Winter Term 2024 (1860)
BIOL 298 - Understanding Biological Research
★ 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 B1 (13969)
2024-01-08 - 2024-04-12
TR 10:30 - 11:50 (ECHA 1-436)
Fall Term 2024 (1890)
ZOOL 352 - Principles of Parasitism
★ 3 (fi 6)(FIRST, 3-1.5S-0)
An introduction to protozoan, helminth and arthropod parasites of animals; principles of host and parasite adaptation, epidemiology, ecology, host defenses and immunology, and control of parasitic infections. The seminar will highlight the diversity of parasites in the major groups. Prerequisite: a 200-level Biological Sciences course (ZOOL 250 or IMIN 200 recommended).
LECTURE A1 (52461)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
TR 11:00 - 12:20 (ETLC E2-002)
SEMINAR E01 (52462)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
W 14:00 - 15:20 (BS M-149)
SEMINAR E02 (52463)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
W 15:30 - 16:50 (BS M-149)
SEMINAR E03 (54293)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
R 14:00 - 15:20 (CAB 377)
SEMINAR E04 (54294)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
R 15:30 - 16:50 (BS M-141)
Winter Term 2025 (1900)
BIOL 298 - Understanding Biological Research
★ 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 B1 (73468)
2025-01-06 - 2025-04-09
TR 10:30 - 11:50 (ECHA 1-436)