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 curriculum familiarizes students with basic concepts inherent to biological science and allows them to master new, cutting edge areas of biological research. Its degree programs prepare students to enter exciting and challenging careers in the many diverse and rapidly expanding areas of biological employment, including environmental biology, conservation, microbiology, the health sciences, science teaching, pharmacology, biotechnology, molecular biology, neurobiology, and forensics as well as in basic biological research. Superior teaching and faculty involvement with students is a high priority in the department. Many of its faculty have received university-wide awards for teaching excellence. Biology faculty have internationally recognized research programs in which students are actively encouraged to participate through credit for supervised research. Thus, students can prepare for careers in specific areas of biology by being actively engaged in research related to that career area under faculty supervision.

The Department of Biology offers three programs of study leading to an undergraduate degree. These are the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Biology, Microbiology or Medical Technology. The Microbiology B.S. degree prepares students to enter careers in the highly diverse field of microbiology, ranging from control of infectious diseases, through public health and environmental microbiology to genetic engineering and molecular biology or to pursue graduate study. The B.S. in Medical Technology combines course work with 12 months of clinical laboratory training in an accredited hospital school of medical technology. This degree prepares students for careers as technicians in medical laboratories, clinics, hospitals and industry. The Biology B.S. program provides students with a strong background in the fundamental tenets of the biological sciences while allowing them to customize their degree plans to meet specific career goals.

There are six degree plan options through which students can complete their Biology B.S. degree. Option one in General Biology allows students to choose elective courses beyond the biology core that prepare them to enter a specific professional field or graduate school for further study and research. Option two in Biotechnology specifically prepares students for careers in the rapidly expanding area of biotechnical research. Option three in Environmental Biology prepares students to enter a broad range of exciting and rewarding professions in environmental science and conservation. Option four, Pre-medical, Pre-dental and Pre-veterinary Biology, provides students with course work that makes them highly competitive for acceptance into medical, dental or veterinary schools. Option five in Pre-allied Health is specifically designed to prepare students and provide them with the requirements needed to enter schools of allied health. Option six, Forensics, provides students with the training necessary to pursue exciting careers in biological forensics, DNA testing or police department laboratories.

All Biology degrees and degree plan options are supported by providing students with ready access to both academic and career advice provided by a full-time undergraduate advisor and faculty members knowledgeable with a student’s particular areas of academic and/or career interests. Students are strongly encouraged to interact with departmental and faculty advisors throughout their academic careers, particularly through independent research under faculty supervision, to develop the skills and course work background that will allow them to achieve their future academic/career goals. Detailed information on Biology and degree plan options is provided later in this section.

Beyond the undergraduate B.S. degree, the Department of Biology offers programs leading to graduate degrees, including the Master of Science in Biology (M.S.) which allows students to pursue biological careers requiring a greater knowledge base than provided by an undergraduate B.A. or B.S. degree and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Quantitative Biology (Ph.D.) which allows students to carry out independent dissertation research within a chosen area of biological research leading to a career in research and/or university teaching. The Ph.D. degree in Biology provides students with a strong background in modern mathematical approaches to biological research, including biostatistics, experimental design and mathematical modeling of biological systems. The Graduate Catalog provides details of the Biology M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs.

The Department of Biology takes pride in offering students outstanding degree programs supported by excellent teaching, undergraduate research opportunities and superior academic advising. These programs make graduates highly competitive in the job market or when applying to graduate or professional degree programs. Please visit the Biology Department and speak with one of our advisors. Phone 817-272-2871 to make an appointment.

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 1323; CHEM 1301; BIOL 1441; HIST 1311; EXSA/DNCA 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/DNCA, Marching Band or ROTC—Total Credit 18-19 hours.

Sophomore Year
First Semester: ENGL or SPCH 3302, 3 hours; CHEM 2181 and 2321; BIOL 1442 or 2343*; POLS 2311; EXSA/DNCA, Marching Band or ROTC—Total Credit 14-15 hours.
Second Semester: ENGL or SPCH 3302, 3 hours; CHEM 2182 and 2322; BIOL 3315; POLS 2312; EXSA/DNCA, Marching Band or ROTC—Total Credit 14 hours.
* Micro majors will substitute 3444 in the second semester of their freshman year, and another micro class in the first semester of their sophomore year. Med Tech majors will substitute 3444 during the first semester of their sophomore year.

Transfer students interested in one of the degree programs in biology will, after admission to U.T. Arlington, be placed into pre-major status: pre-BIOL, pre-MEDT, or pre-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 University 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 U.T. Arlington 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 courses taken at U.T. Arlington (both overall and in 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 U.T. Arlington.

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 undeclared 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 of course work to be competitive when applying for the final year of training in medical technology.

General Information
• In order to receive a B.S. degree in Biology or Microbiology from U.T. Arlington, transfer students must complete a minimum of 18 hours of junior or senior level courses (12 of the 18 hours in Biology) at U.T. Arlington. 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 U.T. Arlington to qualify for a B.S. Degree in Medical Technology from U.T. Arlington.
• 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, 4179, 4279, 4379, 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. In order to fulfill the University requirement of competency in computer usage, a student must take BIOL 1450, CSE 1301 or GEOL 1491 or obtain a passing score on the University proficiency exam. Oral communication competency can be demonstrated by completion of BIOL 3101, 3177, SPCH 1301, or SPCH 3302.Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
The requirements to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology can be achieved through degree plans under any one of six options (i.e., Option 1-General Biology, Option 2-Biotechnology, Option 3-Environmental Biology, Option 4-Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Veterinary, Option 5-Allied Health, and Option 6-Forensics) detailed in this section. Before choosing a B.S. degree program under one of these options, please consult with the biology undergraduate advisor and biology faculty associated with the chosen option.

