1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog

 NMSU
BIOLOGY

Professor Richard Spellenberg, department head

Professors Bernstein, Botsford, Gutschick, C. Herman, McCarthy, Spellenberg, Tombes, Zucker;
Associate Professors Barrera, Boecklen, P. Herman, Howard, Huenneke;
Assistant Professors Benkman, Cain, Houde, Milligan, Oshima, Serrano, Smith, Varagona, 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.

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.

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 311, 312, Organic Chemistry, I, II
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, 451, 474, 490
Organsimal integration: BIOL 314, 381, 442, 471, 480
Ecology: BIOL 301, 473
Evolutionary pattern: BIOL 312, 313, 322, 330, 335, 433,
439, 440, 445, 447, 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 credits 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 311, 312, Organic Chemistry I, II
4-8
CHEM 341, Survey of Biochemistry or CHEM 395, Biochemistry 4
EST 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

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, 451, 474, 490
Organismal integration: BIOL 314, 381, 442, 471, 480
Ecology: BIOL 301, 473
Evolutionary pattern: BIOL 312, 313, 322, 330, 335, 433,
439, 440, 445, 447, 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
CHEM 341, Survey of Biochemistry or CHEM 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 311, 312, Organic Chemistry I, II (8 credits), may substitute for CHEM211, CHEM371.

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 1
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

Three additional credits related to microbiology numbered 300 or above to bring total upper-division credits in biology to 20. These courses should be chosen in consultation with an adviser.

Electives: sufficient to bring total credits to 128 including 55 upper-division.



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