The Department of Biology

337 Life Science Bldg. • Box 19498 • 817-272-2871 • www.uta.edu/biology

Academic Advising: 346 Life Science Bldg. • 817-272-2408

The Department of Biology provides training in the biosciences to undergraduate and graduate students so that they can pursue careers in the medical and allied health professions, biomedical sciences and biosciences research. With a diverse and interactive research program, students can prepare for positions of leadership in a wide range of basic and applied biological disciplines. The Department of Biology offers three programs of study leading to an undergraduate degree. These are the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, the Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, and the Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology. Students can select degree programs emphasizing the fields of biology best suited to their career goals.

Applying for Major Status in Biology

Freshmen who have no previous college work must complete the following courses before applying to the Biology Department to become a major:

19 hours from the University core (consisting of courses in English, history, political science, et al. See list of general core curriculum requirements set by the University elsewhere in this catalog).

and a minimum of 20 hours from the courses below:

Biology

BIOL 1441. Cell and Molecular Biology

BIOL 1442. Structure and Function of Organisms

BIOL 2343. Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

BIOL 3315. Genetics

MedTech

BIOL 1441. Cell and Molecular Biology

BIOL 1442. Structure and Function of Organisms

BIOL 3444. General Microbiology

Microbiology

BIOL 1441. Cell and Molecular Biology

BIOL 3444. General Microbiology

BIOL 3315. Genetics

and 1 additional microbiology course

Chemistry

CHEM 1301. General Chemistry 1

CHEM 1302. General Chemistry 2

CHEM 1284. General Chemistry Laboratory

The applicant for status as a biology major MUST have a GPA of 2.25 or better in all courses taken, and 2.25 or better in biology courses. An application form is available from the undergraduate advisor (Room 346 LS).

A suggested course sequence for entering freshmen students for the first two years is:

Freshman Year

First Semester: ENGL 1301; MATH 1325; CHEM 1301; BIOL 1441; HIST 1311; EXSA or Marching Band or ROTC—Total Credit 17 hours.

Second Semester: ENGL 1302; MATH 1426; CHEM 1302; CHEM 1284; BIOL 1442 or 2343*; HIST 1312; EXSA or ROTC—Total Credit 18-19 hours.

Sophomore Year

First Semester: English or SPCH 3302, 3 hours; CHEM 2181 and 2321; BIOL 1442 or 2343*; POLS 2311; EXSA or ROTC—Total Credit 14-15 hours.

Second Semester: English or SPCH 3302, 3 hours; CHEM 2182 and 2322; BIOL 3315; POLS 2312; EXSA or ROTC—Total Credit 14 hours.

* Micro majors will substitute 3444 in the second semester of freshman year, and another micro class in the first semester of sophomore year. Med Tech majors will substitute 3444 during the first semester of sophomore year.

Transfer students interested in one of the degree programs in the field of biology will, after admission to UTA, be placed into the Academic Foundations Program, to be designated a AFP-BIOL, AFP-MEDT, or AFP-MICR major. To apply for status as a major in biology, microbiology, or medical technology, these students must have a minimum of 39 hours which include:

•At least 28 hours in the UTA core curriculum including eight hours of freshman chemistry, with lab (credit by transfer or earned at U.T. Arlington).

•At least 11 hours in biology courses taken at UTA that apply to one of the three programs awarded by the department.

At the time of application for major status in biology, the student must have a GPA of 2.25 or better in the courses taken at UTA (both overall and in the biology courses). An application form for requesting major status is available from the Department Advisor (Room 346 LS). Transfer students will be evaluated for major status only after completing 11 hours in biology in residence at UTA.

Maintaining Major Status

•Students who are accepted as majors in biology, microbiology, or medical technology must thereafter maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better in all courses and in biology courses. Any student whose GPA falls below 2.0 in either of these categories will be returned to an AFP status at the end of the semester in which the deficiency occurs. A letter confirming this action will be sent to the student in question.

•If the student is able to make up the GPA deficiency in the semester immediately following loss of major status, he/she can be reinstated as a major by making application to the Departmental Advisor when grades are released. Courses to make up a GPA deficit must be taken at U.T. Arlington (individuals should seek advice from the Department Advisor in this regard). Students whose overall or major GPA falls below a 1.25 will not be allowed to register for any junior or senior biology course. Students whose GPA is below 1.0 will not be allowed to register in any biology course. The GPA deficit in all affected areas (overall, major, and/or both) must be raised to 2.25 or better before the student can apply for reinstatement as a major.

