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:
- BIOL 324 and 366;
- One of BIOL 325, 326, 438;
- Three* of BIOL 312, 325, 326, 329, 330, 415, 418, 438, 449, 457, 458;
- One of BIOL 418, 499B, 490J.
*Note: BIOL499B credit may be counted toward the Forest Biology Concentration only if the thesis topic is approved by the department.
Concentration in Marine Biology
The concentration will require a minimum of 7 courses as follows:
- One of BIOL 311, EOS 311, MRNE 435;
- One of BIOL 319, MRNE 430;
- One of BIOL 322, 335, MRNE 410, 412;
- Four of BIOL 321, 322, 323, 335, 336, 438, 446, 461, 466, 490D, MRNE 410, 412, 415, 420, 425, 437.
Note: Students may count BIOL 370 and only one of MRNE 400, 401, 402 in the Marine Biology Concentration, with permission of the department.
Concentration in Neurobiology
The concentration will require a minimum of 8 courses as follows:
- BIOL 365, 367
- Two of BIOL 404, 447, 448, 467
- Four of BIOL 345, 404, 409B, 432, 447, 448, 467, 499B or 490H, MEDS 410, EPHE 380
Note: BIOL 499B credit may be counted toward the Neurobiology Concentration only if the thesis topic is approved by the department