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BIOL 090 Biology for Post-Secondary Preparation
Effective Date: September 2019
Learners will gain an understanding of basic life processes and acquire the human biology theoretical and laboratory foundations required for successful transition to first-year post-secondary majors biology courses, including anatomy and physiology. Learners will discuss animal and plant cellular structure and function, the mechanisms underlying cell reproduction, gene expression and energy production, and the anatomy and physiology of whole animals. As a preparatory course, an emphasis will be placed upon teaching learning skills effective for studying biology.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $0 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 102 Non-Majors Biology (Diversity)
Effective Date: January 2017
An introduction to biological diversity, evolution, ecology, scientific knowledge, and the biodiversity crisis. Includes a survey of the major taxonomic groups of living organisms, the evidence for evolution, natural selection, the nature of scientific knowledge, and the impact of humans on the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems.
Note: Principles of Math 10, Foundations of Math and Pre-Calculus 10, or MATH 053 is recommended as preparation for BIOL 102.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Pre/Corequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 103 Non-Majors General Biology
Effective Date: January 2017
This course is for the student interested in learning about the basics of the structure and function of living beings. Topics include cell biology, human anatomy and physiology, basic principles of biochemistry, genetics and nutrition.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $515.70 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Pre/Corequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 104 Infectious Disease
Effective Date: September 2019
This introductory course focuses on the microbial agents of infectious disease and their mechanisms of pathogenesis. Topics include growth and reproduction, process of infection, host responses, laboratory identification, treatment and control.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $282.60 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
And one of:
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 105 Introductory Marine Biology
Effective Date: January 2017
Introduction to the basic principles of ocean science, with emphasis on marine biodiversity and integration of marine species into coastal and offshore ecological processes. Human impact on marine life will be explored, exemplified by local and global case studies. Shore and boat-based field trips required.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $515.70 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 116 Advanced Placement Biology Lab
Effective Date: September 2019
This course consists of biology laboratory exercises at the first-year level, suitable for Advanced Placement Biology students. Exercises are drawn from topics in cellular physiology and evolution theory.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 1
- Format
- 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $211.95 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
Corequisites
All of:
- BIOL 116 Advanced Placement Biology
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 124 Evolution and Diversity
Effective Date: September 2019
This course consists of studies in the general areas of evolution and organism diversity. Topics include natural selection, the genetic basis of evolution, speciation and evolutionary change, and the adaptive radiation of organisms.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 126 Physiological Basis of Life
Effective Date: September 2019
The structure and functions of macromolecules, storage of information and replication of DNA as well as the role of DNA in protein synthesis and inheritance are described and related to the functions of whole organisms. Transport mechanisms, basic metabolism and hormonal and nervous regulation of function are explored with examples.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 143 Anatomy for Sport Education
Effective Date: September 2019
This course provides an introduction to human anatomy. Emphasis is on major systems and organs relevant to exercise and sport. Structural and functional relationships in the human body are examined using a lab and lecture format. Gross and microscopic anatomical terminology is reviewed using slides, models, diagrams, dissections, and specimens.
Note C or higher in Biology 12, BIOL 090 or BIOL 103 prior to the course is recommended.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
- C in any Grade 11 science course
- C in any Grade 12 science course
- C in BIOL 090
- C in BIOL 103
- C in CHEM 070
- C in CHEM 100
- C in PHYS 070
- C in PHYS 101
- C in PHYS 104
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 144 Physiology for Sport Education
Effective Date: January 2009
This course provides an overview of functional relationships in the human body. Physiological processes in major organ systems are studied at the chemical, cellular and organ level. Laboratory skills focus on data collection, presentation, and analysis using scientific method. Physiological homeostasis in the context of exercise and health is emphasized.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
- C in BIOL143
BIOL 150 Human Anatomy
Effective Date: September 2019
This course provides an introduction to structural and functional relationships within the eleven systems of the human body. A lab and lecture based format, combining slides, models, photographs, diagrams and organ dissections is used to study both gross and microscopic human anatomy. Anatomical and physiological terminology is stressed.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 151 Human Physiology
Effective Date: September 2019
This course is the companion to BIOL 150. It provides an overview of functional relationships within the human body. Physiological processes are studied at both the cellular and organ system level, with an emphasis on the maintenance of homeostasis. Laboratory exercises illustrate basic physiological principles.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
BIOL 152 Anatomy/Physiology for Nursing 1
Effective Date: September 2019
This course is the first of two courses that introduce human anatomy and physiology, with applications appropriate to nursing practice. Content includes cytology, basic biochemistry, anatomy, and function of half of the organ systems. The remaining organ systems are covered in BIOL 153. Laboratory exercises combine histology, models and organ dissection.
