X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Marine and Freshwater Biology (MFB)
Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science
The Major in Marine and Freshwater Biology provides a broad ecological perspective on aquatic environments based on the physical as well as the biological sciences. This major prepares students for post-graduate work in the aquatic sciences, and provides a sound science background for students wishing to pursue careers in teaching, government service or the private sector.
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. A minimum total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major.
Semester 1
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BIOL*1030
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[0.50] |
Biology I |
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CHEM*1040
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
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MATH*1080
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[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus I |
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PHYS*1070
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[0.50] |
Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives* |
| Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3. |
Semester 3
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ZOO*2070
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[0.50] |
Invertebrate Zoology I |
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ZOO*2090
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[0.50] |
Vertebrate Structure and Function |
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ZOO*2100
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[0.50] |
Developmental Biology |
| 1.00 electives** |
Semester 4
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BIOL*2210
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[0.50] |
Introductory Cell Biology |
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BIOC*2580
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[0.50] |
Introductory Biochemistry |
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MBG*2000
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[0.50] |
Introductory Genetics |
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ZOO*2080
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[0.50] |
Invertebrate Zoology II |
| 0.50 electives** |
Semester 5
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BIOL*3110
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[0.50] |
Population Ecology |
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BIOL*3450
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Aquatic Environments |
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ZOO*3200
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[0.50] |
Comparative Animal Physiology I |
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ZOO*3300
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[0.50] |
Evolution |
| 0.50 electives** |
Semester 6
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BIOL*3120
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[0.50] |
Community Ecology |
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ZOO*3210
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[0.50] |
Comparative Animal Physiology II |
| 1.50 electives**, *** |
Semester 7
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ZOO*4350
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[0.50] |
Biology of Polluted Waters |
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ZOO*4570
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[0.50] |
Marine Ecological Processes |
| 1.50 electives** |
Semester 8
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IBIO*4010
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[0.50] |
Adaptational Physiology |
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ZOO*4330
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[0.50] |
Environmental Biology of Fishes |
| 1.50 electives** |
| * CIS*1200 is recommended for those needing to improve their computer skills |
| ** suggested electives list available from the faculty advisors |
| *** BIOL*2250 is strongly recommended if independent research project courses are anticipated in semesters 7 and/or 8 |
Electives - must include:
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A minimum of 0.75 credits from:
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Other field or research courses with approval of faculty advisor.
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At least 1.00 Arts and/or Social Science electives.
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