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BIOLOGY OPTION
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
General Office: Bailey Hall, Room 29
Mailing Address: Department of Biology,
University of New Brunswick,
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N. B.,
Canada, E3B 5A3
Phone:
(506) 453-4583
Fax:
(506) 453-3583
Email:
biology@unb.ca
Website:
http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/science/biology/
FACULTY
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Addison, Jason A., BSc, PhD (Dal.), Asst Prof - 2008
Bailey, Robert C., BSc, MSc, PhD (UWO), Adjunct Prof - 2010
Baird, Donald J., BSc, PhD (Glas), Visiting Res Prof - 2003
Barbeau, Myriam A., BSc (McG.), PhD (Dal.), Prof - 1999
Barclay, Katherine, BSc (UNB), MSc (Wat.), PhD (Guelph), Sr Instructor (Joint Kinesiology
and Nursing) - 2001
Benfey, Tillmann, BSc (McG.), MSc (Nfld.), PhD (Br.Col.), Prof - 1989
Campbell, Douglas A., BSc (Acad), PhD (UWO), Adjunct Prof -2001
Chambers, Patricia, BSc Honours (Trent), PhD (Scotland), Adjunct Prof - 2006
Chardine, John, BSc (Guelph), MSc (Brock), PhD (Durham), Adjunct Prof - 1998
Clark, Denise V., BSc (Br.Col.), PhD (S. Fraser), Prof - 1994
Cone, David, BSc (Guelph) MSc (Guelph) PhD (UNB), Adjunct Prof - 2003
Courtenay, Simon, BSc, MSc (Western), PhD (Br.Col.) Visiting Res Prof - 2005
Crawford, Bryan D., BSc (Alta), MSc (Vic.(BC)), PhD (S. Fraser) - Assoc Prof 2006
Culp, Joseph, BSc (Oklahoma Univ), MSc, PhD (Calg.), Visiting Res Prof (Cross Appt) - 2002
Cunjak, Richard, BSc (Guelph), MSc (Nfld.), PhD (Wat.), - Prof and Canada Research Chair in
River Ecosystem Science (Joint Forestry) - 1997
Curry, Allen, BES (Wat.), MSc (Trent), PhD (Guelph), Prof, Recreational Fisheries (Joint
Forestry) - 1997
Cwynar, Les C., BSc, MSc, PhD (Tor.), Prof - 1988
Diamond, Antony W., BA (Cantab.), MSc, PhD (Aberd.), Prof and Chair of Atlantic Coop
Wildlife Ecology Res Network (Joint Forestry) - 1994
Didyk, Andy, BA PhD (UNB), Sr Teaching Assoc, Moncton/Bathurst Campuses (Joint Nursing)
- 1999
Duffy, Michael, BSc (Hons), PhD (UNB), Sr Instructor and Adjunct Prof - 2005
Durnford, Dion, BSc (Dal), PhD (Br.Col), Prof - 1997
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Fleming, Lesley C., BA (Mt.All.), PhD (UNB), Sr Teaching Assoc - 1980
Forbes, Graham, BA (York), MA, PhD (Wat.), Prof (Joint Forestry) - 1997
Heard, Stephen, BSc (Wat.), PhD (Pennyslvania), Prof and Chair - 2002
Jesson, Linley, BSc (Auckland), MSc (Hons) (Canterbury), PhD (Tor), Assoc Prof - 2006
Keppie, Daniel M., BS (Wis.), MS (Ore.), PhD (Alta.), Prof (Joint Forestry) - 1974
Kubien, David, BScFor (Br.Col), MSc (Car.), PhD (Tor.), Assoc Prof - 2005
Lawrence, Janice, BSC, PhD (Dal.), Assoc Prof - 2003
MacLellan, Shawn, BSc (Guelph), MSc (Guelph), PhD (McMaster), Asst Prof - 2010
Mayes, Charlene, BSc, MS (S.Fraser), BCIDP (Vancouver Community College), Sr Teaching
Assoc - 1997
Nedelcu, Aurora, BSc (Romania), PhD (Dal.), Prof - 2002
Patten, Cheryl, BSc, PhD (Wat.), Assoc Prof 2004
Peake, Stephan, BSc General, BSc Honors (Guelph), MSc (Wat.), PhD (S.Fraser), Assoc Prof 2002
Pelletier, Yvan, BSc, MSc (Laval), PhD (Penn State), Adjunct Prof - 2000
Pureswaran, Deepa, BSc, MSc, PhD (S.Fraser), Adjunct Prof - 2010
Reyes Prieto, Adrien, BSc, PhD (Mexico), Asst Prof - 2010
Saunders, Gary W., BSc, MSc (Acad.), PhD (S. Fraser), Prof and Canada Research Chair in
Molecular Systematics & Biodiversity - 1995
Sharp, Lisa, BSc (Br.Col), MSc (Vic. BC), BCIDP (Vancouver Community College), Sr Teaching
Assoc - 2001
Stephenson, Robert L., BSc, PhD (Canterbury), Visiting Res Prof and Adjunct Prof - 2010
Wells, Peter, BSc , MSc (Tor), PhD (Guelph), Adjunct Prof - 2007
Whoriskey, Fred, BSc (Ariz.), PhD (Laval), Adjunct Prof - 1998
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Biology Department offers the following programs: Honours (by Thesis or by Course), Major
and Minor.
