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ANTD60H3 - Advanced Archaeological Laboratory Methods

This course provides specialized hands-on training in archaeological laboratory methods. Students will develop their own research project, undertaking analysis of archaeological materials, analyzing the resulting data, and writing a report on their findings. The methodological focus may vary from year to year.

Prerequisite: [ANTA01H3 and ANTB80H3] and [1.0 credits at the C-level in any field and permission of the instructor]
Enrolment Limits: 20
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

ANTD70H3 - Archaeological Field Methods

This course provides specialized hands-on experience with field-based archaeology, including planning, survey, testing, and/or excavation, as well as an overview of various archaeological excavation methods and practices. Students may enroll in this course to gain credit for participation in approved off-campus field work. In this case, they will coordinate with the instructor to develop a series of appropriate assignments relevant to their coursework and learning goals.

Prerequisite: [ANTA01H3 and ANTB80H3] and [1.0 credits of additional C-level courses in any field and permission of instructor]
Enrolment Limits: 15
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

ANTD71H3 - Community Engaged Fieldwork with Food

This research seminar uses our immediate community of Scarborough to explore continuity and change within diasporic foodways. Students will develop and practise ethnographic and other qualitative research skills to better understand the many intersections of food, culture, and community. This course culminates with a major project based on original research.
Same as HISD71H3

Prerequisite: HISB14H3/(HISC14H3) or HISC04H3 or [2.0 credits in ANT courses of which 1.0 credit must be at the C-level] or permission of the instructor
Exclusion: HISD71H3
Recommended Preparation: ANTB64H3, ANTC70H3
Enrolment Limits: 15
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences
Course Experience: Partnership-Based Experience

ANTD98H3 - Advanced Topics in Socio-Cultural Anthropology

This advanced seminar course will examine a range of contemporary issues and current debates in Socio-Cultural Anthropology. Topics will vary by instructor and term.

Prerequisite: ANTB19H3 and ANTB20H3 and [1.0 credit at the C-level in Socio-Cultural Anthropology].
Enrolment Limits: 25
Breadth Requirements: Social and Behavioural Sciences

ANTD99H3 - Advanced Topics in Primate Evolution

This course will examine questions of particular controversy in the study of Primate Evolution. Topics to be covered may include the ecological context of primate origins, species recognition in the fossil record, the identification of the first anthropoids, and the causes of extinction of the subfossil lemurs.
Science credit

Prerequisite: ANTB14H3 and [at least 1.0 credit at the C-level in Biological Anthropology].
Exclusion: ANTD13H3 if completed in the 2010/2011 academic year
Recommended Preparation: ANTC99H3
Enrolment Limits: 25
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

ASTA01H3 - Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics I: The Sun and Planets

The solar neighbourhood provides examples of astronomical bodies that can be studied by both ground-based and space vehicle based-observational instruments. The astronomical bodies studied range from cold and rocky planets and asteroids to extremely hot and massive bodies, as represented by the sun. This course considers astronomical bodies and their evolution, as well as basic parts of physics, chemistry, etc., required to observe them and understand their structure. The course is suitable for both science and non-science students.

Exclusion: AST101H
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

ASTA02H3 - Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics II: Beyond the Sun and Planets

The structure and evolution of stars and galaxies is considered, with our own galaxy, the Milky Way, providing the opportunity for detailed study of a well-observed system. Even this system challenges us with many unanswered questions, and the number of questions increases with further study of the universe and its large-scale character. Current models and methods of study of the universe will be considered. The course is suitable for both science and non-science students.

Exclusion: AST121H, AST201H
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

ASTB03H3 - Great Moments in Astronomy

An examination of the people, the background and the events associated with some major advances in astronomy.
Emphasis is given to the role of a few key individuals and to how their ideas have revolutionized our understanding of nature and the Universe. The perspective gained is used to assess current astronomical research and its impact on society.

