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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Courses

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College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Courses

Biochemical & Biophyscal Sciences

  • BCHS 1197 -  Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 1297 -  Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 1397 -  Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 2197 -  Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 3197 -  Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 3201 -  Biochemistry I Laboratory

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 , BIOL 1107 .
    Corequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BCHS 3304  or equivalent.
    Description
    Experimental study of basic principles and methods of biochemistry.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 3297 -  Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 3304 -  General Biochemistry I

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2323 .
    Description
    Nature of the chemical constituents of living organisms, including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Credit may not be received for both BCHS 3304 and CHEM 4336 .
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 3305 -  General Biochemistry II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    The integration and control of the metabolism of cellular constituents.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Credit may not be received for both BCHS 3305 and CHEM 4336 .
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 3307 -  Biochemistry for Nutrition Majors

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1312 .
    Description
    The biological and metabolic functions of nutrients.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Biology and Biochemistry majors or minors may not receive for this course.
    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 3396 -  Senior Research Project

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Approval of the chair.
    Description
    Directed research project culminating in a departmentally approved report.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: BCHS 3396 and BCHS 4396 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 3399 -  Senior Honors Thesis

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Approval of department chair.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: BCHS 3399 and BCHS 4399 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4197 -  Selected Topics in Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4198 -  Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of chair.
    Repeatability: May be taken for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4298 -  Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of chair.
    Repeatability: May be taken for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4304 -  Biophysics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: PHYS 1302  or PHYS 2326 , MATH 2414 , BCHS 3304 , and CHEM 4370  or CHEM 4373 .
    Description
    Theoretical aspects and applications of physics and physical chemistry for the study of biological macromolecules.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4306 -  Nucleic Acids

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    Structure, metabolism, and functions of nucleotides and nucleic acids.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4307 -  Proteins

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    Structure and functions of proteins.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4311 -  Biochemistry Lab II

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3201 .
    Description
    Contemporary experimental techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology. Cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins, and gene editing techniques will be included in the course. This is a Writing in the Disciplines course that emphasizes professional writing in the sciences.
    Repeatability: No

    Core Category: (81) Core-Writing in Discipline WID
    Additional Fee: Yes

  • BCHS 4312 -  Molecular Modeling of Biological Macromolecules

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3304  and CHEM 4370  or CHEM 4373  or equivalent.
    Description
    Computer-based molecular modeling methods, with emphasis on their practical aspects and limitations. Individual research projects using UNIX-based Silicon Graphics computers.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4313 -  Cell Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301  and BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    Composition, organization, and function of cells at the molecular level.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4314 -  Lipids and Carbohydrates

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3305 .
    Description
    Structure, metabolism and function of carbohydrates, glycoconjugates and simple and complex lipids.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4321 -  Genomics and Proteomics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    Genomics and proteomics methods for biological studies.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4322 -  Biochemistry of Organelles

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3305 .
    Description
    Biochemistry of mitochondria and chloroplasts including electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation, chemiosmotic theory. Includes mitochondrial theory of aging and apoptosis.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4323 -  Protein Biosynthesis

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3305 .
    Description
    Structure, function, and evolution of the ribosome.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4324 -  Bioinformatics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    Computer-assisted analyses of molecular data including data retrieval, database usage, sequence alignment, gene identification, phylogenetics, genomics, and proteomics. Final project uses bioinformatic packages.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4325 -  Molecular Microbiology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    Molecular basis of cellular processes in microbes.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4355 -  Eukaryotic Gene Regulation

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    Mechanisms of gene regulation in eukaryotes. Topics include transcriptional initiation and elongation, chromatin modifications, RNA splicing and editing, post-transcriptional regulation, and translational control.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 4360 -  Evolutionary Basis of Health and Disease

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3.0    Lab Contact Hours: 0.0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    An exploration of the many evolutionary factors (e.g., evolutionary mismatch, developmental constraints, tradeoffs, evolutionary arms race, sexual selection, balancing selection, somatic evolution, mutations, chance effects) that affect our risk of disease.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: No

