Credit may be obtained more than once.

A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are mentoring undergraduates in a research course (BIOL 398, 490 and 498) under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Biological Sciences. Mentorship includes activities such as in lab or field supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Consent of Department of Biological Sciences required. Can be taken in any year. Credit may be obtained more than once.

A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are mentoring undergraduates in a research course (BIOL 399 and 499) under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Biological Sciences. Mentorship includes activities such as in lab or field supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Consent of Department of Biological Sciences required. Can be taken in any year. Credit may be obtained more than once.

A credit/no-credit course for graduate students who are mentoring undergraduates in a research course (BIOL 399 and 499) under the supervision of an academic member of the Department of Biological Sciences. Mentorship includes activities such as in lab or field supervision, training, and help with reports and presentations. Consent of Department of Biological Sciences required. Can be taken in any year. Credit may be obtained more than once.

Introduction à la structure et au fonctionnement de la cellule. Les principaux sujets étudiés comprennent les cellules procaryotes et eucaryotes, la bioénergétique, comment les cellules se reproduisent et comment l'information génétique est emmagasinée et utilisée à travers les processus de réplication de l'ADN, de transcription et de traduction. Préalable(s): Biologie 30 et Chimie 30. Note: BIOLE 107 n'est pas un préalable pour BIOLE 108.

Examine les grandes lignées de la vie sur la Terre. Un survol des principes de l'évolution et de la classification, l'histoire de la vie et les adaptations clefs des procaryotes, protistes, eumycètes, végétaux et animaux. Les laboratoires examinent la diversité de formes et de fonctions biologiques, et introduisent l'étudiant à la collecte de données et à la rédaction scientifique. Préalable: Biologie 30. Note: BIOLE 107 n'est pas un préalable pour BIOLE 108.

Une dissection structurale et fonctionnelle de la cellule eucaryote. Détection de molécules spécifiques au niveau ultrastructural; structure et fonction de la membrane plasmique; rôle du cytosquelette dans le transport intracellulaire, la mitose et la cytocinèse; le système endomembranaire, le ciblage des protéines, l'exocytose et l'endocytose; structure et fonction du noyau; contrôle du cycle cellulaire et cancer. Préalable(s): BIOLE 107 et un cours de CHIM de niveau 100, ou SCI 100. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour CELL 201.

Les principes chromosomiques et moléculaires de la transmission et du fonctionnement des gènes; la construction de cartes génétiques et physiques des gènes et des génomes; les protocoles utilisés pour isoler des gènes spécifiques. Seront aussi à l'étude les exemples de mécanismes régulateurs pour l'expression de matériel génétique chez les procaryotes et les eucaryotes. Préalable(s): BIOLE 107 ou SCI 100.

L'écologie est l'étude scientifique des interactions entre les organismes et leur environnement selon une hiérarchie de niveaux d'organisation: les individus, les populations, les communautés et les écosystèmes. Destiné à donner à l'étudiant une vue générale des concepts de base en écologie, ce cours peut aussi servir de préparation à des cours plus avancés. Dans les laboratoires, l'accent sera sur le recueil, l'analyse et l'interprétation des données provenant d'expériences écologiques afin d'illustrer et compléter les notes du cours. Les exemples seront tirés d'une vaste étendue d'organismes et de systèmes. Préalable(s): BIOLE 108 ou SCI 100.

Survol des effets néfastes des agents chimiques et physiques sur les systèmes biologiques dans un contexte écologique. Ce cours permet de comprendre les effets biologiques et leur évaluation grâce à une approche multidisciplinaire ancrée dans les savoirs occidentaux et autochtones. Préalable(s) BIOLE 208, ZOOL 241, ou PHYSE 210, ou PHYSL 212 ou 214 et CHIM 164 ou 261; ou équivalent. Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour BIOL 341.

