Fall Courses
BIOL 301. Cell and Molecular Laboratory.
Credits: 4
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to biology research and communication with a focus on cell and
molecular biology. Through conducting a series of project-based experiments and writing a final report, molecular and synthetic biology techniques such as gene cloning, manipulation, protein isolation and characterization and how
research is conducted, analyzed and communicated will be addressed. In addition, an
introduction to bioinformatics methods and their role in analysis will be provided.
- Fall or Winter
- 1 hour lecture and one 6-hour laboratory
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201 (or ANAT 212/BIOC 212); or BIOL 219
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOC 300, or BIOC 220 and BIOC 320. Requires departmental approval.
- For approval email maxime.leroux [at] mcgill.ca. Specify your ID number as well as the term and two lab day preferences.
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BIOL 304. Evolution.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A comprehensive introduction to evolutionary biology. It covers both short-term and long-term evolutionary processes. Topics include the history of life, the origin of species, adaptation, natural selection and sexual selection.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture.
- Prerequisite: BIOL 205 and BIOL 215 or ENVR 202
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BIOL 308. Ecological Dynamics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Principles of population, community, and ecosystem dynamics: population growth and regulation, species interactions, dynamics of competitive interactions and of predator/prey systems; evolutionary dynamics.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 208.
- Fall
- 3 hours per week lecture, four sessions of 1.5 hour tutorial during the semester.
- Prerequisite: BIOL 215 or both ENVR 200 and ENVR 202
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BIOL 309. Mathematical Models in Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Application of finite difference and differential equations to problems in cell and developmental biology, ecology and physiology. Qualitative, quantitative and graphical techniques are used to analyze mathematical models and to compare theoretical predictions with experimental data.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites:BIOL 200, BIOL 201 (or ANAT 212/BIOC 212); or BIOL 219
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BIOL 324. Ecological Genetics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Presents evolutionary genetics within an ecological context. Covers theoretical and
applied topics together with relevant data from natural populations of plant and animals.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302
- Two lectures per week; one required computer lab or conference per week
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BIOL 350. Insect Biology and Control.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to insect structure, physiology, biochemistry, development, systematics, evolution, ecology and control. Stress on interrelationships and integrated pest control.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: BIOL 205 or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ENTO 330 or ENTO 350.
- Note: This course is also offered as ENTO 350 in the winter term.
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BIOL 377. Independent Reading Project.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent reading project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and one of BIOL 201, ANAT/BIOC 212; or BIOL 215; or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Open to U2 or U3 Biology students only
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 395. Quantitative Biology Seminar.
Credits: 1
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Overview of concepts and current research in quantitative biology; theoretical ecology and evolution, computational biology, and physical biology.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 219; or BIOL 200 plus BIOL 201 or ANAT 212 or BIOC 212; CHEM 212; COMP 202 or COMP 204 or COMP 250; MATH 222; or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Open to U2 and U3 students in the following programs: B.Sc. Major and Honours Biology-- Quantitative Biology option; B.Sc. Major and Honours Computer Science and Biology; BSc Major Biology and Mathematics; BSc Major Physiology and Mathematics; BSc Major Physiology and Physics; BSc Major and Honours Chemistry-- Biophysical Chemistry; and B.Sc. Major and Honours Physics--Biological Physics.
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BIOL 396. Undergraduate Research Project.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project with a final written report.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Restrictions: This course cannot be taken under the S/U option. Departmental permission required. Students cannot be supervised by the same instructor for two 396 Science courses. Open to students in programs offered by the Faculty of Science only.
- Note: Enrolment may be limited. Students are advised to start the application process well before the start of the term and to plan for an alternative course in the case that no suitable project is available. Individual projects may be suggested each term which may have project-specific prerequisites. Students may also approach professors to devise their own projects. Some projects may be accessible to students in other disciplines. See /science/research/undergraduate-research/science-re... for more information about available projects and application forms and procedures. A completed application form should be brought to Nancy Nelson in Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 413. Directed Reading.
Credits: 1
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Directed reading.
