X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG)
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, College of Biological Science
The B.Sc. program with a Major in Molecular Biology and Genetics is a broadly based program in genetics including related areas of cell and molecular biology. In consultation with the Faculty Advisor, students can choose a general program or can focus their courses in areas such as molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, or agricultural genetics. The program qualifies students for postgraduate training in cell or molecular biology and genetics including clinical genetics and genetic counselling, and provides an excellent background for careers in biotechnology, toxicology, agriculture and medical research. Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor.
Major (Honours Program)
A total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major.
Semester 1
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BIOL*1030
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[0.50] |
Biology I |
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CHEM*1040
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry I |
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MATH*1080
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[0.50] |
Elements of Calculus I |
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PHYS*1070
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[0.50] |
Introductory Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
| Students who are admitted deficient in one OAC/4U course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The first-year science core in that subject should be completed by Semester 3. |
Semester 2
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BIOL*1040
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[0.50] |
Biology II |
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CHEM*1050
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[0.50] |
General Chemistry II |
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PHYS*1080
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[0.50] |
Physics for Life Sciences |
| One of: |
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CIS*1200
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Computing |
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CIS*1500
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[0.50] |
Introduction to Programming |
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| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives |
Semester 3
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BIOC*2580
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[0.50] |
Introductory Biochemistry |
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BIOL*2210
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[0.50] |
Introductory Cell Biology |
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MBG*2000
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[0.50] |
Introductory Genetics |
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STAT*2040
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[0.50] |
Statistics I |
| 0.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 4
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MBG*2020
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[0.50] |
Introductory Molecular Biology |
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MICR*2030
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[0.50] |
Microbial Growth |
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STAT*2050
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[0.50] |
Statistics II |
| 1.00 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 5
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MBG*3350
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[0.75] |
Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology I |
| 1.75 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 6
2.50 electives or restricted electives
Semester 7*
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MBG*4500
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[1.00] |
Research Project in Molecular Biology and Genetics I |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 8*
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MBG*4510
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[1.00] |
Research Project in Molecular Biology and Genetics II |
| 1.50 electives or restricted electives |
*instead of the 2 semester sequence of MBG*4500 / MBG*4510 students may choose to take MBG*4600 and 1.50 subject area electives
Note: Students are reminded that AT LEAST 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level in order to complete the major.
Arts and Social Science Electives - 2.00 credits
Restricted Electives
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Ecology Elective - 0.50 credits
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Arts and Social Science Electives - 2.00 credits
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Physiology Elective - 0.50 credits
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BIOM*3100
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[0.50] |
Mammalian Physiology I |
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BOT*3310
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[0.50] |
Plant Growth and Development |
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HK*3940
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[1.25] |
Human Physiology |
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ZOO*3200
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[0.50] |
Comparative Animal Physiology I |
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Subject Area Electives - 3.00 credits (4.50 if MBG*4600 is taken instead of MBG*4500 and MBG*4510)
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BIOC*3560
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[0.50] |
Structure and Function in Biochemistry |
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BIOL*3300
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[0.50] |
Applied Bioinformatics |
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MBG*3000
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[0.50] |
Population Genetics |
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MBG*3050
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[0.50] |
Human Genetics |
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MBG*3060
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[0.50] |
Quantitative Genetics |
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MBG*3080
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[0.50] |
Bacterial Genetics |
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MBG*3200
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[0.50] |
Genetics: Our Uncertain Heritage |
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MBG*3360
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[0.75] |
Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology II |
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MBG*3600
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[0.25] |
Introduction to Genomics |
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MBG*4030
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[0.50] |
Animal Breeding Methods |
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MBG*4080
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[0.50] |
Molecular Genetics |
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MBG*4110
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[0.50] |
Advanced Concepts in Genetics |
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MBG*4160
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[0.50] |
Plant Breeding |
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MBG*4240
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[0.50] |
Applied Molecular Genetics |
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MBG*4270
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[0.50] |
DNA Replication, Recombination and Repair |
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MBG*4300
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[0.50] |
Plant Molecular Genetics |
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MCB*4010
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[0.50] |
Advanced Cell Biology |
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MCB*4050
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[0.50] |
Protein and Nucleic Acid Structure |
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MICR*3330
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[0.50] |
World of Viruses |
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MICR*4330
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[0.50] |
Molecular Virology |
| One of: |
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MBG*4040
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[0.50] |
Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development |
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MBG*4070
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[0.50] |
Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development |
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Minor (Honours Program)
A minor in Molecular Biology and Genetics requires 5.00 credits in Molecular Biology and Genetics chosen in consultation with the faculty advisor, and will include:
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MBG*2000
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[0.50] |
Introductory Genetics |
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MBG*2020
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[0.50] |
Introductory Molecular Biology |
| 4.00 credits from: |
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| One of: |
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MBG*4040
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[0.50] |
Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development |
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MBG*4070
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[0.50] |
Genetics and Molecular Biology of Development |
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