  • BCHS 4361 -  Clinical Biochemistry

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of metabolic disorders.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4370 -  Frontiers in Nano-Biotechnology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    An introduction to the science of nanoscale interactions in biological systems and the technologies in development to study those interactions and create solutions to medical issues.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N

  • BCHS 4396 -  Senior Research Project

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3396  and approval of the chair.
    Description
    Directed research project culminating in a departmentally approved report.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: BCHS 3396 and BCHS 4396 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4397 -  Topics-Biochem & Biophys Sci

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4398 -  Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of chair.
    Repeatability: May be taken for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4399 -  Senior Honors Thesis

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BCHS 3399  and approval of department chair.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: BCHS 3399 and BCHS 4399 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BCHS 4498 -  Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 4
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and approval of chair.
    Repeatability: May be taken for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Additional Fee: Y

Biology

  • BIOL 1106 -  Biology for Science Majors I (lab)

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1306 .
    Description
    Designed for science majors and preprofessional students. Laboratory experience in introductory biological science, including cell structure and function, respiration, photosynthesis, and circulatory, urinary, and reproductive systems.
    Repeatability: No

    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 1106
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 1107 -  Biology for Science Majors II (lab)

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    Designed for science majors and preprofessional students. Laboratory experience in mitosis, meiosis, genetics, diversity of life, vertebrate anatomy, ecology, and microevolution.
    Repeatability: No

    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 1107
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 1125 -  Survey of Health Professions

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    For students considering careers in the health professions. This course highlights different careers in the health professions. It explores information concerning the required education, training, and life of the person working in the different professions. The course is conducted seminar style and features different health professionals, informational lectures, and the construction of application materials needed to gain entry into professional programs.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: No

  • BIOL 1197 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 1297 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 1305 -  Human Biology for the Informed Citizen

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or MATH 1332  or equivalent.
    Description
    The goal of this course is to introduce students to basic concepts in human biology so that they can apply their knowledge in their everyday lives as informed consumers and users of scientific information. The format of the course is inquiry based within the context of important cultural and social issues. This course will give students a greater appreciation for the sciences and enhance the student’s ability to make informed and ethical decisions about human biological issues that affect the global community.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: This course will not count toward Biology major requirements.
    Core Category: (30) Core-Life & Physical Sciences
    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 1306 -  Biology for Science Majors I (lecture)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or equivalent.
    Description
    BIOL 1306 is the first semester of a two-part Introduction to Biological Science course and focuses on biochemistry, cell biology and physiology.
    Repeatability: No

    Core Category: (30) Core-Life & Physical Sciences
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 1306
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 1307 -  Biology for Science Majors II (lecture)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or equivalent.
    Description
    BIOL 1307 is the second semester of a two-part Introduction to Biological Science course and focuses on genetics, biotechnology, evolution and ecology.
    Repeatability: No

    Core Category: (30) Core-Life & Physical Sciences
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 1307
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 1308 -  Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or MATH 1324  or MATH 1332  (formerly MATH 1310 or MATH 1313, or MATH 1311).
    Description
    How science is conducted, basic chemistry and organic molecules, cellular structure and biochemistry, transmission, molecular, and population genetics, evolution.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Designed for nonscience majors; does not satisfy requirements for biology majors and preprofessional students. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1306: BIOL 1307 & BIOL 1308: BIOL 1309.
    Core Category: (30) Core-Life & Physical Sciences
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 1308
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 1309 -  Biology for Non-Science Majors II (lecture)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or MATH 1332 .
    Description
    How science is conducted, structure and function of organ systems, ecological principles, human ecology.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Designed for nonscience majors; does not satisfy requirements for biology majors and preprofessional students.
    Core Category: (30) Core-Life & Physical Sciences
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 1309
    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 1319 -  Human Genetics and Society

