COURSE CURRICULUM

The Environmental Biology program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with a deep understanding of biological and environmental sciences. Foundational courses such as BIOL 1000U (Foundations in Bioscience), BIOL 1010U (Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Systems), and BIOL 1020U (Biology II: Diversity of Life and Principles of Ecology) introduce essential biological concepts, while CHEM 1010U and CHEM 1020U cover fundamental chemistry. Students also develop quantitative skills through courses like MATH 1015U (Mathematics for Bioscience) and STAT 2020U (Statistics and Probability for Biological Science). Advanced topics include human physiology, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry, providing a solid scientific base. Environmental science-specific courses such as ENVS 1000U (Environmental Science), BIOL 3620U (Conservation Biology), BIOL 3660U (Ecology), and CHEM 3050U (Environmental Chemistry) emphasize the interaction between organisms and their environments. Specialized subjects like environmental toxicology, aquatic ecology, and bioethics prepare students to address pressing environmental challenges. Practical research skills are honed in BIOL 4010U (Introduction to Environmental Research Methods) and thesis projects BIOL 4410U and BIOL 4420U. The program also explores the economic and political dimensions of environmental issues through ENVS 3110U. This diverse course lineup prepares graduates for careers in conservation, research, environmental policy, and sustainable resource management.