Prerequisite: 4.0 full credits
Exclusion: AST210H
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

ASTB23H3 - Astrophysics of Stars, Galaxies and the Universe

Overview of astrophysics (except planetary astrophysics). Appropriate level for science students. Structure and evolution of stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars. Structure of Milky Way. Classification of galaxies. Potential theory, rotation curves, orbits, dark matter. Spiral patterns. Galaxy clusters. Mergers. Black holes in active galactic nuclei. Expansion of universe, dark energy.

Prerequisite: MATA30H3 and [MATA36H3 or MATA37H3] and PHYA21H3
Corequisite: MATB41H3
Exclusion: (ASTB21H3), (ASTC22H3), [AST221H and AST222H]
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

ASTC02H3 - Practical Astronomy: Instrumentation and Data Analysis

A hands-on introduction to astronomical observing using the UTSC telescope. Lectures cover topics of astronomical instrumentation and data reduction. Observations of Solar System planets, moons, planetary nebula, globular clusters and galaxies will be made. Students will present their results in the style of a scientific paper and a talk.

Prerequisite: ASTB23H3
Exclusion: AST325H, AST326Y
Enrolment Limits: 16
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

ASTC25H3 - Astrophysics of Planetary Systems

Overview of planetary astrophysics at a level appropriate for science students. Planets as a by-product of star formation: theory and observations. Protostellar/protoplanetary disks. Planetesimal and planet formation. Solar system versus extrasolar planetary systems. Giant planets, terrestrial planets, dwarf planets and minor bodies in the Solar System: interiors and environments.

Prerequisite: MATB41H3 and PHYA21H3
Corequisite: MATB42H3
Exclusion: (ASTB21H3), (ASTC22H3), [AST221H and AST222H]
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

BIOA01H3 - Life on Earth: Unifying Principles

A lecture and laboratory course providing an overview of the origins and cellular basis of life, genetics and molecular biology, evolution and the diversity of microorganisms. Note: that both BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3 must be completed prior to taking any other Biology course.

Prerequisite: [Grade 12 Biology or BIOA11H3] and [Grade 12 Advanced Functions or Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors or the Online Mathematics Preparedness Course]
Exclusion: BIO120H, BIO130H, (BIO150Y)
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

BIOA02H3 - Life on Earth: Form, Function and Interactions

A lecture and laboratory course providing an overview of the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals, population biology, ecology and biodiversity. Note: that both BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3 must be completed prior to taking any other Biology course.

Prerequisite: [Grade 12 Biology or BIOA11H3] and [Grade 12 Advanced Functions or Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors or the Online Mathematics Preparedness Course]
Exclusion: BIO120H, BIO130H, (BIO150Y)
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

BIOA11H3 - Introduction to the Biology of Humans

An exploration of how molecules and cells come together to build and regulate human organ systems. The course provides a foundation for understanding genetic principles and human disease, and applications of biology to societal needs. This course is intended for non-biology students.

Exclusion: BIOA01H3, BIOA02H3, CSB201H1
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Note: (1) Priority will be given to students in the Major/Major Co-op in Health Studies - Population Health. Students across all disciplines will be admitted if space permits. (2) Students who have passed BIOA11H3 will be permitted to take BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3.

BIOB10H3 - Cell Biology

This course is designed to introduce theory and experimental techniques in cell biology. The course examines the structure and function of major animal and plant organelles and integrates this into a discussion of protein biosynthesis, signal-based sorting and intracellular trafficking using the cytoskeleton. Cell motility and cell interactions with the environment will also be examined to provide a solid foundation on the basic unit of life.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3 and CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

BIOB11H3 - Molecular Aspects of Cellular and Genetic Processes

A course focusing on the central dogma of genetics and how molecular techniques are used to investigate cellular processes. Topics include structure and function of the nucleus, DNA replication and cell cycle control, transcription and translation, gene regulation and signal transduction.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3 and CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3
Exclusion: BIO230H
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

BIOB12H3 - Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory

A practical introduction to experimentation in cell and molecular biology. Lab modules will introduce students to concepts and techniques in the general preparation of solutions and buffers, microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microscopy, data analysis, and science communication. This core laboratory course is the gateway for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology Specialists to upper level laboratory offerings.