•Students who have lost status as a major must have departmental permission to enroll in any junior or senior course in biology at U.T. Arlington.

•Students in the medical technology program should have a 2.8 GPA or higher after completing three years work to be competitive when applying for the final year of training in medical technology.

General Information

•To receive a B.S. degree in Biology or Microbiology from UTA, transfer students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of junior or senior level courses (12 of the 18 hours in Biology) at UTA. Transfer students who are approved for admission to the medical technology program must complete at least 13 hours of junior or senior level courses in biology at UTA to qualify for a B.S. Degree in Medical Technology from UTA.

•No student working toward a B.S. degree in Biology, Medical Technology or Microbiology may take any biology course on a Pass/Fail basis other than BIOL 3149, 3249, 3349, 4189, or 4289. Non-majors may enroll in any junior or senior biology course on a Pass/Fail basis at the instructor's discretion. Approval must be given in the first week of the semester. Formal evaluation of the work for Pass/Fail credit will be made by the supervising professor that is consistent with grading in the same or other courses at this level. The equivalent or a grade of C or better is required to receive a Pass.

•Students are not allowed to receive credit for biology courses at the sophomore level or above by special examination.

•Exceptions to the core course prerequisites for advanced courses will be made only for specialized degree programs such as Medical Technology, Nursing, and Physical Education, and for selected non-majors with special needs.

Computer and Oral Communication Competency Requirement

Students majoring in Biology, Microbiology, or Medical Technology are required to demonstrate computer use and oral communication competencies. To fulfill the University requirement of competency in computer usage, a student must take CSE 1301 or GEOL 1491 or obtain a passing score on the University proficiency exam. Oral communication competency can be demonstrated by BIOL 3177, SPCH 1301, or SPCH 3302.

Selection of a Degree Track and Filing a Degree Plan

A wide range of degree paths and specialized programs are available to meet our students' career goals. Upon acceptance as a major by the Biology Department, each student must select Biology, Microbiology, or Medical Technology as a degree track. Thereafter, each student with major status must obtain the approval of a faculty advisor prior to selecting advanced biology electives for a given degree, and shall file a degree plan with the Departmental Advisor at the start of the junior year. With the assistance of an advisor, students may choose specialized programs for premedical or predental studies, preallied health studies, botany, ecology/evolution, physiology, cell and molecular biology or other subdisciplines. Names of faculty
advisors and a listing of specified courses for specialized programs will be available in the Departmental Advisor's office in Room 346, Life Science Building.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology

English

1301, 1302, and six hours of literature or three hours of literature and SPCH 3302.

Political Science

2311, 2312.

History

1311, 1312.

Fine Arts and Philosophy

Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or theatre arts.

Social/Cultural Studies

Three hours from social or cultural anthropology, archaeology, social/political/cultural geography, economics, sociology, classical studies, psychology, or linguistics.

Speech

Three hours

Mathematics*

1325 and 1426.

Electives

13 hours.

Natural Science other than Biology

CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2181, 2321, 2182, and 2322 and PHYS 1441, 1442.

Computer Literacy

GEOL 1491 or equivalent.

Major

42 hours including 1441; 1442, 2343, and 3315. Three classes from the remaining 28 hours of advanced majors electives must be laboratory classes and no more than 6 hours from 4189, 4289, 3149, 3249, 3349, and 4388 may be applied to the major.

Total

120 hours of which at least 36 must be 3000/4000 level, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA) or marching band or ROTC as required.

* Transfer students must present a minimum of six semester credit hours of equivalent mathematics.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology

A student who completes the special degree plan given below plus 12 months of clinical laboratory training in an accredited hospital school of medical technology may receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology, which will be conferred by The University of Texas at Arlington. Graduates may become certified in medical technology by passing the examination of the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

English

1301, 1302, three hours of literature and SPCH 3302.

Political Science

2311, 2312.

History

1311, 1312.

Fine Arts and Philosophy

Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or theatre arts.

Social/Cultural Studies

Three hours from social or cultural anthropology, archaeology, social/political/cultural geography, economics, sociology, classical studies, psychology, or linguistics.

Mathematics

1302, and MATH 1303 or PSYC 2441.

Natural Science other than Biology

PHYS 1441, 1442; CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2181, 2321, 2182, 2322 and 4311.

