2023-24 Courses: Biology
BIOL1110 - General Biology
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
1110
Long Title
General Biology
Description
This course introduces non-science majors to basic biological concepts including,
but not limited to, the properties of life, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular
biology, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. Three lectures. Credit for both this
course and BIOL 1140 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets New Mexico
General Education Curriculum Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area III: Physical and Natural Sciences
BIOL1110L - General Biology Lab
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
1110L
Long Title
General Biology Lab
Description
This laboratory course for non-science majors compliments the concepts covered in
the associated general biology lecture course. Students will learn quantitative skills
involved in scientific measurement and data analysis. Students will also perform experiments
related to topics such as biochemistry, cell structure and function, molecular biology,
evolution, taxonomic classification and phylogeny, biodiversity, and ecology. One
3-hour lab per week including plant and animal diversity, techniques and investigation
of current issues. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 3: Physical
and Natural Sciences.
Credits
1
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in all of the following:
- BIOL1110 - General Biology (3)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area III: Physical and Natural Sciences
BIOL1140 - Biology for Health Sciences
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
1140
Long Title
Biology for Health Sciences
Description
This introductory biology course for students interested in health science careers
focuses on the concepts of chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, and regulation
of gene expression. Not accepted toward the Biology major. Credit for both this course
and BIOL 1110 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets New Mexico General
Education Curriculum Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area III: Physical and Natural Sciences
BIOL1140L - Biology for Health Sciences Lab
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
1140L
Long Title
Biology for Health Sciences Lab
Description
This course is a laboratory that complements the concepts learned in the theory course.
Students will learn skills involved in scientific measurement, microscopy, and mathematical
analysis. Students will also perform experiments and data analysis related to cell
structure and function, chemistry, enzyme activity, and genetics. Meets New Mexico
General Education Curriculum Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences.
Credits
1
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in all of the following:
- BIOL1140 - Biology for Health Sciences (3)
Gen Ed Areas & Diversity
Area III: Physical and Natural Sciences
BIOL2110C - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
2110C
Long Title
Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory
Description
This course introduces students to major topics in general biology. This courses focuses
on the principles of structure and function of living things at the molecular, cellular
and organismic levels of organization. Major topics included are introduction to the
scientific process, chemistry of cells, organization of cells, cellular respiration,
photosynthesis, cell division, DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Students
who completed AP Chemistry in high school should see the instructor of record or a
Biology department advisor.
Credits
4
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following:
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in at least 1 of the
following:
- CHEM1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors (3)
- Course Not Found
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in all of the following:
- CHEM1215L - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors Laboratory (1)
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in at least 1 of the
following:
BIOL2210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
2210
Long Title
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Description
This course is the first of two that serve as an introduction to human anatomy and
physiology for Biology majors and allied health students. The course entails describing,
explaining, and analyzing structure and function from the submicroscopic to the organismal
level with emphasis on anatomic, directional, and sectional terminology, basic cellular
structure and metabolism, tissue differentiation and characteristics, and organ system
structure and function; Specifically the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous
systems. Three lectures.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following:
- Complete 1 of the following
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- BIOL1140 - Biology for Health Sciences (3)
- BIOL1140L - Biology for Health Sciences Lab (1)
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- BIOL2110C - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory (4)
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- Earned a minimum grade of C in at least 1 of the following:
- CHEM1120C - Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory for Non-Majors (4)
- CHEM1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors (3)
- Complete 1 of the following
BIOL2210L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
2210L
Long Title
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
Description
This is the first in a series of two laboratory courses designed to introduce laboratory
practices and techniques for human anatomy and physiology, from the basic cell structure
through the organ system level; specifically the integumentary, skeletal, muscle,
and nervous systems. Three hours lab.
Credits
1
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in all of the following:
- BIOL2210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
BIOL2225 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
2225
Long Title
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Description
This course is the second of two that serve as an introduction to human anatomy and
physiology for biology majors and allied health students. The course entails describing,
explaining, and analyzing structure and function from the submicroscopic to the organismal
level with emphasis on specific cellular, tissue, and organ structure and physiology,
and organ system structure and function; specifically the endocrine, cardiovascular,
respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Additionally, an analysis of these
concepts is included: fluid and electrolyte balance, pregnancy, growth and development
from zygote to newborn, and heredity. Three lectures.
Credits
3
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Earned a minimum grade of C in at least 1 of the following:
- BIOL2210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3)
- Course Not Found
BIOL2225L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
2225L
Long Title
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
Description
This is the second in a series of two laboratory courses designed to introduce laboratory
practices and techniques for human anatomy and physiology, from the basic cell structure
through the organ system level; specifically the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Three hours lab.
Credits
1
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in all of the following:
- BIOL2225 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3)
BIOL2305 - Microbiology for Health Sciences
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
2305
Long Title
Microbiology for Health Sciences
Description
This course introduces the basic principles of microbial structure, genetics, and
physiology, virology, parasitology, disease, pathogenicity, epidemiology and immunology.
Only some emphasis is given to basic biological principles. The course is designed
for those obtaining a career in the health sciences. Not accepted toward the Biology
major or minor. Credit for both this course and BIOL **351/**352L may not be applied
toward a degree program.
Credits
4
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Complete 1 of the following
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- BIOL1140 - Biology for Health Sciences (3)
- BIOL1140L - Biology for Health Sciences Lab (1)
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- BIOL2110C - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory (4)
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- Complete 1 of the following
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- CHEM1120C - Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory for Non-Majors (4)
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- CHEM1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors (3)
- CHEM1215L - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors Laboratory (1)
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- Complete 1 of the following
BIOL2410C - Principles of Biology: Genetics Lecture and Laboratory
Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
2410C
Long Title
Principles of Biology: Genetics Lecture and Laboratory
Description
Mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, chromosomes and inheritance, molecular basis
of inheritance, genes to proteins, genetic models (viruses and bacteria), eukaryotic
genomes, genetic basis of development and overview of genomes. Three lectures, 1 discussion
section.
Credits
4
Grade Mode
Standard
May the course be repeated for credit?
No
Course Level
Lower division undergraduate (100-2999)
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Complete all of the following
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- BIOL2110C - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory (4)
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- Complete 1 of the following
- Earned a minimum grade of C in at least 1 of the following:
- CHEM1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors (3)
- Course Not Found
- Earned a minimum grade of C in each of the following:
- CHEM1215L - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors Laboratory (1)
- Earned a minimum grade of C in at least 1 of the following:
- Complete all of the following
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in at least 1 of the
following:
- CHEM1225 - General Chemistry II for STEM Majors (3)
- Course Not Found
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in all of the following:
- CHEM1225L - General Chemistry II for STEM Majors Laboratory (1)
- Completed with a minimum grade of C or concurrently enrolled in at least 1 of the
following:
- Complete all of the following