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ARTS 4312 - Art of Ancient Iraq and the Near East Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Art History. The art, history and culture of Ancient Iraq and the Near East. Topics include prehistoric art, state formation, ideology and empire. (Cross-listed with HUMN 4312 .).
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ARTS 4315 - Art of the Ancient Greek World Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Art History. The art, history and culture of the ancient Greek world from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic period. Topics include appropriation, cultural heritage, and gender studies. (Cross-listed with HUMN 4315 .).
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ARTS 4320 - Advanced Ceramics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Emphasis on individual projects and personal growth through technique and concept. Focused investigation and application of ceramic materials, approaches and processes including wheel-throwing, hand-building, mold making, glazing and kiln firing.
May be repeated for credit.
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ARTS 4322 - Roman Art Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Art History. The art, history, and culture of the ancient Roman world from the foundation of Rome (753 B. C. E.) through Constantine (337 C. E.). An investigation of architecture, sculpture, painting and other arts, especially as they relate to the social and political developments of ancient Italy and the Mediterranean. (Cross-listed with HUMN 4322 .).
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ARTS 4331 - Advanced Drawing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
This course encourages students to pursue individual approaches and explore drawing as an independent discipline. Through studio drawing practices and integration with the study of theory, students will develop a personal sense of imagery.
Prerequisites: ARTS 3331 or equivalent.
May be repeated for credit.
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ARTS 4332 - Advanced Life Drawing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Advanced techniques of proportion and accuracy in drawing the human form. Students continue to work from live model in pencil, paste, and charcoal in both detailed and gesture drawings. Topics vary;
Prerequisites: ARTS 3331 or ARTS 3333 .
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4335 - Advanced Painting Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
This course encourages students to pursue individual approaches and explore painting as an independent discipline. Through studio painting practices and integration with the study of theory, students will develop a personal sense of imagery.
Prerequisites: ARTS 3335 .
May be repeated for credit.
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ARTS 4339 - Silkscreen Printing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Printmaking course focusing specifically on the technique of silkscreen. Students will learn various ways to create imagery with silkscreen, including the use of screen-filter stencils, hand-drawn stencils, and digital/photo-based stencils.
Prerequisites: ARTS 1316 or ARTS 1325 .
May be repeated for credit.
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ARTS 4340 - Advanced Printmaking Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 6
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
A continuing study of printmaking processes learned in ARTS 3340 or in ARTS 4339 . This can include exploration in either linocut, woodcut, etching, silkscreen, monotype, lithography or a combination. Students will be encouraged to develop conceptual ideas in addition to refining their skills.
Prerequisites: ARTS 3340 , ARTS 4339 , or equivalent.
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ARTS 4341 - Advanced Fibers Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Supervised projects in woven and non-woven techniques with emphasis on color and design.
Prerequisites: ARTS 3341 .
May be repeated for credit.
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ARTS 4348 - Information Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Exploration and design of infographics from a variety of data, statistics and informational sources. Course lectures include visual translation, visual problem-solving and overviews of professional infographics. Topics vary.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2371 and ARTS 3360 .
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ARTS 4350 - Advanced Film Photography Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 6
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Further exploration of traditional photography as an artistic medium. Emphasis on craft, concept, and alternative print processes. Topics vary;
Prerequisites: ARTS 3352 or equivalent with instructor approval.
may be repeated for credit.
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ARTS 4351 - Advanced Digital Photography Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Emphasis on Photoshop and post-camera processes. Collage work includes Digital Matte Painting and Advanced Photoshop Effects. Access to a DSLR camera required. Topics vary;
Prerequisites: ARTS 2371 or permission of instructor.
may be repeated for credit.
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ARTS 4352 - Video Arts Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Exploration of various methods and processes of video production using non-linear editing equipment. Emphasizes concept development, experimentation and artistic expression. A working knowledge of video cameras and basic editing skills is helpful.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2371
May be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4353 - Portrait Photography Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Studio exploration of photographic portraiture. Investigation of natural and studio lighting, as well as poses, and digital retouching. Projects vary; Experience with a digital camera and manipulation practices required. Prerequisite: ARTS 2371 .
Prerequisites: ARTS 2371
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4358 - History and Theory of Graphic Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
History of graphic design from the inception of written communication to postmodern design and digital revolution.
