Animal Physiology Uvic

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BIOL100 Introductory Biology (5) NSc

Develops an awareness of science by studying basic biological principles and their application to problems of humans and society in the contexts of special topics or themes, which vary quarter to quarter. For non-science majors only.

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BIOL 108 Evolution and Human Behavior (5) SSc/NSc

Introduction to evolution by natural selection, examining the light it can throw on human biology and behavior in such areas as the nature of sex differences, sexual conflict, and conflict between parents and children. Offered: jointly with BIO A 100.

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BIOL 130 Introduction to Neuroscience (4) NSc

Provides a broad introduction to the study of brain function in humans and other animals. Emphasizes how circuits within the brain process sensory information and generate complex movements. No credit if NBIO 301, NBIO 302, or BIOL 461 already taken. Offered: Sp.

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BIOL 280 The History of Life (4) NSc

Follows the history of life from its first formation including the origin of life and life's diversification from single cells through multi-celluarity. Examines fossils and DNA evidence from understanding the sequence of events and evolutionary history of life.

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BIOL 310 Survey of Human Anatomy (5) NSc

Covers the major systems of the human body (integumentary, skeletomuscular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular and reproductive) and the interactions of cells and tissues that help humans live, grow and change. Focus on anatomy (not physiology) to offer students a greater understanding of the structures, development, and evolution of the of human body. Offered: ASp.

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BIOL 331 Landscape Plant Recognition (3) NSc

Field recognition of important groups of woody landscape plants, emphasizing diversity at the genus and family levels. Cultivated plant nomenclature. Plant descriptive characters evident in the field with eye and hand lens. Hardiness and landscape applications. Offered: jointly with ESRM 331; Sp.

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BIOL 350 Foundations in Physiology (3) NSc

Physiology core course for biological sciences majors. Analysis of basic principles of animal and plant physiology, with emphasis on cellular processes that mediate organismic processes. Serves as gateway to upper-division courses in physiology. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in either BIOL 220, BIOL 240, B BIO 220, or T BIOL 140. Offered: AWSpS.

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BIOL 355 Foundations in Molecular Cell Biology (4) NSc

Cell biology core course for biological sciences majors. Emphasis on molecular approaches to understand cell structure, function, and regulation, and the analysis of experimental design and data interpretation. Serves as a prerequisite to advanced 400-level cell, molecular, and developmental biology courses and seminars. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either BIOL 200, BIOL 240, B BIO 200, or T BIOL 130. Offered: AWSpS.

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BIOL 356 Foundations in Ecology (3) NSc

Ecology core course for biological sciences majors. Emphasizes understanding species interactions in biological communities and relationships of communities to environment. Serves as a prerequisite to 400-level courses and senior seminars in ecology, population, and conservation biology. Prerequisite: either BIOL 180, BIOL 240, B BIO 180, or T BIOL 120. Offered: AW.

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BIOL 381 Introduction to Athletic Training (Lower Extremity) ([1-3]-, max. 3)

Topics and principles of athletic training, with internship hours in the Husky Athletic Training Room assisting with the 21 Husky varsity sports. Exposes students to the work of an athletic trainer within the sports medicine team. Focuses on lower extremities. Prerequisite: BIOL 220. Offered: A.

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BIOL 382 Introduction to Athletic Training (Upper Extremity) (-[1-3]-, max. 3)

Topics and principles of athletic training, with internship hours in the Husky Athletic Training Room assisting with the 21 Husky varsity sports. Exposes students to the work of an athletic trainer within the sports medicine team. Focuses on upper extremities. Prerequisite: BIOL 381. Offered: W.

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BIOL 383 Introduction to Athletic Training (Core) (-[1-3], max. 3)

Topics and principles of athletic training, with internship hours in the Husky Athletic Training Room assisting with the 21 Husky varsity sports. Exposes students to the work of an athletic trainer within the sports medicine team. Focuses on trunk and spine. Prerequisite: BIOL 382. Offered: Sp.

