketones and aldehydes, biological molecules, radical reactions, organometallic reagents, pericyclic reactions and planning multi-step synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 282 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Pete Wilson |
TBD | ||
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:30 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Pete Wilson |
TBD | ||
D701 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
or both of
An advanced treatment of Organic Chemistry II. Topics include dienes and their reactivity, conjugation and aromaticity, aromatic substitution reactions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, ketones and aldehydes, biological molecules, radical reactions, organometallic reagents, pericyclic reactions and planning multi-step synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 282 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Pete Wilson |
TBD | ||
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:30 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Pete Wilson |
TBD | ||
D701 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
Basic principles of infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy as applied to the identification of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 283 or 284, and CHEM 286, both with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the Department.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Nabyl Merbouh |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
LA01 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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LA02 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
A programming course which will provide the science student with a working knowledge of a scientific programming language and an introduction to computing concepts, structured programming, and modular design. The student will also gain knowledge in the use of programming environments including the use of numerical algorithm packages. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 (or 158). Students with credit for CMPT 120, 128, 130 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Topics will include user interfaces, objects, event-driven programming, program design, and file and data management. Prerequisite: BC Mathematics 12 (or equivalent) or any 100 level MATH course with a minimum grade of C-. Students who have obtained credit for, or are currently enrolled in a computing science course at the 200 level or higher, or ITEC 240, 241 or 242 may not take CMPT 110 for further credit except with permission of the School of Computing Science. Quantitative.
An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language, e.g. Python. The students will be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics will include: pseudocode; data types and control structures; fundamental algorithms; recursion; reading and writing files; measuring performance of algorithms; debugging tools; basic terminal navigation using shell commands. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 or equivalent is recommended. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 128, 130 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129, 130 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Victor Cheung |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Diana Cukierman |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Angelica Lim |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
Angelica Lim |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to computing science and computer programming, using a systems oriented language, such as C or C++. This course introduces basic computing science concepts. Topics will include: elementary data types, control structures, functions, arrays and strings, fundamental algorithms, computer organization and memory management. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, or 157, with a minimum grade of C-). Students with credit for CMPT 102, 120, 128 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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John Edgar |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
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D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
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D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
Introductory data analysis focusing on molecular biology data sets and examples and including basic programming skills using Python and basic statistics skills using R. Prerequisite: MBB 222 and MATH 152 or MATH 155. STAT 201 (or an equivalent statistics course) or STAT 270 is recommended.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Frederic Pio |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Natalia Kouzniak |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
Sophie Burrill |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 8:30β9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Nils Bruin |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
||
OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Tom Archibald |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
||
OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
and one of
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Nathan Ilten |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP01 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: the integral, partial derivatives, differential equations, linear systems, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
and one of
Force and motion, conservation of energy and momentum, fluids, properties of soft matter and thermal physics with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 120, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Joanna Woo |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D115 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D116 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D117 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
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A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Matthias Danninger |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D115 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
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D116 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
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D117 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D118 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D119 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An enriched course in mechanics for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Special relativity and classical topics such as translational and rotational dynamics and conservation laws will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first-year courses. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 151. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Levon Pogosian |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Johnson |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
Daria Ahrensmeier |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D201 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
LA01 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
LA02 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, Fri, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
and one of
