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To: ARCC/Faculty CouncilFrom: Dave Hackett, Chair, Biology and ChemistryDate: November 17, 2008Re: Curriculum Changes for Biology

The following addition and modifications were discussed and approved by the Department of Biology and Chemistry at meetings held on October 3 and 31. The Departments of Psychology and Nursing were consulted about these changes since their students can take these courses.

Course Addition:The addition of BIOL 3267 – Animal Physiology – will provide an important course for our senior biology students and will make Nipissing University more attractive to a large number of potential students who have a Pre-Veterinarian or a Pre-Medical focus.

Course Modifications:The prerequisites for courses BIOL 2116 (Principles of Microbiology), BIOL 2557 (Genetics), and BIOL 4557 (Developmental and Behavioural Genetics) need to be updated to reflect changes in other courses within the biology program.

MOTIONS:

Motion 1:That ARCC recommend to the Arts & Science Executive that BIOL 3267 – Animal Physiology – be added to the Biology curriculum for the 2009-10 academic year.

Motion 2:That ARCC recommend to the Arts & Science Executive that the current prerequisites for BIOL 2116 – Principles of Microbiology – be changed from “BIOL 1007 or BIOL 2707” to “BIOL 1006, or BIOL 1011 and enrollment in the BScN program”.

Motion 3:That ARCC recommend to the Arts & Science Executive that the current prerequisites for BIOL 2557 – Genetics – be changed from “BIOL 1007 only” to “BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007”.

Motion 4:That ARCC recommend to the Arts & Science Executive that the current prerequisites for BIOL 4557 – Developmental and Behavioural Genetics – be changed from “BIOL 1007 only” to “BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007”.

Adding a Course: Animal Physiology (BIOL 3267)

A) Descriptive Data

Course code: BIOL 3267

Course title: Animal Physiology

Short title:(maximum 29

characters)If this course belongs to a major that has course

groupings, please indicate which group

the course belongs with:Course Prerequisites: BIOL 2706 & BIOL 2707 – Human Anatomy and Physiology1&2, AND

BIOL 2836 – Invertebrate Zoology OR BIOL 2837- Vertebrate ZoologyCourse Co-requisites:

Antirequisite:

Total Hours:(Lecture / Lab / Seminar) 36 hours of lecture and 36 hours of lab for one term

Breakdown of Hours (e.g. Two hours of lecture

and one hour of laboratory work per week

for one term.)

3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab per week per term

Course Credits: 3 credits

Course Description:

(as it will appear in the academic calendar)

This course examines how animals regulate physiological processes in order to survive. Evolution and function of physiological systems is studied with emphasis placed on their biochemistry. Adopting a comparative approach, this course examines advanced principles of physiology within the Animal Kingdom.

Program Implications:

Cross-listing or cross-coding

(please indicate if this course is approved for either cross-listing or cross-coding, and to

which discipline)

N/A

B) Comparative Data

University Equivalent Course(s) and Titles Non-Equivalent but 50% or more overlapBrock BIOL 3P35 Comparative Animal Physiology

CarletonBIOL3305 Animal Physiology

GuelphBIOL3200 Comparative Physiology IBIOL3210 Comparative Physiology II

LakeheadBiology 3250 - Comparative Animal Physiology IBiology 3251 - Comparative Animal Physiology II

LaurentianBIOL4797 Environmental Physiology

McMasterBiology 3UO3 Animal Physiology – HomeostasisBiology 3UU3 Animal Physiology- Regulatory Systems

OttawaBIO3303 Animal Physiology IBIO3302 Animal Physiology II

Queen’sBIOL-338 Comparative Animal Physiology

RMC

Ryerson

TorontoBIO252Y1Y Animal Physiology: Cell to Systems

TrentBIOL-383 Animal Physiology IBIOL-384 Animal Physiology II

WaterlooBIOL 370 Comparative Animal Physiology IBIOL 371 Comparative Animal Physiology II

WesternBIO 272a Comparative Animal Physiology

Wilfrid LaurierBI409 Comparative Animal Physiology 1&2

Windsor

YorkBIOL3060 Animal Physiology IBIOL3070 Animal Physiology II

C) Statement of Need:

Animal Physiology is considered a “core” course at almost all of the major universities in the province because of the foundation of knowledge and skills that it provides to students in a biology program. This course will increase our ability to attract Pre-Veterinary and Pre-Medical students that make up a large part of the biology market. Currently, some of our senior students leave Nipissing University in order to study Pre-Veterinary and Pre-Medical courses elsewhere. This course would be offered at the 3rd year level and would be open to Biology students and to other students who meet the pre-requisites.