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 1314  or MATH 1332  or equivalent.
    Description
    Introduction to modern principles of human genetics and the impact of their application on society. Includes fetal development and prenatal screening, mutations, cloning, human origins, gene therapy, and biotechnology.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: May not apply to course or gpa requirements for a major or minor in natural sciences and mathematics.
    Core Category: (30) Core-Life & Physical Sciences
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 1397 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 2101 -  Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory I (lab)

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2301 .
    Description
    Structure and function of the human body including anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory organ systems.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: May not apply to course or GPA requirements for a major or minor in natural sciences and mathematics.
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 2101
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 2102 -  Anatomy & Physiology II (lab)

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2302 .
    Description
    Structure and function of the human body including digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, renal, and reproductive systems.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: May not apply to course or GPA requirements for a major or minor in natural sciences and mathematics.
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 2102
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 2120 -  Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory (lab)

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2320 .
    Description
    Fundamental principles of microbiology; survey of pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases they cause.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: May not apply to course GPA requirements for a major or minor in natural sciences and mathematics.
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 2120
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 2121 -  Microbiology for Science Majors (lab)

    Credit Hours: 1.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0.0    Lab Contact Hours: 3.0
    Formerly BIOL 2133
    Prerequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 2321  or BIOL 2320 .
    Description
    Physiological, molecular, and staining techniques used in the identification and characterization of bacteria. Microbiological analysis of water, food, and soil.
    Repeatability: No

    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 2121
    Additional Fee: Yes

  • BIOL 2197 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 2297 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 2301 -  Anatomy and Physiology I (lecture)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    An applied systematic study of the structure and function of the human body designed for students considering a career in the health professions. Anatomical terminology and the structure and function of cells, tissues, and the body systems such as integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and sensory organs in covered.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Does not fulfill the UH Core requirement for Life and Physical Sciences.
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 2301
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 2302 -  Anatomy and Physiology II (lecture)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    A continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I designed for students considering a career in the health professions. The structure and function of the following body systems are covered: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, renal, and reproductive.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Does not fulfill the UH Core requirement for Life and Physical Sciences.
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 2302
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 2315 -  Biology of Food

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    An exploration of the biological diversity, physiology, cell biology, genetics, and evolution of the organisms (plants, animals, fungi, and bacteria) we eat and their relation to human biology. Modification of food organisms through domestication and genetic engineering and the role of modern agriculture in food production and sustainability will be explored. Designed for non-science majors; does not satisfy requirements for biology majors and preprofessional students.
    Core Category: [30] Life & Physical Sciences

  • BIOL 2320 -  Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (lecture)

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3.0    Lab Contact Hours: 0.0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Description
    Fundamental principles of microbiology; survey of pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases they cause.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: May not apply to a degree until BIOL 2120 is successfully completed. May not apply to course or GPA requirements for a major or minor in natural sciences and mathematics.
    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 2320
    Additional Fee: Yes

  • BIOL 2321 -  Microbiology for Science Majors (lecture)

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    Basic concepts in microbiology with focus on microbial diversity and pathogenesis. Includes survey of infectious diseases.
    Repeatability: No

    TCCNS Equivalent: BIOL 2321
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 2397 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3197 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 3224 -  Human Physiology Laboratory

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 , BIOL 1107 .
    Corequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3324.
    Description
    Demonstrations and experiments in organismal bodily function.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3297 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 2    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 3301 -  Mendelian and Population Genetics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 , CHEM 1311 , and CHEM 1312 .
    Description
    Basic concepts of Mendelian, molecular, and population genetics.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Yes

  • BIOL 3304 -  The Biology of Social Behavior

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    Biological prerequisites and consequences of the evolution of social behavior in animals. Kinship, predator defense, foraging, and other problems of group living.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3305 -  Biodiversity

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 , and three hours in biology at the 2000-level or higher.
    Description
    Causes, consequences, importance, and preservation of biological diversity.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3306 -  Evolutionary Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    Origins and maintenance of biological diversity and the mechanisms of phenotypic change.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3307 -  Introduction to Scientific Research

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    This class will give students a foundation in research, including: scientific method, experimental design and analysis, and scientific writing. Lecture and research components are interrelated so students are presented with scientific method theory in step with decisions made in their own research projects.

