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Department of Biological Sciences
B8255 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.4475 Tel, 778.782.3496 Fax,
Chair
- F. Breden BA (S Florida), MS (Georgia), PhD (Chic)
Professors Emeriti
- L.J. Albright BSc (McG), MSc, PhD (Oregon)
- A.T. Beckenbach BSc (Florida Presbyterian), MSc (Flor), PhD (Calif)
- J.H. Borden BSc (Wash State), MSc, PhD (Calif), RPF, RPE, FESC
- F. Cooke BA, MA, PhD (Camb)
- L.M. Dill BSc, MSc, PhD (Br Col), Burnaby Mountain Endowed Professor
- L.D. Druehl BSc (Wash State), MSc (Wash), PhD (Br Col)
- T. Finlayson BA (Tor), LLD (S Fraser)
- F.J.F. Fisher BSc, MSc (Cant), PhD (NZ)
- J.P.M. Mackauer DrPhilNat (Fran), FESC
- B.A. McKeown BSc (Br Col), PhD (S Fraser)
- J.E. Rahe BSA, PhD (Purdue)
- L.M. Srivastava BSc, MSc (Alld), PhD (Calif)
- A.L. Turnbull BSF, MF (Br Col), DPhil (Oxf)
- N.A.M. Verbeek BSc (Br Col), MSc (Montr), PhD (Calif)
- W.E. Vidaver AB (San Francisco), PhD (Stan)
- J.M. Webster BSc, DSc, PhD (Lond), ARCS, DIC
Professors
- L.I. Bendell-Young BSc, PhD (Tor)
- F. Breden BA (S Florida), MS (Georgia), PhD (Chic)
- I.M. Coté BSc (McG), MSc (Alta), PhD (Tor)
- B.J. Crespi BSc (Chic), PhD (Mich)
- G.J. Gries Diplom, PhD (Gött), NSERC Industrial Research Chair
- N.H. Haunerland Diplom, PhD (Mün)
- H. Hutter BSc (LMaximilians), PhD (Planck)
- C.J. Kennedy BSc, PhD (S Fraser)
- F.C.P. Law BSc, MSc (Alta), PhD (Mich)
- L.F.W. Lesack BSc (Man), PhD (Calif)*
- R.W. Mathewes BSc (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)
- M.M. Moore BSc, PhD (Br Col)
- Z.K. Punja BSc (Br Col), MS, PhD (Calif), Burnaby Mountain Endowed Chair
- J.D. Reynolds BSc (Tor), MSc (Qu), PhD (Tor), Tom Buell BC Leadership Chair in Salmon Conservation and Management
- B.D. Roitberg BSc (S Fraser), MSc (Br Col), PhD (Mass)
- T.D. Williams BSc (Exe), PhD (Brist)
- M.L. Winston BA, MA (Boston), PhD (Kansas)
- R.C. Ydenberg BSc (S Fraser), DPhil (Oxf)
Associate Professors
- J. Cory BSc (Sheff), PhD (Oxf), Thelma Finlayson Professorship in Biological Control
- N.K. Dulvy (Birm), PhD (E Anglia), Canada Research Chair
- E. Elle BSc, MA (New York), PhD (Rutgers)
- D.J. Green BSc (Sus), MSc (S Fraser), PhD (ANU)
- M.W. Hart BSc (Alta), MSc (Dal), PhD (Wash)
- C.A. Lowenberger BSc (Guelph), MPM (S Fraser), PhD (McGill), Canada Research Chair
- J. Mattsson BSc, PhD (Uppsala)
- R.A. Nicholson BSc, PhD (S’ton)
- A.O. Mooers BSc, PhD (Oxf)
- I. Novales Flamarique BSc (McG), MSc, PhD (Vic, BC)
Assistant Professors
- S.R. Bisgrove BSc (Vic, BC), MSc (Indiana), PhD (Utah)
- J.K. Christians BSc (Trent), PhD (S Fraser)
- PhD (McG), Canada Research Chair
- J. Guttman (BSc) WOnt), MSc (Br Col)
- W. Palen BA (Virginia), PhD (Wash), Canada Research Chair
- E. Palsson, CandMag (Oslo), MA, PhD (Princ)
- G.L. Rintoul BSc (W Ont), PhD (Br Col)
- M.A. Silverman, BSc (N Illinois) PhD (Denver)
Adjunct Professors
- D. Bertram BSc (Vic, BC), MSc (S Fraser), PhD (McG)
- C. Bishop BSc (Guelph), MSc (York, Can), PhD (McM)
- W.S. Boyd BSc (Dal), MSc (Br Col), PhD (S Fraser)
- R.W. Butler BSc, MSc (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)
- C. Eichkoff BSc (Br Col), MSc, PhD (S Fraser)
- J. Elliot BSc, MSc (Ott), PhD (Br Col)
- D. Esler BSc (Northland), MSc (Texas A&M), PhD (Oregon State)
- P. Gallagher BSc (Br Col), BEd, PhD (S Fraser)
- D. Gillespie BSc, MSc, PhD (S Fraser)
- M. Goettel BSc (C’dia), MSc (Ott), PhD (Alta)
- M. Hipfner BSc (Guelph), MSc (Ott), PhD (Nfld)
- D.B. Lank BS (Marl), MS (Minn), PhD (Cornell)
- D. McQueen BSc, MSc, PhD (Br Col)
- B. Smith BSc (New Br), MSc (Dal), PhD (Br Col)
Associate Members
- T. Beischlag, Faculty of Health Sciences
- B. Brandhorst, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- F. Gobas, School of Resource and Environmental Management
- C. Krieger, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
- M. Niikura, Faculty of Health Sciences
- G. Prefontaine, Faculty of Health Sciences
- L.M. Quarmby, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- R. Routledge, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
- P. Ruben, Deparment of Biomedical Physiology and Kinestiology