D) Statement of Resources: This course would be developed and offered for the first time in Spring 2009. Thereafter, the course would be offered on a yearly basis in the Fall or Winter term. A budget of $2000 would be required in order to purchase the equipment needed for this laboratory (such as physiological stimulators to regulate amplitude, frequency and mode for the viewing of muscle contractions, and spirometers to measure pulmonary capacities). Once the lab equipment has been purchased, costs for consumable supplies will be provided by the Biology budget.

Description of Change and Rationale

This document represents a change to the prerequisites for BIOL 2116 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY – from “BIOL 1007 or BIOL 2707” to “BIOL 1006, or BIOL 1011 and enrollment in the BScN program”. This change is for two reasons; the first is to reflect the fact that BIOL 1006, not BIOL 1007, is the proper prerequisite for the course. The second reason is that last year the requirements for the Nursing program were changed to include BIOL 1011 as a mandatory course. As this is in essence BIOL 1006 but without the labs, BIOL 1011is a more appropriate prerequisite for Nursing students.

Titles of the Courses Involved in the Above Explanation:BIOL 1006 – Intro to Molecular and Cell BiologyBIOL 1007 – Intro to Organismal and Evolutionary BiologyBIOL 1011 – Intro to Molecular and Cell Biology for Nursing and Physical Health Education (no lab) BIOL 2707 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Descriptive Data

Course code: BIOL2116

Course title: Principles of Microbiology


characters)

Microbiology

If this course belongs to a major that has course

groupings, please indicate which group the

course belongs with:

Course Prerequisites: BIOL 1007 or BIOL 2707BIOL 1006, or BIOL 1011 and enrollment in the BScN program

Course Co-requisites: None

Antirequisite: None

Total Hours:(Lecture / Lab / Seminar)

36 hours of lecture and 36 hours of lab for one term.

Breakdown of Hours (e.g. Two hours of lecture and

one hour of laboratory work per week for one term.)

Three hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab per week.

Course Credits: 3

Course Description:


This course provides an introduction to microbiology with topics including the morphology, structure, classification, nutrition and growth of microbes and basic immunology. This course will also offer a survey of infectious diseases; an examination of environmental effects on microbes; the study of mutation and genetic recombinant; and an analysis of antimicrobial chemotherapeutic agents.

Program Implications: This change is to bring the prerequisites in line with current program requirements.



which discipline)

None.

Comparative Data

University Equivalent Course(s) and Titles Non-Equivalent but 50% or more overlap

Brock Biology 2P98 Principles of Microbiology

CarletonBIOL 61.233 Microbiology

Guelph

LakeheadBiology 2711 Introduction to Microbiology

LaurentianBIOL 2111 Principles of Microbiology

McMasterBIOL 3E03 Introductory Microbiology

Ottawa

Queen’s

RMC

Ryerson

Toronto

Trent

Waterloo

WesternWilfrid Laurier

Windsor55-206 Introduction to Microbiology55-237 Introductory Microbiology 55-351 Medical Microbiology

YorkBIOL 3150 Microbiology


This document represents a change to the prerequisites for BIOL 2557 – GENETICS – “BIOL 1007 only” to “BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007”. This change is to properly reflect the fact that the material covered in BIOL 2557 requires knowledge from BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007 in order for students to be successful.

Titles of the Courses Involved in the Above Explanation:BIOL 1006 – Intro to Molecular and Cell BiologyBIOL 1007 – Intro to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology

Descriptive Data


Course title: Genetics


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Genetics

If this course belongs to a major that has course



Course Prerequisites: BIOL 1007 BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007


Antirequisite: None


36 hours of lecture and 36 hours of lab for one term.



Three hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab per week.


