1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Biology |
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1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Biology |
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| BIOL 110G. 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 111G. 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 111L. 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 BIOL 190, 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 201. Environmental Biology of Southern New Mexico and Its Inhabitants | 4 cr. (3+3P) | |
Introduction to the organisms, ecosystems, landscapes and environments of the surrounding area; field and laboratory studies of organisms and their environment; interaction of humans with other organisms and the environment from prehistory to present. Branch campuses only.
| BIOL 211G. 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 211L. 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: BIOL 211G and BIOL 211L.
| BIOL 220. Botany | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Structure, function, and survey of plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G 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: BIOL 111G, BIOL 111L, BIOL 211G, and BIOL 211L, or BIOL 190 and CHEM 112 or consent of instructor. Branch campuses only.
| BIOL 221L. Introductory Microbiology Laboratory | 1 cr. | |
A laboratory course to accompany BIOL 221 or BIOL 219. Prerequisite: BIOL 221 or BIOL 219 or concurrent enrollment. Branch campuses only.
| BIOL 222. Zoology | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Structure, function, and survey of animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G 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. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
| 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 | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
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. For nursing, prenursing, and human nutrition and food science 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 BIOL 211G and BIOL 211L, and CHEM 111 or CHEM 110G.
| BIOL 254L. Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 cr. | |
Laboratory to accompany BIOL 254. BIOL 254 must be taken concurrently or in an earlier semester. Branch campuses only.
| BIOL 271. Anatomy I | 3 cr. | |
Corequisite: BIOL 271L. Same as SPM 271. Not for biology majors.
| BIOL 271L. Anatomy I Laboratory | 1 cr. | |
Corequisite: BIOL 271. Same as SP M 271L.
| BIOL 301. Principles of Ecology | 3 cr. | |
A survey of ecology including general theory, the adaptations of organisms, population dynamics, species interactions, and the structure and function of natural communities and ecosystems. May not be offered spring semester, odd-numbered years. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G or BIOL 190. Recommended: MATH 142 or MATH 191 and E ST 311G. Same as E S 301.
| BIOL 305. Principles of Genetics | 3 cr. | |
Same as ANSC 305, HORT 305, AGRO 305.
| BIOL 305L. Genetics Techniques | 1 cr. (3P) | |
Experimental procedures used in genetics research. Prerequisite: BIOL 305 or concurrent enrollment. Same as AGRO 305L.
| BIOL 311. General Microbiology | 3 cr. | |
Principles of physiology, molecular biology, ecology, and taxonomy of microorganisms. Not open for credit toward graduation for students who have taken BIOL 221, General Microbiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 211G.
| BIOL 311L. General Microbiology Laboratory | 1 cr. | |
Laboratory course for BIOL 219 or BIOL 311. Not open for credit toward graduation for students who have taken BIOL 221L, General Microbiology Laboratory. 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: BIOL 111G or BIOL 190.
| BIOL 313. Structure and Function of Plants | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Structure, function, and survey of plants. Not open for credit toward graduation for students who have taken BIOL 220, Botany. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G 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 BIOL 211G and junior-level standing. Same as EPWS 314.
| 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 BIOL 311 and BIOL 311L. Passage or concurrent enrollment in BCH E 341 or BCH E 395.
| BIOL 322. Zoology | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Structure, function, and survey of animals. Not open for credit toward graduation for students who have taken BIOL 222, Zoology. 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 BIOL 111G and BIOL 211G. BIOL 322 recommended.
| BIOL 340. Plant Tissue Culture Methods | 3 cr. (2+2P) | |
Same as AGRO 340, HORT 340.
| BIOL 350. Special Topics | 1-3 cr. | |
Specific subjects announced in Schedule of Classes or directed studies by arrangement with individual instructor. May be repeated for unlimited credit.
| 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: BIOL 211G and BIOL 305 and either BCH E 341 or BCH E 395 (or concurrent enrollment in either biochemistry) or consent of instructor. BIOL 111G 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: BIOL 211G, BCH E 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. Microorganism function will also be explored. Prerequisite: either BIOL 314, BIOL 377, BIOL 381, or BIOL 451.
| 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: BIOL 301.
| BIOL 410. Introduction to Evolutionary Ecology | 3 cr. | |
Overview of current knowledge and modern research into ecological adaptation, evolutionary processes acting on contemporary populations, and the consequences of natural selection for population and community processes. Prerequisite: BIOL 301 and BIOL 467.
| 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 433. Insect Biology | 3 cr. | |
Classification, structure, physiology, and evolution of insects. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G or BIOL 190 and junior-level standing. BIOL 211G recommended. Same as EPWS 433.
| BIOL 433L. Insect Identification | 1 cr. (3P) | |
Collection and identification of insect orders and families. Not open to students who have taken EPWS 302 or EPWS 303. Same as EPWS 433L.
| BIOL 435. Cell Biology Current Topics | 2 cr. | |
Seminars and discussions on current topics in cell biology. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits.
| BIOL 439. Animal Behavior | 3 cr. | |
A survey of the field of animal behavior. Prerequisites: BIOL 111G 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. BIOL 467 recommended. Prerequisites: BIOL 305 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: BIOL 322, and CHEM 211 or CHEM 313.
| 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) | |
The ecology, behavior, systematics, morphology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. Field trip required. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G, 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: BIOL 322. BIOL 305 and BIOL 467 recommended.
| BIOL 448H. 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. May be repeated for unlimited credit.
| BIOL 451. Physiology of Microorganisms | 3 cr. | |
Aspects of cellular physiology unique to procaryotes. Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 311 (or equivalent) and either BCH E 341 or BCH E 395 (or equivalent).
| BIOL 461G. 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: BIOL 301 and BIOL 301L.
| BIOL 463. Field Ecology (f) | 3 cr. | |
Application of ecological theory and quantitative techniques to plant and animal populations and communities. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G or BIOL 190. Corequisite: BIOL 301. MATH 142 or MATH 191 and E ST 311G recommended.
| BIOL 464. Plant Molecular Physiology | 3 cr. | |
Same as EPWS 464, AGRO 464, and HORT 464.
| BIOL 465. Invertebrate Zoology | 4 cr. (3+3P) | |
Survey, ecology, behavior and physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G or BIOL 190 and junior-level standing. BIOL 322 recommended.
| BIOL 466. Invertebrate Zoology Field Trip | 1 cr. | |
A one-week field trip for the study of marine invertebrates. Registrants must provide own camping gear. Prerequisite: BIOL 465 or equivalent (or concurrent enrollment) or consent of instructor. Graded S/U.
| BIOL 467. Evolution | 3 cr. | |
Covers theory, historical background, population variation, natural selection, adaptation, speciation. May not be offered spring semester, even-numbered years. Prerequisite: BIOL 111G 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: BIOL 312 or BIOL 408, and consent of instructor.
| 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: BIOL 311 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: BIOL 311 or consent of instructor.
| BIOL 474. Immunology | 3 cr. | |
Basic concepts of the immune response. Prerequisites: BIOL 305 and CHEM 211 or CHEM 313.
| BIOL 475. Virology | 3 cr. | |
Mechanisms of viral infections of animals and man. Prerequisites: BIOL 311, and either BCH E 341 or BCH E 395.
| BIOL 476. Soil Microbiology | 3 cr. | |
Same as SOIL 476.
| BIOL 476L. Soil Microbiology Laboratory | 1 cr. (3P) | |
Same as SOIL 476L.
| 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: BIOL 311, 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: BIOL 305, BIOL 311, and either passage or concurrent enrollment in BCH E 341 and BCH E 395.
| BIOL 479. Medical Microbiology | 3 cr. | |
Host-parasite relationships with emphasis on bacteria that cause disease in humans. Prerequisites: BIOL 311, BIOL 311L, and CHEM 211 or CHEM 313. BCH E 341 or BCH E 395 recommended.
| BIOL 479L. 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 BIOL 479 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 487. Advanced Cell Biology | 4 cr. (3+1P) | |
Same as BIOL 377 but also includes weekly discussions on current topics, methodology and ethical issues in modern cell biology. Scientific writing skills will be emphasized. Prerequisites: BIOL 211G and BIOL 305 and either BCH E 341 or BCH E 395 (or concurrent enrollment in either biochemistry) or consent of instructor. BIOL 111G recommended.
| BIOL 488. Principles of Conservation Genetics | 3 cr. | |
Fundamentals of the genetics of small populations. Genetic technologies used in studying small populations. Application of genetics and evolution to the conservation of biological populations. Prerequisite: BIOL 305.
| BIOL 489. 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: BIOL 305 or equivalent.
| 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 BCH E 341 or BCH E 395 , or concurrent enrollment in either.