- G.F. Tibbits, Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology
Senior Lecturers
- M. Fernando BSc (SLanka), MSc, PhD (Br Col)
- T. McMullan BSc, MPM (S Fraser)
- I. Mladenovic BSc, MSc, PhD (Belgrade)
- J. Sharp BA, BSc (McG), MSc (Br Col)
- C. Thong BSc (Sing), PhD (S Fraser)
- D.R. Wilson BSc, MSc (S Fraser)
Lecturers
- E. Barley BSc, MSc (S Fraser)
- S.F. Briscoe BSc (WLaur), PhD (McG)**
- K. Fitzpatrick MSc (Br Col), PhD (S Fraser)
- P. Hollmann BSc (Vic, BC), MSc (S Fraser)
Advisor
- Ms. E. Kirkwood BSc (S Fraser), MBA (City University, Vancouver), undergraduate program advisor, B8270 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.3539, ekirkwoo@sfu.ca
*joint appointment with geography
**joint appointment with molecular biology and biochemistry
Programs offered include: major, honors, minor; environmental toxicology minor, post baccalaureate diploma. Co-operative education is available to students in major and honors programs.
Academic Advising
Biological sciences majors should contact an advisor before enrolment.
International field schools are offered in a range of areas, e.g. African studies, tropical biology or marine ecology. Students interested in completing field courses at an outside accredited institution for possible transfer credit should consult an advisor.
Minimum Grade Requirement
A grade of C- or better is required on all prerequisite BISC and MBB courses.
Prerequisites
Entry into courses numbered 300 and above normally requires completion of the lower division core in biological sciences. Prerequisites for any course may be waived with the approval of the department.
Designated Breadth in Science Courses
Several BISC courses are available for non-majors to earn designated breadth in science (DB-Sci) credit. Included are BISC 101 and 102. These courses primarily deliver prerequisite information to BISC and science majors in related departments. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences students are encouraged to earn their DB-Sci units in other BISC breadth courses (e.g. BISC 110, 111 and 112).
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for information.
All majors should complete the lower division core requirements within the first 60 units (four terms), and maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA in these courses. BISC majors are encouraged to choose their stream upon lower division core completion. Students who have had more than five course repeats are normally not permitted to remain in the program. Direct entry to the BISC major upon acceptance to the University is possible if Faculty of Science criteria is met.
Basic unit requirements underlying all areas of emphasis follow.
BISC/MBB (lower division) 20 units
non BISC/MBB (lower division) 27 units
BISC/MBB (upper division) 36 units
*electives 37 units
total (minimum) 120 units
*see “Requirements for Major” on page 181
Lower Division Core
Normally all biological sciences majors complete the following, or equivalents, within the first 60 units (four terms) of their programs.
Courses in the Faculty of Science
Students complete all of
BISC 101-4 Introduction to Biology
BISC 102-4 Introduction to Biology
BISC 202-3 Genetics
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 282-2 Organic Chemistry II
MBB 222-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
MBB 231-3 Cell Biology and Biochemistry
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
and one of
MATH 150-4 Calculus I with Review
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
and one of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
and one of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics
and one of
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Students are encouraged to complete a full year of organic chemistry. Medical, dental or veterinary school applicants should include all CHEM courses above.
Upper Division Requirements and Electives
All biological sciences majors will complete a minimum of 12 upper division BISC/MBB courses. The following two courses form an upper division core required by all BISC major/honors students.
