Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

BIOL-1116 prerequisites

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Where BIOL-1116 counts

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Description

This course surveys evolution, ecology and biodiversity. Specific topics include evolutionary mechanisms, microevolution, speciation, phylogeny, systematics, eukaryote and prokaryote diversity, behavioural, population, community and ecosystem ecology, and conservation biology. The laboratory emphasizes the diversity of living organisms.

Requisite courses

Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S, and Chemistry 40S [prerequisite(s)]; BIOL-1116L (lab) (must be taken concurrently).

Note

Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity is a prerequisite for all 2000-, 3000- and 4000-level courses in Biology It is also a required course for entry to Agriculture, Dentistry, Human Ecology, Medical Rehabilitation, Nursing Education, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine. Students must obtain credit in both BIOL-1115(3) and BIOL-1116(3) to satisfy the requirements for a major in Biology.