Option 1: General Biology
The General Biology Option is intended for students studying basic aspects of the biological sciences. It is not directed toward a specific biological career path as are Option 2 (Biotechnology), Option 3 (Environmental Biology), Option 4 (Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Veterinary), Option 5 (Allied Health), and Option 6 (Forensics). Students developing degree plans under the General Biology Option choose elective courses in Biology, other sciences and nonscience areas to develop either a broad knowledge-base in Biology or to focus their studies in a particular area of Biology (a list of potential areas of study in Biology and the faculty who can assist students in developing degree plan programs in these areas is available from the undergraduate biology advisor). The General Biology Option will prepare students for careers in the Biological Sciences not included in Options 2-6 or for graduate study in Biology at the Master’s or Ph.D. levels.

English, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
ENGL 1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3101 or BIOL 3177 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or the theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
See the biology undergraduate advisor for a list of courses which can be used to fulfil this requirement.
Computer Literacy (4 hours)
BIOL 1450 or equivalent
Mathematics* (7 hours)
1323, 1426
*Transfer students must present a minimum of six semester credit hours of equivalent or higher level mathematics courses through transfer or placement examination.
Electives (13 hours)
13 hours of elective courses, 2 hours of which must be advanced (i.e., 3000/4000 level courses)
Natural Science other than Biology (24 hours)
CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2321, 2322, 2181, and 2182, and PHYS 1441 and 1442.
Major (42 hours)
42 hours including the 17 hours of core curriculum consisting of BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, 3315, and 2300 or approved substitute; 8 hours of diversity courses chosen from BIOL 3327/3183, 3444 and 3454; 6 hours of advanced core courses chosen from BIOL 3333, 3339, 3442, 3457, and 3301, plus 11 hours of advanced BIOL elective courses.
Total of 120 hours* plus EXSA/DNCA**
*University requires a minimum of 36 advanced hours to satisfy degree requirements.
**4 hours of EXSA/DNCA, ROTC or Marching Band in addition to those required for the degree are required for all students under 25 years of age at the time of graduation.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1323, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311 - 16 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1426, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 1442, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours

Sophomore Year: CHEM 2181/2321, BIOL 1450, BIOL 2343, LITERATURE (3 hours), POLS 2311-17 hours
CHEM 2182/2322, BIOL 2300, BIOL 3315, HIST 1312, POLS 2312, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
Junior Year: BIOL Diversity (4 hours), BIOL Adv. Core (3 hours), PHYS 1441, SPCH 3302, EXSA/DNCA - 15 hours
BIOL Diversity (4 hours), BIOL Adv. Core (3 hours), PHYS 1442, Elective (3 hours), EXSA/DNCA - 15 hours
Senior year: BIOL Adv. Elective (with lab, 4 hours), BIOL Adv. Elective (3 hours), Social/Cultural Studies elective (3 hours), BIOL 3305 - 13 hours
BIOL Adv. Elective (with lab, 4 hours), Fine Arts Elective (3 hours), Adv. Elective (7 hours) - 14 hours

Option 2: Biotechnology
The biotechnology option is intended to prepare students for laboratory-oriented careers in research and biotechnology industries as well as entry into graduate programs. Students are strongly advised to consult with appropriate faculty members to outline a course of study directed at their specific career goals (a list of faculty members who can assist students in developing a degree plan program in this area is available from the undergraduate biology advisor).

English, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
ENGL 1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3101 or BIOL 3177 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or the theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
See the biology undergraduate advisor for a list of courses which can be used to fulfil this requirement.
Computer Literacy (4 hours)
BIOL 1450 or equivalent
Mathematics* (7 hours)
1323, 1426
*Transfer students must present a minimum of six semester credit hours of equivalent or higher level mathematics courses through transfer or placement examination.
Electives (7 hours)
7 hours of elective courses at any level.
Natural Science other than Biology (30 hours)
CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2321, 2322, 2181, 2182, 4311 and 4312, and PHYS 1441 and 1442.

Major (42 hours)
42 hours including the 17 hours of core curriculum consisting of BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, 3315, and 2300 or approved substitute; 11 hours of biotechnology core courses consisting of 3181, 3444, 3333, and 4313; and 14 hours of advanced biology electives of which three courses must have a laboratory component (indicated by *) chosen from BIOL 3445*, 4346*, 4289*#, 3149*/3249 Cooperative Work Credit*, 3301, 3312, 3339, 4302, 4312, 4315, 4340, and CHEM 4314 and 4242*.
#Must be taken under the supervision of approved faculty members.
Total of 120 hours* plus EXSA/DNCA**
* University requires a minimum of 36 advanced hours to satisfy degree requirements.
** 4 hours of EXSA/DNCA, ROTC or Marching Band in addition to those required for the degree are required for all students under 25 years of age at the time of graduation.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1323, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1426, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 1442, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours

Sophomore Year: HIST 1312, POLS 2311, CHEM 2321, CHEM 2181, BIOL 2343, PHYS 1441, EXSA/DNCA - 18 hours POLS 2312, CHEM 2322, CHEM 2182, PHYS 1442, BIOL 3315, BIOL 3181, EXSA/DNCA - 16 hours

Junior Year: BIOL 3444, CHEM 4311, SPCH 3302, BIOL 1450 - 14 hours
BIOL 2300, BIOL 3333, CHEM 4312, Social/Cultural Studies Elective (3 hours), BIOL 3305 - 15 hours

Senior year: BIOL 4313, BIOL Adv. Electives (5 hours), Fine Arts Elective (3 hours), Literature (3 hours) - 14 hours
BIOL Adv. Electives (6 hours), BIOL Adv. Elective with Lab (3 hours), Elective (4 hours) - 13 hours

Option 3: Environmental Biology
The option in Environmental Biology is intended to prepare students to enter a wide range of environmental professions or graduate school in Environmental Science by emphasizing relevant courses in biology and other environmentally-related disciplines. Students pursuing this option are strongly encouraged to seek advice from appropriate faculty advisors (a list of biology faculty members who can assist students in developing degree plan programs in Environmental Biology is available from the undergraduate biology advisor).

English, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
ENGL 1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3101 or BIOL 3177 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or the theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
See the biology undergraduate advisor for a list of courses which can be used to fulfill this requirement.
Computer Literacy (4 hours)
BIOL 1450 or equivalent.
Mathematics* (10 hours)
1323, 1426, 2325
*Transfer students must present a minimum of nine semester credit hours of equivalent or higher level mathematics courses through transfer or placement examination.
Electives (4 hours)
4 hours of elective courses at any level.
Recommended courses include: ANTH 3343, ECON 4302, ARCH 4307, and MANA 3319.
Natural Science other than Biology (24 hours)
CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2321, 2322, 2181 and 2182, and PHYS 1441 and 1442.
Electives in other sciences (6 hours)
6 hours to be chosen from GEOL 1425, 3305, 3307, 3311, 4320, 4350, 4352, 4408; CHEM 3310; PSYC 3316; and CE 3331.
Major (42 hours)
42 hours including the 17 hours of core curriculum consisting of BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, 3315, and 2300 or approved substitute; 12 hours of diversity courses, including BIOL 3327/3183, 3444, 3454; 13 hours of advanced biology courses (at least one course must have a laboratory component, laboratory courses are indicated by *) chosen from BIOL 3149/3249*, 3314, 3328, 3341, 3339, 3347, 3318/3170*, 3348*, 3455*, 3457*, 4338, and 4444*.
Total of 120 hours* plus EXSA/DNCA**
*University requires a minimum of 36 advanced hours to satisfy degree requirements.
**4 hours of EXSA/DNCA, ROTC or Marching Band in addition to those required for the degree are required for all students under 25 years of age at the time of graduation.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1323, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1426, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 1442, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
Sophomore Year: CHEM 2181/2321, BIOL 1450, BIOL 2343, BIOL 2300, POLS 2311-15 hours
CHEM 2182/2322, BIOL 3315, BIOL 3327/3183, HIST 1312, POLS 2312 - 17 hours
Junior Year: BIOL 3444, Soc Sci Elective (3 hours), MATH 2325, PHYS 1441, EXSA/DNCA - 15 hours
BIOL 3454, BIOL Adv. Elective (3 hours), PHYS 1442, BIOL 3305, SPCH 3302 - 17 hours
Senior year: Other Sci Elective (3 hours), Fine Arts Elective (3 hours), Elective (4 hours), BIOL Adv. Elective (3 hours) - 13 hours

Other Science Elective (3 hours), BIOL Adv. Elective (3 hours), BIOL Adv. Elective with Lab (3 hours), Literature (3 hours), EXSA/DNCA - 13 hours

Option 4: Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Veterinary Biology
The Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Veterinary Option provides the most suitable combination of courses to prepare students for the study of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. Students interested in these career paths may select any other biology option or the degree program in Microbiology and still satisfy minimum requirements for admission to professional schools. Students should maintain contact with the Health Professions Advisor who is available through the Dean of Science Office in Room 206, Life Science Building.
English, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
ENGL 1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3101 or BIOL 3177 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or the theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
See the biology undergraduate advisor for a list of courses which can be used to fulfil this requirement.
Computer Literacy (4 hours)
BIOL 1450 or equivalent
Mathematics* (7 hours)
1323, 1426
*Transfer students must present a minimum of six semester credit hours of equivalent or higher level mathematics courses through transfer credit or placement examination.
Electives (10 hours)
10 hours of elective courses, 3 of which must be advanced (i.e., 3000/4000 level courses, CHEM 4312 recommended).
Natural Science other than Biology (27 hours)
CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2321, 2322, 2181, 2182, 4311, and PHYS 1441 and 1442.
Major (42 hours)
42 hours including the 17 hours of core curriculum consisting of BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, 3315, and 2300 or approved substitute; 8 hours of diversity courses chosen from BIOL 3327/3183, 3444, and 3454; 8 hours of advanced core courses consisting of BIOL 3442 and 3452; and 9 hours of advanced elective courses chosen from BIOL 3301, 3312, 3333, 3345, 3452, 4312, or CHEM 4312.
Total of 120 hours* plus EXSA/DNCA**
*University requires a minimum of 36 advanced hours to satisfy degree requirements.
**4 hours of EXSA/DNCA, ROTC or Marching Band in addition to those required for the degree are required for all students under 25 years of age at the time of graduation.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1323, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1426, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 1442, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours

Sophomore Year: CHEM 2181/2321, BIOL 1450, BIOL 2343, BIOL 3305, POLS 2311 - 17 hours
CHEM 2182/2322, BIOL 2300, BIOL 3315, HIST 1312, POLS 2312 - 16 hours

Junior Year: BIOL Diversity (4 hours), BIOL 3442, PHYS 1441, SPCH 3302, EXSA/DNCA - 16 hours
BIOL Diversity (4 hours), BIOL 3452, PHYS 1442, Literature (3 hours), EXSA/DNCA - 16 hours

Senior year: BIOL Adv. Electives (6 hours), Social/Cultural Studies Elective (3 hours), CHEM 4311 - 12 hours
BIOL Adv. Elective with Lab (3 hours), Fine Arts Elective (3 hours), CHEM 4312, Elective (4 hours) - 13 hours.