Waves and optics; electricity and magnetism; modern physics emphasizing radioactivity, with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125 or 140; MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; both with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisites: MATH 152, 155 or 158; PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 121, 126, or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Nancy Forde |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
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D109 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
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|
Daria Ahrensmeier |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or 125 or 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
An enriched course in electromagnetism for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Classical topics such as waves, electricity and magnetism, as well as wave particle duality and the birth of Quantum Mechanics, will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first year courses. Prerequisite: PHYS 125 or permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 152. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or MATH 155. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
and one of
Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 201 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 203, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Tim Swartz |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
OP01 | TBD |
Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, with a minimum grade of C-. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Rachel Altman |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OP01 | TBD |
* Recommended
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of
Modern molecular biological and recombinant nucleic acid methods will be covered. Examples are DNA and RNA isolation, plasmid preparation, restriction enzyme digestion, DNA cloning and polymerase chain reaction. Prerequisite: or corequisite: MBB 331 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for BISC 357 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Stephanie Vlachos |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Contemporary techniques in biochemistry including protein purification, immunochemical methods, and lipid characterization. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C. Recommended: CHEM 215 and CHEM 286 precede MBB 309W. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Irina Kovalyova |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 1:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The enzymes and intermediates of major catabolic and anabolic pathways. Their regulation and integration in health and disease states. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Edgar Young |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
Biochemical and molecular aspects of cellular function, interactions and communication including cell cycle, apoptosis, cancer, immune system, neuronal transmission and the signal transduction pathways that integrate them. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Valentin Jaumouille |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
The study of DNA and RNA in relation to gene structure and expression: DNA replication and the regulation of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms. Introduction to recombinant DNA and cloning theory; natural vector structures and recombinant vector construction. Prerequisite: MBB 231, and BISC 202, with a minimum grade of C.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Irina Kovalyova |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
and a minimum of six courses chosen from the following list, three of which must be 400-level courses. There is no upper limit on the quantity in this list that can be completed.
Laboratory methods in immunology. Focus on the vertebrate immune system and the molecular and cellular principles underlying immune recognition. Experimental methods designed to combine serology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and genetics as a basis for understanding immunological aspects of health and disease. Prerequisite: HSCI 326 or MBB 326, and one of BISC 303, BISC 357, MBB 308, or MBB 309W, all with a minimum grade of C-.
Introduction to physical biochemistry including thermodynamics, spectroscopic principles and applications, and molecular transport and interactions. The physical properties and structure determination of biomolecules will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 152 (or 155), PHYS 121 (or 102, or 126, or 141), CHEM 122 (or 102), MBB 222 with a minimum grade of C.
An exploration of the fundamental aspects of proteins; their chemical and physical nature, their synthesis, stability and turnover, as well as their structure and function. Methods of protein analysis and structure determination will be presented. Prerequisite: MBB 222 with a minimum grade of C.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Mark Paetzel |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduction to the structure and function of the immune system and how this system protects against microbial infections. Innate immune responses, including the function of innate immune cells, receptors and complement. Adaptive immune responses, including the organization of lymphoid organs, development and function of T and B cells, and antibodies. Prerequisite: MBB 231 with a minimum grade of C. Students with credit for HSCI 426, MBB 426 or HSCI 326 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Ingrid Northwood |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Mon, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
The molecular strategies that bacterial and viral pathogens use to colonize the human body and cause disease will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on the specific microbes and their virulence factors, secretion systems, toxins and surface adhesions. Strategies for combating microbial infections - antibiotics, antiviral agents and vaccines - will be discussed in detail. Prerequisite: MBB 231 with a minimum grade of C. Students with credit for MBB 428 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Amy Lee |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Major topics in genomics and bioinformatics, with integrated discussion of associated ethical/legal/social issues. An overview of laboratory and computer-based methods to study genomes, and their applications. Hands-on computer lab session providing an opportunity to use and experiment with bioinformatics software and databases utilized in genomics and bioinformatics research. Prerequisite: MBB 231, BISC 202 and either MBB 243 or 3 units of CMPT or equivalent, all with a minimum grade of C. Recommended: STAT 201 (or an equivalent statistics course) or STAT 270.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Sophie Sneddon |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Aspects of developmental biology in the context of signal transduction pathways. The diverse mechanisms used in cell signalling and how the various approaches to the study of signal transduction in organismal development complement each other will be examined with an emphasis on current literature. Prerequisite: MBB 331 or BISC 302W with a minimum grade of C.
The topics in this course will vary from term to term, depending on faculty availability and student interest. Prerequisite: Will be announced before the start of the term and will depend upon the nature of the topic offered.