Application de la biologie moléculaire à l'étude de la systématique, de la structure des populations naturelles, des systèmes d'accouplement et de la criminalistique. Les sujets discutés incluent les techniques de détection de la variation génétique des populations naturelles, l'analyse phylogénétique de données moléculaires, les modèles mathématiques de la structure des populations, l'analyse de paternité et les empreintes génétiques. Préalable: BIOLE 207. BIOLE 221 ou équivalent est recommandé.

Recherche dirigée sous la supervision d'un membre du personnel académique qui effectue des recherches dans le domaine des sciences biologiques. Les résultatsde la recherche seront présentés sous la forme d'un rapport écrit. Préalable(s): Un cours de niveau 200 en biologie ou en biochimie et l'approbation du superviseur de recherche. Note: L'accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d'un superviseur de recherché.

Recherche dirigée sous la supervision d'un membre du personnel académique qui effectue des recherches dans le domaine des sciences biologiques. Les résultats de la recherche seront présentés sous la forme d'un rapport écrit. Préalable(s): Un cours de niveau 200 en biologie ou en biochimie et l'approbation du superviseur de recherche. Note: L'accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d'un superviseur de recherche.

Recherche dirigée sous la supervision d'un membre du personnel académique qui effectue des recherches dans le domaine des sciences biologiques. Les résultats de la recherche seront présentés sous la forme d'un rapport écrit. Préalable(s): Un cours de niveau 200 en biologie ou en biochimie et l'approbation du superviseur de recherche. Note: L'accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d'un superviseur de recherche.

L'inscription dépendra d'une entente préalable entre l'étudiant et un professeur qui serait prêt à superviser le projet. Des crédits peuvent être obtenus plus d'une fois pour ce cours. Préalable(s): 3 crédits de niveau 300 en sciences biologiques et l'approbation du Vice-doyen aux affaires académiques. Note: L'accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d'un superviseur de recherche.

Recherche dirigée dans le laboratoire d'un membre du personnel académique en biologie. Des crédits peuvent être obtenus plus d'une fois pour ce cours. Préalable(s): 3 crédits de niveau 300 en sciences biologiques et l'approbation du superviseur de recherche. Note: L'accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d'un superviseur de recherche.

Recherche dirigée dans le laboratoire d'un membre du personnel académique en biologie. La complétion de ce projet requiert une présentation orale et un rapport écrit sur le projet de recherche. Préalable(s): 3 crédits de niveau 300 en sciences biologiques et l'approbation du superviseur de recherche. Note: L'accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d'un superviseur de recherche.

Recherche dirigée dans le laboratoire d'un membre du personnel académique en biologie. La complétion de ce projet requiert une présentation orale et un rapport écrit sur le projet de recherche. Préalable(s): 3 crédits de niveau 300 en sciences biologiques et l'approbation du superviseur de recherche. Note: L'accès à ce cours peut être limité par la disponibilité d'un superviseur de recherche.

Physical principles important to the operation of biological systems. Biological applications of free energy, entropy, random walks, and diffusion; dynamics at low Reynolds number; cooperativity and 2-state systems; structural self-assembly; kinetic modeling; molecular motors and enzymes; membranes and potentials; genetic networks; sequences and evolution. Prerequisites: MATH 100/114/117/134/144, PHYS 124/144 or EN PH131. PHYS 126/130/146 recommended.

Physical properties of biological macromolecules and macromolecular assemblies; biopolymer folding; ligand binding and allostery; lipid membranes; cellular electricity and nerve conduction; models of molecular motors; stochasticity in biology; numerical and experimental techniques in biophysics; synthetic biology. Prerequisites: MATH 209 or 215 or 315 or 317 or MA PH 351, MATH 201/334/336 or MA PH 251, BIOPH 201, PHYS 234, PHYS 230/281, PHYS 310.

Physical properties of biological macromolecules and macromolecular assemblies; biopolymer folding; ligand binding and allostery; lipid membranes; cellular electricity and nerve conduction; models of molecular motors; stochasticity in biology; numerical and experimental techniques in biophysics; synthetic biology. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.

