BIO 1623 NATIVE PLANTS (3-2-3). Introduction to the flora of Central Texas, particularly identification of Hill Country plants. The course involves plant identification, distribution, comparisons, and discussions on the usefulness of native Texas plants. This includes medicinal, edible, and horticultural uses. Involves field trips. Fee: $24 Skills: E ( )
BIO 1673 ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY (3-3-0). Designed for science majors and students with a strong science background who desire a more in-depth approach to biological topics. An introduction to the structures and functioning of ecological systems, including populations, communities and ecosystems. The impact of humans on the environment will also be discussed. Also includes a discussion of the principles of population genetics, evolution and speciation. BIOL 2206 and BIOL 1673 may not both be counted towards graduation. Skills: E
BIO 1704 INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY (4-3-3). An introduction to the microbial world including the basic characteristics of fungi, algae, bacteria, and viruses. Special emphasis is placed on applications to humans. This course will not count as credit toward the Associate of Science degree in Biology. Fee: $24 Skills: E ( )
BIO 1714 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (4-3-3). An introduction to the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on anatomy. Designed for students in the ACC health science programs. Fee: $24 Skills: E ( )
BIO 1724 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (4-3-3). A sequel to BIO 1714 with an emphasis on physiology. Designed for students in the ACC health science programs. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: BIO 1714 or equivalent.
BIO 2614 AQUATIC BIOLOGY (4-3-3). An overview of aquatic ecosystems and their organisms. The course will focus on learning to sample and identify aquatic plants and animals from both freshwater and marine habitats. Exercises will involve collecting and analyzing samples from both freshwater and marine ecosystems. Field trips will be required. Insurance: $2Skills: E Prerequisites: BIO 1673. ( )
BIO 2991 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY (1-1-0). Recent advances or special problems in the biological sciences. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours when topics vary. Skills: E Prerequisites: Three hours of biological science.
BIO 2992 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY (2-2-1). Recent advances or special problems in the biological sciences. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours when topics vary. Skills: E
BIO 2993 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN BIOLOGY (3-3-0). Recent advances or special problems in the biological sciences. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours when topics vary. Skills: E
BIOL 1308 LIFE ON EARTH (3-3-0). A survey of major plant and animal groups with emphasis on evolutionary relationships, adaptive strategies, natural history, reproductive behavior, and co-evolution. (CB 040102). Skills: E (BIO 1603)
BIOL 1322 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN NUTRITION (3-3-0). Learn how to feel better, gain and maintain a healthy body and how a nutrition professional applies this practical knowledge. A special emphasis is placed on understanding and evaluating fads and fallacies in nutrition. Besides basic nutritional information, the course explores special nutritional concerns of the athletic, the vegetarian, and the relationship between various addictions and nutrition. This course is designed for the non-science major and is also recommended for human service students who desire to study the application of nutrition to addictions. Skills: E (BIO 1633)
BIOL 1323 HUMAN NUTRITION (3-3-0). This course explores the various nutrients, their sources, digestion, absorption, metabolism, interaction, storage, and excretion. Current research is presented against a background of basic nutritional concepts. Special emphasis is given to the role nutrition plays in the current health care delivery system and how nutrition can be emphasized to promote health maintenance. This course is required for most BSN students and fulfills the requirements for a science elective in the College of Natural Sciences at U.T. Skills: E Prerequisites: High School Chemistry or CHEM 1411; BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1408 are recommended but not required. (BIO 1643)
BIOL 1406 CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (4-3-3). BIOL 1406 and 1408 may not both be counted toward graduation. Designed for science majors and students with a strong science background who desire a more in-depth approach to biological topics. An introduction to the physical and chemical organization of living organisms; cell structure, function, and metabolism; classical and molecular genetics; gene regulation; genetic engineering; molecular aspects of development; and reproduction. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college chemistry; two years of high school algebra or MATD 0390. (BIO 1654)
BIOL 1407 STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF ORGANISMS (4-3-3). BIOL 1407 and 1409 may not both be counted toward graduation. Designed for science majors and students with a strong science background who desire a more in-depth approach to biological topics. An introduction to the diversity, anatomy, physiology, reproduction, development, behavior, and evolution of living organisms. Includes viruses, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 with a minimum grade of C. (BIO 1664)
BIOL 1408 PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (4-3-3). BIOL 1406 and 1408 may not both be counted toward graduation. Designed for non-science majors who desire a more conceptual approach to biological topics. An introduction to the nature of science, the characteristics of life, the molecular and cellular basis of life, genetics, reproduction, and development. An emphasis will be placed on how these topics are related to current issues and problems facing modern society. Fee: $24 Skills: E (BIO 1684)
BIOL 1409 PRINCIPLES OF ORGANISMAL BIOLOGY (4-3-3). BIOL 1407 and 1409 may not both be counted toward graduation. Designed for non-science majors who desire a more conceptual approach to biological topics. An introduction to viruses, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Topics will include structures and functions, evolution, environmental and human interactions, and origin of life. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1408 with a minimum grade of C. (BIO 1694)
BIOL 1413 GENERAL ZOOLOGY (4-3-3). A survey of the animal kingdom and animal-like protists from an evolutionary perspective. Major lines of evolution will be traced as characteristics of each animal group are compared and contrasted. The taxonomy, diversity, behavior and ecology of all major animal phyla will be studied with an emphasis on the functional anatomy of each group. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1408 or equivalent. (BIO 1824)
BIOL 1424 GENERAL BOTANY (4-3-3). A survey of plant science; includes structure and function of leaves, stems, and roots; plant reproduction; life histories of archegoniate plants including mosses, ferns, and seed plants; plant-environment interactions; and local flora. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 or BIOL 1408 or equivalent. (BIO 1814)
BIOL 2106 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LAB (1-0-3). A companion lab/activity course to BIOL 2206. Investigates topics in environmental biology with demonstrations, lab activities and field trips. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: Recommended corequisite: BIOL 2206. (BIO 1671)
BIOL 2206 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY LECTURE (2-2-0). An investigation into the biological, social, political, and economic effects of overpopulation, resource depletion and pollution. Course encourages the expression of diverse opinions and critical thinking on key environmental issues. Skills: E (BIO 1672)
BIOL 2306 THE LIVING PLANET (3-3-0). A survey of the major biomes of the world, environmental interactions of species, populations and community dynamics, and impact of humans on the world around them. Skills: E (BIO 1613)
BIOL 2316 GENETICS (3-3-0). An introduction to the basic concepts of human heredity and cytogenetics including mendelian, molecular, and population genetics. Skills: E Prerequisites: BIOL 1406. (BIO 2653)
BIOL 2401 HUMAN ANATOMY (4-3-3). A detailed review of the structure of the human body. Topics include cellular, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, neural, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive anatomy. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 or equivalent. (BIO 2714)
BIOL 2402 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (4-3-3). An in-depth inquiry into the physiology of the human body with an emphasis on the characteristics of physiological processes and the influence of environmental and other factors on these processes. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: CHEM 1405 and either BIOL 1407 or BIOL 2401 or equivalents. (BIO 2724)
BIOL 2420 MICROBIOLOGY (4-3-4). Characteristics and life activities of micro-organisms and their interactions with their surroundings. Emphasis is placed on relationships that influence man: infection, immunity, parasitism, and control. Includes laboratory techniques. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: BIOL 1406 and CHEM 1405. (BIO 2704)