Prerequisite: CHMA10H3 and CHMA11H3
Corequisite: BIOB10H3 and BIOB11H3
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience
Note: Priority will be given to students enrolled in the Specialist programs in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Co-op and non-Co-op), Medicinal and Biological Chemistry, Neuroscience (Stage 1, Co-op only), Neuroscience (Cellular/Molecular Stream), and the Major program in Biochemistry. Additional students will be admitted as space permits.

BIOB20H3 - Introduction to Computational Biology

This course explains the fundamental methods of quantitative reasoning, with applications in medicine, natural sciences, ecology and evolutionary biology. It covers the major aspects of statistics by working through concrete biological problems. The course will help students develop an understanding of key concepts through computer simulations, problem solving and interactive data visualisation using the R programming language (no prior skills with R or specialized math concepts are required).

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3
Exclusion: BIO259H5
Breadth Requirements: Quantitative Reasoning

BIOB32H3 - Animal Physiology Laboratory

This course examines physiological mechanisms that control and co-ordinate the function of various systems within the body. The laboratory exercises examine properties of digestive enzymes, characteristics of blood, kidney function, metabolic rate and energetics, nerve function and action potentials, synaptic transmission, skeletal muscle function and mechanoreception.

Corequisite: (BIOB30H3) or BIOB34H3
Exclusion: BIO252Y, BIO270H, BIO271H, (ZOO252Y)
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

BIOB33H3 - Human Development and Anatomy

A lecture based course with online learning modules which deals with the functional morphology of the human organism. The subject matter extends from early embryo-genesis through puberty to late adult life.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3
Exclusion: ANA300Y, ANA301H, PMDB33H3
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Note: Priority will be given to students in the Human Biology programs. Additional students will be admitted as space permits.

BIOB34H3 - Animal Physiology

An introduction to the principles of animal physiology rooted in energy usage and cellular physiology. A comparative approach is taken, which identifies both the universal and unique mechanisms present across the animal kingdom. Metabolism, thermoregulation, digestion, respiration, water regulation, nitrogen excretion, and neural circuits are the areas of principal focus.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3 and CHMA11H3
Exclusion: BIO270H
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

BIOB35H3 - Essentials of Human Physiology

An exploration of the normal physiology of the human body. Emphasis will be placed on organ systems associated with head and neck, especially nervous, respiratory, muscular, digestive, cardiovascular, and endocrine. Particular emphasis will be placed on speech, audition, and swallowing. The interrelationship among organ systems and how they serve to maintain homeostasis and human health will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 or BIOA11H3
Exclusion: BIOC32H3, BIOC34H3, BIO210Y5, PSL201Y1
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Note: Priority will be given to students in the Specialist Program in Psycholinguistics (Co-op and Non co-op). Additional students will be admitted if space permits.

BIOB38H3 - Plants and Society

How do plants feed the world and which plants have the highest impact on human lives? What is the origin of agriculture and how did it change over time? The human population will climb to 10 billion in 2050 and this will tax our planet’s ability to sustain life. Environmentally sustainable food production will become even more integral.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3
Exclusion: (BIOC38H3), EEB202H
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

BIOB50H3 - Ecology

An introduction to the main principles of ecology; the science of the interactions of organisms with each other and with their environment. Topics include physiological, behavioural, population, community, and applied aspects of ecology (e.g. disease ecology, climate change impacts, and approaches to conservation). Emphasis is given to understanding the connections between ecology and other biological subdisciplines.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

BIOB51H3 - Evolutionary Biology

This course is an introduction to the main principles of evolution; the study of the diversity, relationships, and change over time in organisms at all scales of organization (from individuals to populations to higher taxonomic groups). The theory and principles of evolutionary biology give critical insight into a wide range of fields, including conservation, genetics, medicine, pathogenesis, community ecology, and development.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

BIOB52H3 - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Laboratory

An introduction to field, lab and computational approaches to ecology and evolution. Laboratories will explore a variety of topics, ranging from population genetics to community ecology and biodiversity. Some lab exercises will involve outdoor field work.

