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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

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  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry
  • Geological Sciences
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics
    Dr. Thomas E. Brady,
    Dean
    Dr. Larry P. Jones,
    Associate Dean
    Dr. Pablo Arenaz,
    Associate Dean for
    Entering Students
    Dr. Jorge A. Lopez,
    Assistant Dean Bell Hall, Room 100
    Phone: (915) 747-5536
    Fax: (915) 747-6807
    E-mail: science@utep.edu

  • Biological Sciences
    226 Biological Sciences, Engineering/Science Complex
    Phone: (915) 747-5844
    E-mail: biology@utep.edu

    CHAIRPERSON: Eppie D. Rael
    PROFESSORS EMERITI: John R. Bristol, Albert George Canaris, Mary Eleanor Duke, Artie Lou Metcalf, Gordon Wesley Robertstad, Robert Gravem Webb
    PROFESSORS: Arenaz, Brady, Freeman, Goldstein, Harris, Irwin, Jones, MacKay, Rael
    ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Peter Stanley Chrapliwy
    ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Das, Ellzey, Hunter, Lieb, Webb, Worthington
    ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Aley, Cabeza, Perez, Walsh, Washburn
    LECTURER: Mayberry

    Baccalaureate Degrees

    The Department of Biological Sciences offers both a BA degree and a BS degree in Biological Sciences and the BS in Microbiology. The BS in Biological Sciences degree includes the opportunity to obtain a concentration in Secondary Teacher Certification.

    BS in Biological Sciences

    The requirement to obtain the BS in Biological Sciences consists of the general College of Science requirements plus the following specific requirements:

    Major (a minimum of 40 semester hours including 21 semester hours of upper-division course work): BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108, BIOL 4192; and one of these options:

    a) MICR 2440, BIOL 3414, ZOOL 4181, and ZOOL 4380 or BIOL 4388, plus a minimum of 19 semester hours (12 or more upper-division) of elective courses in Biological Sciences. This option is suggested for students following the Biomedical concentration (described below).

    b) BIOL 3416, BIOL 3320, BIOL 3321, plus a minimum of 21 semester hours (10 or more upper-division) of elective courses in Biological Sciences. This option is suggested for students seeking a generalized education in biology, and for those following the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology concentration (described below).

    Biomedical Concentration -- Students preparing for careers in the health sciences, or for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, or advanced degrees in cell or molecular biology should select the Biomedical concentration. A minor in chemistry is highly recommended. BIOL 3320 is strongly recommended as one of the upper-division electives for this track.

    Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Concentration -- Students preparing for careers and/or advanced degrees in such fields as ecology, evolutionary biology, systematics, zoology, plant sciences, bioarcheology, paleontology, or wildlife and fisheries should select the ecology/evolutionary biology concentration. In addition to the required courses listed above for this track, at least two of the following are strongly recommended: BOT 2410, MICR 2440, ZOOL 2406, ZOOL 2466.

    Minor: Acceptable minors are anthropology, chemistry, computer science, geological sciences, mathematics, physics, psychology, and secondary education.

    Additional Science: CHEM 1305- CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306- CHEM 1106 are required. If chemistry is the minor, the additional science requirement may be met by GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303), GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304); or PHYS 1403- PHYS 1404; or PHYS 1120, PHYS 2410, and PHYS 2411.

    Secondary Education Concentration --This concentration requires the following:

    Major (a minimum of 40 semester hours including 21 semester hours of upper-division course work): The same major as above in either concentration. It is recommended that upper-division courses be selected from BIOL 4225, 3320, 3321, 4370, 3414, 3416, 3427, BOT 3332, BOT 3341, BOT 3437, ZOOL 4476 or ZOOL 4478.

    Minor: This concentration requires a minor in secondary education if the Ecology/Evolutionary Biology concentration is selected, and double minor in both Secondary Education and Chemistry if the Biomedical concentration is selected.

    Additional Science: CHEM 1305- CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306- CHEM 1106 are required. Secondary certification requires a minimum of 12 semester hours of a directly supporting field. If chemistry is selected as this field, an additional 4 semester hours of chemistry are required and the College of Science additional science requirement may be fulfilled by GEOL 1301- GEOL 1101 (or GEOL 1303), GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102 (or GEOL 1304); or PHYS 1403- PHYS 1404; or PHYS 1120, PHYS 2410, and PHYS 2411. If chemistry is offered as the additional science, a minimum of 12 semester hours of geology, mathematics, physics, or psychology are required for the directly supporting field.

