Spring/Summer Courses

Spring term: May 5- Jun 11

  • BIOL 201 - Eukaryotic Cellular Biology 
  • GENET 270 - Foundations of Molecular Genetics
Here are more details and the instructor's email addresses if you want more information about prerequisites, lecture format, assessment, etc. 

 

BIOL 201 - Eukaryotic Cellular Biology - Spring term 

If BIOL 107 is about what cells are, the goal of this course is to teach students how cells work and how they are studied. We will be covering: 

  • Techniques such as microscopy and western blotting 
  • How cells move, communicate, and reproduce 
  • Comprehensive topics include neurons, apoptosis, cancer cells, and stem cells.

Instructor: Dr. Michael Harrington


GENET 270 - Foundations of Molecular Genetics - Spring term ( Online)


This course will introduce you to basic concepts about the organization, plasticity and regulation of genetic material from bacteria and bacteriophages. The seminars are integrated to provide an overview of microbial genetics by examining historical and current genetic techniques and experiments in research papers. We will be covering:

  • Principles and key elements of molecular genetics
  • Principles of the genetics central dogma and demonstrate functional competency in gene expression
  • The role of horizontal gene transfer in the movement of genes between bacterial cells
  • Demonstrate competency in processes relating to bacterial genetics that inform and improve our understanding of the genetics of all living organisms on our planet

Instructor: Torah Kachur

 

BIOL 395 Field Botany-Summer Term

 July 6 - July 17

Lec MTWRF 0800-1200

Lab MTWRF 1300-1700

Course description:

  • An introduction to the flora and vegetation types of central Alberta
  • Hands-on training in field botany methods

Instructor Viktoria Wagner

 course poster

 

 

BIOL 395 Plant-Insect Ecological Interactions -Summer Term 

July 20 - July 24 and August 3-5 ( In Edmonton) : Lecture M/T/W/R/F 1000-1400

July 27- July 31 ( In Kananaskis): Lab M/T/W/R/F 0830-1630

 

Course description:

Plants and insects have a long evolutionary history that has resulted in many impressive ecological adaptations and relationships.  In this course, students will collect environmental data and take part in various plant and arthropod sampling, preservation and curation techniques.  The first week of the course will take place in Edmonton, primarily on campus, and will cover the majority of the lecture material, as well as some practical techniques in sampling.  The second week of the course will take place at the Barrier Lake Field Research Station in Kananaskis, where students will travel to various research sites. Prerequisites: any ENT or BOT course