Course Description:


This course examines fundamental concepts of genetics. Topics include mechanisms and patterns of inheritance, structure and function of DNA, mutations, population genetics, biological variability, natural selection, and the significance of the Human Genome Project.

Program Implications: This change is to properly reflect the fact that the material covered in BIOL 2557 requires knowledge from BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007 in order for students to be successful.



which discipline)

None.

Comparative Data


Brock BIOL3P50 Molecular Genetics BIOL3P51 Genetics: Transmission, Development, Population

CarletonBIOL61.214 Introductory GeneticsBIOL61216 Human Genetics & Evolution

GuelphBIO2000 Introduction to Genetics BIO1000 Genetics and Society

BIO3000 Population Genetics

LakeheadBIOL 2171 Genetics

LaurentianBIOL 2011E Fundamentals of GeneticsBIOL 3017E Genetics

McMasterBIOL2C03 GeneticsBIOL3NN3 Molecular Genetics

OttawaBIOL2123 Genetics

Queen’sBIOL110 Human Genetics & EvolutionBIOL205 Mendelia and Molecular GeneticsBIOL206 Evolutionary and Population Genetics

RMCN/A

RyersonN/A

TorontoBIO260H1S GeneticsBIO459H1S Population Genetics

TrentBiology205H GeneticsBiology362H Population Genetics

WaterlooBIOL139 GeneticsBIOL434 Human Molecular Genetics

WesternBiology281b GeneticsBiology392a Principles of Genetics

Biology393b Genetic Engineering

Wilfrid Laurier

B1202 GeneticsB1485 Topics on Advanced

Genetics

WindsorBiology55.211 Genetics

YorkBIO2040 Genetics BIO4400 Behavioural Genetics


This document represents a change to the prerequisites for BIOL 4557 – Developmental and Behavioral Genetics – from “BIOL 1007 only” to “BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007”. This change is to properly reflect the fact that the material covered in BIOL 4557 requires knowledge from BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007 in order for students to be successful.

Titles of the Courses Involved in the Above Explanation:BIOL 1006 – Intro to Molecular and Cell BiologyBIOL 1007 – Intro to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology

Descriptive Data


Course title: Developmental and Behavioural Genetics


characters)If this course belongs to a major that has course



Course Prerequisites: BIOL 1007 BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007


Antirequisite: None


36 hours of lecture for one term. No lab.



Three hours of lecture per week.


Course Description:


This course focuses on the genetics and molecular biology of development and behaviour in higher organisms. We will examine the molecular process by which genes govern the development of a complex, multi-cellular organism from a single-cell zygote, considering such topics as morphogenesis, pattern formation, cellular differentiation, cell communication, establishment of neural networks, and neural plasticity. Insight will be drawn from studies of model organisms such as C. elegans, Drosophila, Arabidopsis, the zebrafish, and the mouse. We will also consider the molecular basis of behaviour, beginning with simple, well-defined paradigms such as locomotion and olfaction, and expanding the scope to discuss the possible role of genes in complex human traits such as intelligence, learning and memory, and social and sexual behaviour. Students will be encouraged to consider the ethical implications of research in such areas. This course may be credited towards Psychology.

Program Implications: This change is to properly reflect the fact that the material covered in BIOL 2557 requires knowledge from BIOL 1006 and BIOL 1007 in order for students to be successful.



None.

which discipline)

Comparative Data


Brock BIOL 3P28 Developmental BiologyBIOL 4P56 Genes and Behaviour

Carleton

GuelphMBG*4040 Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development

LakeheadBiology 3330 Moleclar Biology of Development

Laurentian

McMasterBiology 3NN3 Molecular Genetic Mechanisms of DevelopmentBiology 4HH3 Genetic Analysis of Behaviour

OttawaBIO4350 Principles of NeurobiologyBIO3147 Developmental Biology

Queen’sBIOL430 Molecular Genetics of DevelopmentBIOL445 Neuroethology

RMC

Ryerson

TorontoPSY390H1 Behavioural Genetics

TrentBiology408H/FA Developmental Biology

WaterlooBIOL403 Developmental Biology

WesternBiology338a Developmental Biology

Wilfrid Laurier

Windsor54-455 Molecular biology of Growth and Development II

YorkSC/BIOL 4061 Cell & Molecular Biology of Development

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