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BIOL 3001 Laboratory Assistantship

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

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BIOL 3110 Genetics Lab

This is the corequisite lab course for Biology majors taking BIOL 3310. Laboratory fee.
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BIOL 3135 Ornithology Lab

This is the laboratory corequisite for BIOL 3335. Laboratory fee.
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BIOL 3160 Plant Taxonomy Lab

This is the laboratory corequisite for BIOL 3360. Laboratory fee.
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BIOL 3175 Human Physiology Lab

This course is designed to study the fundamental concepts of human physiology-including neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and sensory systems- using hands-on experiments and computer simulations. Students EKGs, blood pressure, respiratory volume and reflexes will be measured and analyzed. This course is for students wishing to pursue PT and OT professional programs. Prerequisites: BIOL 2341 and BIOL 2141, and permission of instructor. Laboratory fee.

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BIOL 3193 Biological Research

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. Laboratory fee. 

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BIOL 3293 Biological Research

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. Laboratory fee. 

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BIOL 3310 Genetics

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 1350/1160 and BIOL1360/1160. Corequisite: BIOL 3110 for Biology majors.

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BIOL 3325 Medicinal Botany

A variety of plant-derived pharmaceuticals and toxins are considered. Students explore the discovery, purification, and molecular mechanisms of plant-derived drugs. Reading primary scientific literature and writing in an appropriate style are emphasized in the course. Prerequisites: BIOL 2170, 2171, and BIOL 3310 or permission of the instructor.

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BIOL 3335 Ornithology

A general study of birds and their structure, food relationship, nesting habits, seasonal distribution, migration, economic importance, and conservation, with field observation and special reference to Texas birds. Weekend field trip required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1360/1160 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 3135
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BIOL 3340 Immunology

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 2380/2180 and 3310 with a C or higher in each course.

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BIOL 3360 Plant Taxonomy

A study of flowering plants of Central Texas, emphasizing techniques of identification and classification, with herbarium and field work. Ethical collecting and documentation of biological specimens, and primary scientific literature and writing in appropriate style are also emphasized. Weekend field trip may be required. Prerequisites: BIOL 2170/2171. Corequisite: BIOL 3160.
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BIOL 3375 Human Physiology

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the function & regulation of the human body and physiological integration of the organ systems to maintain homeostasis. Course content will include neural & hormonal homeostatic control mechanisms, as well as study of the circulatory, cardiovascular, skeletal muscular, respiratory, and endocrine organ systems. Principles of cellular physiology will be emphasized throughout the semester. This course is for students wishing to pursue PT and OT professional programs. Prerequisites: BIOL 2341 and BIOL 2141 and permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in the Human Physiology Laboratory course (BIOL 3175).

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BIOL 3393 Biological Research

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. Laboratory fee.

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BIOL 3493 Biological Research

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. Laboratory fee.

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