Option 5: Pre-Allied Health
The Pre-Allied Health Option provides suitable courses to prepare students for training in most fields of Allied Health. Students should maintain contact personally with any Schools of Allied Health at which they plan to apply, thereby assuring that all requirements will be met. Students must also meet with the Pre-Allied Health advisor at least once per semester.

English, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
ENGL 1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3101 or BIOL 3177 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or the theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
SOCI 1311
Computer Literacy (4 hours)
BIOL 1450 or equivalent
Mathematics* (7 hours)
1323, 1426
*Transfer students must present a minimum of six semester credit hours of equivalent or higher level mathematics courses through transfer credit or placement examination.
Electives (13 hours minimum)
7 hours to be chosen from PSYC 1315, BIOL 2457, 2458 or 1310, and 6 hours of advanced electives to be chosen from BIOL 3310 (Medical Terminology), ECON 3301 or PHIL 3319.
Natural Science other than Biology (24 hours)
CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2321, 2322, 2181, 2182, and PHYS 1441 and 1442.
Major (42 hours)
42 hours including the 17 hours of core curriculum consisting of BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, 3315, and 2300 or approved substitute; 8 hours of diversity courses consisting of BIOL 3444, and 3454; 8 hourss of advanced core courses consisting of BIOL 3442 and 3452; and 9 hours of advanced biology elective courses to be chosen in consultation with the allied health advisor to ensure that prerequisites of the desired Allied Health Program are fulfilled.

Total of 120 hours* plus EXSA/DNCA**
*University requires a minimum of 36 advanced hours to satisfy degree requirements.
**4 hours of EXSA/DNCA, ROTC or Marching Band in addition to those required for the degree are required for all students under 25 years of age at the time of graduation.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1323, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1426, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 1442, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
Sophomore Year: CHEM 2181 & 2321, BIOL 1450, BIOL 2343, BIOL 3305, POLS 2311 - 17 hours
CHEM 2182 & 2322, BIOL 2300, BIOL 3315, HIST 1312, POLS 2312 - 16 hours
Junior Year: BIOL 3444, BIOL 3442, PHYS 1441, SPCH 3302, EXSA/DNCA - 16 hours
BIOL 3454, BIOL 3452, PHYS 1442, Elective (4 hours), EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
Senior year: BIOL Adv. Electives (6 hours), Social/Cultural Studies Elective (3 hours), Literature (3 hours) - 12 hours
BIOL Adv. Elective with Lab (3 hours), Fine Arts Elective (3 hours), Adv. Elective (3 hours), Adv. Elective (4 hours) - 13 hours.

Option 6: Forensics
The option in forensics is intended to prepare students for a career in biological forensics by emphasizing relevant courses in biology and related disciplines. This option is designed for students who wish to seek employment in a forensics, DNA testing, or a police department laboratory upon graduation, and, as such, an internship (BIOL 3349) is recommended when possible. Students pursuing this option are encouraged to seek advice from the faculty forensics advisor.

English, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
ENGL 1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3101 or BIOL 3177 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or the theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
ANTH 4307.
Computer Literacy (4 hours)
BIOL 1450 or equivalent.
Mathematics* (7 hours)
1323, 1426.
*Transfer students must present a minimum of six semester credit hours of equivalent or higher level mathematics courses through transfer or placement examination.
Electives (10 hours minimum)
CRCJ 3370, ANTH 4306, Adv. Elective (4 hours).
Natural Science other than Biology (27 hours)
CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2321, 2322, 2181, 2182, 4311, and PHYS 1441 and 1442.
Major (42 hours)
42 hours including the 17 hours of core curriculum consisting of BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, 3315, and 2300 or approved substitute; 13 hours of advanced core courses consisting of BIOL 3327/3183,
3339, 3341, 4352 and 12 hours of advanced biology electives to be chosen from 3312, 3444*, 3349# (Co-op internship), 3452*, and 4346* of which one course must have a laboratory component (* indicates laboratory courses).

#BIOL 3349 can be counted as a substitute for laboratory credit with permission of the forensics advisor.
Total of 120 hours* plus EXSA/DNCA**
*University requires a minimum of 36 advanced hours to satisfy degree requirements.
**4 hours of EXSA/DNCA, ROTC or Marching Band in addition to those required for the degree are required for all students under 25 years of age at the time of graduation.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1323, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1426, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 1442 - 16 hours
Sophomore Year: CHEM 2181 & 2321, BIOL 1450, BIOL 2343, BIOL 2300, POLS 2311 - 17 hours
CHEM 2182 & 2322, Literature (3 hours), BIOL 3315, HIST 1312, POLS 2312, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
Junior Year: BIOL 3183/3327, BIOL 3339, ANTH 4307, CRCJ 3370, EXSA/DNCA - 14 hours
CHEM 4311, ANTH 4306, BIOL 3341, Fine Arts (3 hours), SPCH 3302, EXSA/DNCA - 16 hours
Senior year: BIOL 3305, BIOL Adv. Elective with Lab (3 hours), BIOL 4352, PHYS 1441 - 13 hours
BIOL Adv. Electives (6 hours), PHYS 1442, Elective (4 hours) - 14 hours

