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

BIOL*1030	[0.50]	Biology I
CHEM*1040	[0.50]	General Chemistry I
MATH*1080	[0.50]	Elements of Calculus I
PHYS*1070	[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 the end of Semester 3.

Semester 2

BIOL*1040	[0.50]	Biology II
CHEM*1050	[0.50]	General Chemistry II
PHYS*1080	[0.50]	Physics for Life Sciences
STAT*2040	[0.50]	Statistics I
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives*

Semester 3

ZOO*2090	[0.50]	Vertebrate Structure and Function
ZOO*2100	[0.50]	Developmental Biology
1.50 electives**

Semester 4

BIOC*2580	[0.50]	Introductory Biochemistry
MBG*2000	[0.50]	Introductory Genetics
MCB*2210	[0.50]	Introductory Cell Biology
ZOO*2700	[0.50]	Invertebrate Morphology & Evolution
0.50 electives**

Semester 5

BIOL*3110	[0.50]	Population Ecology
BIOL*3400	[0.50]	Evolution
BIOL*3450	[0.50]	Introduction to Aquatic Environments
ZOO*3200	[0.50]	Comparative Animal Physiology I
ZOO*3700	[0.50]	Integrative Biology of Invertebrates

Semester 6

BIOL*3120	[0.50]	Community Ecology
ZOO*3210	[0.50]	Comparative Animal Physiology II
1.50 electives, *

Semester 7

BIOL*4350	[0.50]	Biology of Polluted Waters
ZOO*4570	[0.50]	Marine Ecological Processes
ZOO*4910	[0.50]	Integrative Vertebrate Biology
ZOO*4930	[0.25]	Lab Studies in Ichthyology
0.75 electives**

Semester 8

BIOL*4010	[0.50]	Adaptational Physiology
ZOO*4330	[0.50]	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:

A minimum of 0.75 credits from:

BIOL*4110	[0.75]	Ecological Methods
BIOL*4410	[0.75]	Field Ecology
BIOL*4600	[0.75]	Tropical Ecology
BIOL*4610	[0.75]	Arctic Ecology
BIOL*4700	[0.50]	Field Biology
BIOL*4710	[0.25]	Field Biology
BIOL*4800	[0.50]	Field Biology
BIOL*4810	[0.25]	Field Biology
IBIO*4500	[0.75]	Research in Integrative Biology I
IBIO*4510	[0.75]	Research in Integrative Biology II
IBIO*4521/2	[2.00]	Thesis in Integrative Biology
ZOO*4300	[0.75]	Marine Biology and Oceanography
ZOO*4540	[0.50]	Marine and Freshwater Research

Other field or research courses with approval of faculty advisor.
At least 1.00 Arts and/or Social Science electives.

University of Guelph2009-2010 Undergraduate Calendar