- Note: Special topics paper in conjunction with an upper-level biology course, under the guidance of a staff member of the Biology Department. A form from Ms. A.Comeau, W4/13, Stewart Building, must be completed prior to registration.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 205, BIOL 215.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 427. Herpetology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Principles of biology as exemplified by amphibians and reptiles. Topics include: adaptation, social behaviour, reproductive strategies, physiology, biomechanics, ecology, biogeography and evolution. Laboratories will emphasize structure, systematics and identification of local and world herpetofauna as well as field methods.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 327.
- Fall
- 2 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory
- Prerequisite: BIOL 205 and BIOL 305 or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 327.
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BIOL 432. Limnology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of lakes and other inland waters, with emphasis on their functioning as systems.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 206 and BIOL 215 or permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ENVB 315.
- This course, involving two field weekends, has an additional fee of $353.32, which includes room and board and transportation. The fee is refundable during the period where a student can drop the course with full refund. The Department of Biology subsidizes a portion of the cost for this activity.
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BIOL 436. Evolution and Society.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Explores the impact that biological evolution and evolutionary thinking have on society. Topics include intelligence, language, race, gender, medicine, genetically modified organisms, politics, and creationism.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: BIOL 304 or permission of the instructor
- Course instructors will introduce each topic and lead discussion, while an invited lecturer will focus on a particular aspect of that topic.
- Enrolment limited to 25 students.
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BIOL 465. Conservation Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Discussion of relevant theoretical and applied issues in conservation biology. Topics: biodiversity, population viability analysis, community dynamics, biology of rarity, extinction, habitat fragmentation, social issues.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 177-365
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: BIOL 215 OR both ENVR 200 and ENVR 202
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BIOL 466. Independent Research Project 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course.
- Restrictions: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 477.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 467. Independent Research Project 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course.
- Restrictions: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 478.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 468. Independent Research Project 3.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course
- Restriction: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 471 or BIOL 471D1/D2.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 507. Animal Communication.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to communication between animals, including humans. Physical and phylogenetic constraints on the evolution of communication systems will be discussed. The approach to communication will draw from behavioural ecology, psychology, physiology and physics.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Corequisites: BIOL 307 or equivalent and one of BIOL 306 or NEUR 310 or NSCI 200 or NSCI 201 or PHGY 311; or permission of instructor. Since all corequisites may not be offered in the same term, students are advised that they may have to plan their schedules so that they may register in these courses in the term prior to BIOL 507.
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BIOL 510. Advances in Community Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The origin, maintenance and roles of biological diversity within ecological communities.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture/seminar
- Prerequisites: BIOL 308 or GEOG 350 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 592. Integrated Bioinformatics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
'Post-genomic' bioinformatics. Concepts behind large-scale computational analysis and comparison of genomes/proteomes (and beyond), and the implications for our understanding of the basic processes of molecular and cell biology and the evolution of those processes.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: BIOL 301 or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BINF 511.
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BIOL 594. Advanced Evolutionary Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Evolutionary ecology is the study of evolutionary change in natural populations. General predictive approaches in evolutionary ecology, including population genetics, quantitative genetics, optimality, and game theory will be examined. Emphasis will be placed on the mathematical underpinnings of each approach, particularly as they relate to classic and contemporary problems.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: BIOL 304 and BIOL 308
- Restriction: U3 or permission.
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GEOG 302. Environmental Management 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An ecological analysis of the physical and biotic components of natural resource systems. Emphasis on scientific, technological and institutional aspects of environmental management. Study of the use of biological resources and of the impact of individual processes.
- Prerequisite: Any 200-level course in Geography or MSE or BIOL 208 or permission of instructor.
- **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the fifth lecture day.
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: Any 200-level course in Geography or MSE or BIOL 308 or permission of instructor.
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GEOG 305. Soils and Environment.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Discussion of the major properties of soils; soil formation, classification and mapping; land capability assessment; the role and response of soils in natural and disturbed environments (e.g. global change, ecosystem disturbance).
- Fall
- 3 hours and laboratory
- Prerequisite: GEOG 203 or introductory course in biology or geology
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GEOG 308. Remote Sensing for Earth Observation.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A conceptual view of remote sensing and the underlying physical principles. Covers ground-based, aerial, satellite systems, and the electromagnetic spectrum, from visible to microwave. Emphasis on application of remotely sensed data in geography including land cover change and ecological processes.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ATOC 308
- Fall
- 3 hours and laboratory periods
- Corequisite: GEOG 201 or permission of instructor
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GEOG 470. Wetlands.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An examination of the structure, function and utility of wetlands. Topics include the fluxes of energy and water, wetland biogeochemistry, plant ecology in freshwater and coastal wetlands and wetlands use, conservation and restoration. Field trip(s) are envisaged to illustrate issues covered in class.