    BS in Microbiology

    The requirement to obtain the BS in Microbiology consists of the general College of Science requirements plus the following specific requirements:

    Major (a minimum of 42 semester hours including 30 semester hours of upper-division course work): BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107; BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108; BIOL 3414; MICR 2440; MICR 3443; MICR 3445; MICR 3449; MICR 4453; BIOL 4192; at least nine semester hours to be selected from BIOL 3330, BIOL 3318 and BIOL 3119, BIOL 4322, MICR 3328- MICR 3128, MICR 4351 and MICR 4152, MICR 4355, ZOOL 4380- ZOOL 4181, ZOOL 4384, and ZOOL 3464.

    Minor (19 semester hours of Chemistry course work including 11 semester hours of upper-division course work): CHEM 1305- CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306- CHEM 1106, CHEM 3324- CHEM 3124, CHEM 3325- CHEM 3125, and CHEM 4330 or CHEM 4332 are required. Under exceptional circumstances, other acceptable minors are (18 semester hours, including at least 6 semester hours of upper-division course work) in Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.

    Additional Science: The additional science is restricted to PHYS 1403- PHYS 1404 (or PHYS 1120, PHYS 2410, and PHYS 2411).

    Other: BIOL 4390 and BIOL 4398 are highly recommended.

    BA in Biological Sciences

    See the College of Liberal Arts section of this catalog for the general requirements for the BA degree. The major requirements are the same as for the BS in Biological Science. The minor requirements follow the requirements of the College of Liberal Arts.

    Minor in Biology

    A minor in biology requires BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108, and an additional minimum of 10 semester hours, including at least 6 (9 for a BA degree) upper-division hours of organized courses in the Department of Biological Sciences.

    Advising/Placement

    Biological Sciences and Microbiology majors are required to consult with and have their enrollment approved by a departmental advisor.

    An entering freshman with at least one year of high school biology may take an advanced placement examination given by the University Counseling Service covering BIOL 1303, BIOL 1305, BIOL 1103, and BIOL 1107. It is recommended that students taking the placement examination have an SAT combined score of at least 1000.

    Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences

    Any UTEP student having a strong background in Biological Sciences or Microbiology, at least 90 hours of undergraduate credit, and a GPA of at least 3.3 either in Biological Sciences or Microbiology, as well as an overall GPA of at least 3.3, may apply for admission to the program. The Departmental Honors Committee retains the right to accept or not accept a qualified student, taking into consideration the number of applicants, the number of available faculty, and the competence of the individual student. The main requirements for Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences or Microbiology will be the satisfactory completion of an Honors Thesis based upon research in Biological Sciences or Microbiology, maintenance of an overall 3.3 GPA or better until graduation, and the presentation of a seminar on the thesis topic. The student will register for 2 semesters of BIOL 4398, and the research will be carried out under the direction of a member of the faculty in Biological Sciences. The satisfactory completion of the Honors Thesis will be judged by the thesis-research director and the Departmental Honors Committee. Departmental Honors may be awarded with or without other currently awarded honors.

    Preprofessional Advice

    Information about entrance requirements to professional schools may be obtained from the Preprofessional Advisor in the Office of the Dean of Science. Students should seek this advice by the time they have completed 60 hours of credit toward a degree. A degree in the Department of Biological Sciences provides excellent preparation for postgraduate study in a number of professions related to biology. While a degree in the Biological Sciences is not required for admission to professional schools and postgraduate programs, the following academic backgrounds are strongly recommended:

    1. Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Medicine - A minimum of 1 year of biology, 2 years of chemistry including a year of organic chemistry, 1 year of physics, and a semester of calculus are required for admission to most of these professional schools. A BS in Microbiology or Biological Sciences (Biomedical Track option) provides an excellent overall preparation.
    2. Physical Therapy - The Preprofessional curriculum includes a year each of biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology; and a semester each of physiology, statistics, and technical writing. Students are strongly recommended to follow the requirements for a BS in Microbiology or Biological Sciences (Biomedical Track option) until they are admitted to the professional program. Specific requirements for the UTEP physical therapy program may be found in the Graduate Studies Catalog.
    3. Fisheries, Wildlife, Forest, and Range Sciences - The BS in Biological Sciences (Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Track option) is strongly recommended as the best preparation for careers in these fields.

