COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCES: BIOLOGY

BIOLOGY

Professor Daniel Howard, department head

Professors Bernstein, Boecklen, Botsford, Gutschick, Howard; Associate Professors Benkman, Houde, Milligan, Oshima, Serrano, Smith; Assistant Professors Bailey, Gustafson, Hanley, Nishiguchi, Preszler, C. Shuster, Unguez, Wright; College Associate Professor Ghoshroy; College Assistant Professor M. Shuster

(505) 646-3611

DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Biology

DEGREE: Bachelor of Conservation Ecology
MAJOR: Conservation Ecology

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 Biologyis available on our web site, http://biology-web.nmsu.edu

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 workin 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 donein consultation with an adviser.

The department offers minorsin biology and microbiology for studentsin other disciplines. In addition, we offer minorsin 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 or to use a background in life science in business or other endeavors.

Nondepartmental Requirements
CHEM 111-112, General Chemistry I, II ......................................................................... 8
CHEM 211, Organic Chemistry, or CHEM 313, 314, 315, Organic Chemis?
try, 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

Cellular integration: BIOL 311, 377, 474, 490
Organismalintegration: BIOL 314, 354, 381, 442, 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 54 upper-division.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Conservation Ecology
MAJOR: Conservation Ecology

See "Cross-College Degrees" section of this catalog.

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 ofinterest 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 Chemis?try, I, II and Lab ...........................................................................................................4-8
BCHE 341, Survey of Biochemistry, or BCHE 395, Biochemistry ..................3-4
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, General Physics I or PHYS 221, General Physics for
Life Sciences I ............................................................................................................... 3
PHYS 212, General Physics II, or
PHYS 222, General Physics for Life Sciences II ................................................ 3
PHYS 211L/212L, General Physics Laboratory ......................................................... 2

One course from each of the four following general areas:
Cellular integration: BIOL 311, 377, 474, 490
Organismalintegration: BIOL 314, 354, 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 BIOL course above the 300 level that includes a laboratory or a field trip?including BIOL 350 or BIOL
450 ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Electives: Sufficient to bring the total credits to 128, including 54 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 ...................3-4
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, General Physics I or
PHYS 221, General Physics for Life Sciences I ................................................ 3
PHYS 212, General Physics II, or
PHYS 222, General Physics for Life Sciences II ................................................ 3
PHYS 211L, 212L, General 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 54 upper-division.