An introduction to the fundamental levels of organization of the human body highlighted in engineering terms. The first half of the course will consider the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization. The second half of the course will be devoted to bone, joints, muscle, and neural tissue. Guest lectures will include engineers and medical scientists to discuss the relationship between recent advances in biomedical engineering and the underlying anatomy and physiology. This course is intended for students in the Faculty of Engineering. Students from other faculties must obtain the consent of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Credit may be obtained for only BME 210 or 320.

An introduction to the organization of the human body at the level of the anatomical systems highlighted in engineering terms. Lectures will be devoted to the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous and endocrine systems, and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base homeostasis. Guest lectures will include engineers and medical scientists to discuss the relationship between recent advances in biomedical engineering and the underlying anatomy and physiology. This course is intended for students in the Faculty of Engineering. Students from other faculties must obtain the consent of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Credit may be obtained for only BME 211 or 321. Prerequisite: BME 320 or consent of Instructor.

An introduction to design and development of bioinformatics algorithms and their applications in bioinformatics. Topics may include algorithms for sequence comparison/alignment, large-scale biological database search, evolutionary tree reconstruction, and identification of important features in nucleic acid and protein sequences and underlying computational techniques.

An introduction to topics and tools in structure-based and ligand-based in silico drug design such as molecular dynamics, virtual screening, receptor-drug interactions, and pharmacophore modeling. Holistic view of drug discovery, including topics such as pharmacokinetics and systems biology, role of artificial intelligence in drug discovery, and an introduction to precision medicine. Credit cannot be obtained for both BME 420 and BME 620.

Applications of machine learning tools to real-world problems in biomedical engineering including diagnostic and prognostic applications. An introduction to machine learning. Machine learning tools: regression and classification; manifold learning and dimensional reduction; decision trees and ensemble learning; unsupervised learning and clustering; feature selection and feature extraction; neural networks and deep learning. Biomedical applications: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological diseases and infectious diseases. Credit cannot be obtained for both BME 477 and BME 677.

Neuroimaging has developed rapidly in recent years, and has had a profound effect on how we understand the human brain. This advanced course is aimed to provide graduate students and senior undergraduate students a comprehensive overview of the neuroimaging techniques (structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), MRI spectroscopy (MRS) etc) currently used in neuroscience research. In addition, we will discuss how neuroimaging methods can advance our understanding of healthy brain function and neuropsychiatric disorders. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

This course will give an overview of the stem cell biology and biomedical applications. Topics will include biological aspects of stem cells, environmental factors and signals that are implicated in regulating stem cell fate, the practical use of stem cells for tissue engineering and cellular therapies. The course will highlight techniques for engineering of stem cells and their micro-environments. The ethical, legal, and regulatory issues that accompany current and emerging stem cell engineering applications will be also discussed. This course is designed for upper undergraduates and graduate students with a strong interest in stem cell biology and stem cell engineering, and the desire to actively contribute to discussions in the class. Pre-requisites: BME 320 or consent of instructor.

Introduction to basic physical and technological aspects of medical imaging. Emphasis on computed transmission and emission tomography, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound imaging. These methods are developed and contrasted in terms of how imaging information is generated, detected, and processed and how different hardware configurations and other factors limit image quality. Relative diagnostic potential of the imaging methods is also discussed in relation to future prospects of each method.

An advanced course for graduate students in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering that covers the cellular and systems level changes in sensorimotor and pain pathways in response to motor training and/or trauma to the nervous system. A background on experimental techniques and mechanisms of neuronal plasticity from key studies in cortical, spinal and dorsal horn systems will be provided. Students are expected to write and present on current topics in the field of motor and pain neuroplasticity. Students should have a basic background in neurophysiology. Prerequisites: PMCOL 371 and PHYSL 372 or equivalents or consent of instructor.

