BIOL 3040H – Histology     Syllabus
A study of the four basic animal tissue types and how these tissues are subsequently organized into organ systems. An important emphasis will be the relation of tissue form to function. Lab will include a practical component involving hands-on experience in methods of tissue fixation, embedding, sectioning, staining and digital photography. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL 1030H (103H) and BIOL 2070H (207H) or 2110H (211H) or permission of the instructor.
Excludes BIOL 304H.

BIOL 3050H – Limnology   Syllabus
Ecology of freshwater ecosystems, biology, geochemistry and physics of freshwater lakes, rivers and streams. Field trips. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL – ERSC 2260H (226H) or 216H or 217H. Recommended: either CHEM 1000H and 1010H or 100 or permission of the instructor. Excludes BIOL 305 and 305H.

BIOL 3070H – Electron Microscopy
The biological applications of transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Course emphasizes practical instruction in use of microscopes and preparation of biological materials for the electron microscope. Field trips. There will be a maximum charge of $20 to cover field trips and photographic printing. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL 3040H (304H). Excludes BIOL 307H.

BIOL 3080H – Molecular Biology Syllabus
Fundamental concepts in molecular biology with emphasis on the exploration of structure, function, and cellular synthesis of DNA and RNA. Techniques in recombinant DNA technology as well as their applications in biomedical, forensic, and pharmaceutical research will be discussed. Basic techniques in molecular biology and scientific calculations will also be introduced. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL 1030H (103H), 2050H (205H), either CHEM 1000H and 1010H or 100 or permission of the instructor. Excludes BIOL 206H and 308H.

BIOL 3090H – Biology of Insects      Syllabus
An introduction to the organization and diversity of insects. Lectures emphasize insect physiology, ecology and behaviour. An insect collecting kit for making required insect collection will be available for cash deposit from Biology department in April preceding the beginning of the course. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL 1020H (102H) and 1030H (103H). Excludes BIOL 309H.

NOTE: Those students planning to take BIO 3090H, Biology of Insects, are encouraged to make an insect collection over the summer.   For the insect collections (BIOL3090H Entomology), the instructions are to collect a minimum of 40 insects, with each specimen being a different species.  Part of each collection should be developed around a theme.  For example, you may wish to provide an overview of insects associated within a specific ecosystem, of insects that have certain biological features in common, or a general collection of the range of different insects within the region.  Any insects not part of the themed collection should be from a wide range of families and orders to provide a general sampling of what is within the collecting area.  Examples of suitable themes for this collection are: A) ecological themes: Batesian and Mullerian, insect camouflage, predatory insects, lice and other parasitic insects, agricultural pests, blood feeding insects, household pests, larder pests; B) taxonomic themes: butterflies and moths, beetles, flies, primitive insects; C) habitat based themes: aquatic insects, night flying insects, insects associated with carrion, invasive insects and naturalized species, etc.

Sept. 2/2011 Collecting kits are necessary and available cash only in class.

BIOL 3100H – Medical Entomology Syllabus
A study of medically important insects and the disease conditions they produce in humans and animals. Topics covered will include insect-borne diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue, etc.
and conditions caused by insect infestation of animal tissues (e.g. myiasis).
Prerequisite: minimum of 10 credits including BIOL 1020H (102H) and 1030H (103H),or permission of instructor .
Strongly recommended: BIOL 3090H (309H). Excludes BIOL 310H.

BIOL 3140H – Fish Ecology    Syllabus
The biology of fishes with emphasis on biotic and abiotic factors that affect their life histories, distribution, population dynamics, feeding and growth. Field work. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL – ERSC 2260H (226H) or 216H or 217H. Strongly recommended: MATH 1050Y or 150, BIOL – ERSC – GEOG 2080H (208H). Excludes BIOL 314H.

BIOL 3170H – Plants and their Ancestors    Syllabus
This course examines major transitions in the evolution of terrestrial plants with a focus on the evolutionary relationships among the main lineages of the flowering plants and the mechanisms underlying the tremendous diversity of this group. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including 2600H (260H) and at least one full Biology credit at the 2000-level.or permission of instructor Excludes BIOL 218H and 317H.

BIOL 3180H – Plants in Action  Syllabus
Due to a sessile nature and exceptional demands, plant functioning is unique and highly dynamic. Emphasizing the flowering plants, this course provides an introduction to plant anatomy, physiology and molecular biology. It examines the mechanisms by which plants work and survive in their role as energy providers to the biosphere. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including at least1.0 credit in Biology at the 2000-level .or permission of instructor. Strongly recommended: BIOL3170H or (317H). Excludes BIOL 219H and 318H.

BIOL 3190H – Wild plants of Ontario Summer 2011Syllabus
An introduction to Ontario’s remarkable plant diversity, with emphasis on the study of common flowering plant families. The course examines the natural history of plants in the Ontario flora, highlighting key concepts in plant evolution, ecology, and reproductive biology. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including at least 1.0 Biology credit at the 2000-level or permission of instructor. Excludes BIOL 319H.

BIOL 3250H – Microbiology Syllabus

An introductory course in microbiology with consideration given to the diversity of microscopic forms, their presence in various habitats and their impact on humanity. This course places heavy emphasis on laboratory work. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL 2070H (207H) or permission of instructor. Excludes BIOL 325H.

