*BIOL 1301, 1302, 3307, 3308, 3309 and 4307 are often taught at external campuses as
three hour courses without labs and without fees.
*BIOL 1400. Life Science - A general laboratory-based course for non-science majors or
minors that employs the scientific method to discover how living things are: organized, acquire
materials & energy, respond to their environment, reproduce & develop, and adapt to their environment.
Attention will be given to bio-ethical issues in contemporary biology. Lecture three
hours; laboratory three hours. $35 fee.
*BIOL 1401. General Biology I - This course is the first semester of a two-semester series
intended for science majors, and required for biology and molecular biology majors.
Fundamentals of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection, scientific writing,
chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, the cell cycle,
and genetics are emphasized. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: High
school biology or BIOL 1400. $35 fee.
*BIOL 1402. General Biology II - This course is the second of a two-semester series intended
for science majors, and required for biology and molecular biology majors. Concepts of
organismal biology, population biology, diversity of biological systems, origins and adaptations
of populations within the biosphere. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. Prerequisite
Biology 1400 with “B” or better, or Biology 1401. $35.00 fee.
BIOL 2305. Nutrition - The basic science of nutrition is emphasized in this course.
BIOL 2305. Nutrition - The basic science of nutrition is emphasized in this course.
References are given to nutritional needs in clinical situations. The role of nutrition in human
growth and development and needs change during the life cycle will be emphasized. This
course is designed for nurses and will not be considered as one of the science core course
requirements. Prerequisite: CHEM 1401 or School of Math and Science approval.
BIOL 3310. Medical Terminology - Development of a medical language for health-care professionals. Key terms pertaining to anatomy, clinical concepts, diseases, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and drugs are emphasized through word analysis, and case studies. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: School of Math and Science approval.
BIOL 3401. Invertebrate Zoology - The structure, function, and natural history of invertebrate
animals with special emphasis on the protozoa. Physiological and anatomical patterns of
adaptive significance are emphasized. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1401 or School of Math and Science approval. $35 fee.
BIOL 3402. Genetics - Fundamental principles and mechanisms of heredity and variation,
modern developments, and discovery techniques. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1402 or School of Math and Science approval. $35 fee.
BIOL 3403. Developmental Biology - Embryogenesis in invertebrates and vertebrate animal
systems with an emphasis placed on the determination of cell fate, lineage versus environmental controls, multi-potential stem cells, and the regulation of cell type-specific gene expression. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 1401. $35 fee.
BIOL 3404. Vertebrate Biology - A study of the extant classes of vertebrates emphasizing
their morphology as it relates to their life histories, ecology, and distribution. The part of the
anatomy and physiology having to do with habitat and niche occupancy will be emphasized.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 1402 or School of Math and Science approval. $35 fee.
BIOL 3407. Ecology - Basic ecological principles and concepts that relate to structure and
function of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems with emphasis on the nature of populations, communities, and ecosystems. One weekend field trip will be required in this class. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $35 fee.
BIOL 3408. Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Structure and function of the human body,
its major organs, and its skeletal, muscular, and neural systems. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 1401 or CHEM 1403 or consent of instructor. $35 fee.
BIOL 3409. Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Structure and function of systems
involved with regulation, maintenance and continuity, endocrine, sensory, cardiovascular,
reproduction, and renal systems. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite:
BIOL 3408. $35 fee.
BIOL 4400. Plant Taxonomy - The natural history and taxonomy of the major groups of vascular plants. Special attention is given to identification, nomenclature, and classification of
flowering plants. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 and
1402, or School of Math and Science approval. $35 fee.
BIOL 4401. Microbiology - Identification, growth, nutrition, metabolism, and infectious
nature of microorganisms. Consideration is also given to fungi, protozoa, bacteria, and viruses. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $35 fee.
BIOL 4404. Parasitology - A study of the organisms that take up their residence, temporarily
or permanently, on or within other living organisms. Emphasis will be given
to the relationship of these organisms to their hosts. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: School of Math and Science approval. $35 fee.
BIOL 4405. Plant Anatomy and Physiology - Fundamental anatomy of seed plants, and green
plant physiology with emphasis on photosynthesis, respiration, mineral nutrition, water relations, and growth regulation. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 and 1402, or School of Math and Science approval. $35 fee.
BIOL 4406. Vertebrate Natural History and Taxonomy - Variation and selection, systematics and taxonomy, environmental and genetic influences, zoogeography, behavior, reproduction,feeding specializations, and population dynamics of the vertebrate groups are emphasized.The recording of field observations and practice in the collection and preparation of study specimens of vertebrates are encouraged during field studies. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: BIOL 1402 or School of Math and Science approval. $35 fee.
*BIOL 4407. Oceanography (EASC 4407) - A study of ocean currents, waves, chemistry,
beaches and floor, and life in the oceans with applications on how these life forms are used to
trace currents, temperatures, and origins of the water. Field trips may be included as one of the
instructional tools. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor. May be used in meeting biology major requirements. $35 fee.
BIOL 4408. Cell and Molecular Biology - A study of cellular structure and function at the
molecular level. Membranes, organelles, bioenergetics, nucleic acid structure and function,
regulation of gene expression, the cell cycle, and the modern genetic engineering will be
emphasized. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 and
CHEM 3404 or School of Math and Science approval. $35 fee. Course Offerings 235
BIOL 5400. Vertebrate Natural History and Ecology - students will study concepts of animal
classification, study a comparison of adaptations of vertebrates to environmental factors,
and a detailed physical and biological description of the study areas to be visited during the
course field trip.
BIOL 5404. Plant Structure and Function for Secondary Teachers - objectives of this
course will be to improve the secondary teacher's knowledge of and ability to teach about the
design and function of plants. Flowering plants will be emphasized. Laboratory exercises not
requiring specialized equipment will be used.
BIOL 5405. The Playa Lake as an Outdoor Laboratory for Environmental Studies -
emphasis on wetlands coupled with the abundance of playa lakes provide an outdoor laboratory for the study of physical, chemical, and biological phenomenon. The course will include study at the Plainview campus and a one-week field study near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
BIOL 5406. The Biology and Ecology of Lower Plants and Fungi - emphasizes the morphology, reproduction, classification, evolution, and ecology of the lower plants and fungi.
Week-long field trip of instruction and observation will enhance classroom work and laboratory
exercises.
BIOL 5407. Cell Biology (CHEM 5403) - examines cellular structure and function at the
molecular level, membrane biochemistry, the biochemical basis of motility, intermediary
metabolism, bioenergetic, regulation of gene expression, and protein synthesis. Lecture three
hours, laboratory three hours.
BIOL 5408. Influence of Climate and Soil on Plant and Animal Distribution - designed to
thematically present the role of climate and soil on the distribution of plants and animals.
Laboratory activities, field studies, and a one-week field trip to the Sacramento Mountains and
White Sands, New Mexico.
BIOL 5420. Problems in Biology - deals with research topics in biology. May be taken for
six hours credit.