Individual sections covering such topics as signal processing and rehabilitation engineering. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.

Introduction to rehabilitation techniques for assisting individuals with physical disabilities to reach, stand and walk. Biomechanics of intact and pathological movements and the use of assistive devices such as exoskeletal orthotics, neuroprosthetic devices and locomotor training are emphasized. Students are exposed to the concepts of biomechanical modeling, motion analysis, electrical stimulation, control systems, neuroregeneration, and pharmacology. Prerequisite: BME 320 and 321 or consent of Instructor.

Designed for graduate and advanced undergraduate students requiring a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of imaging by means of nuclear magnetic resonance, NMR. Topics include the principles of NMR as applied to imaging, image processing, imaging techniques for achieving specific types of contrast, image artefacts, and typical applications. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Mechanisms of interfacing with and modulating the central nervous system that define the characteristics of bionic devices. Topics include invasive and non-invasive neural interfaces and using neuromodulation as a tool for restoring sensory and motor functions.

Series of seminars exposing graduate students to the various areas of research and providing a forum for progress reports in individual areas. Seminars by research workers from inside and outside the University are included. Seminars are informal with ample opportunity for discussion.

Series of seminars exposing graduate students to the various areas of research and providing a forum for progress reports in individual areas. Seminars by research workers from inside and outside the University are included. Seminars are informal with ample opportunity for discussion.

Series of seminars exposing graduate students to the various areas of research and providing a forum for progress reports in individual areas. Seminars by research workers from inside and outside the University are included. Seminars are informal with ample opportunity for discussion.

Application and design of instrumentation systems applied to living tissue or biological systems. Transduction principles, sensors, detectors, electronic signal conditioning and processing techniques, electrical safety for medical instrumentation, error analysis. Various sensors will be examined such as displacement, resistive, inductive, capacitive, piezoelectric, temperature, and optical. Actuators incorporated into medical devices will be examined.

An introduction to design and development of bioinformatics algorithms and their applications in bioinformatics. Topics may include algorithms for sequence comparison/alignment, large-scale biological database search, evolutionary tree reconstruction, and identification of important features in nucleic acid and protein sequences and underlying computational techniques. Credit cannot be obtained for both BME 415 and BME 615.

Description: An introduction to topics and tools in structure-based and ligand-based in silico drug design such as molecular dynamics, virtual screening, receptor-drug interactions, and pharmacophore modeling. Holistic view of drug discovery including topics such as pharmacokinetics and systems biology, Artificial Intelligence's role in drug discovery and an introduction to precision medicine.

Fundamental levels of organization of the human body. Anatomical systems including circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems will be examined. Structure and functional relationships in anatomy and physiology. The course will concentrate on the systems level of anatomy, introducing cellular-and tissue- level concepts when required to complete understanding of how the organ system works. Emphasis will be on how engineering concepts can be applied to the machinery of the human body.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Design methodology; recognizing and defining open-ended biomedical engineering problems, problem definition, concept generation, project planning, modelling, analysis, decision making, design synthesis, prototyping and testing. Topics may include identifying market needs, idea generation, biologically inspired design, human factors related to design, regulatory issues, intellectual property protection, clinical trials, and commercialization considerations.

Introduction to the fundamental principles of experimental design, hypothesis formulation, data collection, statistical analysis, literature search and review, developing a research plan, and scientific communications and reporting applied to bioengineering research. Introduction to the ethical issues encountered in biomedical research with human and animal subjects including informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, and research ethics boards.

Applications of machine learning tools to real-world problems in biomedical engineering including diagnostic and prognostic applications. An introduction to machine learning. Machine learning tools: regression and classification; manifold learning and dimensional reduction; decision trees and ensemble learning; unsupervised learning and clustering; feature selection and feature extraction; neural networks and deep learning. Biomedical applications: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological diseases and infectious diseases.

