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Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calendar | Fall 2023

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Minor

Grade 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.

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete all of

BISC 101 - General Biology (4)

Introduction to the molecular, cellular and physiological mechanisms of living organisms (microorganisms, plants, animals). Lecture and lab topics include cell structure and function, flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism, whole organism form and function (circulation, gas exchange, nutrition, osmoregularion). BISC 101 and 102 can be taken in either order. Prerequisite: Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or BISC 100 with a minimum grade of C-, or BISC 113 with a minimum grade of C+, or BPK 105 with a minimum grade of C+, or HSCI 100 with a minimum grade of C+); and Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or CHEM 111 with a minimum grade of C-). Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Norbert Haunerland
Kevin Lam
Megan Barker
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
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D101 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D102 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D103 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D104 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D105 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D106 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D110 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D111 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D112 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D113 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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D114 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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D115 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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D116 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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D117 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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D118 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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D119 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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D120 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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D121 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
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Ivona Mladenovic
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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Surrey
D201 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D202 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D203 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D204 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D205 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D206 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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LAS1 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
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LAS2 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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LAS3 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
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BISC 102 - General Biology (4)

Introduction to evolution and ecology, focusing on the processes that shape the diversity of life on earth. Lecture and lab topics include: natural selection and other mechanisms of evolutionary change, phylogeny, genetics, speciation, behaviour, species interactions, population ecology, and ecosystems. BISC 101 and 102 may be taken in either order. Prerequisite: Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a minimum grade of C (or BISC 100 with a minimum grade of C-, or BISC 113 with a minimum grade of C+, or BPK 105 with a minimum grade of C+, or HSCI 100 with a minimum grade of C+). Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ronald Ydenberg
Kevin Lam
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D101 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D102 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D103 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D104 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D110 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D111 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D112 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D113 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
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D114 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
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D115 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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D116 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
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CHEM 121 - General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Daniel Leznoff
Jeffrey Warren
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D106 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D110 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D111 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D112 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D113 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D114 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D115 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D116 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D117 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D118 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D119 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D120 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D121 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D122 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D123 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D124 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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Daniel Leznoff
Jeffrey Warren
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D201 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D202 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D203 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D204 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D205 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D206 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D207 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D208 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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Garry Mund
Rebecca Goyan
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Surrey
D301 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D302 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D303 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D304 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D305 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D306 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D308 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D309 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Garry Mund
Rebecca Goyan
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D401 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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LA02 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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LA03 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LA04 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LA06 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LB02 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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LB03 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LB04 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LB06 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LB12 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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LB13 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LB14 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LB16 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LC01 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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LC02 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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LC03 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LC04 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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LC05 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:00 a.m.–1:50 p.m.
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LE01 TBD
LE02 TBD
LE03 TBD
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (2)

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
Corina Andreoiu
John Canal
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D106 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D110 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D111 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D112 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D113 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D114 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D115 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D116 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D117 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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CHEM 126 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (2)

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
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
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CHEM 281 - Organic Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Vocadlo
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D106 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D110 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D111 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D112 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D113 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D114 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D115 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D116 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D117 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D118 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D119 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D120 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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LA03 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
LA04 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA05 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB03 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
LB04 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB05 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LE01 TBD
CHEM 286 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (2)

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
Uwe Kreis
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Uwe Kreis
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 1:30–5:20 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
Dustin King
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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
Sophie Sneddon
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D201 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby

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CHEM 282 - Organic Chemistry II (2)

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
Pete Wilson
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 283 - Organic Chemistry IIb (3)

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
Pete Wilson
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

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
Sophie Burrill
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jamie Mulholland
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D201 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D202 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D203 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D204 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D205 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D301 Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D302 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D303 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Natalia Kouzniak
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D401 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D402 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D403 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)

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
Sophie Burrill
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Jamie Mulholland
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Natalia Kouzniak
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3)

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications, integration, and differential equations; mathematical models of biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. 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
Ralf Wittenberg
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Alexander Rutherford
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD

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MATH 152 - Calculus II (3)

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 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 TBD
MATH 155 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences II (3)

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: vectors and matrices, partial derivatives, multi-dimensional integrals, systems of differential equations, compartment models, graphs and networks, and their applications to the life sciences; mathematical models of multi-component biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. 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.

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PHYS 101 - Physics for the Life Sciences I (3)

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
Simin Bagheri Najmi
Simin Bagheri Najmi
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 120 - Mechanics and Modern Physics (3)

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
Andrew Debenedictis
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 125 - Mechanics and Special Relativity (3)

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
Michel Vetterli
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
PHYS 140 - Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)

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
Daria Ahrensmeier
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Daria Ahrensmeier
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D201 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
LA01 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA02 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey

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PHYS 102 - Physics for the Life Sciences II (3)

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
Andrew Debenedictis
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Wed, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Eldon Emberly
Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
D201 Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
PHYS 121 - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (3)

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.

PHYS 126 - Electricity, Magnetism and Light (3)

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 with a minimum grade of C- 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.

PHYS 141 - Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (4)

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.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete a minimum of five upper division MBB courses (some of which may have lower division prerequisites), which may include one of

MBB 491 - Directed Research I (5)

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
MBB 498 - Directed Research (3)

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD

but excludes MBB 471, 481, 482, 483 and 492.