    Biology (BIOL)

    1103 Introductory Biology Methods (0-2)
    (Common Course Number BIOL 1108)
    Elementary aspects of evolution, physiology, development, genetics, and ecology in plants and animals. Concurrent enrollment with BIOL 1303 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 1304 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 1305 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 1305- BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1306. BIOL 1306 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 1108.

    1110 Field Biology for Teachers (0-0-1)
    Field experience in desert biology, addressing vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, and ecology. For pre-service teachers only. Field trips required. Restricted to majors: IDST, GENS, and BIOL. Corequisite: BIOL 1303.

    1303 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.

    1304 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.

    1305 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 and MATH 0311 or an adequate score on a placement examination. BIOL 1107 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 1305.

    1306 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 and MATH 0311 or an adequate score on a placement examination. BIOL 1108 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 1306.

    2111 Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab I (0-2)
    (Common Course Number BIOL 2101)
    Computer simulations and laboratory exercises in human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2311. BIOL 2311 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2111. Laboratory fee required.

    2113 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 2313. BIOL 2313 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2113. Laboratory fee required.

    2117 Methods of Population Biology (0-3)
    Demonstrations and application of ecological concepts with emphasis on field work. Prerequisite: BIOL 2316. BIOL 2316 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2117. Laboratory fee required.

    2311 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 1305- BIOL 1107 or ZOOL 2406 (or equivalent); BIOL 2111. BIOL 2111 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2311. Normally taught spring semester only.

    2313 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 1305- BIOL 1107 or ZOOL 2406 (or equivalent); BIOL 2113. BIOL 2113 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2313. BIOL 2311 recommended. Normally taught fall semester only.

    2316 Population Ecology (3-0)
    Relations of biota to the physical and biological environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 2117; BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108 or ZOOL 2406 or BOT 2410. BIOL 2117 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2316.

    General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should 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.

    3119 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 3119. Laboratory fee required.

    3120 Virtual Genetics (0-3)
    Computerized autotutorial exercises and problem solving based on human genetics and experiments with drosophila. Prerequisite: BIOL 3320. BIOL 3120 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 3320. Laboratory fee required.

    3318 Developmental Biology (3-0)
    A study of growth, differentiation, and developmental patterns in plants and animals. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107; BIOL 3119. BIOL 3119 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 1305- BIOL 1107 or and BIOL 1306- BIOL 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 2316. GEOG 1306 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 2406 or BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108 or BIOL 2311 or BIOL 2313. Laboratory fee required.

    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 2410.

    3414 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 1305- BIOL 1107; CHEM 1306- BIOL 1408. MICR 2440 strongly recommended. Laboratory fee required.

    3416 Ecology (3-3)
    Interactions between populations of organisms and their environments at community and ecosystem levels. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108 and (1) BOT 2410 or (2) ZOOL 2406 or (3) ZOOL 2466. MATH 1411 recommended. Laboratory fee required.

    3427 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 2316- BIOL 2117 or instructor approval.

    4192 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.

    4195 Advanced Methods in Biology (0-3)
    Advanced investigational techniques in the biological sciences, to accompany selected sections of BIOL 4395. Corequisite: BIOL 4395. Laboratory fee required.

    4198 Special Problems (0-0-2)

    4298 Special Problems (0-0-4)

    4398 Special Problems (0-0-6)
    Laboratory research conducted by advanced students. No more than 6 hours of 4198-4398 may be counted toward graduation. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.

    4223 Transmission Electron Microscopy (0-4)
    Techniques of analyzing cell ultrastructure. Prerequisite: BIOL 4322. BIOL 4322 may be taken concurrently with BIOL 4223. Laboratory fee required.

    4225 Field Biology (0-6)

    4325 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 2316- BIOL 2117 and instructor approval. ZOOL 2466 recommended. Transportation fee varies according to destination of trip.