Either of the Honours programs provides students with the preparation required for graduate work
in Biology, while pre-professional students will usually find that they can adapt the Honours by
Course Program to meet the prerequisites for admission to professional schools.*
The Major program is designed to provide concentration in Biology while maximizing a student's
access to the offerings of other Departments and Faculties. It will therefore be of use to students
with interdisciplinary educational and career objectives. With care, pre-professional students
should be able to use this to satisfy prerequisites to many professional schools.*
These programs have common lower level (Year I and Year II) requirements totalling 74 ch.
The Minor program is structured to meet the individual needs of the student and will complement
his/her major program.
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Admission to these programs is by application to the Chair of Biology or Director of Undergraduate
Studies. Minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) requirements and prerequisites may be
required for admission.
An advisor, assigned to each successful applicant, must approve course selections according to the
guidelines given below.
Students are reminded that courses offered by other Departments form an important
complementary part of the overall program of studies. A minimum of 12 ch of electives selected
from the course offerings of the Faculty of Arts are required in the Honours and Major programs.
Note:* In addition to their Biology advisor, pre-professional students must consult the Assistant
Dean of Science for information about prerequisites and advice on program planning.
Lower Level (Year I and Year II) Requirements
Year I (38 ch minimum)
1. BIOL 1001 , 1006 , 1012 , 1017 ; CHEM 1001 , 1006 , 1012 , 1017 ; MATH 1003 or 1053 and
one of MATH 1013 , 1063 or STAT 2264 .
2. 2 more term courses of first year science lectures (Physics or Geology).
3. 6 ch electives
Year II
1. CHEM 2401 (3 ch) and STAT 2264 (3 ch)* (see Note 4) .
2. (10 ch) Cellular Core Module: BIOL 2025 , 2033 , 2053 . *(see Note 6)
3. (10 ch) Organismal Core Module: two of BIOL 2073 , 2083 or 2093 .
4. (10 ch) Ecology/Evolution Core Module: BIOL 2105, 2113 , 2143 .
NOTES:(*)
1. A C grade or better is required in all courses for Biology degree programs. Students in all
Biology programs will not be allowed to take any third or fourth year Biology courses, until
they have passed (C minimum) all first year requirements for Biology programs.
2. Students should plan ahead and anticipate upper level course prerequisites when choosing
courses to satisfy the lower level requirements.
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3. While the Department of Biology will attempt to maximize and optimize course offerings,
circumstances are such that the Department cannot guarantee to offer all courses in any
particular year. Students should therefore try to take important or essential courses at the
first practical opportunity.
4. If STAT 2264 is counted as a first year requirement, then an extra 3 ch of Upper Level
courses (or BIOL 2043 or a third course from the Organismal Core Module) must be taken.
5. Students are urged to register early (by the end of classes, Winter term) for courses they
plan to take in the next academic year that are required for their program and that have
limited enrollment.
6. Students who plan to concentrate in the fields of Cell and Molecular Biology are advised to
take all three courses, BIOL 2033, 2043 and 2053, in their second year to satisfy
prerequisites for courses in Years III and IV.