Structure and functional behaviour of tissues in the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems. Mechanical characterization of tissues using elastic and viscoelastic models. Topics of continuum mechanics, statics, and dynamics as applied to physiological systems and biological tissues.

Directed capstone project in an area of interest, supervised by a project advisor or faculty member. Development of a project proposal. Projects may involve experimental, analytical, or computational techniques. A final written report and oral presentation are required.

Directed capstone project in an area of interest, supervised by a project advisor or faculty member. Development of a project proposal. Projects may involve experimental, analytical, or computational techniques. A final written report and oral presentation are required.

Directed capstone project in an area of interest, supervised by a project advisor or faculty member. Development of a project proposal. Projects may involve experimental, analytical, or computational techniques. A final written report and oral presentation are required.

An overview of the diversity and biology of organisms traditionally included in the Plant Kingdom (algae, fungi, lichens, mosses, ferns, gymnosperms and flowering plants). Emphasis throughout the course is on the relationship between structural and functional innovations in plants and how these have influenced their reproduction and evolution in various ecosystems. Symbioses and co-evolutionary relationships between or among different kinds of plants, and with other groups of organisms, are also considered. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 205 and PL SC 221.

The generation of a functional plant requires the spatially coordinated acquisition of numerous cell identities. Examines developmental processes in plants at the molecular and cellular level and will cover: body axis establishment and tissue pattern formation during embryogenesis, cell-to-cell communication in patterning events and differentiation processes, and cell differentiation patterns in tissue systems. Emphasis throughout the course will be on current research using developmental mutants. Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and 207; one of BOT 205 or 340 strongly recommended.

The Kingdom Fungi, including yeasts, molds, mushrooms, rusts, smuts, mildews, and lichen forming fungi, is one of the most diverse groups of living organisms and plays important roles in nutrient cycling in ecosystems, pathogenesis in plants and animals, and industrial processes. This course offers a systematic overview of the morphology and ecology of fungi and the relevance of these organisms to human affairs. Laboratories offer a selection of fungi for detailed study and permit students to develop and identify pure cultures of fungi from soil, wood and other materials. Prerequisites: BIOL 108 or SCI 100 and a 200-level Biological Sciences course. BOT 205 recommended. This course requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

Seed plant structure and development with particular emphasis on flowering plants. The course covers origin, development, and function of meristems (apical, primary, and lateral), tissue and organ development, wood structure and identification, floral anatomy, embryogenesis, and fruit structure. Prerequisites: BIOL 108 or SCI 100. BOT 205 recommended. Offered in alternate years.

Bryophytes (hornworts, liverworts and mosses) form a unique group of basal land plants that are pivotal for understanding evolution of life in terrestrial environments. This course covers the evolution, systematics and ecological diversity of bryophytes of the world, using morphological, molecular and developmental data. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100 and a 200-level Biology course (BOT 205 recommended). Offered in alternate years. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Fees Payment Guide in the University Regulations and Information for Students section of the Calendar.

Approaches to the classification and evolution of seed plants with emphasis on flowering plants. The diversity and relationships of seed plants are examined from a phylogenetic perspective. Topics include practical and theoretical aspects of species description, nomenclature and phylogeny interpretation, with a focus on the characteristics and significance of the major plant families in Alberta and from around the world. Prerequisite: BIOL 108 or SCI 100. BOT 205 recommended.

Lectures, laboratory, and field exercises provide an introduction to description and identification of plants and their local habitats. Factors affecting variation in natural vegetation and methods used to describe it are discussed. Field exercises and projects take place during the two weeks preceding the fall term and some may take place off campus. Presentations take place during the first four weeks of class time in September. Prerequisites: BIOL 108 or SCI 100 and any 200-level Biology course. (BOT 321 is strongly recommended). May not be taken for credit if credit already obtained in BOT 304. Offered in alternate years. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

The remarkable biodiversity of algae provides the foundation for most aquatic ecosystems around the world. This course emphasizes the evolution, taxonomy, and ecology of major groups of algae to illustrate relationships between their form and function in pristine and polluted environments. Laboratories will focus on the taxonomic diversity of algae through the use of field surveys of local streams and lakes, and experiments using our extensive algal culture collection. Prerequisite: 200-level Biology course. Both BOT 205 and BIOL 208 recommended.

