BIOL 110. .Contemporary Problems in Biology

4 cr. (3+3P)

Fundamental concepts of biology will be presented using examples from relevant problems in ecology, medicine and genetics. For nonscience majors only. Branch campuses only.

BIOL 111. . Natural History of Life

3 cr.

Survey of major processes and events in the genetics, evolution, and ecology of microbes, plants and animals, and their interactions with the environment. Appropriate for nonscience majors. Must be taken with BIOL 111L to meet general education requirements.

BIOL 111. . Natural History of Life Laboratory

1 cr. (3P)

Laboratory experiments, demonstrations and exercises on interrelationships among organisms, biodiversity, processes of evolution, and interaction of organisms and their environment. Corequisite: BIOL 111G.

BIOL 154. Introductory Anatomy and Physiology

4 cr. (3+3P)

A survey of human structure and function (does not replace BIOL190, BIOL 111G, or BIOL 211G as a prerequisite for advanced courses in biology). Open to nursing, radiologic technology, and secretarial administration/medical transcription/records students only. Branch campuses only.

BIOL 190. Principles of Biology

3 cr.

Principles of metabolism, genetics, physiology, evolution, and ecology. A background in chemistry is strongly recommended. For nonmajors only.

BIOL 211. . Cellular and Organismal Biology

3 cr.

Principles of cellular structure and function, genetics, and physiology of microbes, plants, and animals. Suitable for nonmajors with sufficient chemistry. Must be taken with BIOL 211L to meet general education requirements. Prerequisite: either CHEM 110G or CHEM 111 or consent of instructor.

BIOL 211. . Cellular and Organismal Biology Laboratory

1 cr. (3P)

Laboratory demonstrations, experiments and exercises on molecular and cellular biology and organismal physiology. Prerequisite: either CHEM 110G or CHEM 111 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 211G.

BIOL 219. Public Health Microbiology

3 cr.

The characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases that they cause. Will not meet the microbiology requirements for biology or medical technology majors. Prerequisite: BIOL211G and BIOL 211L.

BIOL 220. Botany

3 cr. (2+3P)

Structure, function, and survey of plants. Prerequisite: BIOL111G and BIOL 111L, or BIOL 190, and sophomore standing. Branch campuses only.

BIOL 221. Introductory Microbiology

3 cr.

Principles of isolation, taxonomy, and physiology of microorganisms. Prerequisites: BIOL111G, BIOL111L, BIOL211G, and BIOL211L, or BIOL 190 and CHEM112 or consent of instructor. Branch campuses only.

BIOL 221. .Introductory Microbiology Laboratory

1 cr.

A laboratory course to accompany BIOL221 or BIOL219. Prerequisite: BIOL221 or BIOL219 or concurrent enrollment. Branch campuses only.

BIOL 222. Zoology

3 cr. (2+3P)

Structure, function, and survey of animals. Prerequisite: BIOL111G and BIOL 111L, or BIOL 190, and at least sophomore standing. Branch campuses only.

BIOL 241. Introduction to Research

1-3 cr. (3P-9P)

Seminar with demonstrations by research professors.

BIOL 250. Special Topics

1-3 cr.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Alamogordo branch only.

BIOL 253. Human Anatomy

1 cr.

Detailed presentations of human anatomy to accompany BIOL 253L. Prerequisites: Grade of C in BIOL 190 or BIOL 211G and either CHEM 111 or CHEM 110G. Corequisite: BIOL 253L. For nursing, prenursing, and human nutrition and food science majors only.

BIOL 253. .Human Anatomy Laboratory

2 cr. (3P)

Human anatomy to accompany human physiology course, BIOL254. Detailed anatomical studies of human musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or BIOL 211G and BIOL 211L. Prior or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 254 recommended. For nursing, human nutrition, food science dietetics majors only.

BIOL 254. Human Physiology

3 cr.

Physical and chemical operation of the organs and systems of the human body. Prerequisites: BIOL 190 or BIOL211G and BIOL211L, and CHEM111 or CHEM110G.

BIOL 254. . Human Physiology Laboratory

1 cr.