Prerequisites: ARTS 1303 or ARTS 1304 and ARTS 3360 or permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4363 - Advertising Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Survey of image techniques used in the field of advertising. Design projects requiring various computer techniques. Previously established design skills are required.
Prerequisites: ARTS 2371 and ARTS 3360 or permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4364 - Museum Studies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Art History. Introduces students to the theory and operations of fine arts museums, including strategies of display, collection management, accessions and public relations. The course will include visits to a local gallery and museum spaces. (Cross-listed with HUMN 4364 and HUMN 5235).
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ARTS 4366 - Propaganda and Persuasive Images Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Art History. Examines the theory and use of propagandistic and persuasive imagery with particular focus on the twentieth century. The propaganda of World War II will form a major unit, as well as a study of modern photo manipulation and advertising strategies.
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ARTS 4368 - Graphic Novel Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Write, create and produce original graphic novels. Techniques include both on- and off-computer skills, scripting, character design and motion studies. Professional examples will be discussed.
Prerequisites: ARTS 3333 and ARTS 3360 or similar with permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4369 - Digital Illustration Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Design projects using various techniques including Adobe software, typography, and photo illustration. Assignments emphasize concept, creativity, communication, technical achievement and presentation. Topics vary;
Prerequisites: ARTS 3360 and ARTS 2371 , or similar with permission of instructor.
may be repeated for credit.
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ARTS 4370 - Gender and Identity in the Visual Arts Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Feminist art theory, criticism and experiences of women artists in 20th century. Issues such as reclaiming past histories, seeking forms to valorize feminine experience and exploring personal identity. Women’s Studies Course.
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ARTS 4374 - Modern Art Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Art History. Modernity, modernism, fantasy and enigma in early 20th-century European and American art and architecture by such masters as Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Duchamp, Dali, Magritte, Kahlo, Brancusi, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and O’Keeffe.
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ARTS 4375 - Contemporary Art Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3
Art History. Art theory and criticism - postmodernist discourses. Understanding and interpreting art since 1950. Follows the movements and relevant key figures from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art to postmodern multiculturalism by such artists as Rothko, Rauschenberg, Warhol, Nevelson, Beuys, Sherman, Holzer, Kiefer and Viola.
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ARTS 4376 - Studies in Non-Western Art Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3
Art History. Studies in the art, aesthetics, and cultural politics of India, China, Japan, Africa and the Americas. Topics vary; may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4377 - Topics in Contemporary Art Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Art History. Concentrated study in a single topic pertaining to contemporary art (post-WW2 period). Topics vary;
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4380 - Typeface Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3
In this production course students will design and craft their own original working computer typefaces. Lectures will focus: Typeface History, developing letterform style, and professional font design techniques.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: ARTS 2371 Digital Photography and ARTS 3360 Graphic Design.
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ARTS 4384 - Museum Education Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Art History. An examination of museum pedagogy. Topics include tour techniques, public programming, museum-school services, object-based learning and the development of educational materials. Includes lectures, field trips and individual projects.
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ARTS 4389 - Independent Study in Art Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Personal projects in Art. Enrollment requires a written proposal. Permission of instructor required. May be taken for 3 hours of credit.
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ARTS 4390 - Senior Seminar in Art Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Required capstone course for Arts majors. Prepares students for graduate and professional engagement from several theoretical and practical perspectives.
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ARTS 4391 - Selected Topics in Art History Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Identified by specific subtitle each time course is offered. Read topic description for more details. Topics vary;
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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ARTS 4392 - Arts Internship Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Supervised on-site internship in art or design capacity. Permission of instructor required.
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ARTS 4393 - Independent Study in Art History Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Independent Study in Art History.
Yes
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ARTS 4394 - Selected Topics in Art & Design Lecture: 3 Lab: 6
Fee ($): 75.00
To distinguish selected topics courses in Art & Design from those in Art History.
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ASTR 1103 - Laboratory for Stars and Galaxies Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: ASTR 1103
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 45
Laboratory experiments and activities in stellar and galactic astronomy.
Corequisites: ASTR 1303 .
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ASTR 1104 - Laboratory for Solar System Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: ASTR 1104
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 45
Laboratory experiments and activities in observational and solar system astronomy.
Corequisites: ASTR 1304 .