Study of the ecological factors that affect plants at different organizational scales, from the individual to the global level. Particular emphasis on understanding common patterns and dynamics, theoretical concepts, and examples of how insights can be applied to practice, such as in agriculture or conservation. Introduction to common methodological approaches in plant ecology, including manipulative growth experiments and vegetation surveys. The course fosters critical thinking, scientific communication, intellectual creativity, and active participation by students. Prerequisites: BIOL 208, and STAT 151 or SCI 151. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 332 and 532. Offered in alternate years. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

This course explores how plants function. Topics include water transport and the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, photosynthesis and carbon resource utilization, nitrogen nutrition and symbioses, photosensing, and responses to environmental stresses such as attack by pests and pathogens. Laboratories introduce both classical and contemporary methods in plant physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 107; CHEM 101 or 164 or 261; and a 200-level Biological Sciences course or PL SC 221. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 340 and 540. SCI 100 may be used in lieu of BIOL 107 and CHEM 101.

Survey of historical and current use of important drug-producing plants. Evaluation of the chemistry and physiology of biologically active compounds from poisonous, analgesic, and hallucinogenic plants, and the current uses of such plant products. Use of plant biotechnology to develop drug-producing plants. Prerequisite: a 200-level Biological Sciences course or BIOCH 200. BOT 205 recommended.

The fossil record of plants as it relates to the evolutionary history of existing groups. Prerequisite: BOT 205 and a 300-level Biological Sciences course. Offered in alternate years.

Plant responses to their environment are underpinned by myriad molecular events. This course examines the molecular and cellular biology of plant responses to environmental cues, with an emphasis on signalling and regulation of gene expression mediating physiological responses. Topics such as plant cell walls, phytohormone action, photoreceptors, and programmed cell death will be covered. Prerequisite: BOT 382 or GENET 364 or consent of the instructor. BOT 240 or 340 recommended. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 445 and BOT 545. Offered in alternate years.

Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and computer-based exercises, skills are taught for the analysis of large-scale molecular data sets (e.g. genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic data). These analytical skills are applied to recently published studies to derive biologically relevant information about the physiology and development of plants. Prerequisite: GENET 364 or consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 464 and 564. Offered in alternate years.

Study of the ecological factors that affect plants at different organizational scales, from the individual to the global level. Particular emphasis on understanding common patterns and dynamics, theoretical concepts, and examples of how insights can be applied to practice, such as in agriculture or conservation. Introduction to common methodological approaches in plant ecology, including manipulative growth experiments and vegetation surveys. The course fosters critical thinking, scientific communication, intellectual creativity, and active participation by students. Lectures are the same as BOT 332, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisites: Consent of department. Prior coursework in ecology and plant biology is recommended. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 332 and 532. Offered in alternate years. This course requires payment of additional miscellaneous fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

This course explores how plants function. Topics include water transport and the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, photosynthesis and carbon resource utilization, nitrogen nutrition and symbioses, photosensing, and responses to environmental stresses such as attack by pests and pathogens. Lectures, assignments and exams are the same as BOT 340 with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Normally, BOT 540 students will also participate in the BOT 340 laboratory component. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 340 and 540.

Plant responses to their environment are underpinned by myriad molecular events. This course examines the molecular and cellular biology of plant responses to environmental cues, with an emphasis on signalling and regulation of gene expression mediating physiological responses. Topics such as plant cell walls, phytohormone action, photoreceptors, and programmed cell death will be covered. Lectures are the same as for BOT 445, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 445 and 545. Offered in alternate years.

Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and computer-based exercises, skills are taught for the analysis of large-scale molecular data sets (e.g. genomic, transcriptomic, or proteomic data). These analytical skills are applied to recently published studies to derive biologically relevant information about the physiology and development of plants. Scheduled classes are the same as for BOT 464, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 464 and 564. Offered in alternate years.

Credit for this course may be obtained more than once.

Introduction to all major areas of information systems. Technology and file systems, organizational and behavioural issues, data modeling, databases, expert systems, systems analysis, systems development life cycle, etc. Development of analytical skills which can be brought to bear on BTM problems. Notes: Students are expected to have basic familiarity with microcomputer applications (word processing, spreadsheets, personal data base, presentation graphics, personal information manager, email, web browser). The lab component will be taught for up to 10 weeks. Students may not receive credit for both BTM 211 and BTM 311.

Provides students with an understanding of the interaction between decision-making and technology within organizational contexts. Within the context of decision support systems (DSS), focus is on four key components: 1) the technology; 2) the broader context, including the decision-making styles which exist at the organizational, group and individual levels; 3) the design and development of DSS; 4) the effectiveness of DSS to support decision-making processes, including issues of implementation and evaluation. Prerequisite: BTM 311.

Examination of the critical stages of the systems development process. These include the initiation, planning, analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of information systems needed to support business functions in organizations. The concepts of life cycle, requirements definition, analysis and design methods, and computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools are presented. Specific modeling techniques such as process models, data models and logic models are examined in detail. Hands-on experience with a high-end CASE tool are provided. Prerequisite: BTM 311.

Application of database concepts in organizations. A comprehensive introduction to the design and development of relational databases from a logical data model. The relational database access language SQL is used along with a number of key-software development tools. Effective data administration techniques for enforcing integrity and security as well as enhancing performance are discussed. Topics of special current interest include data warehousing and the object-oriented data model. Prerequisite: BTM 311. Note: There will be a lab component for up to ten weeks during the term.

An introduction to fundamental concepts required to understand and apply telecommunication technologies within a business environment. Emphasizes the principles of those technologies to familiarize the students with the fundamental concepts and terminology of telecommunications. Telecommunications equipment, networks, protocols and architectures are introduced and discussed regarding their relevance and impact on business-oriented organizations. Also introduces managerial aspects such as planning, design and performance of telecommunication systems. Prerequisite: BTM 311.

An examination of the development of electronic commerce in business across a number of different sectors. Using a process modelling approach, traditional vs. electronic business transactions are discussed in business-to-business and business-to-consumer modes; strategies for e-commerce are developed with a focus on the appropriate technical architecture to support business in an electronic marketplace. In particular, requirements of payment systems, and issues of security and privacy are discussed as key considerations in implementation. The course uses software development tools in the implementation of these electronic commerce strategies. Prerequisite: BTM 311.

Covers the physical design and implementation of computer systems with modern software development tools. Is a continuation of the systems analysis and design topics introduced in BTM 413 and uses the outcomes of the logical systems analysis and design process to create the actual system. Prerequisite: BTM 413. Corequisites: BTM 415 and CMPUT 175, or consent of Department. Note: There will be a lab component for up to 12 weeks during the term. Credit may not be obtained for both BTM 419 and CMPUT 301 or 401.

Examines information system development project management. The system development project is a multi-stage activity involving investigation and analysis, scope definition, resource analysis and estimation, timing estimation, cost estimation, scheduling, monitoring, and implementation. Prerequisite: BTM 311.

Focuses on the major operational activities and tasks that have come to be called business processes. Will identify and categorize key business processes, demonstrate process mapping as a method of business process analysis, and demonstrate process redesign principles as a way to better manage these processes. Will feature the role of IT in process redesign. Prerequisite: BTM 311.

