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Bachelor of Science in Biology
Biology is the study of living things, from the smallest bacteria and viruses to the interactions of many organisms in whole ecosystems. The TRU Biology program provides a well-rounded education in Ecology, Plant and Animal Biology, Conservation Biology and Wildlife Biology, Microbiology, Genetics, and Physiology. A B.Sc. in Biology provides skills for problem solving, life-long learning and flexibility in future career options.
| Semester 1 & 2 |
Semester 3 & 4 |
Semester 5 to 8 |
Electives |
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Math
English
Information Technology (IT) |
Cell Biology
Genetics
Plant Biology
Animal Biology
Microbiology
Technical & Professional Communication |
Population and Community Ecology Biometrics
Molecular Genetics
Biochemistry
Animal Physiology
Plant Physiology
Cell Physiology
Evolution |
Conservation Biology
Wildlife Biology
Ichthyology
Limnology
Field Ecology
Plant Biology
Biochemical Techniques
Immunology
Developmental Biology
Animal Behavior
Directed Research Projects |
Student Availability
Students in Bachelor of Science in Biology program are available in May, September and January for four, eight or twelve months. For more co-op student availability information, please contact the Co-operative Education Department.
Biology Co-op Time Pattern
| |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
YEAR 5 |
| SEPT - DEC |
Academic Semester 1 |
Academic Semester 3 |
Academic Semester 5 |
Academic Semester 6 |
Co-op Work
Term 5 |
| JAN - APRIL |
Academic Semester 2 |
Academic Semester 4 |
Co-op Work Term 2 |
Academic Semester 7 |
Academic
Semester 8 |
| MAY - AUG |
|
Co-op Work Term 1 |
Co-op Work Term 3 |
Co-op Work Term 4 |
GRADUATION |
Skill Sets Bachelor of Science in Biology
| Education and Communication |
- Environmental and conservation education
- Written and oral presentations
- Scientific report development
- Interpretive program delivery
- Liaison with government agencies and departments, professional associations and community groups
- Interpretation of codes and regulations
|
| Data Management |
- Simulation and modeling of population genetics
- Simulation of ecological scenarios
- Interpretation of topographic and forest cover maps
- Data entry and management; word processing
- Statistical analysis of biological data
- Information search and retrieval using databases
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| Laboratory Skills |
- Techniques and equipment used in genetics and biochemistry
- Cell, plant and animal physiology experience
- Sterile technique and culture of microorganisms
- Electrophoresis
- Chromatography
- Spectrophotometry
- Titration
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| Field Learning Opportunities |
- Identification of plants and animals using taxonomic keys
- Quantitative and qualitative sampling techniques for small mammals, birds, fish, plankton, plants and micro-organisms
- Wildlife habitat restoration
- Global Positioning Systems
- Wetland habitat protection
- Research project coordination
- Map and compass training
- Forest health management
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Contact:
Bachelor of Science Coordinator:
bsc_cooped@tru.ca or 250.371.5627
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