Full-time Programs

BIOS 1000 Biology 1

This is an introductory course focusing on topics of cell structure and function, the flow of energy in cells, and the exchange of information in and between cells. Basic biological laboratory exercises augment theoretical material.

BIOS 1007 Foundation Skills in Science

This course is designed to: 1) raise awareness and interest regarding the place of science in everyday life, by exploring current local and global topics affecting life on Earth, and science's place in bringing these issues to our awareness; 2) develop sound critical thinking skills through exposure to the scientific method and experimental design; 3) apply transferable skills fundamental to scientific research and communication, and 4) learn of career opportunities in science through exposure to careers of current biosciences professors and local industry leaders.

CHEM 1000 General Chemistry 1

This introductory course focuses on the basic concepts associated with matter and energy. Topics include atomic structure; chemical bonds; states of matter; acids and bases; the nature of chemical reactions; charge-transfer reactions; chemical equilibria; measurements and scientific method in chemistry. Laboratory exercises supplement the course material to provide students with practical knowledge of general lab safety and standard laboratory procedures in chemistry.

CHEM 1001 Organic Chemistry 1

This course is designed as an introduction to organic chemistry. A special effort is made to illustrate the practical applications of organic chemistry to everyday life and biological processes.

COMM 1035 Communications 1

This course introduces students to essential language skills to communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audiences. Students will reframe information, ideas and concepts using narrative, visual and symbolic representations which demonstrate understanding.

MATH 1003 Mathematics 1

Engineering and scientific applications involving the following areas: the SI system for dealing with exact and approximate numbers, exponents, solving equations, determinants and linear equations, curve sketching, graphing and trigonometry.

BIOS 1001 Introduction to Microbiology

This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological theory, specifically addressing the fundamentals of microbiology, bacterial morphology, growth, nutrition and control. The principal divisions of the field are discussed, and their economic or medical applications. Prerequistie: BIOS 1000

BIOS 1002 Biology 2

The relationship between structure and function is a fundamental principle of biology. This course in organismal biology emphasizes principles of anatomy and physiology of plants and animals within the context of problems that organisms must solve, including sensory perception and response to the environment, acquisition of oxygen and nutrients, excretion of wastes, movement, and reproduction. Prerequisite: BIOS 1000

CHEM 1002 Organic Chemistry 2

This course is designed as a continuation of introductory Organic Chemistry. Students learn nomenclature, structure, and physical and chemical properties of major groups of organic compounds, and differentiate among types of chemical reactions involving organic compounds. Emphasis is placed on the practical applications of organic chemistry to the biosciences and engineering. Lab exercises complement the theoretical components of the course. Pre-requisites CHEM 1001.

CHEM 1003 General Chemistry 2

This course gives an introduction to chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base titration, electro and solution chemistry. Relevant lab work and techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 1000

MATH 1004 Mathematics 2/Computer Applications

Engineering and scientific applications involving properties of exponents, logarithms and special graphing techniques. Microsoft Excel will be used. Prerequisites: COMM 1001 & MATH 1003

PLAC 1000 Placement Seminar

Students will identify and explore relevant placement issues through in-class exercises, and planning and participating in a one day workshop involving second year students, faculty, and resource people from community agencies.

BIOS 2000 Microbiology

This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological theory and skills: specifically addressing microscopy, staining methods, cultivation of microorganisms, control of microbial growth, enumeration, water sanitary analysis and industrial application. Prerequisite: BIOS 1000

BIOS 2003 Genetics

Introduction to the fundamental principles of genetics: cellular reproduction, mechanisms of inheritance, genes and the genetic code, RNA and protein synthesis and basic human genetics. Prerequisite: BIOS 1000

BIOS 2009 Forensics

This course provides an overview of the nature and scope of forensic science, the theory and practice of applying principles of chemistry, biology and genetics to forensic science, and the ethical and legal considerations pertaining to the discipline. Prerequisites: BIOS 1000 and CHEM 1000

CHEM 2000 Analytical Chemistry 1

An introductory course dealing with the general methods of quantitative and qualitative chemical analysis. Laboratory work supplements the theory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003

CHEM 2001 Instrumentation 1 Theory

This course stresses the basic concepts and techniques of chromatography (thin layer, column, paper, liquid and ion) and spectrophotometry (IR, UV, visible) and atomic absorption.. In addition, sample preparation is discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003

CHEM 2006 Instrumentation 1 Lab

The labs performed in this course support the theory studied in CHEM 2001, Chemical Instrumentation 1. Prerequisite: CHEM 1003

MATH 2002 Data Analysis 1

Topics covered: measures of central tendency, measures of variation, frequency distributions, linear regression and the normal distribution. Microsoft Excel is used to generate statistical reports and graphs. Prerequisite: MATH 1003

BIOS 2001 Fermentation

This course covers the fundamentals of fermentation technology and bioprocessing. Subject material includes batch and continuous fermentation, production of biomass, bioconversions, the use of immobilized cells and recovery of byproducts. Prerequisite: BIOS 2000

BIOS 2004 Pharmacology

A study of basic pharmacology to prepare students to work in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing and research, label and regulatory requirements or clinical studies. Prerequisite: BIOS 1002

BIOS 2005 Introduction to Nutrition

This course covers the fundamentals of nutrition: where nutrients occur, how they are absorbed and metabolized, dietary requirements in relation to the growth, health, reproductive success and longevity of humans. Prerequisite: BIOS 1000