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, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
ENGL 1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3101 or BIOL 3177 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
Three hours from social or cultural anthropology, archaeology, social/political/cultural geography, economics, sociology, classical studies, psychology, or linguistics.
Mathematics (6 hours)
1302, and MATH 1303 or PSYC 2441.
Natural Science other than Biology (27 hours)
PHYS 1441, 1442; CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2181, 2321, 2182, 2322 and 4311.
Computer Literacy (4 hours)
BIOL 1450 or equivalent.
Major (36 hours)
36 hours including 1441, 1442, 2457, 2458, 3312, 3315, 3353, and 3444, and seven hours at the 3000/4000-level of biology electives selected with the advice of the undergraduate advisor.
Total
103 hours, of which 16 must be 3000/4000 level, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA/DNCA) 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, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
ENGL 1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3101 or 3177 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
See the biology undergraduate advisor for a list of courses which can be used to fulfill this requirement.
Mathematics* (7 hours)
1323 and 1426.
*Transfer students must present a minimum of six semester credit hours of equivalent or higher level mathematics courses through transfer or placement examination.
Electives (10 hours)
10 hours.
Natural Science other than Biology (27 hours)
CHEM 1301, 1302, 1284, 2181, 2321, 2182, 2322, 4311, and PHYS 1441, 1442.
Computer Literacy (4 hours)
BIOL 1450 or equivalent.
Major (42 hours)
42 hours including BIOL 1441, 3315, 3444, 3445, 3351 and 4445. Twenty additional hours must be selected from the following: 3181, 3301, 3311, 3312, 3328, 3343, 3353, 4302, 4312, 4313, 4346, 4388#u, 4189#u, 4289#u.
# Must be taken under the supervision of approved faculty members.
u A total of 3 hours of combined credit in 4388, 4189, or 4289 may be used toward the 20 hour required total.
Total of 120 hours* plus EXSA/DNCA**
*University requires a minimum of 36 advanced hours to satisfy degree requirements.
**4 hours of EXSA/DNCA, ROTC or Marching Band in addition to those required for the degree are required for all students under 25 years of age at the time of graduation.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1323, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1426, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 3444, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
Sophomore Year: HIST 1312, POLS 2311, CHEM 2321, CHEM 2181, BIOL 3315, PHYS 1441, EXSA/DNCA - 18 hours
POLS 2312, CHEM 2322, CHEM 2182, PHYS 1442, BIOL 3445, EXSA/DNCA - 16 hours
Junior Year: BIOL 4445, CHEM 4311, SPCH 3302, BIOL 1450 - 14 hours
BIOL, Microbiol Electives (6 hours), BIOL 3351, Social/Cultural Studies Electives (3 hours), Elective (3 hours) - 15 hours
Senior Year: BIOL, Microbiol Electives (8 hours), Fine Arts Elective (3 hours), Literature (3 hours) - 14 hours
BIOL, Microbiol Electives (6 hours), Electives (7 hours) - 13 hours

Dual 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 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 the 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 course work 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 (6 hours)
1301, 1302.
Mathematics (13 hours)
1426, 2325, 2326, 3318.
Natural Science other than Biology (27 hours)
PHYS 1443, PHYS 1444, CHEM 1284, CHEM 1301, CHEM 1302, CHEM 2181, CHEM 2182, CHEM 2321, CHEM 2322, CHEM 4311.
Biology (30 hours)
BIOL 1441, 1442, 3301, 33XX, 3312, 3315, 3444, 4346, 5361.
Core Engineering (31 hours)
CE 2312, CSE 1320, EE 2320, MAE 2381, MAE 2314, MAE 3183, MAE 3310, MAE 3314, MAE 3317, MAE 3319, MAE 4345.
Biomedical Engineering (30 hours)
BME 1225, 4325, 5193, 5335, 5344, 5361, 5364, 5365, 5366, 5382, 5390.
Anatomy/Physiology (6 hours)
BME 5307D, BME 5309D.
Other General Educational Courses
Literature (6 hours)
Six hours of English or modern language literature.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or theatre arts.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
Three hours from social or cultural anthropology, archaeology, social/political/cultural geography, economics, sociology, classical studies, psychology, or linguistics.
Total (for degrees)
167 semester hours, plus four semester hours of exercise and sport activities (EXSA/DNCA) or ROTC or marching band as required.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year
First Semester: BME 1225; MATH 1426; BIOL 1441; CHEM 1301; POLS 2311; EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours.
Second Semester: MATH 2325; BIOL 1442; CHEM 1302; CHEM 1284; POLS 2312; ENGL 1301 - 18 hours.
Sophomore Year
First Semester: MATH 2326; PHYS 1443; CHEM 2321; CHEM 2181; HIST 1311; ENGL 1302; EXSA/DNCA - 18 hours.
Second Semester: MATH 3318; PHYS 1444; CHEM 2322; CHEM 2182; HIST 1312; 3 hours of fine art; EXSA/DNCA - 18 hours.
Junior Year
First Semester: CE 2312; MAE 3310 or CHEM 3321; CSE 1320; BIOL 3301, 3 hours of social/cultural studies; EXSA/DNCA - 16 hours.
Second Semester: MAE 2314; EE 2320; MAE 2381; BIOL 3444; BIOL 3315; 3 hours of literature - 19 hours.
Summer Session: BME 5307D; BME 5309D - 6 hours.
Senior Year
First Semester: MAE 3183; MAE 3314; BME 4325; BIOL 3312; CHEM 4311; 3 hours of literature - 16 hours.
Second Semester: MAE 3319; MAE 3317 or EE 3317; MAE 4345 or EE 4315; BME 5382; BIOL 4346 - 15 hours.
Summer Session: BME 5344; BME 5364 - 6 hours.
Fifth Year
First Semester: BME 5335; BME 5361; BME 5366; BIOL 5361 or BIOL 5362, BIOL 33XX - 15 hours.
Second Semester: BME 5365; BME 5390; BME 5193 - 7 hours.
Required Hours in EXSA/DNCA or ROTC or Marching Band
Courses in EXSA/DNCA or ROTC or Marching Band can be taken in different semesters. A suggested sequence is one hour in the first semester of the freshman year, one hour each in the first and second semesters of the sophomore year, and one hour in the first semester of the junior year.

