Program Overview

Department of Biology

The Department of Biology at Carleton University offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Undergraduate Programs

• Future Undergraduate Students
  • Registration Tips
  • Capstone/Research Courses
  • Anatomy & Physiology Courses
  • Field Courses
  • Teaching Lab Policies
  • Awards & Research
    • Laura Thomas Summer Research Internship Award
    • Henrietta Lacks Scholarship in Biology
• Clubs and Societies
• Careers
• Alumni Spotlight

Graduate Programs

• Future Graduate Students
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Specializations
  • Admissions
• OCIB
• Guidelines
• Graduate Forms
• Graduate Student Seminars
• Graduate Awards

Research Areas

• Biochemistry, Physiology and Toxicology
• Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
• Genomics and Bioinformatics
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Neurobiology and Behaviour
• Data Science

Courses

The Department of Biology offers various courses, including BIOL 4309 Studies in Human Performance. This course explores the biomechanical underpinnings of human performance, including the quantitative analysis of human motion in normal activities and in athletic performance. Students learn about electromyography (EMG) through hands-on activities such as arm wrestling.

People

• Staff
• Faculty
• Postdoctoral Fellows & Research Associates
• Adjunct Professors
• Contract Instructors
• Canada Research Chairs
• Professors Emeriti

More Information

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