BIOL - Biology

Freshman students majoring in Biology must complete the Biology Pre-Test Assessment during their first semester at UMHB. Fall, Spring.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants. Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip.  Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants.  Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants. Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Study of some basic principles common to all living things and a survey of the different types of organisms which are found in our world and which impact human life. Course is intended for students requiring a lab science but cannot be used as credit towards a biology major or minor.

A survey of the animal kingdom, including structure, physiology, heredity, and ecology of animals with an emphasis on the evolution of the organ systems. Lab fee.

A survey of the plant kingdom, including morphology, physiology, ecology, and economic uses of plants. Lab fee.

This course will explore foundational concepts and processes in biology, including biomolecules, cell structure of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, cell division, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, genetics, and plant processes. Laboratory feel. Fall. Spring.

This course will explore foundational concepts and processes in biology, including biodiversity, evolution, animal systems, and ecology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1450. Laboratory fee. Fall. Spring.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip.  Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants.  Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Faculty-supervised experience in assisting with laboratory studies. May be repeated subject to availability of assignments. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Requirements include a literature search, oral presentation, and discussion on a relevant topic in Biology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 12 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

This course investigates biological experimentation. Topics include experimental design, the scientific process, scientific writing, the philosophy of science, bioethics, critical thinking, usage of common laboratory equipment, and laboratory team work. Prerequisite: BIOL 1460; Laboratory fee. Fall Spring.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants. Prerequisite: 8 hours of biology or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Endangered Species will use examples from the field of conservation biology to demonstrate the role of science and the limits of science in addressing the complex issues involved in the efforts to preserve threatened and endangered species. Because the practical application of this multidisciplinary field relies on both scientific evidence and social and political will, it is an excellent focal point to begin discussing the roles of science and scientific methods in public and private decision-making and the limits of science in understanding the world. This course will fulfill the Scientific Inquiry requirement of the core curriculum.

Students will explore, in plants and animals, relationship between environment, form and physiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1460. Spring only.

A study of special topics in Biology. Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants. Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Consists of an extended field trip to different ecological regions of the United States or Mexico with an emphasis on the geology, climate, flora, fauna, and culture of the area visited. Participants will be responsible for maintenance of expedition equipment and may collect and identify geological and biological specimens where appropriate. Course is intended for students requiring a lab science but cannot be used as credit towards a Biology major or minor. Enrollment will be limited and will require permission of the instructor. Expenses will be shared by participants. May be repeated for credit. Minimester and summer only.

Study of the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems including the integumentary, skeletal and muscular. Laboratory fee. Fall and Spring.

A continuation of BIOL 2440. Systems covered include the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and excretory. Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or higher in BIOL 2440. Laboratory fee. Fall and Spring.

A study of flowering plants of Central Texas, emphasizing techniques of identification and classification, with herbarium and field work. Weekend field trip may be required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1450 and 1460. Lab fee. Offered Spring.

Study of anatomical structure and function of human organ systems including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, respiratory, excretory, cardiovascular, digestive and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 1460. Laboratory fee. Fall. Spring.

An introduction to the morphology and physiology of micro-organisms with emphasis on bacteria, the principles of immunology, laboratory methods, and practical applications. Prerequisite: BIOL 1450 or BIOL 2440. Lab fee.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip.  Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants.  Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Faculty-supervised experience in assisting with laboratory studies. May be repeated subject to availability of assignments. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip.  Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants.  Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip.  Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants.  Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

A study of the physical bases and principles of inheritance and variation in plants and animals, with an emphasis on the genetics of man. Prerequisite: BIOL 1450 and 1460 or BIOL 1410 and 1420. Fall. Spring.

A study of the mechanisms involved in the immune response. Emphasis on the structure and function of the components of the immune system, including humoral and cellular activity, complement, and hypersensitivity. Prerequisites: BIOL 2441 or 2470, and BIOL 2480 and BIOL 3310 with a C or higher in each course. Spring only.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip.  Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants.  Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

A general study of birds and their structure, food relations, nesting habits, seasonal distribution, migration, economic importance, and conservation, with field observations and special reference to Texas birds. Weekend field trip required. Prerequisite: BIOL 1450 and 1460 or permission of instructor. Laboratory fee. Spring only.

A basic survey of the fundamental taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of the invertebrate taxa. Prerequisite: BIOL 2270 and 2330. Laboratory fee. Offered Fall only.

A study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment with emphasis on energy flow, community structure and population biology. Prerequisites: a minimum "C" standing in each of BIOL 1460 and MATH 1306. Laboratory fee.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip.  Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants.  Prerequisite: 8 hours of Biology or permission of the instructor.  May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Faculty-supervised experience in assisting with laboratory studies. May be repeated subject to availability of assignments. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Students majoring in Biology must complete the biology achievement examination prior to graduation. This exam should be taken during the senior year. Examination fee.

