Photobiology and Biophotonics

Undergraduate

Physical and chemical properties of light, the effect of light on biological systems, as well as biotechnological advances in photobiology for plant production, coral farms and photodynamic therapy. Examples from animal and plant biology with labs involving protozoa, algae, farmed corals and/or plants. Course Format: Lectures, seminar, lab, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/BEd(Intermediate/Senior), BSc Integrated Studies (Honours)/BEd(Junior/Intermediate), BCHM, BMED, BPHY, BTEC, GRWI, NEUR, OEVI majors and BIOL minors until date specified in Registration Guide. Students must have a minimum 8.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2P02, or permission of the instructor. Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Materials fee required.