Concentrations

The Department of Biology offers concentrations in Forest Biology, Marine Biology and Neuroscience. After declaring one of these concentrations, students must complete the courses noted below within the Bachelor of Science, Major and Honours programs. The chosen concentration will appear on students’ transcripts.

Concentration in Forest Biology

The concentration will require a minimum of 7 courses, including a capstone research or field experience, as follows:

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Four* of BIOL , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Notes: BIOL 499B credit may be counted toward the Forest Biology Concentration only if the thesis topic is approved by the department. A maximum of 3.0 units from BIOL 490J may be counted toward the Forest Biology Concentration. The BIOL 490J courses must focus on different topics and must be supervised by different Faculty Members.

Concentration in Marine Biology

The concentration will require a minimum of 7 courses as follows:

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Four of , , , , , , 461, , , , , , , , .

Note: Students may count and only one of , , in the Marine Biology Concentration, with permission of the department.

Concentration in Neurobiology

The concentration will require a minimum of 8 courses as follows:

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Four of BIOL , , , , , , , or , ,

Note: BIOL 499B credit may be counted toward the Neurobiology Concentration only if the thesis topic is approved by the department

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