Courses

An introduction to biodiversity and specimen-based science, including theory and best practices for creating, curating and preserving natural history collections, working ethically with collections, and the historical, contemporary and future role of these collections to science and society. [2-3-0] Pre-requisites: A minimum of 3rd-year class standing or higher.

The units of biodiversity, from genes to ecosystems, how they are structured in space, and their importance to human well-being and ecosystem health. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of APBI 260, BIOL 230, FRST 201, GEOB 207, GEOS 207. Equivalency: CONS 314

Behaviour and ecology of invertebrates as revealed by hands-on experiments in the laboratory and field. Marine emphasis. [1-4-0] Prerequisite: BIOL 205. Corequisite: Either (a) STAT 200 or (b) BIOL 300.

Morphology, life histories, ecology and evolution of parasites (and infectious agents more broadly) infecting humans and animals. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: BIOL_V 121 or SCIE_V 001

Basics of ecology are introduced, focussing on observations of the natural world. Assignments, including a group project, consider connections between research, awareness and practical uses of ecology. Not for credit in the Life Sciences. [3-0-2]

Theoretical and applied ecology of microbes. Focus on microbial symbionts of animals, plants and seaweeds. Research project development through critical analysis of microbial ecological literature and computational analysis of ecological data. [2-3-0] Prerequisite: One of BIOL_V 121, SCIE_V 001, BIOL_V 230 and one of BIOL_V 300, FRST_V 231, STAT_V 200. 4th-year class standing.

Plant community ecology including a consideration of the major approaches to sampling, analyzing and interpreting vegetation patterns. Instruction given in field work and computer analysis of field data. [3-3-0] Prerequisite: BIOL 230. BIOL 324 is recommended.

Description and interpretation of present and past floristic vegetational patterns; integration of evolutionary, ecological, and plant biogeographical concepts. Terrestrial and aquatic plants are considered. Restricted to students of third and fourth years. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: BIOL_V 121 or SCIE_V 001.

Biodiversity from an evolutionary perspective. The evolutionary (phylogenetic) tree of genetic descent that links all organisms: its reconstruction, interpretation, and implications for fields from ecology to molecular biology. [2-0-2] Prerequisite: BIOL 200 and one of BIOL 233, BIOL 234. BIOL 336 is recommended

Ecology, function, history and conservation of tropical systems. Focus on ecological and evolutionary principles using tropical landscapes as a geographic template. Assessment of factors that make tropical systems vulnerable to degradation. Research project development using analysis of tropical ecology literature. [2-0-2] Prerequisite: BIOL_V 121 or SCIE_V 001 and one of BIOL_V 230, FRST_V 201, GEOS_V 207, GEOB_V 207.

Comparative analysis of marine invertebrate morphology from a macroevolutionary perspective. Origin and evolution of reoccurring adaptations in meiofaunal, benthic, pelagic, and deep-sea invertebrates, including their larval stages. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: BIOL_V 205 and 3rd-year class standing or higher.

A survey of physiological adaptions of animals to different environments. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of APBI 311, BIOL 364.

Theoretical and applied ecology of microbes. Focus on microbial symbionts of animals, plants and seaweeds. Critical analysis of microbial ecological literature and computational analysis of ecological data. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion Lists: https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/faculties-colleges-and-schools/faculty.... This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [2-3-0]

Canadian and USA engineering economics in BME and healthcare systems. Economic equivalence, cost estimation, risk assessment, regulatory frameworks, economic optimization, intangible factors, ethics, sustainability, financial tools, commercialization and regulator regimes. [3-0-0]

Fundamental concepts in clinical information systems, decision support, and mobile health. Application of information engineering to health care, including the management and use of patient health and well-being information. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG_V 423 or BMEG_V 523.

Fundamental concepts in clinical information systems, decision support, and mobile health. Application of information engineering to health care, including the management and use of patient health and well-being information. Credit will be granted for only one of BMEG 423 or BMEG 523.

Real estate development process from the project idea to the cursory feasibility stage. Steps in development planning, including analysis, design and evaluation. Evaluating development potential, land acquisition, and site planning. Prerequisite: All of BUSI 330, BUSI 331.

An on-line course teaching students to research and understand relevant health diagnoses. Not for students with Biology 12, Anatomy and Physiology 12, or enrolled in the Faculties of Science, Land and Food Systems, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Applied Science or School of Kinesiology. [3-0-0]

Outlines major discoveries and current advancements that are revolutionizing our understanding of subcellular structures and function in health and disease, such as cancer. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: Either (a) all of CAPS 306, CAPS 310 or (b) one of CAPS 301, NSCI 300.

An integrated study of the theory and experimental findings of neuronal synaptic plasticity, including underlying molecular mechanisms and their role in cellular systems, cognitive biology and disease. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of CAPS 305, CAPS 301, NSCI 300.

Thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion processes, power cycles and refrigeration cycles. Exergy analysis of conventional energy systems. Thermal conversion technologies. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

Energy policy process and governance. Sustainable energy as a social and political challenge, formal government structures and process, actors in the policy, policy analysis, policy instrument, and energy planning and approval processes, including environmental assessment. Introduction to demand-side energy policy. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

Examination of contemporary political and social conflicts in the arctic and circumpolar north, focusing on ways Indigenous people have used art, performance and activism as a tool for resistance and decolonization.

Energy and the first law; second law of thermodynamics; entropy; availability (energy) analysis; thermodynamic properties of fluids, application to power generation, refrigeration, and liquefaction, as well as biological, environmental, and electrochemical systems. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-2*] Prerequisite: CHBE 241.