- Fall
- 3 hours
- Restriction: Permission of instructor.
- Note: A fee of $169.95 is charged to all students registered in GEOG 470. The fee will be used to support the cost of transportation (van rental, parking, and gas) additional cost for accommodations and food will be the students responsibility. The trip is required and will give students an opportunity to conduct field study in at least 3 different types of wetlands.
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PLNT 358. Flowering Plant Diversity.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Plant Science (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Principles of classification and identification of flowering plants and ferns, with emphasis on 35 major families of flowering plants and the habitats in which they grow.
- A 4-day field week is held the week preceding the start of classes
- Prerequisite: PLNT 200 or AEBI 210 or ENVR 202 or permission of the instructor
- A $95.46 fee is charged to all students registered in this course, which has a fieldwork component prior to the beginning of classes in August. This fee is used to support the cost of excursions, a hand lens, instructional handouts and identification aids. Students who have already received a hand lens may request a reimbursement of a portion of this charge through their department.
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WILD 307. Natural History of Vertebrates.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
The diversity and natural history of Canadian vertebrates illustrated with trophic, phylogenetic, and macroecological approaches.
- Lectures and modules
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ZOOL 307
- This course carries an additional charge of $18.86 to cover the cost of transportation (bus rental) for local field trips. The fee is refundable only during the withdrawal with full refund period.
- This course carries an additional charge of $20.54 to cover the cost of transportation (bus rental) for local field trips. The fee is refundable only during the withdrawal with full refund period.
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WILD 420. Ornithology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Taxonomic relationships and evolution of birds. Examination of the physiology, migration, identification and ecological processes of North American birds.
- This course carries an additional charge of $16.99 to cover the cost of transportation (bus rental) for local field trips. The fee is refundable only during the withdrawal with full refund period.
- This course is scheduled for video-conferencing.
- This course carries an additional charge of $18.86 to cover the cost of transportation (bus rental) for local field trips. The fee is refundable only during the withdrawal with full refund period.
- Prerequisite: WILD 307 or permission of instructor
- This course carries an additional charge of $20.54 to cover the cost of transportation (bus rental) for local field trips. The fee is refundable only during the withdrawal with full refund period.
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Winter Courses
BIOL 301. Cell and Molecular Laboratory.
Credits: 4
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to biology research and communication with a focus on cell and
molecular biology. Through conducting a series of project-based experiments and writing a final report, molecular and synthetic biology techniques such as gene cloning, manipulation, protein isolation and characterization and how
research is conducted, analyzed and communicated will be addressed. In addition, an
introduction to bioinformatics methods and their role in analysis will be provided.
- Fall or Winter
- 1 hour lecture and one 6-hour laboratory
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201 (or ANAT 212/BIOC 212); or BIOL 219
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOC 300, or BIOC 220 and BIOC 320. Requires departmental approval.
- For approval email maxime.leroux [at] mcgill.ca. Specify your ID number as well as the term and two lab day preferences.
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BIOL 305. Animal Diversity.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The characteristics of the major groups of animals, their ancestry, history and relationship to one another. The processes of speciation, adaptive radiation and extinction responsible for diversity. Methods for constructing of phylogenies, for comparing phenotypes, and for estimating and analyzing diversity.
- Winter
- 2 hours lecture and 1 three-hour laboratory
- Prerequisite: BIOL 215 or both ENVR 200 and ENVR 202
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BIOL 307. Behavioural Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
How an organism鈥檚 behaviour relates to its physical, biological, and social environment, using evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Emphasis is on general principles, covering topics such feeding, predator avoidance, aggression, reproduction, social behaviour, communication and cognition.
- Winter
- In some weeks, lecture will be replaced by interactive discussion periods, practical exercises, or student presentations
- Prerequisites: BIOL 215 and BIOL 216 (or equivalents), or permission of the instructor
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BIOL 310. Biodiversity and Ecosystems.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Ecological bases of the natural causes and consequences of current global environmental changes, including how biodiversity and ecosystem processes are defined and measured, how they vary in space and time, how they are affected by physical and biological factors, and how they affect each other and human societies.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- one-day field trip to Mont St-Hilaire
- Prerequisite: BIOL 215; or ENVR 200 and ENVR 202; MATH 112 or equivalent; or permission of the instructor
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BIOL 311. Advanced Methods in Organismal Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Application of methods and techniques used by organismal biologists, paired with the design of sampling programs to test hypotheses using observational or experimental data, and the analysis of data. Topics include DNA barcoding/metabarcoding and experimental evolution.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 or BIOL 219; BIOL 206, COMP 204, and BIOL 202 or BIOL 302.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 206 prior to Fall 2020
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BIOL 319. Introduction to Biophysics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Emerging physical approaches and quantitative measurement techniques are providing new insights into longstanding biological questions. This course will present underlying physical theory, quantitative measurement techniques, and significant findings in molecular and cellular biophysics. Principles covered include Brownian motion, low Reynolds-number environments, forces relevant to cells and molecules, chemical potentials, and free energies. These principles are applied to enzymes as molecular machines, membranes, DNA, and RNA.
- Winter. Students with training in physics and biology will be well-suited to the course. .
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 or BIOL 219; MATH 222; PHYS 230 and (PHYS 232 or PHYS 253), or permission of the instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHYS 319
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BIOL 320. Evolution of Brain and Behaviour.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Functional and comparative approach to neuroanatomy, examining how species changes in brain organization contribute to evolutionary changes in behaviour.
- Winter
- 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of conference (mandatory)
- Prerequisite: NSCI 201 or BIOL 306
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BIOL 342. Global Change Biology of Aquatic Ecosystems.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to freshwater and marine biology. Topics include the structure and functioning of the major aquatic ecosystems and how these aspects are affected by global change drivers.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 432.
- Winter
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 205, and BIOL 215 or both ENVR 200 and ENVR 202
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BIOL 352. Dinosaur Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Using dinosaurs as exemplars, this course teaches aspects of comparative, functional, and developmental morphology, macroevolution, macroecology, and phylogenetic systematics. Lab dissections will explore vertebrate anatomy.
- Winter
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
- Prerequisites: BIOL 215 or ENVR 202 or EPSC 233 or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 363. Mammalian Evolution.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The origin, diversity and evolutionary history of mammals, systematic review of fossil and living orders of mammals, aspects of mammalian paleoecology, functional morphology and adaptation.
- Fall
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 215, or ENVR 202, or permission of the instructor
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 463.
- 2 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory
- The course will use the extensive collections and exhibits of the Redpath Museum as a resource for weekly laboratories.
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BIOL 377. Independent Reading Project.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent reading project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and one of BIOL 201, ANAT/BIOC 212; or BIOL 215; or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Open to U2 or U3 Biology students only
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 389. Laboratory in Neurobiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Methods of neurobiological research, including extracellular and intracellular recordings, electrical stimulation, and the study of neuro-behavioural problems.
- Winter
- 1 hour lecture; 5 hours laboratory
- Prerequisites: BIOL 306 or NSCI 200 or PHGY 311 or NEUR 310 or permission
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BIOL 396. Undergraduate Research Project.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project with a final written report.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Restrictions: This course cannot be taken under the S/U option. Departmental permission required. Students cannot be supervised by the same instructor for two 396 Science courses. Open to students in programs offered by the Faculty of Science only.
- Note: Enrolment may be limited. Students are advised to start the application process well before the start of the term and to plan for an alternative course in the case that no suitable project is available. Individual projects may be suggested each term which may have project-specific prerequisites. Students may also approach professors to devise their own projects. Some projects may be accessible to students in other disciplines. See /science/research/undergraduate-research/science-re... for more information about available projects and application forms and procedures. A completed application form should be brought to Nancy Nelson in Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 413. Directed Reading.
Credits: 1
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Directed reading.
- Note: Special topics paper in conjunction with an upper-level biology course, under the guidance of a staff member of the Biology Department. A form from Ms. A.Comeau, W4/13, Stewart Building, must be completed prior to registration.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 205, BIOL 215.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 418. Freshwater Invertebrate Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The life history and ecology of freshwater invertebrates in lakes, rivers and wetlands; habitat requirements, functional ecology and food web interactions; the role of invertebrates in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems; threats to freshwater diversity.
