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Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry | Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calendar | Spring 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)

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
Zamir Punja (Lectures)
Kevin Lam (Lectures)
Yvonne Dzal (Lab Instructor)
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D117 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
BISC 102 - General Biology (4)

Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Rolf Mathewes (Lectures)
Erin Barley (Lab Instructor)
Eddie Pokrishevsky (Lab Instructor)
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Ivona Mladenovic
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D205 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
LAS1 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS2 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 12:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS3 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 3:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
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
Tim Storr
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
James Zhou
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA02 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA03 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA04 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB03 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB04 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LC01 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LC02 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LE01 TBD
LE02 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
Charles Walsby
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D119 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
M Khaled Arafeh
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D206 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D207 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
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
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
M Khaled Arafeh
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
M Khaled Arafeh
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
M Khaled Arafeh
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Surrey
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
Nabyl Merbouh
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA04 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA05 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB04 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB05 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB07 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 1:30–5:20 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
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Uwe Kreis
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 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
Mark Paetzel
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
MBB 231 - Cellular Biology and Biochemistry (3)

A study of the molecular processes which underlie cell structure and function, integrating ultrastructural, physiological and biochemical approaches. Modern techniques used in the analysis of organelle and cell function are integral parts of the course. Prerequisite: MBB 222, BISC 101, CHEM 281 with grades of C- or better. Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 282 or CHEM 283.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ingrid Northwood
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.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
Erika Plettner
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.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
Erika Plettner
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 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
Joanna Niezen
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Natalia Kouzniak
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D401 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D402 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D403 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 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.

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
Elisha Are
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OP01 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
Ralf Wittenberg
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Jamie Mulholland
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Luis Goddyn
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
OP03 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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ben Ashby
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Luis Goddyn
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD

and one of

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
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Simin Bagheri Najmi
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
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
Jeff Sonier
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 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.

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.

and one of

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
Jean-Francois Caron
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sarah Johnson
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Steve Dodge
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Daria Ahrensmeier
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D101 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Daria Ahrensmeier
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA01 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA02 Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Wed, Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey

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