Fall Courses
BIOL 300. Molecular Biology of the Gene.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A survey of current knowledge and approaches in the area of regulation of gene expression, post-transcriptional control of gene expression, and signal transduction.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 219 or BIOL 200 plus either BIOL 201 or ANAT 212/BIOC 212
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 302. Fundamentals of Genetics and Genomics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Trait variation within and across populations and species,and how this reflects variation within genomes. Case studies and problem-solving approaches will be used to illustrate the tools of genomics, molecular genetics and classical genetics, and how they are employed to understand the mechanisms of phenotypic variation.Topics will include evolutionary, developmental and human genetics. Application of multiple levels of genetic analysis, formulation, and testing of hypotheses on critical topics ranging from evolution to developmental biology to human genetics.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 or BIOL 219; BIOL 215, or permission of instructor.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOL202.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 306. Neural Basis of Behaviour.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Neural mechanisms of animal behaviour; neuroethology; cellular neurophysiology, integrative networks within nervous systems; neural control of movement; processing of sensory information.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: PHYS 102 or PHYS 142 or CEGEP Physics, and one of the following: BIOL 216, NSCI 200, or PHGY 209, or permission of the instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 308.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 316. Biomembranes and Organelles.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The course focuses on biomembranes and subcellular organelles and their implications for disease. The topics include: protein and lipid biochemistry, membrane structure and transport; intracellular compartmentalization, protein sorting and modification, intracellular membrane trafficking; energy transfer, organization and dynamics of chloroplasts and mitochondria; extracellular matrix and cell walls.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 201 or ANAT 212/BIOC 212
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
Course information not available.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 524. Topics in Molecular Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Molecular genetics and molecular, cellular and developmental biology, including signal transduction, cell differentiation and function, genetic diseases in eukaryotes.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 and BIOL 303 or permission.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 544. Genetic Basis of Life Span.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The course will consider how gene action is determining the duration of life in various organisms focusing on the strengths and limitations of the genetic approach. The course will focus particularly on model organisms such as yeast, Caenorhabditis, Drosophila and mouse, as well as on the characterization of long-lived people.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 177-444
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302; BIOL 300; or permission of instructor
- Three hours seminar
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 546. Genetics of Model Systems.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics in the genetics and molecular genetics of unicellular, plant, invertebrate and vertebrate models systems.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302; BIOL 300; BIOL 303 recommended
- Fall course given every second year, alternating with BIOL 544; enrollment limited to 15 students
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 565. Cell and Tissue Mechanobiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The emerging field of mechanobiology and mechanotransduction, and their relevance in the context of multicellular physiology in health and disease. The
molecular and cellular foundations of mechanobiology are covered. Current literature on the topic will be discussed and presented by students. Identification of
gaps in current knowledge and proposing research to address them.
- Prerequisite: One 300-level cell biology course or equivalent, and/or instructor's permission
- Restrictions: Restricted to senior undergraduate in the BSc degree and graduate students who fullfill the prerequisites or to students approved by the instructor.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
Course information not available.
BIOL 588. Advances in Molecular/Cellular Neurobiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Discussion of fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying the general features of cellular neurobiology. An advanced course based on lectures and on a critical review of primary research papers.
- Fall
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours seminar
- Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 306 or permission
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOC 311. Metabolic Biochemistry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The generation of metabolic energy in higher organisms with an emphasis on its regulation at the molecular, cellular and organ level. Chemical concepts and mechanisms of enzymatic catalysis are also emphasized. Included: selected topics in carbohydrate, lipid and nitrogen metabolism; complex lipids and biological membranes; hormonal signal transduction.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or BIOC 212, CHEM 222 or CHEM 234
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 303. Developmental Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A consideration of the fundamental processes and principles operating during embryogenesis. Experimental analyses at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels will be presented and discussed to provide an overall appreciation of developmental phenomena.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture and 1 hour optional tutorial
- Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302; BIOL 219 or BIOL 200 plus either BIOL 201 or ANAT212/BIOC212
- Corequisites: BIOL 202.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken ANAT 381.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 313. Eukaryotic Cell Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
In-depth examination of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells, with an emphasis on experimental design and interpretation. Examination of the molecular mechanisms of various cellular processes, including protein homeostasis, intracellular transport, cytoskeletal dynamics, multicellular organization and cell proliferation.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture and 1 hour optional tutorial
- Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302; BIOL 219 or BIOL 200 plus either BIOL 201 or ANAT 212/BIOC 212
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 314. Molecular Biology of
Cancer.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The molecular basis of human cancers, including analyzing the events that promote the formation of oncogenes and inhibit tumour suppressor genes, the biochemical properties of the proteins encoded by these genes, and their functions.
Current molecular targets for cancer therapy and the concepts and consequences of inheriting mutations in genes that predispose to cancer.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, and BIOL 201 or ANAT 212 /BIOC 212; or BIOL 219.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 416. Genetics of Mammalian Development.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course aims to examine problems, theories, and experimental evidence on several concepts of mammalian developmental processes at molecular to organogenesis levels. Most topics are in the mouse model system, where various techniques for genetic manipulation are available.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 516
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302; BIOL 300; BIOL 303; or permission of instructor
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 518. Advanced Topics in Cell Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Concepts and mechanisms in advanced cell biology, based on genetic, cell biological, biophysical, and computational studies. Emphasis is placed on processes that are evolutionarily conserved, with examples from model organisms and cell-free (in vitro) approaches.
- Winter
- 3 hours seminar
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 or BIOL 303 or BIOL 313 or BIOC 311 or permission of the instructor.
- Restrictions: Open only to U3 students.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 520. Gene Activity in Development.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An analysis of the role and regulation of gene expression in several models of eukaryotic development. The emphasis will be on critical evaluation of recent literature concerned with molecular or genetic approaches to the problems of cellular differentiation and determination. Recent research reports will be discussed in conferences and analyzed in written critiques.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 177-420
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture and discussion
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 and BIOL 303 or permission
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 551. Principles of Cellular Control.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Fundamental principles of cellular control, with cell cycle control as a major theme. Biological and physical concepts are brought to bear on control in healthy cells..
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 451
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Revised Prerequisite: CHEM 115 or 120, MATH 133 and 141, PHYS 142; or equivalents. BIOL 201 or ANAT/BIOC 212. Recommended: COMP 202, PHYS 230 and BIOL/PHYS 319.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
BIOL 568. Topics on the Human Genome.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Cellular and molecular approaches to characterization of the human genome.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: (BIOL 200 or BIOL 219); BIOL 300; BIOL 302; or permission of the course coordinator.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
HGEN 400. Genetics in Medicine.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Using clinical vignettes, this course will emphasize the principles, ethical and legal issues of human heredity in medical genetics in the context of nature and genetic diversity of the human population.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 or ANAT 212/BIOC212, BIOL 202 or permission from the instructor
- Restriction: U2/U3 or permission from instructor
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
MIMM 314. Intermediate Immunology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An intermediate-level immunology course covering the cellular and molecular basis of lymphocyte development and activation in immune responses in health and disease.
- Winter
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisite: MIMM 214
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
Summer Courses
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.
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.
Most students use Visual Schedule Builder (VSB) to organize their schedules. VSB helps you plan class schedules, travel time, and more.