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Mark Brockman |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Recent literature is examined for insights into the structure and properties of DNA and RNA, drawing on a variety of biochemical, chemical and molecular biological perspectives. Prerequisite: MBB 331 with a minimum grade of C.
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Dipankar Sen |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Mechanistic principles for how protein molecules achieve diverse functions such as chemical catalysis and conformational switching. Students will learn to critique hypotheses about structural mechanisms, and to interpret the primary literature reporting on structural evidence from X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: MBB 323 or MBB 324, with a minimum grade of C.
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Mani Larijani |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Structure and function of molecules that mediate transport across membranes including channels, carriers, and pumps. Primary literature from the fields of biochemistry and physiology will be explored through lectures and independent study. Prerequisite: MBB 321, and any two of MBB 322, MBB 323, MBB 324, CHEM 360, with a minimum grade of C, or permission of the instructor.
Defects in the immunologic response to bacterial, viral and parasitic infections. The mechanisms of action of vaccines. The causes of immune-mediated diseases, such as autoimmune diseases, hypersensitivity reactions (including asthma and allergy) and organ transplant rejection. The reaction of the immune system to cancer and immunotherapy for cancer. Prerequisite: One of MBB 326, HSCI 326, MBB 426 or HSCI 426, with a minimum grade of C, or permission of the instructor. Students with credit for HSCI 427 cannot take MBB 427 for credit.
RNA plays an important role in gene regulation. This course will explore recent primary literature studying the biochemistry of these processes. Prerequisite: MBB 331 with a minimum grade of C.
Analysis of mechanisms of protein, lipid, and nucleic acid delivery and transport within cells; processes of protein targeting, exocytosis, and endocytosis; molecular mechanisms of vesicle transport and membrane fusion; role in signal transduction and disease. Prerequisite: MBB 322 and MBB 331, with a minimum grade of C.
The cellular processes at the interface of cells and the environment will be explored in-depth. Through the use of lectures and group discussions and an emphasis on the primary literature, the focus will be on recent developments in molecular cell biology through the study of symbiosis and adaptation. Prerequisite: MBB 322 and 331, with a minimum grade of C.
Laboratory with accompanying lectures designed to give practical experience in advanced contemporary molecular biology techniques. Projects will involve recombinant gene and protein manipulations to investigate the dynamics of proteins within living cells. Prerequisite: MBB 308 and MBB 331, all with a minimum grade of C, or permission of instructor. Recommended: MBB 309W.
Emerging concepts in epithelial cell biology, including the establishment and maintenance of epithelial cell polarity and cell adhesion leading to the sculpting of developing organisms, roles in wound healing, birth defects and microbial defense, and insights into the maintenance of epithelia by stem cells will be explored. Prerequisite: MBB 331 or BISC 333, with a minimum grade of C.
Lectures and student presentations will cover the wide range of ways in which organisms (primarily eukaryotes) regulate gene expression along the pathway from DNA to protein. Prerequisite: MBB 331, with a minimum grade of C.
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Ly Vu |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Thu, 8:30β10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Recent advances in human molecular genetics including genome analysis, gene therapy, genetic testing, and studies of genetic disorders. Prerequisite: MBB 331, with a minimum grade of C.
The topics in this course will vary from term to term, depending on faculty availability and student interest. Prerequisite: will depend upon the nature of the topic offered.
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Lorena Braid Lisa Julian |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Fri, 12:30β2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Examining the use of, and theory behind, bioinformatic software and algorithms for the analysis of macromolecular data. Includes consideration of recent literature and discussion of ethics in method development and analysis. Prerequisite: MBB 243 or 3 units of CMPT or equivalent with a minimum grade of C, or permission of the instructor; MBB 331 and MBB 342, with a minimum grade of C.
A consideration of protein biogenesis (folding, assembly, and targeting to cellular compartments), modification, and degradation, and their roles in protein and cellular function. Prerequisite: MBB 321 and MBB 322, with a minimum grade of C.
