Biology Department
Studying biology at CapU will prepare you for a career in life sciences, in areas including health, ecology and biotechnology, as well as conservation, education and resource management.
Why study biology at CapU?
Biology is the science of life, exploring how organisms develop, function and interact with other living things. It’s a wide-ranging area of study that extends from the microscopic to the global view.
This incredibly varied subject offers a rich diversity of sub-disciplines and many pathways for exploration. Biologists increase our knowledge of the natural world and human wellbeing, and their work is at the forefront of contemporary global issues ranging from gene therapy to climate change.
Small classes, hands-on experience
At Capilano University biology courses are taught in small, interactive classes that emphasize hands-on experience both in the laboratory and out in the field. Student-centred learning is enriched by one-on-one mentoring from instructors.
You’ll find additional opportunities to broaden your skills outside the classroom through CapU's EarthWorks program. A multidisciplinary organization for students and staff, EarthWorks addresses environmental issues on campus and across the wider community.
Career paths and further education
The Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for future careers in biology. The concentration in biomedical sciences is an ideal launchpad for a future in a wide variety of medical fields.
Students interested in tackling climate change and other pressing environmental issues could choose to complete the concentration in environmental science.
After completing CapU’s Associate of Science Degree – Biology, you may choose to further your studies by transferring to the third year of a Bachelor of Science degree program at CapU or another post-secondary institution. Find out more in the BC Transfer Guide's Biology Flexible Pre-Major Transfer Agreement.
Biology programs
CapU's biology department offers courses that can be used towards the four-year Bachelor of Science degree as well as the two-year Associate of Science and Associate of Science - Biology degrees.
The Associate of Science degree offers the flexibility to study a broad range of science courses along with general electives. You can transfer 60 credits to other BC universities to continue your studies after graduating from CapU.
The Associate of Science degree - Biology gives you a strong foundation in the latest biological tools, technologies and practices, along with core skills in physics and chemistry.
Upon graduating with an Associate of Science degree - Biology you may choose to transfer into the third year of a Bachelor of Science program at another post-secondary institution.
Related programs
You can transfer your Biology credits into the Bachelor of Science (General) Degree at CapU starting in the Fall of 2022. In the degree, you can choose from three specializations: biomedical science, computational science or environmental science.
Biology courses
The CapU biology department offers a complete selection of biology courses at the first and second year levels, all of which are transferable to other institutions as well as third-and fourth-year courses within the Bachelor of Science concentrations in biomedical science and environmental science.
Most courses have a laboratory component and several include field trips.
Not sure which course to register for? Consult our Biology Course Sequence Flowchart (pdf) for guidance.
- BIOL 104 Human Biology
- BIOL 105 Environmental Biology
- BIOL 106 Introductory Biology I
- BIOL 107 Introductory Biology II
- BIOL 109 Introductory Biology
- BIOL 110 General Biology I
- BIOL 111 General Biology II
- BIOL 112 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for Health Sciences
- BIOL 113 Human Anatomy and Physiology II for Health Sciences
- BIOL 200 Genetics I
- BIOL 202 Nutrition
- BIOL 203 Introduction to Microbiology
- BIOL 208 Ecology
- BIOL 209 Fundamentals of Physiology
- BIOL 210 Morphology of Vascular Plants
- BIOL 212 Invertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 213 Vertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 214 Cell Biology
- BIOL 215 Biochemistry
- BIOL 222 Microbiology
- BIOL 230 Botany - Algae to Angiosperms
- BIOL 240 Pathology
- BIOL 241 Pathology I
- BIOL 242 Pathology II
- BIOL 300 Molecular Genetics
- BIOL 305 Ecological Principles for Sustainability
- BIOL 308 Conservation Biology
- BIOL 312 Human Physiology I: Brains, Hormones and Guts
- BIOL 313 Human Physiology II
- BIOL 314 Advanced Cell Biology
- BIOL 350 Natural History of BC
- BIOL 351 Global Biogeography
- BIOL 352 Evolution of Life
- BIOL 353 Brain Health
- BIOL 354 Physiology of Disease
- BIOL 401 Applied Population Ecology
- BIOL 402 Applied Ecosystem Ecology
- BIOL 403 Microbiology and Immunology
- BIOL 408 Ecosystem Restoration
- BIOL 409 Global Change Biology
Angela Yee
Divisional Supervisor School of STEMSchool of STEM
Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Computing and Data Science
Physics
604 983 7599 ext. 7599
Fir Building, room FR471a
ayee@capilanou.ca
Ann Meitz
Lab Convenor, BiologySchool of STEM
Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
604 983 7565 ext. 7565
Fir Building, room FR309A
ameitz@capilanou.ca
Bradley Fessenden
Lab Supervisor, BiologyFaculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 3026
Fir Building, room FR309A
bradleyfessenden@capilanou.ca
Edward Pokrishevsky
Instructor, BiologyFaculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 3662
edwardpokrishevsky@capilanou.ca
Elaine Simons Lane
Biology Lab TechnicianFaculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 2331
Fir Building, room FR305A
elainesimonslane@capilanou.ca
Eugene Chu B.Sc. (Hons), PhD
Coordinator/ Instructor, BiologyFaculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 3492
Fir Building, room FR486
eugenechu@capilanou.ca
Eunice Chin
Instructor, BiologySchool of STEM
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 3476
Fir Building, room FR480
eunicechin@capilanou.ca
Lindsay Bird
Emergency Floor Warden Fir, Biology Lab TechnicianSchool of STEM
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 7318
Fir Building, room FR305a
lindsaybird@capilanou.ca
Marja de Jong Westman
Instructor, BiologySchool of STEM
Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
604 986 1911 ext. 3478
Fir Building, room FR484
mdejong@capilanou.ca
Michael Kiraly
Instructor, BiologySchool of STEM
Biology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
604 986 1911 ext. 2430
Fir Building, room FR493
mkiraly@capilanou.ca
Paul McMillan B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD
Instructor, BiologySchool of STEM
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 2445
Fir Building, room fr492
pmcmilla@capilanou.ca
Rachel Clearwater
Instructor, BiologySchool of STEM
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 2418
Fir Building, room FR309A
rachelclearwater@capilanou.ca
Sabrina Cornish
Biology Instructor & Lab Supervisor, Instructor & Lab SupervisorSchool of STEM
Biology
604 984 4955 ext. 4955
Fir Building, room FR471
sabrinacornish@capilanou.ca
Thomas Flower B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc., PhD
Instructor, BiologyFaculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Biology
604 986 1911 ext. 3495
Fir Building, room FR494
thomasflower@capilanou.ca
Contact
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Biology Department
604 986 1911, ext. 4955 Fir Building, room FR471 sciences@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
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