Laboratory to accompany BIOL254. BIOL254 must be taken concurrently or in an earlier semester. Branch campuses only.

BIOL 271. Anatomy I

4 cr.

Same as SPM271. Not for biology majors.

BIOL 301. Ecology

3 cr.

A survey of ecology including the adaptations of organisms, ecosystems and natural communities, population dynamics, productivity and nutrient cycling in natural communities. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or BIOL111G and BIOL111L. BIOL211G recommended. Same as E S 301.

BIOL 301. . Ecology Field Laboratory

1 cr. (3P)

Field and quantitative methods for ecological research. Prerequisite: Passage or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 301.

BIOL 305. Principles of Genetics

3 cr.

Same as ANSC305, HORT305, AGRO305.

BIOL 305. . Genetics Techniques

1 cr. (3P)

Experimental procedures used in genetics research. Prerequisite: BIOL 305 or concurrent enrollment. Same as AGRO305L.

BIOL 311. General Microbiology

3 cr.

Principles of physiology, molecular biology, ecology, and taxonomy of microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 211G.

BIOL 311. . General Microbiology Laboratory

1 cr.

Laboratory course for BIOL 219 or BIOL 311. Prerequisite: Passage or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 219 or BIOL 311.

BIOL 312. Plant Taxonomy

4 cr. (3+3P)

Principles and methods of classification and identification of representative plant families and local plants. Saturday field trips may be recommended. Prerequisites: BIOL111G or BIOL 190.

BIOL 313. Structure and Function of Plants

4 cr. (3+3P)

Structure, function, and survey of plants. Prerequisite: BIOL111G or BIOL 190 and sophomore-level standing. BIOL 211G recommended.

BIOL 314. Plant Physiology

3 cr.

Photosynthesis, respiration, water relation of plants, minerals and organic nutrition, growth and development. Prerequisites: BIOL 190 or BIOL211G and junior-level standing. Same as EPWS314.

BIOL 321. Microbiological Methods

2 cr. (1+3P)

Qualitative and quantitative procedures used in microbiology with emphasis on diversity of microorganisms in terms of habitat, metabolism, and population numbers. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL311 and BIOL311L. Passage or concurrent enrollment in BCHE 341 or BCHE 395.

BIOL 322. Zoology

3 cr. (2+3P)

Structure, function, and survey of animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G or BIOL 190 and at least sophomore-level standing. BIOL 211G recommended.

BIOL 330. Comparative Anatomy and Embryology

4 cr. (3+3P)

The developmental and evolutionary basis for the diversity and homology of body plans within the classes of vertebrate organisms. Laboratories will emphasize comparative dissection. Prerequisite: BIOL 190 or BIOL111G and BIOL211G. BIOL322 recommended.

BIOL 335. Invertebrate Zoology

4 cr. (3+3P)

Survey, ecology, behavior and physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL111G or BIOL 190 and junior-level standing. BIOL322 recommended.

BIOL 340. Plant Tissue Culture Methods

3 cr. (2+2P)

Same as AGRO340, HORT340.

BIOL 350. Special Topics

1-3 cr.

Specific subjects announced in Schedule of Classes or directed studies by arrangement with individual instructor.

BIOL 377. Cell Biology

3 cr.

Fundamentals of eukaryotic cell structure, organization, and function. Emphasis on membranes, subcellular organelle systems, cytoskeleton, and cell cycle. Includes basic aspects of molecular biology. prerequisite: BIOL211G and either BCHE 341 or BCHE 395 (or concurrent enrollment in either biochemistry). BIOL 111G and BIOL 305 recommended.

BIOL 381. Animal Physiology

3 cr.

Principles of integrative function in animals, emphasizing tissues, organs, organ systems, and regulation. Includes adaptations of animals to their environments. Prerequisites: BIOL211G, BCHE 341 and junior-level standing. BIOL 111G and BIOL 377 recommended.

BIOL 391. Experimental Physiology

3 cr. (2+3P)

Laboratory exercises illustrating principles and practices of physiology. Students will formulate and test hypotheses at the system, organ, tissue, and cellular level on the functions of animals and plants. Micro-organism function will also be explored. Prerequisite: either BIOL314, BIOL377, BIOL381, or BIOL451.