BIOS 2007 Biotechnology

This course focuses on applications of biotechnology in animal and plant genetics, environmental remediation, forensics, gene therapy, the human genome project, marine biology and medicine. Prerequisite: BIOS 2003

BIOS 3002 Nutraceuticals

This course presents the effects of natural products on human health. Topics include plant colours, flavours, and fibres, fatty acids, dairy products, enhancing the effect of neutraceuticals through processing techniques and an introduction to the development of neutraceutical products. Prerequisite: CHEM 1001

CHEM 2002 Instrumentation 2

This course deals with a wide range of instrumental parameters and techniques of analysis and includes advanced gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, flame photometry, polarimetry, refractometry, UV, IR, and visible spectrophotometry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2001& CHEM 2006

BIOS 3000 Biochemistry

This course provides a one-semester investigation of biochemistry, designed to introduce students to the complex structure of cellular components, the function of biomolecules, and the dynamics of metabolic pathways. Based on theoretical and lab-based study, students will examine the major groups of biomolecules (nucleotides and nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids), enzyme function, metabolism and inborn errors of metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 1002

BIOS 3008 Advanced Microbial Techniques

This applied biology course builds on fundamental microbiological theory and practical technique courses. Specific topics address advanced microscopy, enrichment culturing, biochemical differentiation and identification of specific groups of micro organisms, antimicrobial activities of various chemical and biological agents, microbiological analysis of food products, bacterial genetics, and introductory medical microbiology and immunology. Prerequisite: BIOS 2000

CHEM 3003 Analytical Chemistry - Instrumentation 1

This course deals with methods of instrumental analysis. Spectrophotometric techniques (absorption and emission) are discussed. Gas, high pressure liquid and ion chromatography are reviewed. BOD, COD and Kjeldahl determinations are introduced. Where possible commercially available products are used as samples in the corresponding labs and different methods of sample preparation and standard addition are emphasised. Prerequisite: CHEM 2002

MATH 3000 Data Analysis 2

This is a course in Inferential Statistics. Topics covered are: the central limit theorem, discrete probability distributions, estimation (confidence intervals), chi-square distribution, analysis of variance. Microsoft EXCEL will be used to generate statistical reports and graphs. Prerequisite: MATH 2002

PLAC 2000 Placement (one Week)

A one-week placement in the field.

BIOS 3001 Extraction Technology

This course is designed to investigate the fundamentals of extraction technology and related applications. Topics covered include liquid-liquid extraction, solid-liquid extraction, soxhlet extraction, ultrasonic extraction, accelerated solvent extraction (ASE), microwave extraction and supercritical carbon dioxide extraction. Theory will compliment laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: CHEM 1002 & CHEM 2001Plus 1 of the following: CHEM 2006 or ENVR 2007

BIOS 3004 Good Manufacturing Practices

This course combines Health Canada's Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices: Food and Drug Regulations, (as referred to Division 2, Part C of the Food and Drug Regulations) with the World Health Organization's (WHO) Basic Training Modules on GMP. The scope of this course includes all GMP activities relating to fabricating, packaging/labelling, testing, distributing, importing and wholesaling of drugs for human or veterinary use. Division 2 applies to drugs listed is Schedules C and D to the Act. The course runs over a one-semester period as an online course using the WebCT format. A facilitator will monitor participants and provide expert feedback and support.

BIOS 3005 Tissue Culture

An introductory course on techniques used to culture plant and animal cells in artificial media. The uses of cell cultures are investigated and labs and field trips supplement lectures. Prerequisites: BIOS 1002 & BIOS 2000

BIOS 3009 Applications-Molecular Biology

This applied biology course builds on fundamental microbiological theory and practical technique courses. Specific topics address advanced microscopy, enrichment culturing, biochemical differentiation and identification of specific groups of micro organisms, antimicrobial activities of various chemical and biological agents, microbiological analysis of food products, bacterial genetics, and introductory medical microbiology and immunology. This course provides an overview of common applications of molecular biology to the fields of forensic biotechnology, medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology and others. Students will develop an understanding of the scientific foundations of a variety of molecular approaches in biotechnology, including analysis and interpretation of DNA sequence variation, tools and techniques of genetic engineering, gene therapy, reproductive technologies, nucleic-acid based therapeutics, and other current topics. Using data generated in research studies, students will also learn approaches in data management and analysis of molecular genetic information (including DNA sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, population-level genetic analyses). Prerequisite: BIOS 2007

BIOS 3010 Lab Methods-Molecular Biology

Intensive, laboratory based instruction will provide students with a wide range of technical skills in laboratory methods fundamental to biotechnology, with an emphasis on molecular genetic techniques. Students will learntechniques for storage and preparation of nucleic acids (including ancient DNA), PCR optimization and troubleshooting, DNA sequence and micro satellite analysis, construction of recombinant DNA molecules, electrophoresis and analysis of genetic information. Prerequisite: BIOS 2007

ENVR 3000 Toxicology

Introduction to the study of the harmful interactions between chemicals and biological systems. Living things are exposed to a variety of toxic substances, ranging from metals and inorganic molecules to large complex organic molecules. Toxicology applies concepts of basic biochemistry, chemistry, pathology and physiology, along with experimental observation and analysis. Topics covered in this course include basic principles of toxicology, interaction of pollutants with natural systems, biological response to toxicants, ecotoxicology of pollutants, bioassay/biomonitoring techniques and exotoxicological decision making. Where possible, examples will be drawn from Ontario and the Great Lakes basin. Prerequisites: BIOS 1000; MATH 1004 and MATH 2002