BISC 300-3 Evolution
BISC 333-3 Developmental Biology
All students must complete at least one physiology course from the following
BISC 305-3 Animal Physiology
BISC 366-3 Plant Physiology
and at least one organism lab course from the following
BISC 303-4 Microbiology
BISC 306-4 Invertebrate Biology
BISC 316-4 Vertebrate Biology
BISC 317-3 Insect Biology
BISC 326-3 Biology of Algae and Fungi
BISC 337-4 Plant Biology
BISC 416-4 Fish Biology
BISC 418-3 Parasitology
Students should choose remaining requirements in an area of specialization. Four biology streams are offered: cell and molecular biology, integrative biology, ecology and evolution and an open stream. The open stream provides broad biological training, or may be used to specialize in an area not offered by the main streams (consult the undergraduate program advisor, individual faculty, or department website for advice on other areas of specialization). The course requirements for each stream are as follows.
Cell and Molecular Biology
Students complete five stream specific courses from the following
BISC 302-3 Genetic Analysis
BISC 303-4 Microbiology*
BISC 357-3 Gene Cloning*
BISC 403-3 Current Topics in Cell Biology*
BISC 405-3 Cell Physiology
BISC 429-4 Separation Methods
BISC 430-3 Plant Pathology
BISC 439-4 Industrial Microbiology
BISC 449-4 Histological Techniques in Biology
BISC 457-3 Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
BISC 497W-3 Undergraduate Research: Writing Intensive
BISC 498-3 Undergraduate Research I
BISC 499-3 Undergraduate Research II
MBB 308-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Laboratory I
MBB 322-3 Molecular Physiology*
MBB 331-3 Molecular Biology*
*recommended
plus three electives (nine units) chosen from any upper division undergraduate BISC, MASC or special topics courses appropriate for the selected stream, or alternative courses (e.g. MBB, KIN) as approved by the program advisor.
Students complete a total of five lab courses (which may include one of BISC 497W, 498, 499) among their upper division courses.
Integrative Physiology
Students complete one of the following lab courses
BISC 307-3 Animal Physiology Lab
BISC 367-3 Plant Physiology Lab
plus four stream specific courses from the following
BISC 312-3 Environmental Toxicology I
BISC 313-3 Environmental Toxicology II
BISC 405-3 Cell Physiology
BISC 432-3 Chemical Pesticides and the Environment
BISC 439-4 Industrial Microbiology
BISC 445-3 Environmental Physiology of Animals
BISC 455-3 Endocrinology
BISC 497W-3 Undergraduate Research: Writing Intensive
BISC 498-3 Undergraduate Research I
BISC 499-3 Undergraduate Research II
MBB 321-3 Intermediary Metabolism*
MBB 322-3 Molecular Physiology*
*recommended
plus three elective courses (nine units) chosen from any upper division undergraduate BISC or MASC course or special topics courses appropriate for the selected stream, or alternative courses (e.g. MBB, KIN) as approved by the program advisor.
Students complete a total of five lab courses (which may include one of BISC 497W, 498, 499) among their upper division courses.
Ecology and Evolution
Students complete at least one of
BISC 304-3 Animal Ecology
BISC 404-3 Plant Ecology
plus four stream specific courses from the following
BISC 310-3 Natural History of British Columbia
BISC 406-3 Marine Biology and Oceanography
BISC 407-3 Population Dynamics
BISC 410-3 Behavioral Ecology
BISC 411-3 Behavioral Ecology Laboratory
BISC 414-3 Limnology
BISC 419-3 Wildlife Biology
BISC 422-3 Population Genetics
BISC 434-3 Paleoecology and Palynology
BISC 435-3 Introduction to Pest Management
BISC 440-3 Biodiversity
BISC 441-3 Evolution of Health and Disease
BISC 497W-3 Undergraduate Research: Writing Intensive
BISC 498-3 Undergraduate Research I
BISC 499-3 Undergraduate Research II
*recommended
plus three elective courses (nine units) chosen from any upper division undergraduate BISC or MASC or special topics courses appropriate for the selected stream, or alternative courses (e.g. MBB, KIN) as approved by the program advisor
Students complete a total of five lab courses (which may include one of BISC 497W, 498, 499) among their upper division courses.
Open Stream
Students complete an additional eight courses (24 units) chosen from any upper division undergraduate BISC or MASC or special topics courses (e.g. MBB, KIN) as approved by the advisor.
Students complete five lab courses (which may include one of BISC 497W, 498, 499) among their upper division courses.
Typical Lower Division Core Program
Although there are many variations, the following is a typical program for the first four terms.
Term 1
BISC 102-4 Introduction to Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
Term 2
BISC 101-4 Introduction to Biology
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry I
MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
Term 3
CHEM 282-2 Organic Chemistry II
MBB 222-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
Elective
and one of
BISC 202-3 Genetics
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
Term 4
MBB 231-3 Cell Biology and Biochemistry
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences (or 102)
Electives
and one of
BISC 202-3 Genetics
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
Note: Biological sciences majors normally complete the chemistry, mathematics and physics requirements as well as the lower division biological sciences courses within the first 60 units (four terms).
