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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Marine and Freshwater Biology (MFB)

Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science

The Major in Marine and Freshwater Biology provides a broad ecological perspective on aquatic environments based on the physical as well as the biological sciences. This major prepares students for post-graduate work in the aquatic sciences, and provides a sound science background for students wishing to pursue careers in teaching, government service or the private sector.

Major (Honours Program)

Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. A minimum total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major.

Semester 1
BIOL*1070 [0.50] Discovering Biodiversity
CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I
MATH*1080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
PHYS*1070 [0.50] Introductory Physics for Life Sciences
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives*
Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss
Semester 2
BIOL*1080 [0.50] Biological Concepts of Health
BIOL*1090 [0.50] Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
PHYS*1080 [0.50] Physics for Life Sciences
0.50 Arts or Social Science electives*
Semester 3
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
ZOO*2090 [0.50] Vertebrate Structure and Function
ZOO*2100 [0.50] Developmental Biology
1.00 electives**
Semester 4
BIOC*2580 [0.50] Introduction to Biochemistry
MBG*2040 [0.50] Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics
ZOO*2700 [0.50] Invertebrate Morphology & Evolution
1.00 electives**
Semester 5
BIOL*3110 [0.50] Population Ecology
BIOL*3400 [0.50] Evolution
BIOL*3450 [0.50] Introduction to Aquatic Environments
ZOO*3200 [0.50] Comparative Animal Physiology I
ZOO*3700 [0.50] Integrative Biology of Invertebrates
Semester 6
BIOL*3120 [0.50] Community Ecology
ZOO*3210 [0.50] Comparative Animal Physiology II
1.50 electives**, ***
Semester 7
BIOL*4350 [0.50] Biology of Polluted Waters
ZOO*4570 [0.50] Marine Ecological Processes
ZOO*4910 [0.50] Integrative Vertebrate Biology
ZOO*4930 [0.25] Lab Studies in Ichthyology
0.75 electives**
Semester 8
BIOL*4010 [0.50] Adaptational Physiology
ZOO*4330 [0.50] Biology of Fishes
1.50 electives**
* CIS*1200 is recommended for those needing to improve their computer skills
** suggested electives list available from the faculty advisors
*** BIOL*2250 is strongly recommended if independent research project courses are anticipated in semesters 7 and/or 8
Electives - must include:
  1. A minimum of 0.75 credits from:

    BIOL*4110 [0.75] Ecological Methods
    BIOL*4410 [0.75] Field Ecology
    BIOL*4610 [0.75] Arctic Ecology
    BIOL*4700 [0.50] Field Biology
    BIOL*4710 [0.25] Field Biology
    BIOL*4800 [0.50] Field Biology
    BIOL*4810 [0.25] Field Biology
    IBIO*4500 [0.75] Research in Integrative Biology I
    IBIO*4510 [0.75] Research in Integrative Biology II
    IBIO*4521/2 [2.00] Thesis in Integrative Biology
    ZOO*4300 [0.75] Marine Biology and Oceanography
    ZOO*4540 [0.50] Marine and Freshwater Research
  2. Other field or research courses with approval of faculty advisor.

  3. At least 1.00 Arts and/or Social Science electives.

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