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Major in Biology

Centre for Language Learning (uOttawa)
Ottawa , Canada
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Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
60 credits
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Biology | Biotechnology | Ecology
Area of study
Health | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biology is a 60-credit program that introduces students to various domains of biology, including cellular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and physiology. This program is offered in both French and English.


Program Description

Recent discoveries and new technologies are revolutionizing the biological sciences, requiring an increasingly integrated understanding of knowledge at all levels of organization, from molecules to ecosystems. The program ensures the development of intellectual tools and practical experience necessary for the emergence of new knowledge and debates on various issues, such as land use, conservation, endangered species, disease management and prevention, stem cell research, and genetically modified organisms.


Program Structure

The program combines traditional classroom teaching with innovative activities in state-of-the-art laboratories and intensive research work that integrates students into fundamental research programs. The specialized program in biology allows for in-depth study of one or more biological sub-disciplines, focusing on one of three options: cellular and molecular biology, physiology, or ecology, evolution, and behavior. Each option includes a mandatory component of independent research designed to prepare students for graduate studies. Students can also pursue various fields of interest by choosing a general course comprising several advanced courses.


Course Requirements

The program requires the following courses:


  • BIO 1530: Introduction to Organismal Biology (3 credits)
  • BIO 1540: Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology (3 credits)
  • CHM 1711: Principles of Chemistry (3 credits)
  • CHM 1721: Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
  • GEO 1511: Introduction to Terrestrial Systems (3 credits)
  • MAT 1730: Differential and Integral Calculus for Life Sciences I (3 credits)
  • MAT 1732: Differential and Integral Calculus for Life Sciences II (3 credits)
  • BCH 2733: Introduction to Biochemistry (3 credits)
  • BIO 2529: Ecology (3 credits)
  • BIO 2533: Genetics (3 credits)
  • BIO 2535: Animals: Structures and Functions (3 credits)
  • BIO 2537: Introduction to Plants (3 credits)
  • CHM 2520: Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
  • MAT 2779: Introduction to Biostatistics (3 credits)
  • 18 credits of optional courses in biology (BIO), biopharmaceutical sciences (BPS), or environmental sciences (EVS) at the 3000 or 4000 level

Total Credits

The total number of credits required for the program is 60.


Language of Instruction

This program is offered in both French and English.


Cooperative Education

The cooperative education regime is offered as part of the specialized bachelor's degree.


French Immersion

The French Immersion Regime is offered to those who pursue a specialized bachelor's degree in the Anglophone component of this program.


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