Dual Degree Plan: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Business Administration
A five-year program designed to prepare students for careers as managers with specific knowledge of the biomedical science field. Students are required to take courses from life sciences, business, and liberal arts, culminating in a five-year Master of Business Administration (MBA), including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. The curriculum is offered jointly by the College of Business Administration and the College of Science. The BS in Biology will be conferred at the same time as the MBA. If a student in this joint degree program is not accepted into the MBA program, or if a student enters the MBA program and fails to complete the requirements for the MBA, then, in order to earn a BS in Biology he/she must take the same, full complement of courses required for a BS as students not enrolled in the joint program.

Description
This degree program is designed to provide students with a strong background in the life sciences and with a contemporary education in business administration that will impart the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them to perform effectively in many career fields. The program includes course work in the basic sciences as well as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and management. Additionally, students are required to take general education courses in literature, fine arts, history, political science, and social science.

Career Opportunities
The program prepares students for managerial and leadership positions in the biomedical sciences and biosciences research fields. It is essential that science managers have a base of technical knowledge that allows them to understand and guide the work of their subordinates and to explain the work in non-technical terms to senior management and potential customers. The program also prepares students for managerial positions in fields outside of science. Additionally, it provides a solid foundation for those planning to pursue advanced degrees.

Course Requirements
English, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3177 or BIOL 3101 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or the theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
ECON 2305 Macroeconomics
Computer Literacy
BUSA 2303 or BIOL 1450
Mathematics (6 hours)
1315 Math for Economics and Business Analysis I
1316 Math for Economics and Business Analysis II
Biology (37 hours)
BIOL 1441 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 1442 Structure and Function of Organisms
BIOL 3444 General Microbiology
BIOL 3315 Genetics
The remaining 22 hours of course work must be chosen from among the following classes and must include at least 3 laboratory classes: 2457*, 3301, 3312, 3333, 3442*, 3353*, 3310 (medical terminology), 3388 (medical techniques), 4312, 4315, 4346*.
* Indicates a laboratory course.
Science other than Biology (24 hours)
PHYS 1441, 1442, CHEM 1284, 1301, 1302, 2181, 2182, 2321, 2322.
Core Business (15 hours)
BUSA 3321, MANA 3323, FINA 3313, MARK 3321, MANA 3319.
Total
154 hours, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA/DNCA), Marching Band, or ROTC as required.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1315, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1316, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 1442, HIST 1312 - 18 hours

Sophomore Year: ECON 2305, POLS 2311, CHEM 2181 and 2321, BUSA 2303 or BIOL 1450, BIOL 3444, EXSA/DNCA - 18 or 19 hours
CHEM 2182 and 2322, BIOL 3315, ENGL or SPCH 3302, POLS 2312, BUSA 3321, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours

Junior Year: PHYS 1441, ENGL or SPCH 3302, BIOL 4 hour elective, BIOL elective, Fine Arts 3 hour elective - 17 to 18 hours
BIOL elective, BIOL 4 hour elective, PHYS 1442, MARK 3321, MANA 3319 - 17 to 18 hours

Senior year: ACCT 5301, BIOL elective, BIOL elective, MANA 3323, EXSA/DNCA - 13 to 15 hours
ACCT 5302, FINA 3313, BUSA 5330 or 5337, BIOL elective, 3 hours approved graduate business elective - 15 to 16 hours

Fifth Year: BUSA 5325, ECON 5313, 9 hours approved graduate business electives - 15 hours
BUSA 5333, 9 hours approved graduate business electives - 12 hours.

Dual Degree Plan: Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Master of Science in Health Care Administration
A five-year curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in health care administration. The curriculum also prepares students for medical school and advanced study. Students are required to take courses from life sciences, business and liberal arts, culminating in a five-year Master of Science Degree in Health Care Administration (HCA), including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. The curriculum is offered jointly by the College of Business Administration and the College of Science. The BS in Biology will be conferred at the same time that the student is awarded the MS in Health Care Administration. If a student engaged in this joint degree program is not accepted into the HCA graduate program, or enters the HCA program and fails to complete the requirement for the master’s degree in HCA, then, in order to earn a BS in Biology, they must take the same, full complement of courses required to earn the BS as taken by students not enrolled in the BIOL/HCA joint program.

Description
Rapid and radical changes in the health care industry are forcing administrators to adopt new paradigms for cost management and the redesign of health care delivery processes, while increasing the quality of care delivered. The new health industry is shifting quickly toward managed care and capitation. This change has created a pressing need for health care delivery administrators, and the proposed 3-2 Biology/Business Administration BS/MS degree will help fulfill this need. This degree program is designed to provide students with a strong background in the life sciences and with a contemporary education in health care administration that will impart the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to enable them to perform effectively in health care delivery. The program includes course work in the basic sciences and in health care administration. Additionally, students are required to take general education courses in literature, fine arts, history, political science and social science.

Career Opportunities
The program prepares students as health care administrators for leadership roles in provider organizations such as inpatient and outpatient hospitals, rehabilitation centers, psychiatric centers, chemical dependency units, nursing homes, retirement communities, institutional clinics, physician group practices, home health agencies, 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 health care administration, which is an advantage in preparing for a medical career.

