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Biological Sciences
Web site at:http://www.utep.edu/biology/
1.- Department Information
2.- Baccalaureate Degrees
3.- Biology (BIOL) Courses
4.- Botany (BOT) Courses
5.- Microbiology (MICR) Courses
6.- Zoology (ZOOL) Courses
3.- Biology (BIOL) Courses
Lower-Division Courses
1103 Introductory Biology Methods (0-2)
(Common Course Number BIOL 1103)
Elementary aspects of evolution, physiology, development, genetics, and ecology in plants and animals. Concurrent enrollment with BIOL 3103
recommended. Laboratory fee required.
1104 Human Biology Laboratory (0-2)
Exercises and computer simulations of development, physiology, and heredity in humans. Concurrent enrollment with BIOL 3104 recommended.
Laboratory fee required.
1107 Topics in the Study of Life (0-2)
(Common Course Number BIOL 1106)
Elementary aspects of cell structure, function, and genetics. Concurrent enrollment with BIOL 3105 recommended. Laboratory fee required.
1108 Organismal Biology (0-2)
(Common Course Number BIOL 1107)
Laboratory experiments and observation on plants, animals, and fungi. Prerequisite: BIOL 3105-1107 and BIOL 3106. BIOL 3106 may be taken
concurrently with BIOL 1108.
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3103 Introductory Biology (3-0)
(Common Course Number BIOL 1308)
Evolution and ecology, biotic diversity, and an introduction to principles of cell biology for BIS students and other non-science majors.
3104 Human Biology (3-0)
Introduction to the physiology, reproduction, development, and heredity of humans. Recommended for students in social work and other non-science
majors.
3105 General Biology (3-0)
(Common Course Number BIOL 1306)
A molecular approach to the principles of biology emphasizing cell biology and genetics. Prerequisite to upper level biology courses. BIOL 1107 is
required of all majors and minors and normally is taken concurrently.
3106 Organismal Biology (3-0)
(Common Course Number BIOL 1307)
Principles of structure and function at the organismal level; survey of biodiversity in plants, animals, and fungi. Prerequisite: BIOL 3105-1107; BIOL
1108. BIOL 1108 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 3106.
1211 Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab I (0-2)
(Common Course Number BIOL2101)
Computer simulations and laboratory exercises in human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Prerequisite: BIOL 3211. BIOL 3211 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 1211. Laboratory fee required.
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1213 Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab II (0-2)
(Common Course Number BIOL 2102)
Computer simulations and laboratory exercises in human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on homeostatic systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 3213.
BIOL 3213 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 1213. Laboratory fee required.
1217 Methods of Population Biology (0-3)
Demonstrations and application of ecological concepts with emphasis on field work. Prerequisite: BIOL 3216. BIOL 3216 may be taken concurrently
with BIOL 1217. Laboratory fee required.
3211 Human Anatomy/Physiology I (3-0)
(Common Course Number BIOL 2301)
Biological molecules, body organization, and correlated structure and function of the human skeletal, integumentary, muscular, and nervous systems.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3105-
1107 or ZOOL 4206 (or equivalent); BIOL 1211. BIOL 1211 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 3211. Normally taught spring semester only.
3213 Human Anatomy/Physiology II (3-0)
(Common Course Number BIOL 2302)
Correlated structure and function of the human cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and immune systems.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3105-1107 or ZOOL 4206 (or equivalent); BIOL 1213. BIOL 1213 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 3213. BIOL 3211
recommended. Normally taught fall semester only.
3216 Population Ecology (3-0)
Relations of biota to the physical and biological environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 3106-1108; BIOL 1217. BIOL 1217 may be taken concurrently
with BIOL 3216.
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Upper-Division Courses--All required lower-division courses in the major must be completed with a "C" or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the
major. Some upper-division courses may be applied toward graduate degrees; consult the Graduate Studies Catalog for the listing of these courses.
1319 Experimental Embryology (0-3)
Techniques and observations of development in invertebrates and vertebrates, as well as regulatory patterns of plant hormones. Prerequisite: BIOL
3318. BIOL 3318 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 1319. Laboratory fee required.
3318 Developmental Biology (3-0)
A study of growth, differentiation, and developmental patterns in plants and animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 3105-1107; BIOL 1319. BIOL 1319 may
be taken concurrently with BIOL 3318.
3320 Genetics (3-0)
The nature and functions of hereditary material with emphasis on the experimental procedures and data that have led to the current concepts in genetics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3106-1108.
3321 Evolutionary Theory (3-0)
Development of evolutionary thought, evidences of evolution, and evolutionary processes. Prerequisite: BIOL 3320.