Computer Literacy

CSE 1301 or equivalent.

Major

36 hours including 1441, 1442, 2457, 2458, 3312, 3315, 3353, 3444, and 4450 and a three-hour 3000/4000-level biology elective.

Total

102 hours, of which 16 must be 3000/4000 level, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA) or marching band or ROTC as required in addition to 12 months training in a school of medical technology approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) in conjunction with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS).

Senior Year

Twelve-month program in a school of medical technology which has been certified by the Committee of Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) in conjunction with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology

English

1301, 1302, and six hours of literature or three hours of literature and SPCH 3302.

Political Science

2311, 2312.

History

1311, 1312.

Fine Arts

Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or theatre arts.

Social/Cultural Studies

Three hours from social or cultural anthropology, archaeology, social/political/cultural geography, economics, sociology, classical studies, psychology, or linguistics.

Speech

Three hours

Mathematics*

1325 and 1426.

Electives

8 hours.

Natural Science other than Biology

CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2181, 2321, 2182, 2322, 4311, and PHYS 1441, 1442.

Computer Literacy

GEOL 1491 or equivalent.

Major

44 hours including 1441, 3315, 3351 and 3444 and 30 hours to be selected from 3445, 3301, 3311, 3312, 3314, 3343, 3328, 3353, 4302, 4312, 4346, 4445 and 4450.

Total

120 hours, of which at least 36 must be 3000/4000 level, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA) or marching band or ROTC as required.

* Transfer students must present a minimum of six semester credit hours of equivalent mathematics.

Combined Degree Plan: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

This five-year curriculum prepares students for careers in the fast growing biotechnology and biomedical engineering industries. The curriculum also prepares students for medical school and advanced study. Students are required to take courses from engineering, life sciences and liberal arts, culminating in a five-year Master of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering, including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. The curriculum is offered jointly by the College of Engineering and the College of Science.

Description

Biomedical engineers use quantitative methods and innovation to analyze and to solve problems in biology and medicine. Students choose the biomedical engineering field to be of service to people, to partake in the excitement of working with living systems, and to apply advanced technology to complex problems of medical care.

Through this Program, students learn the essentials of life science, engineering theory, and the analytical and practical tools that enable them to be successful in the biotechnology and biomedical engineering industries. The Program includes coursework in the basic sciences, core engineering, biomedical engineering, and advanced biotechnology disciplines. Both didactic classroom lectures and hands-on laboratory experience are emphasized. Additionally, students are required to take general educational courses in literature, fine arts, history, political science, and social science.

Career Opportunities

The Program prepares students as biomedical engineers for careers in industry, in hospitals, in research facilities of educational and medical institutions, and in government regulatory agencies. It also provides a solid foundation for those wishing to continue for advanced degrees. For those planning to pursue a medical degree, this cross-disciplinary curriculum offers a solid foundation in engineering, which is an advantage in preparing for a medical career.

Requirements

English

1301, 1302

Mathematics

1426, 2325, 2326, 3318

Natural Science other than Biology

PHYS 1441, PHYS 1442, CHEM 1284, CHEM 1301, CHEM 1302, CHEM 2181, CHEM 2182, CHEM 2321, CHEM 2322, CHEM 4311

Biology

1441, 1442, 3444, 3301, 3310, 3312, 3315, 4346, 5361,

Core Engineering

CE 2311, CSE 1320, EE 2320, MAE 2181, MAE 2314, MAE 3183, MAE 3310, MAE 3314, MAE 3317, MAE 3319, MAE 4345

Biomedical Engineering

4325, 5193, 5335, 5344, 5361, 5364, 5365, 5366, 5382, 5390

Anatomy/Physiology

BME 5307D, BME 5309D

Other General Educational Courses

Literature

Six hours of English or foreign language literature

Fine Arts

Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or theatre arts

Political Science

2311, 2312

History

1311, 1312

Social/Cultural Studies

Three hours from social or cultural anthropology, archaeology, social/political/cultural geography, economics, sociology, classical studies, psychology, or linguistics

Total (for degrees)

163 semester hours, plus four semester hours of exercise and sport activities (EXSA) or ROTC or marching band as required.

Suggested Course Sequence

Freshman Year

First Semester: MATH 1426; BIOL 1441; CHEM 1301; POLS 2311; ENGL 1301—Total Credit 17 hours.