- Fall
- 2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab
- Prerequisites: BIOL 215 (or ENVR 200 and ENVR 202) and BIOL 205 or permission of the instructor
- enrolment limited to 25 students
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BIOL 428. Biological Diversity in Africa.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Biological diversity as exemplified by a particular taxonomic group chosen by the instructor, using field setting in East Africa to impart training in species identification, field research, and principles embodied in the phylogeny, systematics, biogeography, ecology, physiology and/or behaviour of the organisms concerned.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 328
- Winter
- Student must be enrolled in the Africa Field Study Seminar
- Prerequisite: BIOL 305 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
- Corequisite(s): NRSC/BIOL 451 and ANTH/GEOG 451
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BIOL 429. East African Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Field settings (Uganda, Kenya, and/or Tanzania) are used to impart training in ecological principles critical to tropical conservation with an emphasis on research design and field research exercises.
- Winter
- The course is to be taught in Africa as a component of the Africa Field Study Semester. Students must register for the Africa Field Study Semester.
- Prerequisite: BIOL 215 or equivalent.
- Corequisite: NRSC/BIOL 451 and ANTH/GEOG 451
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken BIOL 329.
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BIOL 441. Biological Oceanography.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to how the ocean functions biologically: biology and ecology of marine plankton; regulation, extent and fate of production in the sea.
- Winter
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory/conference
- Prerequisites: BIOL 206; and BIOL 215 or both ENVR 200 and ENVR 202.
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BIOL 451. Research in Ecology and Development in Africa.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Development of observation and independent inquiry skills through: 1) participation in short-term project modules in collaboration with existing researchers; 2) participation in interdisciplinary team research on topics selected to allow comparative analysis of field sites; 3) active and systematic observation, documentation, and integration of field experience in ecology and development issues.
- Winter
- Open only to U2 or later students in the AFSS.
- Corequisite(s): ANTH 451 or GEOG 451
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking NRSC 451.
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BIOL 466. Independent Research Project 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course.
- Restrictions: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 477.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 467. Independent Research Project 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course.
- Restrictions: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 478.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 468. Independent Research Project 3.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course
- Restriction: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 471 or BIOL 471D1/D2.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 509. Methods in Molecular Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An overview of the molecular genetic tools used to investigate ecological and evolutionary processes in natural populations. The use of molecular tools in studies of population structure, parentage, kinship, species boundaries, phylogenetics. Special topics include conservation genetics, population genetics, and ecological genomics.
- Restriction (s): BIOL 301, BIOL 304 and BIOL 308 or permission of instructor.
- Intended for both upper level undergraduates with knowledge of ecology, evolution, and genetics.
- Intended for graduate students interested in applying molecular tools in ecology, evolution, and environmental sciences.
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BIOL 515. Advances in Aquatic Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Aquatic ecology and the major issues challenging the field.
- Winter
- 3 hours seminar
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 432 or BIOL 441 or permission of the instructor
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BIOL 517. Cognitive Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Cognition refers to the processes of acquiring, retaining, and using information. In the wild, an organism relies on a wide variety of information to interact with its environment and these interactions affect its survival and reproduction.
Focus on the ecology and evolution of cognition and its underlying neural mechanisms. Examines links between cognition, behaviour in the wild, and the brain. Builds upon the principles of behavioural ecology and behavioural neuroscience.
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 307 or equivalent or permission of the instructor
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BIOL 540. Ecology of Species Invasions.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Causes and consequences of biological invasion, as well as risk assessment methods and management strategies for dealing with invasive species.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 215 (or ENVR 200 plus ENVR 202), and at least one 300- or 400-level course in ecology, evolution, or conservation biology.
- Restriction: Not open to U1 or U2 students
- Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken ENVR 540.
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BIOL 553. Neotropical Environments.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Ecology revisited in view of tropical conditions. Exploring species richness. Sampling and measuring biodiversity. Conservation status of ecosystems, communities and species. Indigenous knowledge.
