X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Plant Biology (PBIO)
Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science
Department of Environmental Biology, Ontario Agricultural College
Department of Plant Agriculture, Ontario Agricultural College
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.
Semester 1
BIOL*1030
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[0.50] |
Biology I |
CHEM*1040
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
MATH*1080
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[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus I |
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 2
BIOL*1040
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[0.50] |
Biology II |
CHEM*1050
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
PHYS*1080
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[0.50] |
Physics for Life Sciences |
One of: |
CIS*1200
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Computing |
CIS*1500
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Programming |
MATH*2080
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[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus II |
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0.50 Arts or Social Science electives* |
Semester 3
AGR*2470
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Plant Agriculture |
BIOC*2580
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[0.50] |
Introductory Biochemistry |
BOT*2100
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[0.50] |
Life Strategies of Plants |
MBG*2000
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[0.50] |
Introductory Genetics |
One of: |
0.50 electives |
0.50 Arts and Social Science electives |
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Semester 4
BIOL*2210
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[0.50] |
Introductory Cell Biology |
BOT*3310
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[0.50] |
Plant Growth and Development |
ENVB*2040
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[0.50] |
Plant Health and the Environment |
MBG*2020
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[0.50] |
Introductory Molecular Biology |
One of: |
0.50 electives |
0.50 Arts and Social Science electives |
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Semester 5
BOT*3410
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[0.50] |
Plant Anatomy |
STAT*2040
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[0.50] |
Statistics I |
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
1.00 electives ** |
Semester 6
BOT*3710
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[0.50] |
Classification and Morphology of Seed Plants |
2.00 electives ** |
Semester 8
BOT*4380
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[0.50] |
Metabolism in the Whole Life of Plants |
2.00 electives ** |
* it is recommended that 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives be chosen from:
ECON*1100
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[0.50] |
Introductory Macroeconomics |
ENGL*1200
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[0.50] |
Reading the Contemporary World |
GEOG*1220
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[0.50] |
Human Impact on the Environment |
HIST*1250
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[0.50] |
Science and Society Since 1500 |
PHIL*1000
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[0.50] |
Introductory Philosophy: Major Texts |
POLS*1400
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[0.50] |
Issues in Canadian Politics |
PSYC*1100
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[0.50] |
Principles of Behaviour |
Electives**
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One of:
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A minimum of 2.50 credits must be from the following list of preferred electives:
BIOL*3300
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[0.50] |
Applied Bioinformatics |
MBG*4300
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[0.50] |
Plant Molecular Genetics |
PBIO*3110
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[0.50] |
Crop Physiology |
PBIO*3750
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[0.50] |
Plant Tissue Culture |
PBIO*4000
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[0.50] |
Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant-Microbe Interactions |
PBIO*4100
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[0.50] |
Soil Plant Relationships |
PBIO*4150
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[0.50] |
Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Plant Development |
PBIO*4530
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[0.50] |
Environmental Pollution Stresses on Plants |
PBIO*4750
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[0.50] |
Genetic Engineering of Plants |
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A minimum of 3.00 credits must be from the following list:
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1.50 Arts and Social Science electives
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A minimum of 6.00 science credits must be completed at the 3000 and 4000 levels with a minimum 2.00 credits at the 4000 level.
Minor (Honours Program)
A minor in Plant Biology requires 5.00 credits in the Plant Biology program chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor. The courses will include:
BOT*3310
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[0.50] |
Plant Growth and Development |
BOT*4380
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[0.50] |
Metabolism in the Whole Life of Plants |
ENVB*2040
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[0.50] |
Plant Health and the Environment |
One of: |
AGR*2470
|
[0.50] |
Introduction to Plant Agriculture |
BOT*2100
|
[0.50] |
Life Strategies of Plants |
|
|
One of: |
BOT*3410
|
[0.50] |
Plant Anatomy |
BOT*3710
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[0.50] |
Classification and Morphology of Seed Plants |
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One of: |
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2.00 credits from list of preferred electives in PBIO Major
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