Second Semester: MATH 2325; BIOL 1442; CHEM 1302; CHEM 1284; POLS 2312; ENGL 1302—Total Credit 18 hours.

Sophomore Year

First Semester: MATH 2326; PHYS 1441; CHEM 2321; CHEM 2181; HIST 1311; 3 hours of fine art —Total 17 hours.

Second Semester: MATH 3318; PHYS 1442; CHEM 2322; CHEM 2182; HIST 1312; 3 hours of social/cultural studies—Total 17 hours.

Junior Year

First Semester: CE 2311; MAE 3310 or CHEM 3321; CSE 1320; BIOL 3301, 3 hours of literature—Total Credit 15 hours.

Second Semester: MAE 2314; BME 4325; MAE 2181; BIOL 3444; BIOL 3315; 3 hours of literature—Total Credit 17 hours.

Summer Session: BME 5307D; BME 5309D—Total Credit 6 hours.

Senior Year

First Semester: MAE 3183; MAE 3314; EE 2320; BME 5361; BIOL 3312; CHEM 4311—Total 16 hours.

Second Semester: MAE 3319; MAE 3317 or EE 3317; MAE 4345 or EE 4315; BME 5382; BIOL 4346—Total 15 hours.

Summer Session: BME 5344; BME 5364—Total Credit 6 hours.

Fifth Year

First Semester: BME 5335; BME 5366; BIOL 5361 or BIOL 5362, BIOL 33XX —Total 12 hours.

Second Semester: BME 5365; BME 5390; BME 5193—Total 7 hours.

Required Hours in EXSA or ROTC or Marching Band

Courses in EXSA or ROTC or marching band can be taken in different semesters. A suggested sequence is one hour in the first semester of the sophomore year, one hour each in the first and second semesters of the junior year, and one hour in the first semester of the senior year.

Department of Biology Faculty

Interim Chair

Professors

Associate Professors

Assistant Professors

Lecturers

Biology (BIOL)

Designation of Semester in Which Courses Are Offered

To assist students in planning their sequence of courses, all biology course descriptions include the semester(s) when they are usually taught. However, the Department of Biology reserves the right to change the semester in which any course is taught.

Designations are:

F-Fall, S-Spring, SS-Summer Session, I-Irregular, M-Maymester

The prefix and number in parenthesis following the U.T. Arlington course number and title is the Common Course Number designation.

1282. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY LABORATORY (1-2) 2 hours credit (BIOL 1108, 1109). Laboratory exercises will illustrate basic concepts covered in BIOL 1333 and BIOL 1334. This course is for non-science majors, and with 1333 and 1334 will satisfy the laboratory science requirements for students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Business Administration and in the School of Social Work. Prerequisites: BIOL 1333 and 1334. It is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with BIOL 1334. $22 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, S, SS.

1301. NUTRITION (3-0) 3 hours credit. Nutrients essential to an adequate diet and good health and the nutritive values of common foods are reviewed. Also listed as HEED 1301. Credit will be granted for only one of these courses. Students seeking certification in Health Education must enroll in HEED 1301. Students seeking credit toward their science requirement must enroll in BIOL 1301. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a BS degree in biology, microbiology, or medical technology. F, S, SS.

1310. CAREERS IN ALLIED HEALTH (3-0) 3 hours credit. An overview of allied health careers and concepts relevant to the health care industry. Topics include: the organization of health care in America, external factors affecting the health care industry, medical ethics, biotechnology and health care, and alternate careers in biology. May not be used for Biology grade point calculation or Biology credit toward a BS degree in Biology, Microbiology or Medical Technology.

1333. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY I (3-0) 3 hours credit (BIOL 1408). Emphasis is on fundamental principles, concepts, and topical subjects relating to biology. This course is for non-science majors and with 1334 and 1282, will satisfy the laboratory science requirements for students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Business Administration, and in the School of Social Work. F, S, SS.

1334. INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY II (3-0) 3 hours credit (BIOL 1409). A continuation of BIOL 1333. Students are encouraged to apply pertinent biological concepts to biologically-based problems in today's society. This course is for non-science majors, and with 1333 and 1282 will satisfy the laboratory science requirements for students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Business Administration and in the School of Social Work. Prerequisite: BIOL 1333. It is recommended that BIOL 1282 and BIOL 1334 be taken concurrently. F, S, SS.