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ASTR 1303 - Stars and Galaxies Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: ASTR 1303
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Part of a two-semester survey course in astronomy intended for both science and non-science majors. Properties of the sun and stars, stellar spectra, stellar formation, life and death of stars, formation of the elements, black holes, galaxies, expansion of the universe and cosmology. Laboratory experiments and activities in stellar and galactic astronomy.
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ASTR 1304 - Solar System Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: ASTR 1304
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Part of a two-semester survey course in astronomy intended for both science and non-science majors. History of astronomy, Copernican revolution, astronomical observation, physics of planetary motion, comparative study of planet surfaces and atmospheres, moons, asteroids, comets, planetary system formation and exoplanets.
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ASTR 2377 - Life and the Universe Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Origin of the universe, origin and evolution of life and the possibilities for finding life on other planets, including the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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ASTR 3311 - Stellar Astrophysics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
An introduction to topics in modern astrophysics. Celestial mechanics, atomic and stellar spectra, binary stars, stellar atmospheres, modeling stellar interiors, lives and deaths of stars, stellar remnants and black holes.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2126 , PHYS 2326 , MATH 2414 .
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ASTR 4312 - Principles of Astrobiophysics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Overview of the search for life in the universe, including origin and evolution of habitable planets in the solar system and beyond.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1311 , CHEM 1312 and PHYS 1301 , PHYS 1302 or PHYS 2325 , PHYS 2326 .
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ASTR 4391 - Selected Topics in Space Science Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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BSCI 4389 - Independent Study in Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 0 Lab: 0
Permission of instructor required.
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BSCI 4391 - Selected Topics in Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Identified by specific title each time course is offered. Topics vary;
may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor.
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BIOL 1106 - Laboratory for Biology for Science Majors I Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: BIOL 1106
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 60
Laboratory exercises in basic biochemistry, cell biology, cell metabolism and energetics, photosynthesis, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, bacteria and viruses. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1106 and BIOL 1108 .
Corequisites: BIOL 1306 .
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BIOL 1107 - Laboratory for Biology for Science Majors II Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: BIOL 1107
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 60
Laboratory exercises relating to fungi, protists, plants, plant function, animals, animal physiology and ecology. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1109 .
Corequisites: BIOL 1307 .
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BIOL 1108 - Laboratory for Biology Non-Science Majors I Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: BIOL 1108
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 60
Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function and reproduction. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1106 and BIOL 1108.
Corequisites: BIOL 1308 .
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BIOL 1109 - Laboratory for Biology Non-Science Majors II Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: BIOL 1109
Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity and physiology. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1109.
Corequisites: BIOL 1309 .
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BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: BIOL 1306
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
A general biology course including biochemistry, cell biology, cell metabolism and energetics, photosynthesis, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, bacteria and viruses. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1308 .
Corequisites: BIOL 1106 .
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BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: BIOL 1307
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
A continuation of Biology for Science Majors I with emphasis on fungi, protists, plants, plant function, animals, animal physiology and ecology. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1307 and BIOL 1309 .
Corequisites: BIOL 1107 .
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BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: BIOL 1308
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function and reproduction. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1308.
Corequisites: BIOL 1108 .
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BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: BIOL 1309
This course will provide a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including evolution, ecology, plant and animal diversity and physiology. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1307 and BIOL 1309. Note: Accepted in Transfer, not offered at UHCL
Corequisites: BIOL 1109 .
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BIOL 2101 - Laboratory for Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: BIOL 2101
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 60
Lab study of the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Not for Biology or Fitness & Performance majors; does not count toward any B.S. or B.A. degree specialization in Biology.
Corequisites: BIOL 2301 .
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BIOL 2102 - Laboratory for Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: BIOL 2102
Fee Type: Special
Core Category: Component Area Option
Fee ($): 60
Lab study of the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Basic principles of genetics are included. Not for Biology or Fitness & Performance majors; does not count toward any B.S. or B.A. degree specialization in Biology.
Corequisites: BIOL 2302 .
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BIOL 2121 - Laboratory for Microbiology for Science Majors Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
TCCN: BIOL 2121
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 80
Laboratory exercises using culture of microorganisms grown on selected media.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 , CHEM 1311 , CHEM 1312 .
Corequisites: BIOL 2321 .
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BIOL 2301 - Anatomy & Physiology I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: BIOL 2301
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Study of the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems. Not for Biology or Fitness & Performance majors; does not count toward any B.S. or B.A. degree specialization in Biology.
