★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
An introduction to the process of scientific research including the different approaches to research within biology, formulating research questions, hands-on skill development, experimental design, data collection and analysis, critical thinking, communication of findings, ethics, and career opportunities. Students will attend lectures and selected seminars, and participate in biological research under the supervision of an academic staff member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Open to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science with preference given to students in Honors and Specialization Programs in the Department of Biological Sciences, and BSc General students (Biological Sciences major). Consent of Department of Biological Sciences required. All students must apply for admission. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or 108 or SCI 100. See the Biological Sciences website for more details at www.biology.ualberta.ca/courses.
LECTURE A1 (82285)
2023-09-05 - 2023-12-08
TH 15:30 - 16:50 (C W4-44)
★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
Biological aging is a complex process that involves the progressive deterioration of an organism over time. This course covers the aging process at the molecular, tissue and organismal levels. Topics for discussion include assessment of animal models of aging, mechanisms of aging, healthy aging, age-associated disease and interventions. Prerequisites: BIOL 201 or ZOOL 241 or 242 or consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 310 and 510.
LECTURE A1 (84208)
2023-09-05 - 2023-12-08
TH 11:00 - 12:20 (VVC 2-210)
★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-0-0)
Biological aging is a complex process that involves the progressive deterioration of an organism over time. This course covers the aging process at the molecular, tissue and organismal levels. Topics for discussion include assessment of animal models of aging, mechanisms of aging, healthy aging, age-associated disease and interventions. Lectures are the same as BIOL 310, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BIOL 310 and BIOL 510.
LECTURE A1 (84209)
2023-09-05 - 2023-12-08
TH 11:00 - 12:20 (VVC 2-210)
★ 1 (fi 2)(EITHER, 0-2S-0)
Credit may be obtained more than once.
SEMINAR A1 (81523)
2023-09-05 - 2023-12-08
W 12:00 - 12:50 (BS M-141)
★ 1 (fi 2)(EITHER, 0-2S-0)
Credit may be obtained more than once.
SEMINAR B1 (13829)
2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
W 12:00 - 12:50 (C E4-36)