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Zoology
401
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An Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology
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Natural history and diversity of invertebrates, which include sponges, corals, jellyfish, snails, octopus, insects, crustaceans, sea stars, and various worms. Emphasis on how free-living and parasitic organisms feed, move, reproduce, and survive in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 371.
Also known as:
(formerly Zoology 375)
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Zoology
403
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An Introduction to Vertebrate Zoology
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Systematics, natural history and biology of vertebrates, including fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Laboratory work will emphasize the identification and morphology of native taxa as well as basic techniques of biological systematics.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 371.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 403 and either Zoology 477.01 or 477.02 will not be allowed.
Also known as:
(formerly Zoology 379)
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Introduction to the insects, with emphasis on diversity, evolution, structure/function relationships, behaviour, and ecology.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 371.
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Zoology
463
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Animal Physiology II
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Study of body fluids and hemostasis, body defence systems, reproductive physiology, respiration, circulation, excretion, gastrointestinal physiology and thermoregulation.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3/2)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 461.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 463 and any of Biology 305, Medical Science 404, 604, Zoology 269, Kinesiology 259, 260 or 323 will not be allowed.
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Zoology
507
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Advanced Topics in Zoology
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Independent research, lectures, seminars, term papers and training in theoretical and/or laboratory methods.
Course Hours:
3 units; (0-8) or (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
54 units and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Zoology
515
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
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The structural, functional, developmental and evolutionary relationships of the organs and systems of the vertebrates. Laboratory work will emphasize the dissection, identification and homologies of structures in various vertebrates.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 379 or 403.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 515 and 377 will not be allowed.
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Zoology
528
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Independent Studies in Zoology
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Original and independent thought, practical research and the completion of written and oral reports.
Course Hours:
6 units; (0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 315, 72 units and consent of the Department.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Zoology
530
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Honours Research Project in Zoology
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Research project under the direction of one or more faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences. Formal written and oral reports must be presented on completion of this course. Open only to Honours Zoology students or Honours Biological Sciences students.
Course Hours:
6 units; (0-8)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 315, 72 units and consent of the Department.
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Zoology
567
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Animal Behaviour
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Offered from an evolutionary and ecological perspective. Development of ethological ideas; interaction of genotype and environment in ontogeny of behaviour; role of behaviour in dealing with environmental challenges.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 and one of Biology 371, Ecology 429, Zoology 375, 377, 401 or 477.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 567 and Marine Science 546 will not be allowed.
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Zoology
571
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Palaeobiology of Vertebrates
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Evolutionary trends in the major groups of vertebrates from both neontological and palaeontological viewpoints. The interpretation of palaeontological data and their applicability to our understanding of evolution, systematics and palaeoecology.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-2)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Zoology 377, 379 or 403.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 571 and either Zoology 571.01 or 571.02 will not be allowed.
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Zoology
576
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The Invertebrates
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Collaborative research experience in invertebrate zoology, with emphasis on discovering, describing, and classifying diversity using zoological collections, systematic theory, and phylogenetic methods.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
One of Zoology 375, 401 or 435.
Also known as:
(formerly Zoology 475)
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A detailed examination of the evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behaviour of mammals.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Biology 313 and one of Zoology 379, 403 or 477.01.
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Zoology
581
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Principles in Parasitism
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An introduction to parasitism. Topics include: host-parasite interactions, life-cycles, evolution and societal concerns. There is a focus on current research into these topics.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-3)
Prerequisite(s):
Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343 or Zoology 375 or 401.
Also known as:
(formerly Zoology 483)
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Zoology
595
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Evolutionary Perspectives in Neurobiology
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Explores form, function and performance of invertebrate and vertebrate neurons and nervous systems through examination of physical, biochemical, metabolic, (neuro)physiological and behavioural constraints and trade-offs.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 461.
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 595 and Neuroscience 541 will not be allowed.
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Zoology
597
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Principles of Endocrinology
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General and molecular aspects of endocrine physiology. Topics will include the mechanisms of hormone action (receptor occupancy and transduction of signal), current techniques in endocrinology, synthesis and release of hormones, and the functional role of different endocrine organs. Lectures will include examples from lower vertebrates and invertebrates to emphasize comparative aspects.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-0)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 463.
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Zoology
697
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Advanced Topics in Comparative Endocrinology
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The principles of endocrinology will be provided through the lecture component of Zoology 597, and this will be augmented with additional reading, term papers and seminars in comparative endocrinology.
Course Hours:
3 units; (3-1T)
Prerequisite(s):
Zoology 463.ÌýÌý
Antirequisite(s):
Credit for Zoology 697 and 597 will not be allowed.
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