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BIOL 504 Extremophiles
BIOL 504 Extremophiles Units: 3.00
The course explores biology of extraordinary organisms that flourish under conditions of stress and how more ordinary organisms deal with periodically unfavourable circumstances. Emphasis is placed on understanding of the relevant adaptations and processes involved.
NOTE No textbook is required. The course website will be used to provide lecture notes and assigned readings from scientific books, journals and selected websites.
Learning Hours: 116 (30 Lecture, 2 Seminar, 12 Group Learning, 12 Online Activity, 60 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 4 or above and registration in a Biology Honours Plan [BIOL-M-BSH, BIOL-P-BSH, BIMA- P-BSH, BIPS-P-BSH, BTEC-P-BSH, EBIO-P-BSH] and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the Biological Foundations List and [BIOL 339/3.0 or BIOL 341/3.0]) or permission of Department.
Exclusion BIOL 533/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science