| 2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog College of Arts and Sciences - Biology |
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| 2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog College of Arts and Sciences - Biology |
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Professor Laura Huenneke, department head
Professors Bernstein, Botsford, Gutschick, Howard, Huenneke, Spellenberg, Zucker; Associate Professors Benkman, Boecklen, Cain, P. Herman, Houde, Milligan, Serrano, Smith; Assistant Professors Nishiguchi, Oshima, Unguez, Warburton
(505) 646-3611
DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Biology
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Biology
MAJOR: Microbiology
A student may earn the Bachelor of Arts in biology or the Bachelor of Science through major studies in the Department of Biology. The Bachelor of Science in biology or microbiology is recommended for premedical and predental students, those preparing to teach biology and other sciences at the secondary and college levels, those interested in the numerous fields of biological research and applied biology, and those planning on obtaining an advanced degree in biology.
Freshmen should begin taking required biology and chemistry courses in their first year. Students are expected to speak with an adviser in the Department of Biology as soon as they declare a biology major. The department welcomes students considering a biology major who wish preliminary advising. More information on the Department of Biology is available on our Web site, <http://www.cs.nmsu.edu/~biology/>.
A student must earn a grade of C- or better to receive credit for any nondepartmental or departmental requirement for any major or minor offered by the Department of Biology.
It is strongly recommended that students include a minor or supplementary course work in a specific discipline to enhance their academic experience. See under General Information at the beginning of this catalog specific requirements for, and departments which offer, a minor. Selection of a minor or a supplementary course work area should be done in consultation with an adviser.
The department offers minors in biology and microbiology for students in other disciplines. In addition, we offer minors in human biology and in conservation biology, for biology and other majors.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Biology
The Bachelor of Arts curriculum is intended for students who desire a broad education with emphasis in biology in a program chosen by the student in consultation with an adviser. The Bachelor of Arts is recommended for those who plan to teach biology at the primary and secondary school levels.
Nondepartmental Requirements
| CHEM 111-112, General Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry, or CHEM 313, 314, 315, Organic Chemistry, I, II and Lab | 4-8 |
| MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for Biological and Social Sciences I, or MATH 191, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| One course from one of the following departments: astronomy, computer science, geology or physics. | 3-4 |
Departmental Requirements
| BIOL 111G, Natural History of Life | 3 |
| BIOL 111L, Natural History of Life Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 211G, Cellular and Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 211L, Cellular and Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 467, Evolution | 3 |
One course from each of the four following general areas:
Cellular integration: BIOL 311, 377, 474, 490
Organismal integration: BIOL 314, 381, 442, 471, 480
Ecology: BIOL 301, 473
Evolutionary pattern: BIOL 312, 313, 322, 330, 433,
439, 440, 445, 447, 465, 472
Sufficient upper-division biology electives to bring total upper-division credits to 20. Choice of electives should be done in consultation with an adviser.
Other electives: Sufficient to bring total to 128, including 55 upper-division.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Biology
The major in biology provides a solid academic base for those planning to enter any of the various fields of the biological sciences. The program allows considerable latitude. Suggested course sequences for specific areas of interest within biology (such as botany, zoology, ecology, conservation biology, animal, plant, or cellular physiology, preprofessional studies, and preparation for graduate school) can be obtained from the student's adviser.
Nondepartmental Requirements
| CHEM 111-112, General Chemistry I and II | 8 |
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry, or CHEM 313, 314, 315, Organic Chemistry, I, II and Lab | 4-8 |
| BCHE 341, Survey of Biochemistry or BCHE 395, Biochemistry | 4 |
| E ST 311G, Statistical Applications | 3 |
| MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for Biological and Social Sciences I, or MATH 191, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| PHYS 211, 211L, 212, 212L, General Physics I, II | 8 |
| BIOL 111G, Natural History of Life | 3 |
| BIOL 111L, Natural History of Life Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 211G, Cellular and Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 211L, Cellular and Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 467, Evolution | 3 |
One course from each of the four following general areas:
Cellular integration: BIOL 311, 377, 474, 490
Organismal integration: BIOL 314, 381, 442, 480
Ecology: BIOL 301, 473
Evolutionary pattern: BIOL 312, 313, 322, 330, 433,
439, 440, 445, 447, 465, 472
| Sufficient credits numbered 300 or above to bring total upper-division credits in the major to 22. At least one upper-division course must include laboratory and/or field experience. The laboratory/field requirement can be satisfied by any course above the 300 level that includes a laboratory or a field trip, including either BIOL 350 and BIOL 450 | 3 |
Electives: Sufficient to bring the total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division.
MAJOR: Microbiology
The major in microbiology provides a solid academic base for those planning to enter any of the various fields of microbiology.
Nondepartmental Requirements
| CHEM 111,112, General Chemistry I, II | 8 |
| CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry* | 4 |
| CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry* | 4 |
| BCHE 341, Survey of Biochemistry or BCHE 395, Biochemistry | 4 |
| C S 110G, Computer Literacy | 3 |
| MATH 142G, Applied Mathematics for Biological and Social Sciences I, or MATH 191, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| PHYS 211, 212, General Physics I, II | 6 |
| PHYS 211L, 212L, Physics Laboratory | 2 |
*CHEM 313, 314, 315, Organic Chemistry I, II, and Lab (8 credits), may substitute for CHEM 211, CHEM 371.
Departmental Requirements
| BIOL 111G, Natural History of Life | 3 |
| BIOL 111L, Natural History of Life Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 211G, Cellular and Organismal Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 211L, Cellular and Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 311, General Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 311L, General Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 451, Physiology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| BIOL 474, Immunology | 3 |
| BIOL 478, Molecular Biology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| BIOL 479, Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BIOL 479L, Medical Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
Two additional credits related to microbiology numbered 300 or above to bring total upper-division credits in microbiology to 20. This course should be chosen in consultation with an adviser.
Electives: sufficient to bring total credits to 128 including 55 upper-division.