An introduction to research representing individual work of senior level.  Conferences and laboratory work to be specified according to the subject at the discretion of the instructor.  Prerequisite:  12 hours of Biology, 6 of which must be advanced level, and permission of the instructor. Lab fee.

Requirements include a literature search, oral presentation, and discussion on a relevant topic in Biology. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: senior classification or permission of the instructor. Fall. Spring.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

An introduction to research representing individual work of senior level.  Conferences and laboratory work to be specified according to the subject at the discretion of the instructor.  Prerequisite:  12 hours of Biology, 6 of which must be advanced level, and permission of the instructor. Lab fee.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants. Prerequisite: 8 hours of biology or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Study of the interrelationships between organisms and their environment; emphasis on environmental characteristics, community structure, population dynamics, modes of reproduction and foraging, and inter and intra-specific relations. The lab provides opportunity to test ecological concepts experimentally with basic statistics, computer spreadsheets and modeling. Prerequisites: BIOL 1410, 1420, and MATH 1306. BIOL 3310 recommended.

An introduction to research representing individual work of senior level.  Conferences and laboratory work to be specified according to the subject at the discretion of the instructor.  Prerequisite:  12 hours of Biology, 6 of which must be advanced level, and permission of the instructor. Lab fee.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants. Prerequisite: 8 hours of biology or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.

Identification, life histories, distribution, and adaptations of vertebrate animals. Extensive field work and one weekend trip. Prerequisite: BIOL 1450, 1460, 2270 and one of the following: BIOL 2330 or BIOL 2440 or BIOL 2470. Laboratory fee. Fall only.

A study of the structure, function, reproduction, and biochemistry of eukaryotic cells and their organelles. Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 and CHEM 1410 & 1420. Lab fee. Fall. Spring.

An introduction to the cell behavior and molecular pathways that control embryonic development. Several representative organisms, invertebrate and vertebrate, will be utilized along with an introduction to recent advances and techniques in developmental biology. Those techniques will be applied in the laboratory to study such organisms as planarians, sea urchins, and chickens. Prerequisites: BIOL 2270, BIOL 3310 and MATH 2303. BIOL 4410 recommended. Laboratory fee. Fall and Spring.

A general study of the biotic and abiotic components of estuarine and marine systems, with emphasis on the Gulf Coast of Texas. Weekend field trip required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1450, 1460 and one of the following: BIOL 2330 or BIOL 2440 or BIOL 2470. Laboratory fee. Fall only.

An introduction to the taxonomy, ecology, morphology and behavior of amphibians and reptiles. Weekend field trip may be required. Prerequisite: BIOL 1460 and one of BIOL 2330, 2440 or 2470. Laboratory fee. Fall only.

Consists of an extended field trip to different ecological regions of the United States or Mexico with an emphasis on the geology, climate, flora, fauna, and culture of the area visited. Participants will be responsible for maintenance of expedition equipment and may collect and identify geological and biological specimens where appropriate. Natural History Expedition is not intended to be a substitute for those academic courses required of a major or for the teaching field in Biology. Enrollment will be limited and will require permission of the instructor. Expenses will be shared by participants. May be repeated for credit. Minimester only.

Bacteria and the viruses that infect them are examined, including form, structure, reproduction, physiology, metabolism, characterization and identification. Major emphasis will be on distribution in nature and their beneficial and detrimental effects on humans and agriculture. Students will also learn how to read, analyze and discuss primary scientific literature publications on related topics. Prerequisites: BIOL 2480 and BIOL 3310 with a 'C' or higher in each course. Laboratory fee. Spring only.

A study of interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Emphasis on environmental characteristics, population dynamics, modes of reproduction and foraging, and inter-& intra-specific relationships. Lab exercises will culminate in student research projects with both oral and written presentations. For Biology and 8-12 Science/Life Science Majors. Prerequisites: minimum "C" in each of BIOL 2270 and MATH 2303. BIOL 3310 recommended. Laboratory Fee. Fall only.

An introduction to research representing individual work of senior level. Conferences and laboratory work to be specified according to the subject at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisite: 12 hours of Biology, 6 of which must be advanced level, and permission of the instructor. Lab fee.

Requirements may include classroom study, field work, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trips will be shared by the participants. Prerequisite: 8 hours of biology or permission of the instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

Students will conduct biological research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students will be expected to keep a research notebook according to standard laboratory practices and may be required to submit a research proposal at the discretion of the faculty member. A final written report of work accomplished will be required. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer.