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156 ARTS AND SCIENCES
202. Genetics. (4) Bergthorsson, Cadavid, Cripps, Hofkin,
Howe, Miller, Natvig, Nelson
Mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, chromosomes and
inheritance, molecular basis of inheritance, genes to proteins,
genetic models (viruses and bacteria), eukaryotic genomes,
genetic basis of development and overview of genomes.
Three lectures, 1 discussion section.
Prerequisites: 201 and (CHEM 121L or 131L). Pre- or corequisites:
CHEM 122L or 132L. (Credit not allowed for both
BIOL 202 and 221.) {Fall, Spring}
203L. Ecology and Evolution. (4) Collins, Cook, Dahm,
Milne, Poe, Sinsabaugh, Snell, Thornhill, Turner
Darwinian principles, origin of the earth, the fossil record
and diversification of ancient life, evolution of populations,
origin of species, phylogenetics, introduction to ecology and
the biosphere, behavioral ecology, population ecology, community
ecology, ecosystem ecology and conservation biology.
Three lectures, 3 hours lab. Lab material includes a survey
of the diversity of life.
Prerequisites: 202 and (CHEM 122L or 132L) Pre- or corequisites:
MATH 162 or 180. {Fall, Spring}
204L. Plant and Animal Form and Function. (4)
Hanson, Marshall, Pockman, Stricker, Toolson, Wolf
Introduction to plant systems including: structure, growth,
transport, nutrition, reproduction, development, and control
systems. Introduction to animal systems including: nutrition,
circulation, reproduction, development; and immune, control
and nervous systems. Three lectures and 3 hours lab.
Prerequisites: 202 and (CHEM 122L or 132L). Pre- or corequisites:
203L and (MATH 180 or MATH 162. {Fall, Spring}
237. Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health
Sciences. (3) Swan
An integrated study of human structure and function to
include histology, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems.
Prerequisites: (123 and 124L) or 201 and (CHEM 111L or
121L). Three lectures. {Fall, Spring}
238. Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health
Sciences. (3) Swan
A continuation of 237 to include cardiovascular, respiratory,
digestive, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems.
Prerequisite: 237. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring}
239L. Microbiology for Health Sciences and Non-
Majors. (4) Couch
Introduction to microbiology with emphasis on principles of
infection and immunity. Not accepted toward a Biology major
or minor.
Prerequisites: (123 and 124L) and (CHEM 111L or 121L).
(Credit not allowed for both 239L and 351–352L.) {Fall,
Spring}
247L. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I. (1)
Laboratory work using cadavers. Anatomy stressed with
appropriate physiological work. Topics integrated with 237.
Pre- or corequisite: 237. Three hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring}
248L. Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II. (1)
Continuation of BIOL 247L. Topics integrated with 238.
Pre- or corequisite: 238. Three hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring}
249L. Human Anatomy Laboratory. (1)
Accelerated human anatomy course using cadavers for students
who have completed 8 hours of anatomy and physiology
with labs but lack cadaver study.
Prerequisites: (237 and 247L) and (238 and 248L). Restriction:
permission of instructor. Three hrs. lab. {Spring}
300. Evolution. (3) Thornhill
Basic principles, and contemporary issues of evolution.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures. {Spring}
310L. Principles of Ecology. (4) Milne
A comprehensive survey of the ecology of individuals, populations,
communities and ecosystems.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab or
field exercise. {Fall, alternate Springs}
324L. Natural History of the Southwest. (4) Shepherd
(Also offered as UHON 324–324L.) Biogeography, natural
history and ecological processes of the Southwest. Focusing
on the land, climate, flora and fauna of the region. Field trips
and labs.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Fall}
**351. General Microbiology. (3) Barton, Sinsabaugh,
Vesbach
Anatomy, physiology and ecology of microorganisms.
Principles of bacterial techniques, host-parasite relationships
and infection and immunity.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures. (Credit not
allowed for both 351–352L and 239L.) {Fall, Spring}
**352L. General Microbiology Laboratory. (1)
Methods and techniques used in microbiology.
Pre- or corequisite: 351. 1 hr. lab. {Fall, Spring}
360L. General Botany. (4) Marshall
Overview of plant anatomy, physiology, classification, evolution
and ecology. Covers both higher and lower plants.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Two lectures, 4 hrs. lab. {Fall}
365. Evolution of Human Sexuality. (3) Thornhill
An examination of how natural selection has shaped the
sexual psychologies of men and women and how evolutionary
theory can guide the study of sexual psychology and
behavior.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring}
*371L. Invertebrate Biology. (4) Hofkin, Loker, Stricker
Survey of the major invertebrate groups with emphasis on
evolutionary and ecological relationships, and the correlation
of structure with function.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 4 hrs. lab.
{Fall}
379. Conservation Biology. (3) Snell, Turner
Importance of biological diversity from ecological, aesthetic,
economic and political viewpoints. Extinction as a past, present
and future process, and the roles of genetics, levels of
biological organization, reserves and laws in the protection
and recovery of endangered organisms.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring}
386L. General Vertebrate Zoology. (4) Altenbach, Poe,
Snell, Turner
Ecology, behavior, sociology, adaptations, and evolution of
the vertebrates.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab.
{Fall, Spring}
400. Senior Honors Thesis. (1-3, unlimited repetition) ∆
Original theoretical and/or experimental work under supervision.
Work for the thesis is carried on throughout the senior
year. A maximum of 4 hours credited towards a biology major;
credits over 4 contribute to upper level Arts and Sciences
requirements. {Summer, Fall, Spring}
402./502. Topics in Biology. [Special Topics in Biology.]
(1-3, unlimited repetition) ∆
Maximum of 4 hours credited towards the biology major and
2 hours towards the biology minor; credits over 2 contribute
to upper level Arts and Sciences requirements.
Restriction: senior standing and permission of instructor.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
405./505. Ecosystem Dynamics. (3) Collins
Understand structure and function of diverse ecological systems
of North America; use of on-line Long-term Ecological
Research databases.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring}
407L./507L. Bosque Biology. (3) Molles
Long-term study of Rio Grande riparian woodland; hands-on
field ecology emphasizing different biotic features and interactions
each semester. Three hrs. field/lab/discussion/lecture
plus extensive independent study weekly.
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Fall}
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