This program offers independent research and in-depth study. Entry requires a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 or higher (B standing), and department permission. Students complete all lower division requirements and at least 15 upper division units in biological sciences prior to application for entry. The honors program has the same requirements as the major except for the following additional requirements.
• maintenance of a minimum of 3.00 CGPA
• completion of a minimum of 60 upper division units in biological sciences or related subjects approved by the department, which must include a research-based honors thesis comprising BISC 490, 491 and 492W
• completion of appropriate electives to achieve 132 units, including the writing, quantitative and breadth requirements (see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7).
Biological Sciences Minor Program
Students complete all of
BISC 101-4 Introduction to Biology
BISC 102-4 Introduction to Biology
at least two of
BISC 202-3 Genetics
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
MBB 222-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
MBB 231-3 Cell Biology and Biochemistry
plus any 15 upper division biological sciences units, or closely related subject areas (including MASC courses), as approved by the department.
Environmental Toxicology Minor Program
This program gives science undergraduates a thorough overview of environmental toxicology. They will be better qualified and eligible for employment with various industrial and governmental agencies engaged in environmental monitoring and research.
Lower Division Requirements
The following lower division courses are required. Most students pursuing science degree programs will already have credit for most of these courses.
Students complete all of
BISC 101-4 Introduction to Biology
BISC 102-4 Introduction to Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
CHEM 122-2 General Chemistry II
CHEM 126-2 General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 281-4 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 282-2 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 286-2 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
MBB 222-3 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
MBB 231-3 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
STAT 201-3 Statistics for the Life Sciences
and one of
BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology
EVSC 200-3 Introduction to Environmental Science
and one of
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
MATH 154-3 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
and one of
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
MATH 155-3 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
and one of
PHYS 101-3 Physics for the Life Sciences I
PHYS 120-3 Mechanics and Modern Physics
PHYS 125-3 Mechanics and Special Relativity
PHYS 140-4 Studio Physics – Mechanics and Modern Physics
and one of
PHYS 102-3 Physics for the Life Sciences II
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 126-3 Electricity, Magnetism and Light
PHYS 141-4 Studio Physics – Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Upper Division Requirements
BISC 312-3 Environmental Toxicology I
BISC 313-3 Environmental Toxicology II
BISC 432-3 Chemical Pesticides and the Environment
plus two of
BISC 445-3 Environmental Physiology of Animals (prerequisite BISC 305)
CHEM 371-3 Chemistry of the Aqueous Environment (prerequisites CHEM 281 [or 150] and 360 [or 261])
KIN 431-3 Environmental Carcinogenesis
and their prerequisites as noted in the “Actuarial Mathematics ACMA” on page 311.
Upper division credit may not fulfil units for more than one program. Some substitutions may be required. Appropriate course substitutions follow.
BISC 366-3 Plant Physiology
BISC 405-3 Cell Physiology
KIN 305-3 Human Physiology I
KIN 306-3 Human Physiology II (Principles of Physiological Regulation)
MBB 412-4 Enzymology
Students interested in an environmental toxicology minor should contact the department early. A 2.00 or higher GPA is required for minor program courses.
Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Biological Sciences
This program is available in various biological sciences areas for students who have already completed a degree (usually) in science and who wish to upgrade their academic credentials. See “Biological Sciences BISC” on page 315 for 600 and 800 division course descriptions.
Marine science programs may include both BISC and MASC courses to fulfil upper division biological sciences requirements.
MASC courses are offered on Vancouver Island’s Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre in conjunction with universities in summer and fall in three or six week blocks. See the department in January for courses, and their use as substitutes for upper division BISC courses in major, minor or honors programs.
Course entry requires application through the Department of Biological Sciences well in advance of course commencement because candidate selection is limited. For information, consult the biological sciences department. To complete marine science courses, students must apply for university admission through the usual procedures, and be accepted (see “Admission and Readmission” on page 17). See page 416 for a list of MASC courses.
MASC course offerings may vary because instructors are drawn from different universities so prerequisites may vary slightly. Generally, upper division standing in biology is required; admission is competitive. Consult the brochure published each fall by the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre which is available from the Department of Biological Sciences. Periodically, graduate courses will be offered (see “Department of Biological Sciences” on page 300).
Students from other Departments
Those not enrolled in biological sciences programs may complete BISC 100, 101, 102. Admission to certain other courses is by permission of the department.
Majors and honors students may apply for co-op education which includes four work terms during the academic program. See or contact the science co-op co-ordinators in P9447 Shrum Science Centre, 778.782.5934.
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