BIOL – FRSC 3330H – Forensic Entomology
Syllabus-Summer 2011
Syllabus
Many insect species associated with the process of decay of corpses and their maggots have been used as an important tool for identifying both the timing and location of death. This course explores the relationship between insects and the decay of corpses. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL 1030H (103H)or permission of instructor. Excludes BIOL 397H –Special TopicForensic entomology.

A Collection Kit is necessary for this course. Kits will be sold by the Biology Department during lab. Cash only no cheques will be accepted.

BIOL 3340H – Herpetology    Syllabus- Oshawa Campus
This course introduces the biology of amphibians and reptiles. It will include an overview of past and current diversity, the use of amphibians and reptiles as model organisms for biological research, the importance of these animals in ecological communities, and issues in conservation and management. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including at least 2 credits in Biology or permission of instructor.
Excludes BIOL 396H – Herpetology.

BIOL – PSYC 3360H – Behavioural Ecology
Syllabus- Trent Summer 2011
Syllabus -Trent Campus        Syllabus- Oshawa Campus

An introduction to the ecological, physiological, and evolutionary mechanisms which influence the behaviour of animals, with particular emphasis on kin selection and co-evolution. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL – ERSC 2260H (226H) or 216,BIOL 2600H (260H) and at least one additional 0.5 credit in Biology at the 2000-level or permission of instructor. Excludes: BIOL – PSYC 336H.

BIOL – ERSC 3380H Advanced Ecology Syllabus
This course will examine current theoretical and applied problems in ecology. Emphasis will be placed on developing problem-solving skills, critical evaluation of ecological studies, modeling, and an in-depth look at recent advances in theories and techniques used in solving problems in individual, population, community and ecosystem ecology. Prerequisite :5.0 university credits including BIOL – ERSC 2260H (226H) or 216H or 217H or permission of instructor.
Excludes BIOL – ERSC 338H

BIOL 3500H – Biogeography  Syllabus
Major patterns of distribution and abundance of animal and plant species as affected by geological, ecological and evolutionary processes. Prerequisite 7.5 university credits including BIOL – ERSC 2260H (226H),or 216H or 217H or permission of instructor.
Excludes BIOL 250H and 350H.

BIOL 3550H – Pharmacology for Health Sciences
Syllabus
An in-depth examination of pharmacological principles and issues relevant to the practice of nursing. Commonly encountered drug classes, their mechanisms of action and examination of specific clinical scenarios support integration of theoretical knowledge into the practice setting.New Prerequisite:A minimum of 60% in NURS
2003H and BIOL – CHEM 2550H, and successful
completion of 1.0 credit from either NURS 2000H
and 2020H or NURS 2001H and 2021H. Open
only to students enrolled in the B.Sc.N. program.
Excludes BIOL 2130H (213H).

BIOL – FRSC 3620H – Population Genetics   Syllabus
This course introduces students to microevolutionary processes through the study of sources of genetic variation, the genetic composition of populations, and forces that determine and change that composition. Examples and applications come from molecular ecology, and include conservation genetics, behavioural ecology, phylogeography, and wildlife forensics. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including BIOL – FRSC 2050H (205H).or permission of instructor. Excludes BIOL 362H.

BIOL 3830H – Animal Physiology I  Syllabus
The processes of digestion, osmoregulation and excretion, circulatory systems and gaseous exchange, muscles, respiration, metabolism and their control are considered. The course uses a comparative approach first discussing the basic principles of the physiology of these processes and then examining the means whereby different organisms perform them. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including either CHEM 1000H and 1010H or 100,and BIOL 2070H (207H)or permission of instructor. Strongly recommended: CHEM 2300H (231H) and Animal Care Course (link). Excludes BIOL 383H.

BIOL 3840H – Animal Physiology II Syllabus
Fundamental concepts in sensory, endocrine and reproductive physiology. Prerequisite: 7.5 university credits including either CHEM 1000H and 1010H or 100 , BIOL 2070H (207H) or permission of instructor. Excludes BIOL 384H.

BIOL 3850H, 3851H, 3852H, 3853H – Field courses
Spring and Summer courses are offered through the Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology. Watch the biology website for more updates.

BIOL 3890Y, 3891H – Community-based Research Project
Students are placed in research projects with community organizations in the Peterborough area. Each placement is supervised jointly by a faculty member and a representative of a community organization. For details see “Community-Based Education Program”. Open to students who have earned at least 3 credits in Biology courses taught by members of the Trent Biology department, and who have achieved a cumulative average of at least 75%.

Crosslisted Courses

• BIOL – FRSC 3000H – Laboratory DNA forensics (Sc) (see Forensic Science)
• BIOL – PSYC 3210H – Principles of the nervous system (see Psychology)
• BIOL – PSYC 3220H – Neuropsychology
  (see Psychology)
• BIOL – CHEM 3300H – The essence of metabolism (see Chemistry)
• BIOL – CHEM 3310H – Protein chemistry and enzymology (see Chemistry)
• BIOL – ANTH – FRSC 3415Y – Human osteology and forensic anthropology (see Anthropology)
• BIOL – ANTH 3440H – Human genetics
  (see Anthropology)
• BIOL– ANTH 3460H – Biocultural explorations of human lifecourse (see Anthropology)
• BIOL – ANTH 3470H – Primate behaviour
  (see Anthropology)
• BIOL – ANTH 3490H – Primate evolution
  (see Anthropology)
• BIOL – NURS 3560H – Advanced pathophysiology and pharmacology (see Nursing) Syllabus