1441. CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (3-2) 4 hours credit (BIOL 1406). The first of a three-part introductory biology sequence, this course focuses on the chemical and molecular basis of life, including metabolism, cell structure and function, and genetics. Laboratory experiments are designed to complement theory presented in lecture. Formerly listed as BIOL 1449; credit will not be given for both. $20 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, S, SS.

1442. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS (3-2) 4 hours credit. The study of structure and function in plants and animals. Topics to be covered include structure at the level of the cell, tissue, organ and individual growth, transport/circulation/gas exchange, nutrition, reproduction, development, endocrinology, and animal neural regulation. The laboratory will examine plant and animal structure and function with observational and experimental approaches. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441. $20 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, S, SS.

2311. MAN AND ENVIRONMENT (3-0) 3 hours credit. Reviews some of the major problems facing man in our modern technological society. Topics addressed include population problems, resource depletion, and pollution. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a BS degree in biology, microbiology, or medical technology. F, S.

2317. BASIC CONCEPTS IN HUMAN SEXUALITY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of human sexuality. Also listed as HEED 2317 and PSYC 2317. Credit will be granted for one of these three courses only. Students seeking certification in Health Education must enroll in HEED 2317. Students seeking credit toward their science requirement must enroll in BIOL 2317. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a BS degree in biology, microbiology, medical technology, psychology, or sociology. F.

2343. EVOLUTION, ECOLOGY AND BIODIVERSITY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Reviews three significant aspects of organismal biology and presents current hypotheses concerning the origin and diversification of life on earth. The ecological and behavioral interactions between organisms and their biotic/abiotic environments are considered from an evolutionary perspective. Prerequisite BIOL 1441. F, S, SS.

2457. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (3-2) 4 hours credit (BIOL 2401). Functional morphology of humans, cellular function, principles of support and movement, and neural and endocrine control systems. Laboratory exercises involve both anatomical and experimental aspects of principles introduced in the lecture. This class is designed for students in sport activities (EXSS), medical technology and pre-nursing. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441 or equivalent, and approval of the department. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a B.S. degree in biology or microbiology. $20 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, S, SS.

2458. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (3-2) 4 hours credit (BIOL 2402). Functional morphology of humans, maintenance of the human body and continuity of life. Topics will include the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune and reproductive systems. Laboratory exercises explore both anatomical and experimental aspects of principles introduced in the lecture. This class is designed for students in sport activities (EXSS), medical technology and pre-nursing. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 or the equivalent, BIOL 2457, and approval of the department. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a B.S. degree in biology or microbiology. $30 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, S, SS.

3149, 3249, 3349. COOPERATIVE PROGRAM IN BIOLOGY (10-30) 1-3 hours credit. The purpose of this course is to allow students to earn college credit for relevant field work in the areas of biotechnology, health care, and biomedical industry. Students must apply for the program and be cleared for registration during the semester prior to enrollment. A maximum of 3 hours can be applied to the major for biology or microbiology credit. These courses are offered on a pass/fail basis. F, S, SS.

3170. LIMNOLOGY LABORATORY (0-3) 1 hour credit. A laboratory and field-based course designed to acquaint the student with common laboratory practices in the study of inland waters. Prerequisite: BIOL 3318 or concurrent enrollment. $30 lab fee, $40 course fee. I.

3177. ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN BIOLOGY (1-0) 1 hour credit. Study and practice of effective oral communication skills in Biology. Students will gain experience in developing effective oral communication techniques by learning to evaluate, prepare, and deliver oral presentations based on selected topics in Biology. This course will satisfy the Oral Communication Competency required in Biology. Graded by pass/fail only. Prerequisite: completion of BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, and 3315. May not be used for Biology credit toward a BS degree in biology or microbiology.

3181. LABORATORY IN GENETICS (0-3) 1 hour credit. An experimental laboratory in which breeding experiments with certain plants, Neurospora and Drosophila, are used to verify the principles of classical genetics. In addition, studies on probability theory and analysis of results, population genetics, and salivary gland chromosomes are completed. Prerequisite: BIOL 3315 or concurrent enrollment. $20 lab fee, $40 course fee. I.

3182. BASIC AND APPLIED BIOSCIENCE (1-0) 1 hour credit. Designed to encourage junior and senior level biology students to explore career opportunities in biology and to develop degree plans that best suit their specific areas of interest as they near graduation. This seminar based course provides an overview of current employment and research.