    4317 Plant Ecology (3-0)
    Plant communities and factors that affect their dynamics and stability. Prerequisites: BIOL 2316- BIOL 2117.

    4322 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 1305- BIOL 1107 and 12 hours of chemistry or instructor approval.

    4324 Animal Behavior (3-0)
    Theories and experiments that elucidate the biological basis for the behavior of animals. Prerequisites: ZOOL 2406 or BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.

    4326 Bioarchaeology (2-3)
    Recovery, processing, and interpretation of biological material associated with prehistoric and historic humans in the New World. Laboratory fee required.

    4370 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 1306- BIOL 1108..

    4388 Mammalian Physiology (3-0)
    Physiological and homeostatic mechanisms in mammals, with emphasis on cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, and endocrine systems in mammals. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. BIOL 3414 and ZOOL 4384 recommended.

    4390 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 4390 and/or BIOL 4198- BIOL 4398 will count toward graduation.

    4395 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.

    Botany (BOT)

    2410 General Botany (3-3) (Common Course Number BIOL 1411)
    A general introduction to the diversity of eukaryotic autotrophs. The structure, growth, physiology, and importance of the flowering plants as the dominant land plants will be emphasized. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107.; MATH 1508. MATH 1508 may be taken concurrently with BOT 2410. Laboratory fee required.

    General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should 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.

    3330 Comparative Plant Morphology (3-0)
    Life histories, phylogenetic relationships of vascular and non-vascular plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 1306/ BIOL 1108.. or BOT 2410.

    3332 Economic Botany (3-0)
    Origin and utilization of plants important to humans, with emphasis on nutritional aspects. Prerequisite: BOT 2410.

    3340 Plant Physiology (3-0)
    Plant function at the tissue, cell, and molecular level. Prerequisite: BOT 2410.

    3437 Plant Taxonomy (2-4)
    Characteristics, classification, and phylogenetic studies of native and ornamental vegetation. Prerequisite: BOT 2410. Laboratory fee required.

    Microbiology (MICR)

    2330 Microorganisms and Disease (3-0)
    A survey of microorganisms important to humans with emphasis on pathogens. Diagnostic procedures for pathogenicity of and immune responses to the more common pathogens. A terminal course not to be used as a prerequisite for any other course. A course for non-majors, including those in the nursing program. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107 and 12 hours of chemistry or instructor approval. .

    2440 General Microbiology (3-3)
    Survey of microorganisms and their characteristics; aspects of biochemical cytology, physiology, and genetics; introduction to applied microbiology. Techniques used in the study of microorganisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107 and 12 hours of chemistry or instructor approval. ; CHEM 1306- BIOL 1106 and 12 hours of chemistry or instructor approval. ; MATH 1508. CHEM 1306- BIOL 1106 and MATH 1508 may be taken concurrently with MICR 2440. Laboratory fee required.

    General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should 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.

    3128 Microbial Ecosystems Techniques (0-3)
    Techniques employed in studying microbial ecology and environmental microbiology. Prerequisite: MICR 3328. MICR 3328 may be taken concurrently with MICR 3128. Laboratory fee required.

    3328 Microorganisms in Ecosystems (3-0)
    The relationship between microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa) and their environment (air, water and soil microbiology decomposition, and pollution). Prerequisites: CHEM 1306- BIOL 1106 and MICR 3128. MICR 3128 may be taken concurrently with MICR 3328. MICR 2440 recommended.

    3443 Pathogenic Microbiology (3-3)
    Epidemiology, pathogenicity, and host response to disease-producing microorganisms. Diagnostic procedures for isolating and identifying pathogens. Prerequisite: MICR 2440. Laboratory fee required.

    3445 Microbial Physiology (3-3)
    Biochemical cytology, growth, nutrition, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms. Techniques for studying physiological activities of microbial cells. Prerequisites: MICR 2440, CHEM 3325, and CHEM 3125. Laboratory fee required.

    3449 Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics (3-3)
    Molecular biology of prokaryotes. Transfer of genetic information, structure and organization of the prokaryotic genome, regulation of gene expression, and genetic engineering. Prerequisites: BIOL 3320 or MICR 2440. Laboratory fee required.