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BIOL 385 Evolutionary Medicine and Public Health (3) NSc

Explores evolutionary causes of health and disease. Considers how natural selection and the legacies of our human, primate, mammalian and bacterial ancestries have shaped our biology. Topics include mental disorders, aging, cancer, diet, obesity, diabetes, infectious diseases, racism, and health differences between human groups. Prerequisite: either BIO A 201 or BIOL 180. Offered: jointly with BIO A 355.

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BIOL 400 Experiments in Molecular Biology (4) NSc

Integrated reading, writing, and experimentation in molecular biology. Design and implementation of experiments using modern molecular biology techniques to address current questions in biology. Emphasizes reading and evaluating primary research literature. Includes practice in different scientific writing styles. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in BIOL 355.

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BIOL 401 Current Topics in Cell and Developmental Biology (4) NSc

Discusses selected topics in cell molecular and developmental biology. Emphasis on interpreting primary literature; hypothesis development; experimental design; scientific communication skills. Prerequisite: BIOL 355. Offered: AWSp.

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BIOL 402 Functional Genomics (4) NSc

Students perform initial characterization of novel genes through epitope tagging and localization. Skills covered include: preparation of solutions, Genomic Database queries, PCR, electrophoresis, DNA purification, cloning, transformation, and immunofluorescence microscopy. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in BIOL 355.

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BIOL 403 Knowledge Synthesis in Cell Biology (4) NSc

Develops critical thinking skills through evaluating scientific literature and formulating conceptual models of cellular processes. Synthesizes evidence to distinguish claims from data, uses models to generate predictions, and designs experiments. By interpreting data, assessing techniques, and identifying knowledge gaps, students build a sophisticated understanding of topics such as how viruses enter cells and how cells sense mechanical forces. Recommended: BIOL 355 or equivalent. Offered: AWSp.

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BIOL 405 Cellular and Molecular Biology of Human Disease (3) NSc

Emphasizes the understanding of disease mechanisms through studies of genetic and cellular basis of human disease and disease models. Based on analyses of primary research articles. This course does not cover infectious diseases. Prerequisite: BIOL 355.

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BIOL 407 Stem Cell Biology (4) NSc

Provides a solid foundation in stem cell biology. Students learn about stem cells in different developmental contexts, development of stem-cell based organoids, and promise of stem cells in clinical applications. Prerequisite: BIOL 355. Offered: Sp.

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BIOL 408 Neuroethology (4) NSc

Comparative exploration of the neural, hormonal, and genetic mechanisms that control behaviors necessary for survival and reproduction in animals. Model systems discussed include animal communication, mate choice, escape behavior, spatial orientation, homing and migration, and biological rhythms. Students are expected to understand fundamental concepts of neuroscience from any of the following prerequisite courses. Prerequisite: either PSYCH 333 OR BIOL 220. Offered: jointly with PSYCH 408.

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BIOL 410 Marine Ecology of the Salish Sea (5) NSc

Field-oriented study of ecology of the Salish Sea. Students live and study at the Friday Harbor Laboratories, a seaside setting for immersive learning. Students observe relationships between coastal organisms and their environment, and explore processes by which these relationships change over time and location. Lecture, field, and laboratory activities focus on habitats and species of ecological, economic, and/or cultural importance. Prerequisite: FISH 250/OCEAN 250/BIOL 250 or BIOL 356. Offered: jointly with FHL 420; Sp.

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BIOL 411 Developmental Biology (4) NSc

Embryology and subsequent development of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, including Xenopus, mammals, chicks, Drosophila, echinoderms. Morphological changes in developing animals; experimental analysis of developing systems; underlying genetic and biochemical regulation of development. Prerequisite: BIOL 355 Offered: AW.

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BIOL 412 Developmental Biology Lab (4) NSc

Introduces the methods of studying developmental processes in embryos. Uses modern techniques to study cell lineages and gene expression in embryos. Presents and discusses comparative genomics and modeling gene networks in embryos. Practices scientific writing skills. Prerequisite: either BIOL 302, BIOL 350, BIOL 355, or BIOL 411.

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