3183. PLANT SCIENCE LABORATORY (0-3) 1 hour credit. The laboratory is designed to support and expand the course content of Plant Science, BIOL 3327. Includes the study of structure, function, reproduction and classification of plants. Prerequisites: BIOL 3327 or concurrent enrollment. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. S.

3300. ANCIENT LIFE (3-0) 3 hours credit. This course reviews the biology, physiology, and ecology of extinct organisms from the first appearance of life on earth, through procaryotes, to eucaryotes, and the development of multicellularity through to the form and function of complex marine and terrestrial species. Throughout the course, emphasis will be on the biology of extinct organisms and how geological events have shaped the course of life on earth. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 3454. I.

3301. CELL PHYSIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. An introduction to the basic physical, chemical, and biological principles which govern function in eukaryotic cells, and the relationships between cells and their environments. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. CHEM 2181 and 2321 are recommended. F.

3303. DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR (3-0) 3 hours credit. A survey of the psycho-active agents, their therapeutic uses, and social abuses. Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, narcotics, hallucinogens, stimulants, and tranquilizers. Also listed as PSYC 3303 and HEED 3303; credit will be granted only once. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a B.S. degree in biology, microbiology, or medical technology. Students seeking certification in health education must enroll in HEED 3303. I.

3310. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Topics in biology not treated in the regular curriculum. Topic, format, and prerequisites to be determined by the instructor. May be repeated for biology elective credit as different topics are offered. $100 course fee for Section 001. I.

3311. SELECTED TOPICS IN MICROBIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Topics in microbiology not treated in the regular curriculum. Topic, format, and prerequisites to be determined by the instructor. May be repeated for microbiology elective credit as different topics are offered. I.

3312. IMMUNOBIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. An introduction to the components, properties, and manifestations of the adaptive immune response that occurs in vertebrates. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 3444. CHEM 2181, 2321 are recommended. F, S, SS.

3314. EPIDEMIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Basic terms and methods of reasoning in the epidemiological approach. The role of epidemics in history and modern times. Ecological and ethological aspects of the epidemic and epizootic process. Contagion, the germ theory, the causation theory; epidemiological research, as well as theoretical epidemiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441 and 3444 or permission of instructor. F.

3315. GENETICS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Principles of molecular and classical genetics. The function and transmission of hereditary material in microorganisms, plants, and animals, including humans. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. F, S, SS.

3318. LIMNOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The living and nonliving components of inland waters. An introduction to the geological, physical, and chemical background, and to the major organisms and ecological processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, and 2343 and one year of chemistry. F.

3326. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (3-0) 3 hours credit. A survey of research and theory comparing behavior at various phyletic levels. Also listed as PSYC 3326. Credit will be granted for only one of these courses. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. F.

3327. PLANT SCIENCE (3-0) 3 hours credit. A survey of plant science including the importance of plants to people and the human side of botany: the structure, reproduction, physiology and classification of plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442 or equivalent. S.

3328. ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. An introduction to the principles, methodology, and practical applications and implications of environmental microbiology. Lecture topics include habitat and community approaches to environmental microbiology, measures of microbial populations and activities, interactions among microbial communities, the role of microorganisms in the origin of mineral resources, microorganisms and pollution, and current developments on energy flow through microbial communities. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and 3444. S.

3333. CELL BIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. A survey of current knowledge of cell structure and function from the microscopic to the molecular level. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343 and one year of chemistry. S.

3339. INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION (3-0) 3 hours credit. Processes and mechanisms which cause evolutionary changes in organisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and 3315. F, S.

3341. ENTOMOLOGY (2-3) 3 hours credit. This course is a study of the basic principles of insect life including structure, physiology, life cycles, and classification. Certain related arthropods are included. Lab work emphasizes collection and identification of local insects. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, and 2343. $20 lab fee, $20 course fee. I.

3343. GENERAL MYCOLOGY (2-3) 3 hours credit. A survey of the fungi; their morphology, taxonomy, life cycles, and identification of representative organisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and 3444. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. F (odd years).

3344. PLANT MORPHOLOGY (2-3) 3 hours credit. The development, comparative structures and life cycles of the vascular plants. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. I.

3345. MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. This class will review function of the major organ systems including: cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, nervous, digestive, cellular and reproductive systems, from a mammalian perspective. The class will emphasize physiological research and its implications to medicine. Each system will be reviewed from subcellular through organismal levels of organization. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and 3315.