    4152 General Virology Techniques (0-3)
    Techniques used to study animal and bacterial viruses. Prerequisite: MICR 4351. MICR 4351 may be taken concurrently with MICR 4152. Laboratory fee required.

    4351 General Virology (3-0)
    Biochemistry and virus-host interactions of animal, bacterial, insect, and plant viruses. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340, and BIOL 3320. MICR 3445 also recommended.

    4355 Medical Mycology (3-0)
    A study of the fungi of medical importance. Prerequisite: MICR 2440.

    4453 Immunology (3-3)
    Antigens and antibodies, humoral and cellular immunity, transplants, complement, and diseases of the immune system. Prerequisites: MICR 2440, CHEM 3325, and CHEM 3125. Laboratory fee required.

    Zoology (ZOOL)

    2406 Vertebrate Zoology (3-3)
    (Common Course Number BIOL 1413)
    A survey of basic classification, functional systems, and biology of vertebrates. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107 and 12 hours of chemistry or instructor approval. , BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. , and MATH 1508. MATH 1508 may be taken concurrently with ZOOL 2406. Laboratory fee required.

    2466 Invertebrate Zoology (3-3)
    Survey and laboratory exercises concerning the invertebrates with emphasis on phylogeny. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305- BIOL 1107 and 12 hours of chemistry or instructor approval. and BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. . Laboratory fee required. General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should 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.

    3464 Medical Parasitology (3-3)
    A survey of medically important parasites. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406 or BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. . Laboratory fee required.

    3468 Entomology (3-3)
    Evolution, phylogeny, ecology, physiology, morphology, and systematics of insects. Field trips and an insect collection are required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. .

    4155 Vertebrate Paleontology Techniques (0-3)
    Collection, preservation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossils. This course is identical to GEOL 4155. Prerequisite: ZOOL 4354. ZOOL 4354 may be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4155. Lab fee required.

    4157 Advanced Vertebrate Paleontology Techniques (0-3)
    Collection, preservation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossils. This course is identical to GEOL 4157. Prerequisite: ZOOL 4356. ZOOL 4356 may be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4157. Laboratory fee required.

    4181 Vertebrate Physiology Methods (0-3)
    Techniques and instrumentation used in study of vertebrate function. Prerequisite: ZOOL 4380. ZOOL 4380 may be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4181. Laboratory fee required.

    4354 Paleozoic and Mesozoic Vertebrate Paleontology (3-0)
    Study of evolution, biologic history, biostratigraphy, and classification of the Paleozoic and Mesozoic vertebrates with emphasis on the lower vertebrates and an introduction to early mammalian development. This course is identical to GEOL 4354. Corequisite: ZOOL 4155. Prerequisites: (1) GEOL 1302- BIOL 1102.. , (2) ZOOL 2406, (3) BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. , or (4) instructor approval.

    4356 Cenozoic Vertebrate Paleontology (3-0)
    Study of the evolution, biologic history, biostratigraphy, and classification of the Cenozoic vertebrates with major emphasis on the mammals. This course is identical to GEOL 4356. Prerequisites: ZOOL 4157 and (1) GEOL 1302- GEOL 1102, (2) ZOOL 2406, (3) BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. , or (4) instructor approval. ZOOL 4157 may be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4356.

    4380 Vertebrate Physiology (3-0) Vertebrate systemic functions emphasizing nerve action and movement, endocrinology and metabolic controls, osmoregulation, cardio-physiology, and respiration. Prerequisites: CHEM 1306- CHEM 1106- , ZOOL 4181, and (1) BIOL 3414, (2) ZOOL 2406, or (3) BIOL 1306-1108. ZOOL 4181 may be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4380.

    4384 Neurobiology (3-0)
    Neural organization in animals. Evolution of nervous systems in different phyla, with emphasis on network and neurochemical mechanisms for information processing. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406 or ZOOL 4380 or BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. .

    4476 Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles (3-3)
    Classification and natural history of fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406 or BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. . Laboratory fee required.

    4478 Birds and Mammals (3-3)
    History of the study, literature, and biology of birds and mammals. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406 or BIOL 1306- BIOL 1108.. . Laboratory fee required.

    See the Graduate Studies Catalog for graduate programs and courses.

     

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