  • BIOL 3311 -  Advanced Methods and Writing in Genetics Laboratory

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 6
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 , BIOL 1107 .
    Corequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    Experimental aspects of Mendelian and molecular genetics. A semester-long independent research project emphasizes scientific method and writing conventions.
    Repeatability: No

    Core Category: (81) Core-Writing in Discipline WID
    Additional Fee: Yes

  • BIOL 3324 -  Human Physiology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Eleven semester hours in biology, including BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307  and CHEM 2323 .
    Description
    Integrated treatment of bodily function from molecular to organismic levels.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3326 -  History and Philosophy of Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    Important events in the development of biology as a science: a historical and philosophical perspective.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3330 -  Biological Field Research

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1106 , BIOL 1307 , BIOL 1107 .
    Description
    Field exercises to develop animal and plants identification, density estimation, and diversity quantification skills in natural environments. Two independent research projects emphasize scientific method and communication conventions.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 3340 -  Invertebrate Zoology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    Introduction to classification, structure, and function of major invertebrate phyla. Class will include significant hands-on activities.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: No

  • BIOL 3341 -  Human Genetics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 , CHEM 1311 , and CHEM 1312 .
    Description
    Clinical and applied aspects of human genetics. Common and severe hereditary diseases: prevention, diagnosis, and therapy, including molecular aspects.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3345 -  Plant Physiology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 , and CHEM 2323 .
    Description
    Respiration, photosynthesis, nutrition, transport, and development of flowering plants.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3350 -  Science Communication Strategies

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3.0    Lab Contact Hours: 0.0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    This course helps students develop their scientific literacy skills, recognize the roles of scientists in society, ethical considerations of research and communication, and how to communicate scientific findings to a variety of different audiences in different formats.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: No

  • BIOL 3359 -  Environmental Biology of Texas

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    Effect of humans on the environment through scientific discovery; understanding the ecological, financial, and political factors influencing how humans change their world.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3365 -  Sex and Gender in Biology and Society

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or prior credit for BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    This course covers the intersection of the biology of sex and the sociology of gender. Biology topics include the genetics and molecular biology of sex differences, the evolution of sex, and sexually dimorphic behavior, physiology, and development.
    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 3368 -  Ecology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    Current concepts of the interrelationships between organisms and the environment.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3396 -  Senior Research Project

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Approval of department chair.
    Description
    Directed research culminating in a departmentally approved report.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: BIOL 3396 and BIOL 4396 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3397 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 3399 -  Senior Honors Thesis

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Approval of department chair.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: BIOL 3399 and BIOL 4399 must be satisfied in order for any to apply to a degree.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4103 -  Integration of Biological Knowledge

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3306  and BIOL 4374 .
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Student must have a declared major in biology.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4151 -  Biology Internship

    Credit Hours: 1.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL major with junior standing or higher and prior written permission of the Department Chair or designee.
    Description
    Enhancement of concepts and techniques learned in the classroom and laboratory through work experience directly related to the biology profession.
    Note: Employer evaluation and written report required.