Corequisites: BIOL 2101 .
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BIOL 2302 - Anatomy & Physiology II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: BIOL 2302
Core Category: Life and Physical Sciences
Lab study of the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Basic principles of genetics are included. Not for Biology or Fitness & Performance majors; does not count toward any B.S. or B.A. degree specialization in Biology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101
Corequisites: BIOL 2102 .
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BIOL 2321 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
TCCN: BIOL 2321
Study of the morphology, physiology and taxonomy of representative groups of pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 , CHEM 1311 , CHEM 1312 .
Corequisites: BIOL 2121 .
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BIOL 2428 - Vertebrate Zoology Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: 3 Lab: 1
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
Lecture and laboratory exercises on the structure, development, physiology and natural history of the vertebrate animals with emphasis on comparative evolution.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307
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BIOL 3113 - Laboratory for Plant Anatomy Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Examination of plant structure and function by comparing differences in the major tissue types in each plant organ (leaf, root, stem and reproductive). Students will prepare tissue mounts of both nutrient-sufficient and nutrient-deficient plants to examine structural changes in the different tissues.
Corequisites: BIOL 3313
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BIOL 3141 - Laboratory for Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 1 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 100
Laboratory investigations using molecular genetics to demonstrate principles of transmission and population genetics.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1307
Corequisites: BIOL 3341 .
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BIOL 3173 - Laboratory for Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
The structure of the human body will be studied using anatomical models, preserved tissue specimens and computer programs.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1307
Corequisites: BIOL 3373 .
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BIOL 3306 - Development of the Sciences Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Concepts, techniques, practices and philosophy of science, illustrated with historical and contemporary examples. Biology majors may use only as an unrestricted elective.
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BIOL 3307 - Cell Biology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study of cell structure and function, including chemical components of cells, membrane transport, cell signaling, flow of genetic information, cell growth and cell division. Experimental techniques used in understanding cell biology will be discussed, along with the cellular basis of human diseases.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 .
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BIOL 3311 - Marine Biology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 80
Study of marine organisms and their environment. One or more weekend or weekday field trips and limited laboratory exercises are required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307
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BIOL 3313 - Plant Anatomy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3
Structures, tissues and cells of vegetative and reproductive organs of land plants, related to concepts of growth, differentiation and organization function and evolutionary history.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307
Corequisites: BIOL 3113
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BIOL 3316 - Introduction to Herpetology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the science of herpetology. Includes an overview of the characteristics of reptiles and amphibians, with special emphasis on snakes. Classes will include training on collection, handling and identification of local species with some off-campus field trips to local areas and zoos.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307
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BIOL 3333 - Environmental Biology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3
The impacts of pollution, anthropogenic activities and other stresses on ecosystem structure and function. Course designed for science majors.
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BIOL 3334 - Pathogenic and Public Health Microbiology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Focuses on the causality of infectious diseases, modes of dissemination, laboratory diagnosis and prevention and control.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 .
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BIOL 3335 - Epidemiology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
A study of the causes and clinical methods of controlling disease in large populations.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 .
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BIOL 3336 - Neuropsychology Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Laboratory investigation of brain/behavior relationships in rats. Readings from primary research literature, lab experiments and research reports.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor (HSH) and BIOL faculty adviser.
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BIOL 3341 - Molecular Genetics Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study of the molecular basis of genetics, including transmission genetics and population genetics. BIOL 3141 must be taken concurrently or following BIOL 3341.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307
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BIOL 3350 - Animal Behavior Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: Yes
Animal Behavior focuses on the perspectives, theories and methods of the scientific study of the mechanistic and evolutionary causes of animal behavior. It will cover topics such as foraging, parental behaviors and social behaviors.
May be repeated for credit.
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BIOL 3373 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fundamentals of human anatomy emphasizing an organ-systems approach to the study of the human body. Lecture and demonstration.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1307
Corequisites: BIOL 3173 .
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BIOL 3413 - Plant Anatomy Credit Hours: 4 Lecture: Lecture
The course is an introduction to the basic structures of plants including cells, tissues and organs. Students will learn how to examine and understand plant structure and how these structures function in physiology, ecology, genetics and evolution of plants.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1307
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BIOL 4113 - Laboratory for Biology of Fishes Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 80
Laboratory course on identification, anatomy, morphology and ecology of fish. Weekend or weekday field trips and collections required.