Prerequisite: BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3
Corequisite: BIOB50H3 or BIOB51H3
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

BIOB90H3 - Integrative Research Poster Project

In this course, students will develop scientific communication skills by working collaboratively with peers to create an informative scientific poster that will be presented in a poster session modelled on those held at most major scientific conferences. Successful posters will engage the interest of the audience in the topic, clearly and concisely outline understanding gained from the primary literature, and discuss how understanding is enhanced by integrating knowledge.

Notes:
1. Students in all Specialist/Specialist Co-op and Major programs in Biological Sciences are required to complete BIOB90H3 prior to graduation. In order to enroll in BIOB90H3, students must be concurrently enroled in at least one of the corequisites listed.
2. No specific grade will be assigned to BIOB90H3 on transcripts; instead, the grade assigned to work in BIOB90H3 will constitute 10% of the final grade in each of the corequisite courses that the students are concurrently enrolled in.

3. Students must receive a grade of 50% or higher for work in BIOB90H3 in order to fulfill this graduation requirement.

Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the Specialist/Specialist Co-op programs and Major Programs in Biological Sciences.
Corequisite: Concurrently enrolled in at least one of the following: BIOB10H3, BIOB11H3, BIOB34H3, BIOB38H3, BIOB50H3 or BIOB51H3
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences

BIOB98H3 - Supervised Introductory Research in Biology

A course designed to facilitate the introduction to, and experience in, ongoing laboratory or field research in biology. Supervision of the work is arranged by mutual agreement between student and instructor.
Students must obtain a permission form (and outline of the planned work) from the Biological Sciences website. This is to be completed and signed by the student and supervisor and then returned to the Biological Sciences departmental office (SW421E).

Notes:
1. Completion of this course can be used to fulfill a course requirement for the Certificate in Biological Sciences Research Excellence. Details can be found in the Biological Sciences Overview section of the Calendar.
2. This course does not satisfy any Biological Sciences program requirements.
3. This course is a credit/no credit course.

Prerequisite: At least 4.0 credits including BIOA01H3 and BIOA02H3.
Exclusion: BIOB98H3 may not be taken after or concurrently with: BIOB99H3, BIOD95H3, BIOD98Y3 or BIOD99Y3
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

BIOB99H3 - Supervised Introductory Research in Biology

A course designed to facilitate the introduction to, and experience in, ongoing laboratory or field research in biology. Supervision of the work is arranged by mutual agreement between student and instructor.
Students must obtain a permission form (and outline of the planned work) from the Biological Sciences website. This is to be completed and signed by the student and supervisor and then returned to the Biological Sciences departmental office (SW421E).

Notes:
1. BIOB99H3 is identical to BIOB98H3 but is intended as a second research experience. In order to be eligible for BIOB99H3, with the same instructor, the student and the instructor will have to provide a plan of study, the scope of which goes beyond the work of BIOB98H3.
2. Completion of this course can be used to fulfill a course requirement for the Certificate in Biological Sciences Research Excellence. Details can be found in the Biological Sciences Overview section of the Calendar.
3. This course does not satisfy any Biological Sciences program requirements.

Prerequisite: BIOB98H3
Exclusion: BIOB99H3 may not be taken after or concurrently with BIOD95H3, BIOD98Y3 or BIOD99Y3.
Course Experience: University-Based Experience

BIOC10H3 - Cell Biology: Proteins from Life to Death

This seminar course builds on fundamental cell biology concepts using primary literature. This course will examine specific organelles and their functions in protein biogenesis, modification, trafficking, and quality control within eukaryotic cells. The experimental basis of knowledge will be emphasized and students will be introduced to hypothesis-driven research in cell biology.

Prerequisite: BIOB11H3
Exclusion: BIO315H, CSB428H
Recommended Preparation: BIOC12H3
Enrolment Limits: 50
Breadth Requirements: Natural Sciences
Course Experience: University-Based Experience