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Michel Leroux |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Wed, Fri, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
The topics in this course will vary from term to term, depending on faculty availability and student interest. Students may repeat this course for further credit under a different topic. Prerequisite: Will vary depending on the topic.
Examination of the fundamentals of comparative genomics, identification and activity of functional elements in genomes, inter- and intra-species comparisons, relationship of genomic to phenotypic variation, and personalized genomics are among the topics to be explored. Comparison of genome data has impacts on medicine and many other fields of the life sciences. Prerequisite: MBB 331 and MBB 342, with a minimum grade of C. Students who have completed MBB 440 Comparative Genomics may not complete this course for further credit.
The organization of the human genome and the role of genomic variation in health and disease. Genomics and personalized medicine; intellectual property and privacy issues. Prerequisite: MBB 331 and MBB 342, with a minimum grade of C. Students with credit for MBB 440 with this same course title may not complete this course for further credit.
A focus on the molecular and genomic biology associated with forensic science, including genome structure, genotyping, genetic analysis of DNA fingerprints, DNA data bases and CODIS, Y STRs. mtDNA and ethical considerations of DNA typing. Prerequisite: MBB 331, with a minimum grade of C.
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Sophie Sneddon |
Sep 8 β Dec 7, 2021: Tue, Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
Methods that enable the integration of Biochemical, Genetic and Genomic knowledge (BiGG) to reconstruct a genomic scale network that defines the metabolic physiology of an organism will be explored. Applications of these approaches in the fields of microbial evolution, interaction networks, genetic engineering and drug discovery will be discussed. Prerequisite: MBB 331 and MBB 342.
Co-operative Education Recommendation
Students are encouraged to enroll in co-operative education.
University Degree Requirements
Students must also satisfy University degree requirements for degree completion.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
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W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the studentβs major subject | |
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the studentβs major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the studentβs major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University's residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study
- At least two thirds of the upper division units in the courses of a school offering (or joint offer) must be earned through that school at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV
- For information regarding transfer, consult an Advisor.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.
Research and Directed Reading Courses
For degree credit, students are limited to nine undergraduate research and/or directed reading units. These include
Recent research articles on the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular activities, genomics and bioinformatics or the structure, function and interactions of macromolecules will be presented and discussed by students and faculty. This course will be available for MBB undergraduates to take once for undergraduate credit and will be offered in conjunction with MBB 821 (Cell and Molecular Biology), 841 (Genomics and Bioinformatics) or 861 Biomolecular Structure and Function. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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Directed reading in a topic of molecular biology or biochemistry chosen in consultation with a supervisor. Before seeking approval for enrollment in this course, the student should have already obtained the agreement of a faculty member that he/she is willing to supervise the project, and have prepared a written proposal (of approximately one page) stating the nature of the directed reading topic. The course will include the preparation of a written term paper on the topic chosen. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C, and permission of the molecular biology and biochemistry department. Usually, upper level standing with at least 60 units in a Biochemistry major, minor or honours program will be required.
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MBB 491 is offered as a stand-alone Directed Research course open to MBB Majors, or as the first of two courses taken consecutively to fulfill the requirements of the MBB Honours program (Option B). This course provides students with the opportunity to carry out part time laboratory research in an area of molecular biology or biochemistry under the supervision of an MBB faculty member or associate. MBB 491 coursework includes preparation of a research proposal and a report and oral presentation on the results of the project. Prerequisite: MBB 308 or MBB 309W and permission of the MBB department. Upper level standing in an MBB major, minor or honours program is required.
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Part time laboratory research in an area of molecular biology or biochemistry under the supervision of an MBB faculty member or associate. MBB 498 coursework includes preparation of a research proposal, a report and an oral presentation on the results of the project. Prerequisite: MBB 308 or 309W; Students may not take MBB 498 concurrently with MBB 481, 482, 483, 491 or 492 or BISC 490, 491, 492W, 498 or 499.
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and corresponding courses offered by other departments (e.g. BISC 490, 491, 492, 498, 499). If students complete more than nine units of these courses, they may not apply the extra units toward the degree total (120 units).