  • BIOL 4197 -  Selected Topics in Biology

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 1    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: None.
    Repeatability: Yes

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4198 -  Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 1
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: senior standing, major in biology with honor average in science, consent of special problems committee and approval of an advisor and chair
    Repeatability: May be taken for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4206 -  Ecology and Evolution Laboratory

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 , BIOL 1107 .
    Corequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3306 .
    Description
    Field and laboratory exercises illustrating concepts in evolution, ecology, and animal behavior.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4272 -  Cellular and Developmental Biology Laboratory

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1106 , BIOL 1107 .
    Corequisite: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 4374  or BCHS 4313 .
    Description
    Experimental aspects of cellular and developmental biology, using techniques at both the molecular and cellular levels.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4298 -  Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 2
    Lecture Contact Hours: 0    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: Senior standing, major in biology with honor average in science, consent of special problems committee and approval of an advisor and chair.
    Repeatability: May be taken for a maximum of four semester hours.

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4301 -  Conservation Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 . Recommended: BIOL 3301 , BIOL 3368 .
    Description
    Introduction to the fundamentals and practice of conversation biology, including the value of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, conversation genetics, and applications in conservation biology at the genetic, population, community, and ecosystem levels.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: N

  • BIOL 4302 -  Galapago! Research-based Learning Abroad

    Credit Hours: 3.0
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3.0    Lab Contact Hours: 0.0
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and the ability to conduct physically demanding field work.
    Description
    The Galapagos Islands are used as a model to explore several topics in geology, evolutionary biology, history and conservation in a one semester course. Additionally, students spend approximately one month in the Galapagos conducting research projects that touch on these topics.

  • BIOL 4309 -  Mathematical Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301  and MATH 3331 .
    Description
    Topics in mathematical biology, epidemiology, population models, models of genetics and evolution, network theory, pattern formation, and neuroscience.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Students may not receive credit for both MATH 4309  and BIOL 4309.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4310 -  Biostatistics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: MATH 3339  and BIOL 3306 , or consent instructor.
    Description
    Statistics for biological and biomedical data, exploratory methods, generalized linear models, analysis of variance, cross-sectional studies, and non-parametric methods.
    Repeatability: No

    Note: Students may not receive credit for both MATH 4310  and BIOL 4310.
    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4311 -  Genomic Data Analysis

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    The course provides a hands-on introduction to analyzing genomic data to answer biological questions.

  • BIOL 4312 -  Interpreting Experimental Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301  with a grade of B+ or better or consent of instructor.
    Description
    Reading, discussion, oral presentation, and written analysis of original scientific papers.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4315 -  Neuroscience

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307 .
    Description
    Study of the central nervous system cell and network anatomy and functions, including aspects of synaptic transmission, brain development and plasticity, and neurological disorders.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Yes

  • BIOL 4320 -  Molecular Biology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301  and BCHS 3304 .
    Description
    Molecular processes involved in biological systems and methods for their study, including recombinant DNA techniques and other modern research applications.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Yes

  • BIOL 4323 -  Immunology

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    Structural and functional aspects of the immune system. Antigens, antibodies, and antigen-antibody and cellular reactions.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4324 -  Bioinformatics

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3301 .
    Description
    Computer-assisted analyses of molecular data including data retrieval, database usage, sequence alignment, gene identification, phylogenetics, genomics, and proteomics. Final project uses bioinformatic packages.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: Y

  • BIOL 4326 -  Comparative Anatomy

    Credit Hours: 3
    Lecture Contact Hours: 3    Lab Contact Hours: 0
    Prerequisite: 11 semester hours of Biology, including BIOL 1306  and BIOL 1307  with grades of C- or better. CHEM 2323  with a grade of C- or better. Credit for or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 1301  or PHYS 2325  with a grade of C- or better. Recommended: Credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 3324 , or BIOL 2301  and BIOL 2302 .
    Description
    Structures, functions, and evolution of the vertebrate body. This course is an upper-level biology elective course that provides a survey of the vertebrate body and its organ systems, including their general function and their evolution. Students will be presented with the fundamentals of anatomical structure and how those structures evolved across organisms to perform the functions that they do. Students will develop proficiency in basic anatomy, an understanding of the relationship of form and function, and a basic understanding of the evolutionary relationship between vertebrates.
    Repeatability: No

    Additional Fee: No
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