3347. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Examines major environmental problems that affect biological systems with an emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, 3315 or permission of the instructor. I.

3348. PLANT SYSTEMATICS (2-3) 3 hours credit. The biology of plants, their classification, general morphology, and environmental relationships. Lab work includes the identification of local and Texas flora. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and 3327. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. S.

3351. MICROBIAL METABOLISM (3-0) 3 hours credit. A comparative study of metabolic pathways of the prokaryotes with emphasis on anabolic metabolism, nutrient assimilation, and energy generation. This course is required of all microbiology majors. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 3444, CHEM: 1 year of inorganic and 2321 (latter may be taken concurrently) or consent of instructor. I.

3353. PATHOGENIC BACTERIOLOGY (2-3) 3 hours credit. The major groups of disease-causing bacteria, including group characteristics, host ranges, pathogenic mechanisms, and public health significance. This course is reserved for Microbiology and Medical Technology majors. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 3444, CHEM 2321 and 2181 and permission of instructor. $30 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, S.

3442. PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (3-3) 4 hours credit. A comparative study of animal function. Evidence from different groups of animals, particularly the vertebrates, to identify the general principles of physiological mechanisms operating at the cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal levels. Laboratory studies will complement lecture material and will stress experimental design, data analysis, and the understanding of critical research in physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. BIOL 3301 recommended. $30 lab fee, $25 course fee. F, S.

3444. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (3-3) 4 hours credit. Fundamental principals of microbiology including the structure and function of microbial cells and their activities in nature. Bacteria will be used in the laboratory to provide training and experimental methodology. Formerly listed as BIOL 2451; credit will not be granted for both. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and one year of chemistry. $30 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, S, SS.

3445. METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY (2-6) 4 hours credit. Advanced instruction in the laboratory techniques required for isolation, cultivation, identification and enumeration of bacteria and their viruses. Formerly listed as BIOL 2459. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 3444 or equivalent. $30 lab fee, $40 course fee. I.

3446. MARINE BIOLOGY (3-4) 4 hours credit. Study of the biota and ecology of marine coastal environments with special emphasis on the Gulf of Mexico. Will be taught in the Maymester with one week of lecture at UTA and two weeks of lecture/laboratory at the Marine Science Institute of the University of Texas in Port Aransas, Texas. Laboratory will include field trips to coastal marine habitats, study of live marine organisms and independent student experiments. Prerequisites: BIOL 1442 and 2343 or permission of instructor. M.

3452. COMPARATIVE VERTEBRATE ANATOMY (3-4) 4 hours credit. A comparative study of the anatomy of the protochordates and the vertebrates. The laboratory includes a detailed study of the shark and the cat. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. F, S.

3454. GENERAL ZOOLOGY (3-3) 4 hours credit. An overview of animal life including the diversity and evolution of major animal phyla, reproduction, development and aspects of physiological function. The laboratory examines form, function and phyletic relationships in a wide variety of animal types. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442, or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. $30 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, SII.

3455. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY (3-4) 4 hours credit. The structure, function, and evolution of invertebrate animals. Survey covers all invertebrate phyla with the exception of protozoa and includes the invertebrate chordates. Emphasis is on the major animal phyla. Laboratory includes a weekend field collecting trip to the Texas Gulf Coast. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. F.

3457. GENERAL ECOLOGY (3-3) 4 hours credit. An examination of the theoretical and experimental aspects of the relationship between the biological and physical environments (organisms, food, space, and time) at the individual, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. $10 lab fee, $25 course fee. F, S.

4189, 4289. RESEARCH IN BIOLOGY (Variable credit 1-2 hours as arranged). Research problems on an individual basis, conducted under the direction of a member of the biology faculty. A limit of two hours per semester is imposed and only a total of three hours may be counted toward degree requirements. These courses are offered only on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: written permission of the supervising instructor prior to registration. $10 lab fee, $25 course fee for 4189; $20 lab fee, $25 course fee for 4289. F, S, SS.

4302. MICROBIAL GENETICS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Consideration of the physical, chemical, and functional nature of genetic processes in micro-organisms. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441 and 3444. S.

4305. PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Adaptation to environmental variation in animals including the evolution of physiological mechanisms, bioenergetic budgets and life history tactics in both vertebrates and invertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. S.

4312. INTRODUCTION TO VIROLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The nature, reproduction, and host cell interactions of viruses and virus-like agents of bacteria, animals, and plants. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 3444, and 3315 or 3333. F.