Corequisites: BIOL 4313 .
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BIOL 4114 - Laboratory for Freshwater Biology Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 80
Laboratory study of freshwater organisms; multiple weekends and/or weekday field trips to study sites off campus.
Corequisites: BIOL 4314 .
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BIOL 4189 - Independent Study in Biology Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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BIOL 4191 - Laboratory Topics in Biology Credit Hours: 1 Lab: 3
Identified by specific title each time laboratory is offered.
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BIOL 4195 - Cooperative Education Work Term Credit Hours: 1 Lecture: 1 Lab: 0
Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report is required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the Cooperative Education catalog description.)
Prerequisites: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education.
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BIOL 4211 - Laboratory for Ecology Credit Hours: 2 Lab: 2
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 45
Four laboratory hours per week. Conduct experiments on population growth, competition and predation to test theoretical models; construct life tables.
Prerequisites: BIOL 4311 .
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BIOL 4225 - Environmental Toxicology Laboratory Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 80
Theory and practice in aquatic toxicity testing using EPA standard methods.
Prerequisites: BIOL 4325 .
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BIOL 4241 - Laboratory for Physiology Credit Hours: 2 Lab: 2
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 60
Laboratory exercises demonstrating physiological processes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 4344 or BIOL 4345 .
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BIOL 4242 - Laboratory for Biochemistry Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 70
Laboratory exercises in Biochemistry.
Prerequisites: BIOL 4341 .
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BIOL 4252 - Molecular Biology Laboratory Credit Hours: 2 Lab: 2
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 120
Laboratory methods and techniques in molecular biology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3341 .
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BIOL 4253 - Laboratory for Biotechnology Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 130
Current methods used in biotechnological industry and research as applied to medical, biological, agricultural and environmental aspects. Students will learn modern techniques used in genetic engineering, DNA sequencing, gene cloning, etc.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3341 .
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BIOL 4254 - Laboratory for Eukaryotic Gene Expression Credit Hours: 2 Lab: 2
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 130
Practical training in current gene expression studies, including isolation, quantification and handling of RNA, cDNA synthesis, RT-PCR and quantitative PCR. Microarrays and RNAi techniques are also discussed.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3341 .
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BIOL 4278 - Seminar in Biology Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
Study of objectives, methods and culture of biological science. Literature surveys, presentations and research papers are required. Students should be in their last 12 hours of coursework.
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BIOL 4289 - Independent Study in Biology Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 2 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 90
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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BIOL 4291 - Laboratory Topics in Biology Credit Hours: 2 Lecture: 0 Lab: 2
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 75
Identified by specific title each time laboratory is offered.
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BIOL 4305 - Ecology of the Amazon Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 10
Study of the physical, chemical and ecological aspects of the Amazon flooded forest. Students completing the course qualify for a discounted optional ecology study trip to the Amazon flooded forest areas of Brazil.
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BIOL 4311 - Ecology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Theoretical study of organisms, populations and communities related to their environments.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 .
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BIOL 4313 - Biology of Fishes Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Systematic study of freshwater and marine fishes, including evolution, ecology, life history and economics of important species.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307
Corequisites: BIOL 4113 .
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BIOL 4314 - Freshwater Biology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study of the physical, chemical and biology nature of freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
Prerequisites: BIOL 4311 .
Corequisites: BIOL 4114 .
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BIOL 4315 - Biology Practicum Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Practical experience at an off-campus facility, such as a laboratory, aquarium, park, wetlands center or Galveston Bay non-profit. Requires junior or senior standing, pre-acceptance interview, minimum of 10 hours of work per week and approval of instructor.
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BIOL 4323 - Field Biology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 45
Field methods for analysis of ecological systems. Field work is required.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 .
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BIOL 4325 - Environmental Toxicology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Physiological and systemic effects of chemical pollutants on animals, with special emphasis on human health and disease.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 , BIOL 1307 and CHEM 2323 .
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BIOL 4327 - Plant Identification Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Fee Type: Special
Fee ($): 30
Taxonomic study of herbaceous and woody plants of SE Texas.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1307 .
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BIOL 4332 - Histology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study of microscopic structure of animal and human tissues, including theories of fixation and staining of clinical samples.
Prerequisites: BIOL 3373 .
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