BIOL 402. Ecology Seminar

1 cr.

Readings and discussions on current topics in ecology. Graded S/U.

BIOL 406. Modern Methods of Microscopy

4 cr. (2+6P)

Use of light and electron microscopes, organelle, cell and tissue preparation, and staining reactions. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

BIOL 408. Ecology of Plants

3 cr.

Controlling factors, succession, community dynamics, and the classification of vegetation. Prerequisite: BIOL301.

BIOL 412. Seminar in Microbiology

1 cr.

Seminar to aid students in assessment and presentation of current topics in microbiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 311 and BIOL 311L. Graded S/U.

BIOL 431. Genetic Aspects of Population Biology

3 cr.

Basic theory of population genetics and how that theory has guided, and been influenced by, studies of natural populations. Prerequisite: BIOL305 or equivalent.

BIOL 433. Insect Biology

3 cr.

Classification, structure, physiology, and evolution of insects. Prerequisite: BIOL111G or BIOL 190 and junior-level standing. BIOL 211G recommended. Same as EPWS433.

BIOL 433. . Insect Identification

1 cr. (3P)

Collection and identification of insect orders and families. Not open to students who have taken EPWS302 or EPWS303. Same as EPWS433L.

BIOL 439. Animal Behavior

3 cr.

A survey of the field of animal behavior. Prerequisites: BIOL111G or BIOL 190 and junior-level standing. BIOL 322 recommended.

BIOL 440. Molecular Systematics

3 cr. (1+6P)

Application of molecular biological techniques to traditional life history, natural history, and evolutionary biology. Curriculum includes methods of DNA characterization as applied to pedigree analysis, phylogenetic estimation and population genetics. BIOL467 recommended. Prerequisites: BIOL305 and consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

BIOL 441. Seminar in Comparative Physiology

2 cr.

Readings and discussions on current topics in comparative physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 381 or consent of instructor.

BIOL 442. Endocrinology

3 cr.

The structure, production, action and interaction of hormones and hormone-like compounds in animals. Prerequisites: BIOL322, and CHEM211 or CHEM311.

BIOL 443. Comparative Endocrinology Seminar

2 cr.

Seminars and discussions on current topics in endocrinology. Prerequisites: consent of instructor.

BIOL 445. Herpetology

4 cr. (3+3P)

Evolution, systematics, zoogeography, comparative physiology, and behavior of the world's amphibians and reptiles. Field trip required. Prerequisite: BIOL111G, BIOL 190, or BIOL 211G. BIOL 322 recommended.

BIOL 447. Ornithology

3 cr. (2+3P)

Morphology, life histories, systematics, ecology, and behavior of birds. Prerequisite: BIOL322. BIOL 305 and BIOL 467 recommended.

BIOL 448. . Senior Thesis

2 cr.

Two-semester research on a selected problem. Includes a written paper and an oral examination. Open to senior biology majors with an overall GPA of 2.5 or better and consent of faculty.

BIOL 450. Special Topics

1-3 cr.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes, or directed studies by arrangement with individual instructor.

BIOL 451. Physiology of Microorganisms

3 cr.

Aspects of cellular physiology unique to procaryotes. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL311 (or equivalent) and either BCHE341 or BCHE395 (or equivalent).

BIOL 461. .Human Ecology

3 cr.

Principles of ecosystem and global ecology, and role of humans in the global environment. Both scientific and social perspectives on current environmental problems. Prerequisites: two courses in the humanities or social sciences, and three courses in the sciences, or consent of instructor. Graded S/U.

BIOL 462. Advanced Ecology

4 cr. (3+3P)

Current topics in plant and animal ecology. Includes collection and analysis of ecological field data.Prerequisites: BIOL301 and BIOL 301L.

BIOL 464. Plant Molecular Physiology

3 cr.

Same as EPWS464, AGRO464, and HORT464.

BIOL 466. Invertebrate Zoology Field Trip

1-2 cr.

