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DEPARTiNT OF BIOLOGY

Head: C. D. Nelson

Program in Biological Science for Non-Biology Majors

Biol 101, 102

201, 202, 203, and 204. Students cannot proceed to upper

level courses without the required prerequisites in Chemistry and

Mathematics.

Program in Biological Science for Majors

A minimum of 5Q. semester hours in Biological Sciences, or related topics

approved by the Department, is required, together with 15 semester hours

of Chemistry, 9 semester hours of Mathematics and 6 semester hours of

Physics.

Although there are many variations the following is a typical program:

Semester 1 -

Biol 101 -

Introductory Biology

(1-1-4)

2. Chem

101 -

General Chemistry I

(3-1-0)

3. Chem 106 - 2

Chemistry Laboratory

(0-0-4)

Math

ill -

Fundamental Mathematics I

(3-1-0)

Phys 101 -

General. Thysics I

(3-1-0)

or Arts elective

General Education

001 - 0

(2-0-0)

Semester 2 -

1. Biol 102 -

Introductory Biology

(1-1-4)

Chem 102 -

3 General Chemistry II

(3-1-0)

Chem

116 -

Qualitative Analysis Lab.

(0-0-4)

4. Math

112 -

Fundamental Mathematics II

(3-1-0)

Phys

102 -

General Physics II

(3-1-0)

or Arts elective

General Education

001 - 0

(2-0-0)

Semester 3 -

Two of Biol

201-3

Cell Biology and Biochemistry

(3-1-0)

Biol

202-3 Human Genetics

(3-1-0)

Biol

203-3

Developmental Biology

(3-1-0)

Biol

204-3

Introduction to Ecology

(3-1-0)

Chem

251-3

Organic Chemistry I

(3-1-0)

Chem

256-2

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

I (0-0-4)

Math

101-3

Introduction to Statistics

(2-0-2)

Semester 4 -

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and

The

204-3.

other two of Biol 201-3, 202-3, 203-3,

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Elective; Chem 421-3 Biochemistry I recommended

(3-1-0)

Elective; Math 213-3 Calculus I recommended

Elective

(3-1-0)

The second 4 semesters must include-30-additional semester hours of Biological

Science, Chemistry

or topics approved by the Department of Biological

Sciences.

NOTES:

The following courses may be counted towards fulfilling

the

credit requirements in Biological Science:

Chem 422-3 Biochemistry II

(3-1-0)

Chem 426-2 Biochemistry Laboratory I

(0-0-4)

'Chem 427-2 Biochemistry Laboratory II

(0-0-4)

Phys 221-3 Electricity and Magnetism I

(3-1-0)

If Phys 101-3 and Phys 102-3 are not taken in the

first two

semesters they must be taken in later semesters to

fulfill

the requirement for the major in Biological Sciences.

PROGRAM IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE FOR HONORS

The Honors Program is identical with the Major Program up to

the end of the fourth semester. Entry into the fifth semester of the

honors program requires departmental approval.

The second 4 seipesters

must include 42 additional semester hours of Biological Science, Chemistry,

Physics, Mathematics, Anthropology or Geography as approved by the Department

of Biological Sciences.

Foreign Languages

Most graduate schools require some proficiency in one or two

foreign languages. Those who contemplate graduate studies in Biological

Sciences are advised to include 6 semester hours of a foreign language in

their program.

Transfer to Professional Schools

Students who begin their studies at Simon Fraser University

may wish to transfer to the undergraduate professional schools of Agriculture,

Dentistry, Forestry, Home Economics, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Veterinary

Medicine. Since admission requirements of these schools vary widely, students

should consult with the Head of the Department of Biological Sciences well in

advance of beginning their university program.

Descri p tion of Courses

Biological Sciences

101-4 Introduction to Biology

The elementary facts and principles of biology; the fundamental properties

and functions of microorganisms, plants, and animals; their molecular, micro-

scopic and visible structure.

(3-1-0)

102 - 4 Introduction

9..g

A continuation of Biol 101-4. Biol 101-4 and 102-4 may be taken in any order.

(3-1-0)

201-3 Cell Biolo gy

and Biochemistry

A study of the properties and functions of cells, including molecular organ-

ization and ultrastructure, energy relations, nutrition and physiology(3-1-0)

Prerequisite: Biol 101-4 and 102-4,

202-3 Human Genetics

Principles and concepts concerning cell reporduction and basic genetics

treated comparatively in man, animal, plant and microbe.

(3-1-0)

Prerequisite: Bio1l0l-4

a nd

Q4.

203-3 Developmental Biology

Comparative studies of plant and animal cells and tissues; ultrastructure,

growth and differentiation of cells, tissues and organs; euilryology. (3-1-0)

Prerequisite: Biol 101-4 and 102-4.

20473 Introduction to Ecolo

gy .

Effects of environmental factors; distribution of plants and animals; population

dynamics; variation, adaptation and evolution.

(3-1-0)

Prerequisite: Biol101-4 and 102-4.

305-3 Animal PhysiolQgy.

Organ physiology, homeostatis.

Prerequisites: Biol 101-4, 102-4, 201-3, 203-3.

(2-1-3)

306-3 Invertebrate Zoology

Morphology, taxonoly and phylogeny.

(2-0-3)

Prerequisites: Biol 101-4, 102-4.

316-3 Vertebrate Zoolog y

Comparative anatomy; evolution and phylogeny.

Prerequisites: Biol 101-4, 102-4, 203-3.

(2-0-3)

326-3 Non-vascular Plants

Morphology, reproduction and phylogeny.

(2-0-3)

Prerequisites: Biol 101-4, 102-4, 201-3

336-3 Vascular Plants

A survey emphasizing form, structure, reproduction and phylogeny.

(1-1-3)

Prerequisites: Biol 101-4, 102-4.

315-3 Plant Physiology

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Physiological processes in plants including photosynthesis, respiration,

transpiration, absorption, translocation and hormone action.

(3-1-0)

Prerequisites: Biol 101-4, 102-4, 201-3 and 203-3.

425-3 Physiology Laboratory

Techniques in both plant and animal physiology.

Prerequisites: Biol 101-4,..102-4

, 201-3, 203-3 and 305-3 or 315-3.

(0-0-6)