3326 Animal Ecology (3-0)
Animal population dynamics, food habits, and nutritional aspects of ecosystem study. Prerequisite: BIOL 3216. GEOG 3106 recommended.
3330 Histology (2-2)
Survey of tissue structure at the light microscopic level, with emphasis on animal specimens and identification. Not a course in preparative technique.
Prerequisite: ZOOL 4206 or BIOL 3106-1108 or BIOL 3211 or BIOL 3213. Laboratory fee required.
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3341 Plants in Southwest Cultures (3-0)
Study of food, fiber, medicinal and dye plants utilized by
Southwest cultures with an emphasis on ethnobotany. Students may be required to take one weekend field trip. Prerequisite: BOT 4210.
4314 Molecular Cell Biology (3-3)
Biochemical and ultrastructural study of cells, including gene regulation, cell signalling, membrane transport, conduction, and contraction. Includes
experimental techniques of cell and molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 3105-1107; CHEM 3106-1106. MICR 4240 strongly recommended.
Laboratory fee required.
4327 Desert Ecology (3-3)
Physical and biological characteristics of deserts, including behavioral and physiological adaptations of organisms to physical extremes, with emphasis
on Chihuahuan Desert organisms. Field trips and research projects required. Prerequisites: BIOL 3216-1217 or instructor approval.
1492 Senior Seminar (1-0)
A capstone review of basic biological principles, evaluation of student success, and preparation for postgraduate study or careers for majors in
Biological Sciences and Microbiology. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
1495 Advanced Methods in Biology (0-3)
Advanced investigational techniques in the biological sciences, to accompany selected sections of BIOL 3495.
Co-requisite: BIOL 3495. Laboratory fee required.
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1498 Special Problems (0-0-2)
Laboratory research conducted by advanced students. No more than 6 hours of 1498-3498 may be counted toward graduation. Prerequisite:
Instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
2423 Transmission Electron Microscopy (0-4)
Techniques of analyzing cell ultrastructure. Prerequisite: BIOL 3422. BIOL 3422 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2423. Laboratory fee
required.
2425 Field Biology (0-6)
Collection and study of organisms under field conditions. Variable credit. No more than six hours of Field Biology may be counted toward degree.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3216-1217 and instructor approval. ZOOL 4266 recommended. Transportation fee varies according to destination of trip.
2498 Special Problems (0-0-4)
Laboratory research conducted by advanced students. No more than 6 hours of 1498-3498 may be counted toward graduation. Prerequisite:
Instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
3417 Plant Ecology (3-0)
Plant communities and factors that affect their dynamics and stability. Prerequisites: BIOL 3216-1217.
3422 Biological Ultrastructure Interpretation (3-0)
Explanation of the techniques of electron microscopy and interpretation of the fine structure and correlated biochemistry of viruses, prokaryotes, and
eukaryotes. Prerequisites: BIOL 3105-1107 and 12 hours of chemistry or instructor approval.
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3424 Animal Behavior (3-0)
Theories and experiments that elucidate the biological basis for the behavior of animals. Prerequisites: ZOOL 4206 or BIOL 3106-1108.
3425 Field Biology (0-9)
Collection and study of organisms under field conditions. Variable credit. No more than six hours of Field Biology may be counted toward degree.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3216-1217 and instructor approval. ZOOL 4266 recommended. Transportation fee varies according to destination of trip.
3426 Bioarchaeology (2-3)
Recovery, processing, and interpretation of biological material associated with prehistoric and historic humans in the New World. Laboratory fee
required.
3470 History and Philosophy of Biology (3-0)
Historical and philosophical dimensions of biology, as illustrated by selected themes such as Darwin and his critics, classical experiments in biology,
evolutionary epistemology, and historical controversies in biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 3106-1108.
3488 Mammalian Physiology (3-0)
Physiological and homeostatic mechanisms in mammals, with emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, and endocrine systems in
mammals. Prerequisites: BIOL 3106-1108. BIOL 4314 and ZOOL 3484 recommended.
3490 Biological Practicum (0-0-6)
Practical on-the-job experience in federal, state, city-county governmental, and/or private agencies or industries. Prerequisites: Senior standing,
minimum of 15 advanced hours in designated subject matter areas of biological sciences necessary for job experience and instructor approval. No
more than 6 hours of BIOL 3490 and/or 1498-3498 will count toward graduation.
3495 Topics in Biology (3-0)
Advanced study of contemporary research topics in molecular, cellular, organismic, environmental, or evolutionary biology. Topics vary according to
instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
3498 Special Problems (0-0-6)
Laboratory research conducted by advanced students. No more than 6 hours of 1498-3498 may be counted toward graduation. Prerequisite:
Instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
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