4313. MOLECULAR GENETICS (3-0) 3 hours credit. A comprehensive survey of molecular genetics with an emphasis on eucaryotic systems: DNA structure and chromosome arrangement; molecular evolution; gene regulation and expression; RNA processing; signal transduction; cancer biology. Prerequisites: 1441, 1442 and 3315. I.

4315. GENERAL ENDOCRINOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The vertebrate endocrine system. The cellular origin of hormones, their role in physiological regulation, and the mechanism of hormone action. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, and 3315, at least one physiology course, and senior standing. I.

4338. COMMUNITY ECOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The effects interspecific interactions have on the distribution and abundance of organisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343, and three semester hours of ecology. S.

4340. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The relationship of plant metabolism to cellular organization and the interaction of environmental, metabolic, and hormonal factors of vegetative growth and reproduction. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. F (odd years).

4343. PLANT ANATOMY (2-3) 3 hours credit. The internal structure of the existing seed plants, with emphasis on the angiosperms. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and 3327. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. F (even years).

4345. POPULATION BIOLOGY (4-0) 3 hours credit. The quantitative study of populations in theory and practice. How populations change in ecological and evolutionary time. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and MATH 1426 or equivalent. I.

4346. TECHNIQUES IN MICROBIAL AND MOLECULAR GENETICS (1-5) 3 hours credit. A laboratory based techniques course focusing on current methods in microbial and molecular genetics. Students will design experiments and perform: bacterial mutagenesis and phage transduction; selection, screening and physical mapping of mutants; blots, plasmid manipulations including purification, digestion, subcloning, bacterial transformations; PCR and DNA sequencing. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 3444 and 4302 (latter may be taken concurrently), or permission of instructor. $20 lab fee, $40 course fee. S.

4348. AQUATIC BIOLOGY (2-3) 3 hours credit. Ecological relationships in aquatic ecosystems, with emphasis on fresh water systems. The lab is designed to acquaint the student with pond, stream, and reservoir habitats of the Southwest. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and 3315 plus three hours of ecology and three hours of limnology. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. S.

4388. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES IN BIOLOGY (0-6) 3 hours credit. Students will participate in laboratory instruction and student recitation sessions under the supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 3 hours can be applied to the major for biology or microbiology credit. Enrollment by departmental permission only. A maximum of 6 hours credit from this class will be used to calculate a student's grade point average. Students on probation or who have not qualified for major status may not enroll in this course. $5 lab fee. F, S, SS.

4393. HONORS SENIOR PROJECT IN BIOLOGY (1-5) 3 hours credit. A topic will be selected after consultation with a supervising professor and will involve both original research and writing a formal report. The work will be evaluated by a faculty honors committee. Completion of this course will satisfy the thesis requirement for the Honors College described elsewhere in this catalog. $20 lab fee, $40 course fee. F, S, SS.

4444. VERTEBRATE NATURAL HISTORY (3-3) 4 hours credit. Lecture will cover the systematics, life histories, morphology, ethology and distribution of world vertebrates, with emphasis on tetrapods. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to examine and identify a taxonomically comprehensive collection of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. $20 lab fee, $40 course fee. I.

4445. MICROBIAL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION (3-3) 4 hours credit. This course considers the anatomy and physiology of the bacterial cell in detail. Lecture topics consider the molecular architecture of cell wall, membranes and organelles, synthesis of wall material and membranes, insertion of proteins into membranes and regulation of biosynthetic systems at the whole cell level. The laboratory focuses on growth of the bacterial cell, single and multiple substrate utilization, and growth kinetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 3444 and 3351 or permission of the instructor. This course is reserved for Microbiology majors. $30 lab fee, $45 course fee. F.

4450. PARASITOLOGY (3-3) 4 hours credit. The lecture portion deals with macro- and microecology of parasites, morphologic and physiologic adaptations to the parasitic way of life, host adaptations to parasitism and the effects of parasites on their hosts. The laboratory is concerned with clinical and veterinary parasitology, animal dissections, diagnosis of parasitic infections and identification of parasites. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and 3315 or permission of instructor. $30 lab fee, $20 course fee. S.

Teacher Certification

A student interested in earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology with secondary teacher certification, or in biology or life-earth science as a second teaching field, should refer to the School of Education section of this catalog for teacher certification requirements and for biology courses recommended for each teaching field option.