- Restriction: location in Panama. Students must register for a full semester of studies in Panama
- Winter
- 24 hours lecture and 36 hours field work over a 4-week period
- Prerequisites: HISP 218, MATH 203, and BIOL 215
- Corequisites: ENVR 451; GEOG 404 and HIST 510 alternating with GEOG 498 and AGRI 550
- Restriction: location in Panama. Students must register for a full semester of studies in Panama
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BIOL 569. Developmental Evolution.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The influence of developmental mechanisms on evolution. This course draws on recent examples from plants and invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Topics include homology, modularity, dissociation, co-option, evolutionary novelty, evolution of cis-regulation and gene regulatory networks, developmental constraint and evolvability, heterochrony, phenotypic plasticity, and canalization.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 303 and BIOL 304; or permission of instructor.
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Course information not available.
BIOL 598. Advanced Design and Statistics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will address issues related to experimental design and multivariate statistical analysis. The first third of the course will focus on experimental design, and the remainder of the course will focus on multivariate approaches to data analysis. The course is designed to inform students on best practices to analytically address their experimental questions.
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 373 and permission of Instructor.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOL 596 and/or BIOL 597.
- This course is equivalent to taking BIOL 596 and BIOL 597.
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GEOG 322. Environmental Hydrology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Quantitative, experimental study of the principles governing the movement of water at or near the Earth's surface and how the research relates to the chemistry and biology of ecosystems.
- Winter
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: GEOG 203 or equivalent
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PARA 424. Fundamental Parasitology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Parasitology (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Systematics, morphology, biology and ecology of parasitic protozoa, flatworms, roundworms and arthropods with emphasis on economically and medically important species.
- Prerequisite(s): AEBI 211 or LSCI 230 or permission of instructor
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken WILD 424.
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REDM 400. Science and Museums.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Redpath Museum (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Natural history museums and their collections, how collections are created and maintained and how collections are used in scientific research. Context of natural history museums, collections-based research and curatorial methods.
- Winter: Course consists of lectures, practical labs, field trips and individual term-projects.
- Prerequisites: A 200- or 300-level course that deals with diversity of specimens or objects relevant to Museum-based research and collections. e.g. BIOL 215, BIOL 305, EPSC 210, EPSC 233, ANTH 208, ANTH 310, PLNT 358, WILD 212, WILD 313, or permission of instructor.
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WILD 350. Mammalogy.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
This course focuses on the evolution, classification, ecology and behaviour of mammals and relations between humans and mammals. Also structure, systematics and identification of local and world mammals, as well as field methods will be emphasized.
- Prerequisites: AEBI 211 or WILD 200 (formerly AEBI 200), and WILD 307 (formerly ZOOL 307)
- A fee of $17.99 is charged to all students registered in WILD 350, Mammalogy, a course that has a required field trip.
- Prerequisites: AEBI 211 and WILD 307
- An additional fee of $19.58 is charged to all students registered in WILD 350, Mammalogy, a course that has a required field trip.
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WILD 421. Wildlife Conservation.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Natural Resource Sciences (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Study of current controversial issues focusing on wildlife conservation. Topics include: animal rights, exotic species, ecotourism, urban wildlife, multi-use of national parks, harvesting of wildlife, biological controls, and endangered species.
- 3 lectures
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken NRSC 421.
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Summer Courses
BIOL 240. Monteregian Flora.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Field studies of ferns, fern allies, conifers and flowering plants; the use of keys for plant identification.
- Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or permission
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PLNT 358
- Note: Taught at the Gault Nature Reserve. Contact instructor for specific dates, logistics: (virginie.millien [at] mcgill.ca).
- This course is offered in the summer.
- This course, given at the University鈥檚 Gault Nature Reserve in Mont St. Hilaire, has an additional fee of $485.56 which includes a hand lens, a textbook, handouts, lodging and supper each day.
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BIOL 331. Ecology/Behaviour Field Course.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Methods of sampling natural populations. Testing hypotheses in nature.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 206 and BIOL 215, or equivalents, or permission of the instructor.
- Note: This course has an additional fee. The Department of Biology subsidizes a portion of the cost for this activity.
- The field portion of this course is given at the University鈥檚 Gault Nature Reserve in Mont St. Hilare over a two-week period in the summer term. In the summer, students prepare a report based on projects carried out during this field portion. There is an additional fee of $885.00 that covers room and board and handouts. This fee could be refundable if the department approves it.