Note Prior completion of BIOL 104 or BIOL 126 is an asset.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 106
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
And one of:
Restricted Course Open to students in Nursing.
Camosun offers English assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
BIOL 153 Anatomy/Physiology 2: Nursing
Effective Date: January 2014
This course is a continuation of BIOL 152. It examines anatomy and physiology of organ systems not studied in BIOL 152. Physiological principles and application to nursing practice are stressed.
Note: Prior completion of BIOL 104 or BIOL 126 is an asset.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
BIOL 160 Microbiology for Dental Hygiene
Effective Date: November 2003
This course introduces dental hygiene students to microbiology. Topics include an introduction to microscopy, prokaryotic cell structure and function, bacterial nutrition, microbial metabolism, control of microbial growth, oral microflora, and animal viruses.
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- Credits
- 2
- Format
- 1 lecture hour and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $211.95 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
- C in BIOL 151
Effective Date: September 2020
This course has been cancelled. Please see BIOL 161
BIOL 161 Principles of Microbiology for Dental Hygiene
Effective Date: September 2020
Students will be introduced to microbiology with an emphasis on human oral health. Students willdiscuss biofilms in relation to health and disease. Students will learn about diseases of microbialorigin that concern dental hygienists in order to illustrate the principles of pathogenesis, host-parasiteinteraction and modes of transmission. The relationship between microorganisms and infectioncontrol in a dental environment will be stressed.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- TBD plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
BIOL 202 Microbiology 1
Effective Date: November 2003
An introduction to the principles and techniques of microbiology. Topics include prokaryotic cell structure and physiology, bacterial cell and population growth, biofilms, control of microorganisms by physical and chemical agents, nutrition, metabolic diversity and virology.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
- C in BIOL 126
BIOL 203 Microbiology 2
Effective Date: November 2003
This course is a continuation of BIOL 202. Topics include molecular biology, microbial genetics, recombinant DNA technology, genomics, innate and adaptive immunity, pathogenesis of infectious diseases and epidemiology.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
- C in BIOL 202
BIOL 228 Ecology
Effective Date: November 2002
An introduction to the factors controlling the distribution and abundance or organisms. Topics include physiological ecology, population dynamics, competition, predation, herbivory, mutualism, conservation biology, community structure and function, succession, nutrient cycles, and biogeoclimatic zones.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
- C in BIOL 124
BIOL 231 Principles of Cell Biology
Effective Date: September 2015
This course is an introduction to the cellular and molecular biology of eukaryotic cells. Course content includes cytoplasmic and endomembrane structure, function and transport, structural and functional interactions between cells and their environments and other cells, mechanisms of intercellular communication, cellular and intracellular movement mechanism, principles of cancer biology and laboratory techniques in cell biology.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $576.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
Prerequisites
- C in BIOL 126
BIOL 232 Principles of Genetics
Effective Date: September 2015
The cellular and molecular basis of the transmission of hereditary characteristics. Topics include Mendelian inheritance and its cytological basis, gene action in biochemical pathways, microbial genetics, linkage and gene mapping, DNA as the genetic material, the genetic code, gene action in development and differentiation, and the fundamentals of genetic engineering.
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- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Biology; Arts and Science Studies
- Tuition
- $423.90 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
BIOL 252 Pathophysiology for Nursing 1
Effective Date: May 2017
Students will examine foundational concepts of pathophysiology and then focus on specific disorders within the cardiovascular, endocrine, and nervous systems of the human body with relevance to nursing practice.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Tuition
- $211.95 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
BIOL 253 Pathophysiology for Nursing 2
Effective Date: May 2017
Students will focus on the pathophysiology of specific diseases of the genitourinary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems of the human body. Emphasis is directed toward relevance to nursing practice.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Tuition
- $211.95 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
BIOL 260 General Pathophysiology
Effective Date: September 2008
This course is an introduction to human pathophysiology, initially exploring the foundational concepts of disease, with reference to pathophysiology relative to dental hygiene. Emphasis then shifts to pathogenesis and disease processes using specific diseases as examples.
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- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Tuition
- $211.95 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.
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