This course focuses on Information System Security from a Managerial point of view. It examines the IT security needs of all business areas. The course covers aspects of threat assessment, policy creation and enforcement, implementation and the hurdles involved, auditing, and forensics. It also looks at the different ways that compromises can occur and how to detect and prevent them from a planning and Disaster Recovery level. A great many real world examples are used as well as exposing the student to current technology that is used in industry. The main focus is from a manager's point of view and teaches planning skills that are important in a field that grows on a daily basis. Prerequisite: BTM 311.

An introduction to the field of computerized accounting information systems in organizations from the perspective of the information system professional. Accounting information systems are typically the foundation for many other information systems in organizations. Concentrates on the design of accounting information systems in organizations and integration of accounting information systems with other functional area and management information systems as well as commonalities in the system development process for accounting and other functional area information systems. Prerequisites: ACCTG 311, 322, BTM 311. Credit may be granted for only one of ACCTG 437 or BTM 437.

Intended as a capstone course to the BTM Major. Issues, opportunities, and problems involved in the management of information system resources in organizations. These include human resource, financial, policies, standards, and strategic alignment concerns relating to the information systems department. The role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) will be explored as the focal point for the course. Integrative cases of information systems issues in small, medium and large organizations will be discussed. Prerequisites: BTM 311 and a minimum of one 400-level BTM course, or consent of Department. Open only to fourth year students. Credit will be granted for only one of BTM 414 or 441.

Special Study for advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: consent of Instructor and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program.

Special Study for advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: BTM 495, consent of the Instructor and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program.

Special Study for advanced undergraduates. Prerequisites: BTM 496, consent of the Instructor and Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Program.

Introduction to all major areas of information systems. Technology and file systems, organizational and behavioral issues, data modeling, databases, expert systems, systems analysis, systems development life cycle, etc. Development of analytical skills which can be brought to bear on BTM problems. Notes: Students are expected to have basic familiarity with microcomputer applications. There will be a lab component during the term.

Provides students with an understanding of the interaction between decision-making and technology within organizational contexts. Within the context of decision support systems (DSS), focus is on four key components: 1) the technology; 2) the broader context, including the decision-making styles which exist at the organizational, group and individual levels; 3) the design and development of DSS; 4) the effectiveness of DSS to support decision-making processes, including issues of implementation and evaluation.

This course examines the critical stages of the systems development process. These include the initiation, planning, analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of information systems needed to support business functions in organizations. The concepts of life cycle, requirements of definition, analysis and design methods, and computer assisted software engineering (CASE) tools are presented. Specific modeling techniques such as process models, data models and logic models are examined in detail. Hands-on experience with a high-end CASE tool is provided.

Application of database concepts in organizations. A comprehensive introduction to the design and development of relational databases from a logical data model. The relational database access language SQL is used along with a number of key software development tools. Effective data administration techniques for enforcing integrity and security as well as enhancing performance are also discussed. Topics of special current interest include data warehousing and the object-oriented data model. Note: The lab component will be taught for ten weeks during the term.

An examination of the development of electronic commerce in business across a number of different sectors. Using a process modelling approach, traditional vs. electronic business transactions are discussed in business-to-business and business-to-consumer modes; strategies for e-commerce are developed with a focus on the appropriate technical architecture to support business in an electronic marketplace. In particular, requirements of payment systems, and issues of security and privacy are discussed as key considerations in implementation. The course uses software development tools in the implementation of these electronic commerce strategies.

Examines information system development project management. The system development project is a multi-stage activity involving investigation and analysis, scope definition, resource analysis and estimation, timing estimation, cost estimation, scheduling, monitoring, and implementation.

Issues, opportunities, and problems involved in the management of information system resources in organizations. These include human resource, financial, policies, standards, and strategic alignment concerns relating to the information systems department. The role of the CIO (Chief Information Officer) will be explored as the focal point for the course. Integrative cases of information systems issues in small, medium and large organizations will be discussed.