- **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the third lecture day and withdrawal is the sixth lecture day.
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BIOL 334D1. Applied Tropical Ecology.
Credits: 1.5
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Relevant to agriculture, forestry, fisheries and conservation of natural resources. Field component taught at the University's Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados, for two weeks in early May. The course is organized in a series of small-group field projects of 2-3 days each. Interested students should check the course website, attend the full information session and fill out an application form.
- Winter, Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 206; and BIOL 215 or both ENVR 200 and ENVR 202; and permission of the instructor.
- Students must register for both BIOL 334D1 and BIOL 334D2.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both BIOL 334D1 and BIOL 334D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- BIOL 334D1 and BIOL 334D2 together are equivalent to BIOL 334
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BIOL 334D2. Applied Tropical Ecology.
Credits: 1.5
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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Description
See for course description.
- Winter, Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 206; and BIOL 215 or both ENVR 200 and ENVR 202; and permission of the instructor.
- Students must register for both BIOL 334D1 and BIOL 334D2.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both BIOL 334D1 and BIOL 334D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- This course, given in Barbados, has an additional fee of $1913.86 to cover the costs of room and board at Bellairs Research Institute, the course pack and all other expenses during the course. It does not cover tuition, airfare, flight insurance, airport taxes, meals in transit, or the cost of supplementary health insurance. The fee is only refundable prior to the deadline to withdraw with full refund
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BIOL 335. Marine Mammals.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Biology of marine mammals with special emphasis on seals and whales of the Bay of Fundy. Taught at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrews, N.B., for two weeks in August. The course combines lectures, laboratory exercises, field trips, and individual projects.
- Prerequisite: BIOL 205
- This course is offered in the summer.
- Apply first to Huntsman, then contact susan.gabe [at] mcgill.ca.
- The fee for this field course is $1913.86 to cover fees related to the use of facilities for teaching and lab spaces in the Huntsman Marine Center (lodging, meals, facility rental spaces, transportation and tour fees).
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BIOL 377. Independent Reading Project.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent reading project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and one of BIOL 201, ANAT/BIOC 212; or BIOL 215; or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Open to U2 or U3 Biology students only
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 413. Directed Reading.
Credits: 1
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Directed reading.
- Note: Special topics paper in conjunction with an upper-level biology course, under the guidance of a staff member of the Biology Department. A form from Ms. A.Comeau, W4/13, Stewart Building, must be completed prior to registration.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 205, BIOL 215.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 466. Independent Research Project 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course.
- Restrictions: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 477.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 467. Independent Research Project 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course.
- Restrictions: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 478.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 468. Independent Research Project 3.
Credits: 6
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Fall, Winter or Summer
- Prerequisite: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable laboratory course
- Restriction: Open only to Biology students. Not open to students who have taken BIOL 471 or BIOL 471D1/D2.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 469. Independent Research Project 4.
Credits: 9
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Independent research project.
- Restrictions: Restricted to Biology students. Projects must be arranged privately with a professor in the Biology department and a form from the undergraduate office (STBIO W4/8) must be completed.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 206 or BIOL 301 or other suitable 300-level biology course.
- Note: Before registration, projects must be arranged individually with a PI in the Biology Department. Prior to registration, students fill out the application form at and email or bring it to nancy.nelson [at] mcgill.ca, or Nancy Nelson, Room N7/9B, Stewart Biology Building.
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BIOL 573. Vertebrate Palaeontology Field Course.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Terrestrial vertebrate fossils (i.e. dinosaurs, crocodiles and other reptiles) and palaeocommunity analysis, including practical training with fossil identification, mapping, collecting, and stratigraphic interpretation.
- Summer
- Prerequisites: BIOL 304 and BIOL 352 or permission of instructor.
- Notes: Spring field course with completed project and presentation by the end of the Summer. Given in a selected Late Cretaceous Alberta and/or Saskatchewan site. Enrolment limited to 15 students.
- This course, given at selected localities in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan in May, has an additional fee of $1,500.00 which includes room and board, museum entrance fees, and transportation during the course, but not tuition or transportation to western Canada.
- This course is offered in the summer.
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