Biology, Liberal Program - Core Science Component
45–47 credits · Faculty of Science · 2026-2027 catalogue
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Required Courses (24 credits)
- BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
- BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
- BIOL 205 Functional Biology of Plants and Animals (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
- BIOL 206 Methods in Biology (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
- BIOL 215 Introduction to Ecology and Evolution (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
- BIOL 216 Biology of Behaviour (3 credits) · Offered: Winter
- BIOL 302 Fundamentals of Genetics and Genomics (3 credits) · Offered: Fall
- COMP 204 Computer Programming for Life Sciences (3 credits) · Offered: Fall, Winter
Complementary Courses (21-23 credits)
Core (6-8 credits)
Other (15 credits)
15 credits of Biology complementary courses at the 300-500 levels, including at least 3 credits at the 400-500 levels. Up to 6 credits may be from non-BIOL science courses, with Adviser permission. Up to 6 credits of independent research may be included.
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