Course Requirements
English, Technical Writing and Speech (12 hours)
1301, 1302, three hours of literature and either BIOL 3305 (Scientific and Technical Writing) or SPCH 3302*.
*A course in which students develop proficiency in oral presentation must be taken to meet University requirements for graduation. SPCH 3302 can be used as an elective to meet this requirement if BIOL 3305 is used to meet the English requirement. BIOL 3177 or BIOL 3101 can also be used to meet the oral presentation requirement.
Political Science (6 hours)
2311, 2312.
History (6 hours)
1311, 1312.
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Three hours from art, dance, music, architecture, or the theatre arts.
Social/Cultural Studies (3 hours)
ECON 2306 Microeconomics
Computer Literacy
BUSA 2303 or BIOL 1450
Mathematics (6 hours)
1315 College Algebra for Economics and Business
1316 Math for Economics and Business Analysis
Biology (37 hours)
BIOL 1441 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 1442 Structure and Function of Organisms
BIOL 3444 General Microbiology
BIOL 3315 Genetics
The remaining 22 hours of course work must be chosen from among the following classes and must include at least 3 laboratory classes: 2457*, 3301, 3312, 3333, 3442*, 3353*, 3310 (medical terminology), 3388 (medical techniques), 4312, 4315, 4346*.
* Indicates a laboratory course.
Science other than Biology (24 hours)
PHYS 1441, 1442, CHEM 1284, 1301, 1302, 2181, 2182, 2321, 2322.
Core Business (12 hours)
ACCT 2301 Financial Accounting
ACCT 2302 Managerial Accounting
MANA 3319 Management Process Theory
BUSA 3321 Statistics I
Approved Elective Undergraduate Business Courses (9 hours)
Fourth Year (Take at graduate level as undergraduate - 9 hours)
HCAD 5301 Health Care Administration I
HCAD 5302 Health Care Administration II
INSY 5330 Information and Decision Systems and Concept, or equivalent
Fifth Year (21 hours)
ECON 5333 Economics of Health or SOCW 6345 Health Policy
INSY 5350 Health Care Information Systems
FINA 5315 Health Care Financial Management
HCAD 5390 Seminar in Health Care Administration
HCAD 5399 Residence
HCAD 5699 Residence
Total: 151 hours, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA/DNCA) or marching band or ROTC as required.

Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year: ENGL 1301, MATH 1315, CHEM 1301, BIOL 1441, HIST 1311, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
ENGL 1302, MATH 1316, CHEM 1302, CHEM 1284, BIOL 1442, HIST 1312 - 18 hours

Sophomore Year: ECON 2306, POLS 2311, CHEM 2181 and 2321, ACCT 2301, BIOL 3444, EXSA/DNCA - 18 hours
CHEM 2182 and 2322, BIOL 3315, ACCT 2302, POLS 2312, BUSA 2303 or BIOL 1450, EXSA/DNCA - 17 or 18 hours

Junior Year: PHYS 1441, ENGL or SPCH 3302, BIOL electives (6 hours), Fine Arts 3 hour elective, EXSA/DNCA - 17 hours
BIOL electives (7 hours), PHYS 1442, ENGL OR SPCH 3302, BUSA 3321 - 17 hours

Senior year: MANA 3319, BIOL elective, HCAD 5301, approved undergraduate business electives (6 hours) -
15 hours
Approved undergraduate business elective (3 hours), INSY 5330, BIOL electives (6 hours), HCAD 5302 - 15 hours

Fifth Year: ECON 5333, INSY 5350, FINA 5315, HCAD 5399 - 12 hours
HCAD 5390, HCAD 5699 - 9 hours

Department of Biology Faculty
Chair
Professor Bacon
Professors
Arnott, Campbell, Chrzanowski, Formanowicz, Frye,
Hellier, McMahon, Neill, Robinson, Smatresk
Associate Professors
Bernard, Grover, Payne
Assistant Professors
Burleson, Chippindale, Marshall, McAllister,
Passy, Smith, van Waasbergen, Wilk-Blaszczak
Lecturers
Ammerman, Henry, Wolfe

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, W-Winter session; M-Maymester.
Course fee information is published in the online student Schedule of Classes at www.uta.edu/schedule. Please refer to this Web site for a detailed listing of specific course fees.
Prefix and number in parentheses 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. 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. I.

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. 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. Prerequisite: BIOL 1441. F, S, SS.

1450. COMPUTER LITERACY IN BIOLOGY (3-3) 4 hours credit. Basic computer skills and the utilization of biological resources on the Internet. Assignments are constructed to enable the student to acquire skills in the use of software programs on graphics, statistics, spread sheets, and word processing as they apply to the biological sciences. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and 1442. F, S.

2300. INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Introduction to the collection, description, and analysis of data with statistical methods appropriate for biological sciences. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and 1442, or permission of the instructor. I.

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. 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. F, S, SS.

3101. CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (1-0) 1 hour credit. Seminar on significant topics and issues in modern biology. Students will present seminars on selected topics and participate in discussions of those topics. Topics will vary depending on instructor. This course will satisfy the oral communication competency required in Biology. May be repeated once for biology credit. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, and 3315, or permission of the instructor. I.

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 biology and microbiology. 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. 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. Prerequisites: completion of BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343, and 3315. May not be used for Biology credit toward a BS degree in biology or microbiology. I.

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. 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. I.

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. Prerequisite: BIOL 3327 or concurrent enrollment. 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 psychoactive 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.

3305. SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL WRITING (3-0) 3 hours credit. Study and application of the written and verbal communication skills involved in gathering, analyzing, and distributing scientific and technical information efficiently and accurately for specific scientific audiences. Can be used to satisfy the Technical Writing portion of English, Technical Writing and Speech requirement. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and 1442, or permission of the instructor. I.

3309. NON-MAJORS SELECTED TOPICS (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 credit as different topics are offered. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a B.A. or B.S. degree in biology or a B.S. degree in microbiology. 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. 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.

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. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisites: 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. 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. F.

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. I.