Upper Level (Year III and IV) Requirements
The Honours and Major Programs differ in their admission requirements, upper level biology
course content, and total credit hours expected.
1. Major Program:
To receive a Major in Biology, each student must complete a total of 132 ch, including the
Year I and II requirements (74) plus completion of at least 28 additional ch of Biology
courses beyond the Level I and II requirements. Acceptable courses include Level III and IV
courses as outlined in this Calendar*. Other acceptable upper level biology courses include
a third course from the Organismal Core Module, BIOL 2043 , ENR 3111 , ENR 4111.
Electives must include a minimum of 12 ch of Arts electives.
Note: As part of the 28 additional ch of Biology courses, students must take at least one of
the following lecture and lab combinations: BIOL 3521 (lecture & lab) ; 3801 (lecture) and
3908 (lab) ; 3261 (lecture) and 3206 (lab) ; 3031 or 4082 (lectures) and 3058 or 3181 (labs).
2. Honours Program:
To receive Honours in Biology, a student must complete a total of 150 ch, including the
requirements for the Major Program, plus an additional 18 ch of acceptable Biology
courses, as described for the Major Program. There are two honours programs: Honours by
Course and Honours by Thesis. Students must have (and maintain) a minimum CGPA of 3.0
to be accepted in and remain in either program. Application to the Honours by Thesis
program is initiated by writing a letter of intent to the Chair of Biology before
preregistration at the end of Year III. Students must make arrangements to complete their
dissertation research with a Faculty member in the Department of Biology before applying
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to the Program. BIOL 4090 (Honours Thesis Project) is required and the course description
should be consulted for further information and specific procedures.
The Honours student (by course or by thesis) must achieve a minimum final CGPA of 3.7 to
obtain First Class Honours standing upon graduation. A student completing all course
requirements for Honours but with a CGPA below 3.0 will be given a Majors degree.
3. Minor Program:
The Minor in Biology is designed for students in other Departments of the Faculty of
Science, and outside the Science Faculty, who are interested in a coherent package of
Biology courses. The Minor follows section V in the “University-Wide Academic
Regulations” of the Undergraduate Academic Calendar and consists of a sequential
grouping of courses (the second-year Core Modules and the Concentrations can be used as
guidelines), totalling at least 24 credit hours with a grade of C or better, approved by the
Biology Director of Undergraduate Studies. Students requiring Biology courses for their
Major are not eligible to also count first-year Biology courses towards a Biology Minor.
Students not requiring Biology courses for their Major must take, and can count, BIOL 1001
, BIOL 1006 , BIOL 1012 and BIOL 1017 as part of their Biology Minor.
*Notes:
1. Some upper level courses (3000 and 4000 level) have limited enrollment. Students
should register in the Winter term for these courses, since assignments will be made
in May following pre-registration. Priority for admission is as follows: Year IV
Honours, Year IV Majors, Year III Honours, Year III Majors. Within each category,
students will be selected based on CGPA (and at the discretion of the instructor). If
space permits, students in a Minor program may also enroll in these courses
2. Some Biology courses are designed for non-Science students. Students enrolled in
Biology programs may take these courses but they can only be considered as
electives for the purposes of the Biology Programs. Such courses include: BIOL 2501
, BIOL 2513 , BIOL 2753 , BIOL 2792 , and BIOL 2251 . For courses offered see
“Description of Courses, Biology”.
Co-operative Work Experience in Biology
1. Admission to the Program is selective and will be approved by the Departmental Cooperative Program committee. Students must have (and maintain) a CGPA of 3.0 to be
admitted and retained in the Program. Refer to the description in the Biology Option for
degree requirements of a major or honours program.
2. Students must successfully complete Year II in Science to be accepted into either the Co-op
Biology Major or Honours Programs.
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3. Students must be fully registered at the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) during
each work-term so that they can be considered as full-time students while working.
4. A fee will be charged for each registered 4-month work-term to cover placement and
administrative costs.
5. Students must undertake a minimum of 4 work-terms during the course of their program.
The work-terms may alternate with study-terms, or the terms may run consecutively over
two terms. Students must complete at least one study-term after their last work-term.
6. Each 4-month work term will be monitored directly by the employer and Departmental Cooperative Program Director through oral and written communications with the employer
and student. The student is required to complete a report after each 4-month work-term.
