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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 laboratory component for BIOL 3310. Required for Biology Majors. Laboratory fee.
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BIOL 3135 Ornithology Lab

This is the laboratory component for BIOL 3335. Laboratory fee.
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BIOL 3150 Invertebrate Zoology Lab

This is the laboratory component for BIOL 3350. Laboratory fee.
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BIOL 3160 Plant Taxonomy Lab

This is the laboratory component for BIOL 3360. Lab fee. Laboratory fee.

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BIOL 3170 General Ecology Lab

This is the laboratory component for BIOL 3370. Laboratory fee.
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BIOL 3175 Human Physiology Lab

This course is designed to study the fundamental concepts of human physiology-including reproductive, neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine and sensory systems- using hands-on experiments and computer simulations. Student EKGs, blood pressure, respiratory volume and reflexes will be measured and analyzed. Prerequisites: BIOL 2341 and BIOL 2141. Laboratory fee.
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BIOL 3191 Seminar

Requirements may include classroom study, fieldwork, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trip will be shared by participants. Prerequisite: BIOL 3310 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

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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 3291 Seminar

Requirements may include classroom study, fieldwork, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trip will be shared by participants. Prerequisite: BIOL 3310 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

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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 1350/1150 and 1360/1160 or BIOL 1310/1100 and 1320/1120.

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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. Prerequisite: 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 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 1350/1150, 1360/1160 or permission of instructor.
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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 2341/2141 or 2470, 2380/2180 and 3310 with a C or higher in each course.

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BIOL 3350 Invertebrate Zoology

A basic survey of the fundamental taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology of the invertebrate taxa. Prerequisite: BIOL 2170/2175 and 2330.
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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 reading primary scientific literature and writing in appropriate style are also emphasized in the course. Weekend field trip may be required. Prerequisites: BIOL 2170/2171.

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BIOL 3370 General Ecology

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 1360/1160 and MATH 1306.
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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, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, reproductive, and endocrine organ systems. Principles of cellular physiology will be emphasized throughout the semester. Prerequisite: BIOL 2341 and BIOL 2141. Concurrent enrollment in the Human Physiology Laboratory course.
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BIOL 3391 Seminar

Requirements may include classroom study, fieldwork, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trip will be shared by participants. Prerequisite: BIOL 3310 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

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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 3491 Seminar

Requirements may include classroom study, fieldwork, or a weekend field trip. Expenses for field trip will be shared by participants. Prerequisite: BIOL 3310 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topics vary.

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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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