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Students
Tuition Fee
CAD 1,497
Start Date
2026-01-05
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
3 credits
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Biology | Ecology | Environmental Sciences
Area of study
Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
CAD 1,497
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-01-05-
About Program

Program Overview


Organisms in their Environment - BIOL 1008

Course Description

This course examines the diversity of life on earth from the origins of life through the evolution of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Using a phyletic approach to classification, the major taxonomic groups of organisms are introduced, including prokaryotes, numerous protists, plants, fungi, and animals. Features that adapt these organisms to their environment are emphasized using Darwinian evolution as the underlying principle.


Prerequisites

  • Biology 30

Course Details

Course Code

BIOL1008


Credits

3


Format and Length

  • Lecture: 45 hours
  • Lab: 36 hours

Eligibility

  • Restricted to Arts and Sciences Diploma, Environmental Protection, Therapeutic Recreation, and Open Studies.

Delivery Method

  • In person: This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term and Schedule

Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies
Winter Jan. 5 - Apr. 17, 2026 Mon: 03:30 - 06:30 pm 11009 A01 Yes

Tuition and Fees

Canadian Students

Tuition Estimate + Fees Estimate = Total Estimate
One 3-credit course $495 $710.50 $1,205.50

International Students

Tuition Estimate + Fees Estimate = Total Estimate
One 3-credit course $1,497 $710.50 $2,207.50

Detailed Fees

  • Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
  • Program and supplies fee: $15 max per term
  • Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
  • Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
  • Students’ Association fees:
    • Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
    • Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
    • U-Pass: $180.00 per term
    • Legal plan: $18.00 per year
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