3345. HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Study of human function from the cellular through organismal levels. Attention will be paid to the interrelationships between physiological research and medicine. Will give students a knowledge of the basic principles of structure, function and functional integration of human tissues and organs. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 3315 or permission of the instructor. I.

3346. HUMAN ANATOMY (2-3) 3 hours credit. Study of the gross functional anatomy of the human body. Students will participate in laboratory exercises designed to familiarize them with human anatomical structures and their functions. Use of eponyms for anatomical terms will be minimized. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and 1442 or permission of the instructor. I.

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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and 3327. 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. F, S.

3355. TOXICOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. An introduction to the general principles of toxicology with an emphasis on certain classes of toxic agents, their sources and toxic effects, as well as their environmental fates. Pollution of various media (air, water and soil) and the differences between them will be discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 2322 or permission of instructor. I.

3360. PRACTICUM IN ZOO RESEARCH METHODS (3-0) 3 hours credit. A hands-on introduction to research methodologies commonly used to collect behavioral and physiological data in zoos. Students will learn how to develop an ethogram, design data sheets, observe animals and collect data. Data will be summarized, analyzed, interpreted and presented in both written and oral form. Prerequisites: PSYC 2441, PSYC 2442, PSYC 3326 or their equivalent and permission of the instructor. I. Also listed as PSYC 3352; credit will be granted only once.

3371. TEACHING BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I (3-0) 3 hours credit. Teaching current concepts in the chemical/molecular basis of life, cellular metabolism/structure/function and genetics. This class cannot be taken for Biology majors credit by students in the Biology or Microbiology B.S. degree programs. It is intended for students pursuing a career in science teaching. Prerequisite: permission of the biology teacher certification advisor and the biology undergraduate advisor. I.

3372. TEACHING BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS II (3-0) 3 hours credit. Teaching current concepts in animal and plant structure/function including cell, tissue, organ and organismal structure, growth, transport/circulation/gas exchange, nutrition, reproduction, development, endocrinology, and animal neural regulation. This class cannot be taken for Biology majors credit by students in the Biology or Microbiology B.S. degree programs. It is intended for students pursuing a career in science teaching. Prerequisite: permission of the biology teacher certification advisor and the biology undergraduate advisor. I.

3373. TEACHING BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS III (3-0) 3 hours credit. Teaching current concepts in evolution, ecology and biodiversity including the origin and diversification of life on Earth, and the ecological and behavioral interactions between organisms and their biotic/abiotic environments from an evolutionary perspective. This class cannot be taken for Biology majors credit by students in the Biology or Microbiology B.S. degree programs. It is intended for students pursuing a career in science teaching. Prerequisite: permission of the biology teacher certification advisor and the biology undergraduate advisor. I.

3374. TEACHING BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IV (2-2) 3 hours credit. Current concepts in laboratory teaching in biology. This course will cover modern methods of teaching laboratories in biology designed by master biology teachers and various biology publishers. This class cannot be taken for Biology majors credit by students in the Biology or Microbiology B.S. degree programs. It is intended for students pursuing a career in science teaching. Prerequisite: permission of the biology teacher certification advisor and the biology undergraduate advisor. I.

3388. MEDICAL TECHNIQUES (3-0) 3 hours credit. This one-semester course is designed to familiarize students with the latest advances in medical technology. Available for credit for non-biology majors and students in the Biology/Health Care Administration or Biology/Masters in Business Administration programs only. I.

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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. BIOL 3301 recommended. 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. 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; credit will not be granted for both. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 3444 or equivalent. 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 U.T. Arlington and one week 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, or equivalent, or permission of the instructor. I.

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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. I.

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. F, S.

4179, 4279, 4379. DIRECTED STUDY (Variable credit 1-3 hours as arranged). Independent study by individual students in biology under the supervision of a biology faculty member. Topics must be approved by the supervising faculty member. A limit of three hours per semester is imposed and a total of three hours may be counted toward degree requirements. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and permission of the instructor. F, S SS.

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. 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441 and 3444. S.

4305. ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Survey of the physiological adaptations of animals to their environments. Emphasizes physiological mechanisms and evolutionary changes that allow animals to survive under and respond to a variety of environmental conditions. Prerequisite: BIOL 3442 or permission of the instructor. I.

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. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 3301, 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. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 and 3327. F (even years).

4345. POPULATION BIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. The quantitative study of populations in theory and practice. How populations change in ecological and evolutionary time. Prerequisites: 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. S.

4348. AQUATIC BIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Ecological relationships of organisms in freshwater and marine ecosystems. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, 2343 or permission of the instructor. I.

4350. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. Introduction to theory and practice of conservation biology, with emphasis on applications of modern quantitative and genetic techniques to preservation of organisms and habitats. Topics include identification and prioritization of units for protection; conservation genetics; preserve design; public policy issues; and case studies. Prerequisites: Genetics (BIOL 3315 or equivalent) or permission of the instructor. I.

4352. FORENSIC BIOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. A comprehensive review of biological principles, applied to forensic science, including sample recovery and handling, analytical techniques, profile matching/exclusion, reporting, and testimony. Prerequisites: BIOL 3315, 3339, CRCJ 3370, and a course in statistics (BIOL 2300 recommended) or permission of the instructor. I.

4354. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (3-0) 3 hours credit. Basics of the broad range of health considerations at the core of environmental projects and regulation. The course will provide the knowledge required for students to successfully complete the Texas Registered Sanitarian Examination or the Environmental Health Association’s Registered Environmental Health Specialist Examination. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442, CHEM 1301, 1302, PHYS 1441, or permission of the environmental biology option advisor. I.

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. 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. 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 1441, 1442 and 2343. 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 walls, 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. F.

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.

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