Work-term evaluations by the employer and work-term reports must be satisfactory to
remain in the program and for the Co-op designation to appear on University transcripts.
Details of each successful work-term will appear on the student’s transcript.
7. “Co-operative Education in Biology” will follow the degree designation on the student’s
final transcript.
Concentrations
Upper level Honours and Major students in Biology can choose from many Biology courses (see
requirements for Year III and IV, above). To guide students who want more concentrated
education in a specific area, concentrations were designed. Each of the concentrations has
recommended courses and other relevant courses, from which students can select to best suit to
their future goals.
Aquatic Biology Concentration
Recommended courses:
Other relevant courses:
BIOL 3173 , 3383 , 3883 , 4741 , 4746 , 4773 , 4863 , 4991
, 6183 ; ENR 3111 , 4111 .
BIOL 3602 , 3801 , 3908 , 3943 , 4443 , 5473 ; ENR 2114 ,
2531 , 3112 , 3532 ; also see Marine Biology
Concentration .
Biological Diversity Concentration
BIOL 1846 , 3261 , 3301 , 3383 , 3493 , 3521 , 3602 , 3673
Recommended courses:
, 3703 , 3801 , 3883 , 4221 , 4233 , 4352 , 4443 , 4688 ,
4723 , 4732 , 4741 , 4746 .
Other relevant courses:
BIOL 3181 , 3541 , 4162 , 4413 , 4533 , 4631 .
Cell and Molecular Biology Concentration
BIOL 2025 , 2033 , 2043 , 2053 , 2073 , 2143 ; CHEM 2401
Suggested for second year:
or 2421 , 2422 .
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Recommended courses:
BIOL 3031, 3058 , 3073 , 3206 , 3261, 4082, 4533 .
Other relevant courses:
BIOL 3102 , 3133 , 3153 , 3163 , 3181, 3242, 3311,
3493, 3521, 3673, 4123, 4162, 4272 .
Evolutionary Biology Concentration
Recommended courses:
BIOL 3113 , 3242 , 3293 , 3943 , 4123 , 4533 , 4563 , 4899
, 5473 .
Other relevant courses:
BIOL 3301 , 3423 , 3602 , 3703 , 3873 , 3883 , 4221 , 4723
, 4732 , 4741 .
General Zoology Concentration
Recommended courses:
Suggested field courses:
Other relevant courses:
BIOL 3602 , 3703 , 3801 , 3908 .
BIOL 3173 , 3383 .
BIOL 3181 , 3593 , 3673 , 3873 , 3883 , 4162 , 4723 , 4732
, 4741 .
Marine Biology Concentration
Students should complete the 2nd Year Core prior to entering this concentration. The
recommended courses are offered in the Fall term in a block format, where 5 courses are offered
consecutively over the term and a 6th course is offered concurrently through the whole term.
Field course (recommended):
BIOL 3173 .
Recommended courses (the 6 courses
are normally taken together in the Fall BIOL 4211 , 4221 , 4631 , 4641 , 4851 , 4991 .
term):
Other relevant courses:
BIOL 3602 , 3943 , 4233 , 4741 , 4746 , 4773 , 4863 , 4899
, 5473 , ENR 3111 .
Parasitology Concentration
Recommended courses:
Other relevant courses:
BIOL 3593 , 3602 , 3673 , 3703 , 3801, 4688 .
BIOL 3031 , 3133 , 3153 , 3163 , 3311 ,3873 , 4191 , 4863
, 4991 ; BIOL 6671/6672 .
Physiology Concentration
Recommended courses:
Other relevant courses:
BIOL 3181 , 3206 , 3261 , 3521 , 3593 , 3801 , 3908 , 4162
, 4413 .
BIOL 3031 , 3133 , 3153 , 3163 , 3311 , 3673 , 3873 , 4688
.
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Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation Concentration
BIOL 3113 , 3293 , 3441 , 3541 , 3703 , 3873 , 4191 , 4233
Recommended courses:
, 4352 , 4423, 4723 , 4732 , 4741 , 4851 , 4863 , 4899
Relevant field courses:
BIOL 3173 , 3383 , 4443 , 4641 ; BIOL 6183