A one-week field trip for the study of marine invertebrates. Registrants must provide own camping gear. Prerequisite: BIOL335 or equivalent (or concurrent registration) or consent of instructor. Graded S/U.

BIOL 467. Evolution

3 cr.

Theory, historical background, population variation, natural selection, adaptation, speciation. Prerequisite: BIOL111G or BIOL 190 and BIOL 305.

BIOL 470. Plant Community Ecology

3 cr.

Investigation of selected vegetation types; field trip included after end of semester. Prerequisites: BIOL312 or BIOL408, and consent of instructor.

BIOL 471. Organisms and the Physical Environment

3 cr.

Survey of basic biophysical phenomena in exchanges of heat, radiation, and water; energy balances of plants and animals; measurement techniques; adaptive responses of organisms to the physical environment. PHYS111 or PHYS211 recommended. Prerequisites: BIOL 190 or BIOL111G and BIOL 211G; and either MATH142G or MATH191; and junior-level standing.

BIOL 472. Mycology

4 cr. (3+3P)

Introduction to the fungi and their biology, including aspects of their structure and function, taxonomy, genetics, and ecology. Prerequisite: BIOL311 or consent of instructor. Same as EPWS 472.

BIOL 473. Ecology of Microorganisms

3 cr. (2+3P)

The metabolic interactions of microorganisms in the environment, with emphasis on their roles in ecological processes. Prerequisites: BIOL311 or consent of instructor.

BIOL 474. Immunology

3 cr.

Basic concepts of the immune response. Prerequisites: BIOL305 and CHEM211 or CHEM311.

BIOL 475. Virology

3 cr.

Mechanisms of viral infections of animals and man. Prerequisites: BIOL 311, and either BCHE 341 or BCHE 395.

BIOL 476. Soil Microbiology

3 cr.

Same as SOIL476.

BIOL 476. . Soil Microbiology Laboratory

1 cr. (3P)

Same as SOIL476L.

BIOL 477. Applied and Environmental Microbiology

4 cr.

A lecture-laboratory course on the microorganisms and the reactions they mediate which either impact the environment or have industrial applications. Reading of current literature will be emphasized. Topics include bioremediation, water quality, and aspects of industrial and food microbiology. Prerequisite: BIOL311, and 311L, or consent of instructor.

BIOL 478. Molecular Biology of Microorganisms

3 cr.

The biochemical basis for gene mutation, recombination, and expression with emphasis on procaryotes. Includes fundamentals of recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: BIOL305, BIOL311, and either passage or concurrent enrollment in BCHE 341 and BCHE 395.

BIOL 479. Medical Microbiology

3 cr.

Host-parasite relationships with emphasis on bacteria that cause disease in humans. Prerequisites: BIOL311, BIOL 311L, and CHEM 211 or CHEM 311. BCHE 341 or BCHE 395 recommended.

BIOL 479. .Medical Microbiology Laboratory

1 cr. (3P)

Bacteriological and serological techniques for the isolation and identification of bacteria that cause human disease. Prerequisites: consent of the instructor and BIOL479 or concurrent enrollment.

BIOL 480. Histology

4 cr.

Microscopic anatomy of vertebrate tissues and organs. Emphasis on the correlation of structure and function. Prerequisites: BIOL 190 or BIOL 111G and BIOL 211G. BIOL 377 and BIOL 381 recommended.

BIOL 482. Microbial Systematics

2 cr.

Systematics of prokaryotic organisms, and consideration of fungi and protists. Integration of morphological, biochemical, molecular, and genetic information in determining group relationships. Problems encountered when applying classic systematic principles to organisms without significant contribution of sexual reproduction. Prerequisites: BIOL 311 (or equivalent) and consent of instructor.

BIOL 486. Intermediate Genetics

3 cr.

Same as AGRO 486, HORT 486, and MOLB 486.

BIOL 490. Neurobiology

3 cr.

Fundamentals of neurobiology with an emphasis on properties of neurons and glia, principles of synaptic transmission, development of nervous system and organization of motor and sensory systems. Prerequisite: either BCHE 341 or BCHE 395 , or concurrent enrollment in either.