Biological Sciences
Program Description
The objective of these programs is to provide access to one or two years of study towards “General” or “Honours & Specialization” Programs in Biological Sciences which can be transferred to a degree-granting institution.
Keyano College’s Bachelor of Science programs have been developed in close cooperation with the University of Alberta. The University approves courses first before they can be offered; content and credit weights are the same as the University.
While the majority of university transfer programs at Keyano College are modeled on the University of Alberta programs, students can successfully apply to transfer to the University of Lethbridge or the University of Calgary, as well as other degree-granting institutions elsewhere in Canada as long as they meet the entrance requirements.
Admission Requirements
Program Outcomes
Graduates from the program will be able to:
- Transfer into second or third year at universities in Alberta and across Canada
- Understand and apply fundamental knowledge in areas of the biological sciences including biodiversity, cell biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, microbiology and molecular biology.
- Demonstrate the proper use of essential laboratory techniques, use of apparatuses, and laboratory safety skills
- Apply the scientific method to the investigation of the natural world.
- Interpret, analyze and organize scientific data in the forms of graphs, tables and lab reports.
Program Structure
This program of study is based on the curriculum from the University of Alberta. Students intending to transfer to other institutions should consult the receiving institution as curriculums may vary.
All students in programs in the Biological Sciences take a common core of courses in their first and second years. Each specialization within the Biological Sciences may require additional courses. Because of the variety of options, students are encouraged to contact a Student Advisor for details and program planning.
Specializations available in the Biological Sciences:
Animal Biology
Bioinformatics
Cell Biology
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Immunology and Infection
Microbiology
Molecular Genetics
Physiology and Developmental Biology
Plant Biology
In the first year, the following courses are common to all programs:
Recommended/required for many programs in the first year:
In the second year, the following courses are required for all programs:
Recommended/required for many programs in the second year:
BIOL 201; BOT 205; CHEM 263; MICRB 265; ZOOL 250
Year 1
Term I (September – December)
Course Code | Course Title | # credits |
An Introduction to Biodiversity | 3 | |
or | ||
Introduction to Cell Biology | ||
Introductory University Chemistry I | 3 | |
Elementary Calculus I | 3 | |
3 Credits of Science Options (PHYS 124 recommended) | 3 | |
3 | ||
Term II (January – April)
Course Code | Course Title | # credits |
An Introduction to Biodiversity | 3 | |
or | ||
Introduction to Cell Biology | 3 | |
Introductory University Chemistry II | 3 | |
Organic Chemistry I | 3 | |
Introduction to Applied Statistics I | 3 | |
3 | ||
Year 2
Term I (September – December)
Course Code | Course Title | # credits |
Molecular Genetics and Heredity | 3 | |
Choose 12 credits from the following based on the specialization: | ||
Eukaryotic Cell Biology | 3 | |
Fundamentals of Plant Biology | 3 | |
3 Credits of approved options | 3 | |
3 Credits of Arts options | 3 | |
Term II (January – April)
Course Code | Course Title | # credits |
Principles of Ecology | 3 | |
Introductory Biochemistry | 3 | |
Organic Chemistry II | 3 | |
General Microbiology | 3 | |
Survey of the Invertebrates | 3 |
Transferability
Students intending to transfer to other institutions should consult the receiving institution as standards may vary.
Transfer information on each course is available at the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfers.