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BIOL110 |
Biological principles important for the non-major in today's world. Ecological, evolutionary and molecular topics. Three lectures. (Credit not allowed for both 110 and 123/124L.) Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). {Fall or Spring} |
397.33 |
429.00 |
1,192.00 |
BIOL112L |
An optional laboratory which may be taken concurrently with or subsequent to 110. One 3-hour lab per week including plant and animal diversity, techniques and investigation of current issues. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114). {Fall, Spring} Pre- or corequisite: 110. |
152.33 |
197.33 |
152.33 |
BIOL115 |
Key concepts in wildlife biology with an overview of wild species, their biological needs, and the challenges we face in conserving them. No academic prerequisites. {Fall, Spring} |
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BIOL123 |
Principles of cell biology, genetics and organismic biology. (Credit not allowed for both 123 and 110. Not accepted toward a Biology major.) {Fall, Spring} |
794.33 |
905.00 |
2,382.00 |
BIOL124L |
One credit optional laboratory to accompany 123. Pre- or corequisite: 123. |
499.00 |
585.33 |
499.00 |
BIOL125 |
An introduction to the native flora and fauna, habitats, and ecosystems of the region. Students maintain a field journal to record and interpret observations during the field-based (Yellowstone, Southwest) course. {Summer} |
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BIOL136 |
Fundamental concepts of human physiology stressing the relationship of structure to function at the cellular and gross anatomical levels. May be taken independently of 139L. Not accepted toward biology major. 3 hr lecture. (Credit not allowed for both 136 and either 237 or 238.) Prerequisite: ENGL 101. (Main Campus Course) |
76.33 |
89.67 |
229.00 |
BIOL139L |
Laboratory exercises, demonstrations and dissection in anatomy and physiology. Pre- or co-requisite: 136. 3 hr. lab. (Credit not allowed for both 139L and either 247L or 248L.) Fall. (Main Campus Course) |
72.00 |
88.33 |
72.00 |
BIOL200 |
Designed for health career students. Emphasis is on the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, reproductive systems. Integration of these systems in servicing cell needs will be the unifying theme. Laboratory topics will be integrated with lectures. Prerequisite: BIO 136 or consent of instructor. Spring. (Main Campus Course) |
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48.33 |
136.00 |
BIOL201 |
The scientific method, the role of water in cell biology, carbon and molecular diversity, macromolecules, introduction to metabolism, tour of cell structures and functions, membrane structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication and the cell cycle. Three lectures, 1 discussion section. Pre- corequisite: CHEM 121L or 131L. (Credit not allowed for both BIOL 201 and 219.) {Fall, Spring} |
355.67 |
390.33 |
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351.33 |
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BIOL202 |
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. Prerequisites: 201 and (CHEM 121L or 131L). Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 122 or 122L. (Credit not allowed for both BIOL 202 and 221.) {Fall, Spring} |
264.67 |
324.00 |
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255.67 |
309.33 |
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BIOL203 |
Darwinian principles, origin of the earth, the fossil record and diversification of ancient life, evolution of populations, origin of species, phylogenetics, introduction to ecology and the biosphere, behavioral ecology, population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology and conservation biology. Lab material includes a survey of the diversity of life. 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, and (CHEM 122L, or CHEM 132L). Pre- or Corequisite: MATH 162 or MATH 180. |
171.33 |
228.00 |
685.33 |
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208.00 |
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BIOL204 |
Introduction to plant systems including: structure, growth, transport, nutrition, reproduction, development, and control systems. Introduction to animal systems including: nutrition, circulation, reproduction, development; and immune, control and nervous systems. 3 hours lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 202 and (CHEM 122L or CHEM 132L) Pre- or corequisites: BIOL 203L and (MATH 180 or MATH 162). |
183.33 |
223.67 |
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BIOL225 |
Overview of ecology, economics, history, law, and sociology of natural resource management with emphasis on the American West. Explores forest, rangeland, agriculture, protected areas, and water management. {Fall, Spring} |
3.33 |
13.33 |
10.00 |
BIOL227L |
Laboratory work with dissections. Anatomy stressed with appropriate physiological work. Topics integrated with BIOL 237. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIOL 237. 3 hr. lab. (Main Campus Course) |
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BIOL228L |
Continuation of BIOL 227L. Topics integrated with BIOL 238. Pre- or co-requisite: BIOL 238. 3 hr. lab. (Main Campus Course) |
15.00 |
35.67 |
15.00 |
BIOL237 |
An integrated study of human structure and function to include histology, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Prerequisites: (123 and 124L) or 201 and (CHEM 111L or 121L). Three lectures. {Fall, Spring} |
326.33 |
333.33 |
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BIOL238 |
A continuation of 237 to include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and endocrine systems. Prerequisite: 237. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring} |
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448.67 |
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BIOL239 |
Introduction to microbiology with emphasis on principles of infection and immunity. Not accepted toward a Biology major or minor. Prerequisite: (123 and 124L) and (CHEM 111L or 121L) or 201 and (CHEM 111L or 121L). (Credit not allowed for both 239L and 351-352L.) {Fall, Spring} |
214.33 |
273.67 |
857.33 |
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40.00 |
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BIOL247L |
Laboratory work using cadavers. Anatomy stressed with appropriate physiological work. Topics integrated with 237. Pre- or corequisite: 237. Three hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring} |
226.00 |
224.00 |
226.00 |
BIOL248L |
Continuation of BIOL 247L. Topics integrated with 238. Pre- or corequisite: 238. Three hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring} |
236.67 |
386.00 |
236.67 |
BIOL249L |
Accelerated human anatomy course using cadavers for students who have completed 8 hours of anatomy and physiology with labs but lack cadaver study. Prerequisites: (237 and 247) and (238 and 248L). Restriction: permission of instructor. Three hrs. lab. {Spring} |
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BIOL299 |
Transferable to the UNM Biology Department as an elective. |
36.67 |
69.00 |
92.67 |
BIOL300 |
Basic principles, and contemporary issues of evolution. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures. {Spring} |
41.67 |
77.33 |
125.00 |
BIOL310 |
A comprehensive survey of the ecology of individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab or field exercise. {Fall, alternate Springs} |
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(Also offered as UHON 324-324L.) Biogeography, natural history and ecological processes of the Southwest. Focusing on the land, climate, flora and fauna of the region. Field trips and labs. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Fall} |
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BIOL351 |
Anatomy, physiology and ecology of microorganisms. Principles of bacterial techniques, host-parasite relationships and infection and immunity. Prerequisites: 203L. Three lectures. (Credit not allowed for both 351-352L and 239L.) {Fall, Spring} |
105.00 |
100.67 |
315.00 |
BIOL352L |
Methods and techniques used in microbiology. Pre- or corequisite: 351. 1 hr. lab. {Fall, Spring} |
103.33 |
107.00 |
103.33 |
BIOL360 |
Overview of plant anatomy, physiology, classification, evolution and ecology. Covers both higher and lower plants. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Two lectures, 4 hrs. lab. {Fall} |
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BIOL365 |
An examination of how natural selection has shaped the sexual psychologies of men and women and how evolutionary theory can guide the study of sexual psychology and behavior. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring} |
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BIOL371 |
Survey of the major invertebrate groups with emphasis on evolutionary and ecological relationships, and the correlation of structure with function. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 4 hrs. lab. {Fall} |
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BIOL379 |
Importance of biological diversity from ecological, aesthetic, economic and political viewpoints. Extinction as a past, present and future process, and the roles of genetics, levels of biological organization, reserves and laws in the protection and recovery of endangered organisms. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring} |
32.33 |
30.33 |
97.00 |
BIOL386 |
Ecology, behavior, sociology, adaptations, and evolution of the vertebrates. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring} |
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35.00 |
129.33 |
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BIOL400 |
Original theoretical and/or experimental work under supervision. Work for the thesis is carried on throughout the senior year. A maximum of 4 hours credited towards a biology major; credits over 4 contribute to upper level Arts and Sciences requirements. {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
17.33 |
958.33 |
45.67 |
BIOL401 |
Continually changing selection of sections that satisfy upper-division cell/molecular breadth requirement.
Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. |
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BIOL402 |
Maximum of 4 hours credited towards the biology major and 2 hours towards the biology minor; credits over 2 contribute to upper level Arts and Sciences requirements. Prerequisites: high scholastic standing and permission of instructor. Restriction: senior standing. {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
128.33 |
377.00 |
233.33 |
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BIOL402AL |
Maximum of 4 hours credited towards the biology major and 2 hours towards the biology minor; credits over 2 contribute to upper level Arts and Sciences requirements. Prerequisites: high scholastic standing and permission of instructor. Restriction: senior standing. {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
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BIOL402AM |
Maximum of 4 hours credited towards the biology major and 2 hours towards the biology minor; credits over 2 contribute to upper level Arts and Sciences requirements. Prerequisites: high scholastic standing and permission of instructor. Restriction: senior standing. {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
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BIOL404 |
Continually changing selection of sections that satisfy upper-division Physiology breadth requirement. Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restrictions: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. |
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BIOL405 |
Understand structure and function of diverse ecological systems of North America; use of on-line Long-term Ecological Research databases. (EE) Prerequisite: 203L. {Spring} |
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3.33 |
8.00 |
BIOL406 |
Continually changing selection of sections that satisfy upper-division Organismal Biology breadth requirement. Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. |
8.00 |
5.00 |
24.00 |
BIOL408L |
UNM students train as interns with the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring program to mentor K-12 students and teachers in monthly data collection at field sites along the Rio Grande. Study includes ecosystem dynamics and environmental education components. Weekly on- and off-campus meetings. (K-12 interaction limited in summer session.) (EE) Prerequisite: 110 or 203L. {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
18.00 |
16.00 |
54.00 |
BIOL409 |
Continually changing selection of sections that satisfy upper-division Ecology/Evolution breadth requirement. Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. |
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BIOL410 |
This course focuses on methods, both experimental and computational, to study the structure of genomes and to analyze gene expression and protein function on a genome-wide scale. Computational topics include graph approaches in sequence assembly; discriminant analysis in gene finding; dynamic programming in sequence comparison; and clustering techniques in the analysis of gene expression data. (CM)
Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures. |
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BIOL412 |
Comparative biology of animal development emphasizing regulatory mechanisms. (CM) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring} |
82.67 |
80.00 |
248.00 |
BIOL416 |
Microscopic structure of vertebrate tissues, emphasizing correlation of structure and function. (PH) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. {Fall} |
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BIOL419 |
Continually changing selection of sections that satisfy upper-division Interdisciplinary breadth requirement. Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: junior or senior standing. |
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6.67 |
22.00 |
BIOL425 |
Molecular biology of the gene. (CM) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring} |
17.33 |
24.33 |
52.00 |
BIOL428 |
Genetic principles applied to humans. (CM) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Fall} |
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BIOL429 |
Cellular processes with emphasis on membranes; includes reading original landmark papers in cell biology. (CM) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L and (CHEM 212 or 301-303L). {Fall} |
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BIOL430 |
(Also offered as NAS 430.) Cultural diversity fosters biodiversity. Students work on conservation projects initiated by native ecologist on Southwestern native lands. Short fied trips and Fall break field trip. (EE) |
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BIOL435 |
The function of organ systems in animals, emphasizing neuromuscular, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and renal physiology. (PH) Prerequisites: 371L or 386L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Every other Spring} |
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BIOL437 |
Mutation, natural selection, genetic drift; how evolutionary forces shape population structure. Mechanisms of speciation. Macroevolution of biochemical processes essential to higher organisms, such as signal transduction pathways, developmental genes and complex organs. (EE) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring} |
7.33 |
6.67 |
22.00 |
BIOL444 |
Overview of genomic analyses from DNA sequence to gene expression and proteomics. (CM) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall} |
3.00 |
5.00 |
9.00 |
BIOL445 |
Principles of toxicology; pharmacology and biotransformation of xenobiotics. Mechanism of action, medical uses, and evolutionary ecology of biological toxins. (PH) Prerequisite: 204L. {Spring} |
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71.67 |
261.00 |
BIOL446 |
Principles of DNA and RNA purification, enzymatic manipulation of nucleic acids, molecular cloning, gel electrophoresis, hybridization procedures and nucleotide sequencing. (CM) Restriction: permission of instructor. Two hrs. lecture, 5 hrs. lab. {Fall} |
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BIOL447 |
Human gross anatomy, dissection of human cadaver. Anatomy topics integrated with Biology 237 and 238. (PH) Prerequisites: 237 and 247L. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Fall, Spring} |
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6.67 |
16.00 |
BIOL448 |
Advanced course surveying microbial diversity (bacteria, archaea and protist eukaryotes) and examining the evolutionary mechanisms responsible. A central theme is the molecular evolutionary mechanisms of microbes (especially those differing from macro-organisms). (OR) |
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BIOL450 |
Structure, properties and chemistry of viruses; virus-host interactions, multiplication, serological properties, used as probes in molecular biology; effects of physical and chemical agents, classification. (CM) Prerequisites: 351, 352L and either 429, BIOC 423 or BIOM 511L. {Spring} |
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30.00 |
BIOL451 |
Role of microorganisms in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Emphasis on biogeochemistry and nutrient cycling. (EE) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures. {Fall} |
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BIOL452 |
(Also offered as ANTH 455.) Fundamentals of human transmission, cellular, molecular, developmental and population genetics. (CM) Prerequisite: 110 or 123 or 201 or 202 or ANTH 150. {Alternate years} |
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1.67 |
2.00 |
BIOL455 |
A survey of behavior patterns in animals, with emphasis on adaptive significance. (EE) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring} |
49.00 |
50.00 |
147.00 |
BIOL456 |
Immunoglobulin structure, anitigen-antibody reactions, immunity and hypersensitivity; experimental approach will be emphasized. (PH) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring} |
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104.00 |
285.00 |
BIOL460 |
Physiological and biochemical activities of bacteria and fungi with emphasis on cell energetics. (PH) Prerequisites: 351, 352L. Three lectures. {Spring} |
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20.00 |
40.00 |
BIOL461L |
Marine and terrestrial tropical environments, primarily in the Caribbean; topics stressed may include organisms, communities, structure, function, distribution, geology, history, politics, ecology and others. Two lectures, 2 hrs. lab, one-week field trip to the Caribbean and field trip fee is required. Open to majors and/or non-majors. (EE) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring} |
14.00 |
15.00 |
42.00 |
BIOL463 |
Identification, classification, nomenclature, and geography of vascular seed plants in New Mexico. Survey of adaptations and evolutionary trends in plants of the Southwest. Field trips. (OR) Prerequisite: 360L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Fall, Spring} |
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BIOL465 |
Evolutionary and social biology; speciation, adaptation, population ecology. (EE) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L and (MATH 163 or 181). {Fall} |
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BIOL466 |
Classical and molecular genetics of immune responses, presented as a survey of the fundamental literature in immunology. Genetics of histocompatibility and the generation of diversity in the immune system. (CM) Prerequisites: 456. {Spring, alternate years} |
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BIOL467 |
Evolutionary approach to the study of plants and plant populations. Will cover plant life history strategies, plant population biology and plant reproduction with an emphasis on empirical studies. (EE) Prerequisite: 203L and 204L and (310L or 360L). |
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BIOL470 |
Critical-thinking, research-based, survey of a biological area. Primarily for students interested in research. 2.5 hour class, 1 hour of discussion.
Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: permission of instructor. |
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BIOL471 |
Interaction of plants with their environment, covering plant water relations, carbon gain and utilization and soil mineral nutrition. Common research methodologies will be demonstrated in class. (PH) Prerequisites: 310L and 360L. {Spring, alternate years} |
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13.33 |
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BIOL475 |
Plant community structure and dynamics in North American deserts and grasslands. Field trip to Sevilleta LTER required. (EE) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Spring} |
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BIOL478 |
Plant function examined from molecular to whole organism levels. Core areas include: nutrition and water balance, photosynthesis and metabolism, and growth and development. (PH) Prerequisite: 204L. Three hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab. {Spring} |
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BIOL482L |
The protozoa and worms important in human and veterinary medicine. Emphasis on life histories, epidemiology and ecology of parasites with laboratory practice in identification and experimentation. (OR) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Spring} |
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4.67 |
14.67 |
BIOL485 |
Classification, phylogeny, natural history and literature of insects. Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Spring} |
9.33 |
9.33 |
37.33 |
BIOL485L |
Classification, phylogeny, natural history and literature of insects. (OR) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Spring} |
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BIOL486 |
Classification phylogeny, natural history and literature of birds. Field trips required. (OR) Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Fall, alternate years} |
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Classification, phylogeny, natural history and literature of fishes. All-day field trips and one or more overnight field trips required. (OR) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Fall} |
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Classification, phylogeny, natural history and literature of reptiles and amphibians. All-day field trips and one or more overnight field trips required. (OR) Prerequisite: 386L. Two lectures, 6 hrs. lab. |
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BIOL489 |
Classification, phylogeny, natural history and literature of mammals. All-day field trips and one or more overnight field trips required. (OR) Prerequisite: 386L. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Fall, alternate years} |
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BIOL490 |
The full spectrum of infectious entities including prions, viruses and parasitic prokaryotes and eukaryotes will be discussed with respect to their transmissibility, interactions with immune systems and their influences on evolutionary processes and biodiversity issues. (CM) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring, alternate years} |
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33.33 |
100.00 |
BIOL491 |
This course investigates how genetic variation is patterned within and between populations, and how these patterns change over time. Topics include neutral theory, population structure, phylogenetics, coalescent theory, the molecular clock, and laboratory methods. (EE) |
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BIOL492 |
Application of mathematics to models of biological systems, from genes to communities. Emphasis placed on broadly-applicable concepts and qualitative solution techniques. Laboratory exercises introduce students to MATLAB programming.
Prerequisite: (MATH 180 and 181) or (MATH 162 and 163). |
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BIOL494 |
Geographical distributions of organisms: patterns and their ecological and historical causes. (EE) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. {Spring, alternate years} |
20.67 |
21.67 |
62.00 |
BIOL495 |
Biological, physical and chemical interactions in fresh water ecosystems. (EE) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L and (CHEM 122L or PHYC 152 or 161). Three lectures. {Spring} |
20.00 |
20.00 |
60.00 |
BIOL496L |
Techniques for studying the biology, chemistry and physics of aquatic ecosystems. Pre- or corequisite: 495. {Spring} |
8.00 |
10.00 |
8.00 |
BIOL497 |
A detailed and critical study of how different genes are regulated during the life of an organism, principally at the level of transcription. (CM) Prerequisites: 203L and 204L. |
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BIOL499 |
Maximum of 2 hrs. credited towards a biology major. Credit not allowed toward a biology minor. {Summer, Fall, Spring} Restriction: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. |
33.33 |
1,360.00 |
75.67 |
BIOL500 |
Offered as a CR/NC basis only. |
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BIOL502 |
Maximum of 4 hours credited towards the biology major. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
69.67 |
371.67 |
106.00 |
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Maximum of 4 hours credited towards the biology major. Restriction: permission of instructor. {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
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BIOL503 |
Students take leadership role in suggesting, hosting and interacting with visiting scientists from UNM, SFI, LANL and other institutions. |
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BIOL504 |
Continually changing selection of sections that satisfy upper-division Physiology breadth requirement. Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. |
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BIOL505 |
Understand structure and function of diverse ecological systems of North America; use of on-line Long-term Ecological Research databases. {Spring} |
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UNM students train as interns with the Bosque Ecosystem Monitoring program to mentor K-12 students and teachers in monthly data collection at field sites along the Rio Grande. Study includes ecosystem dynamics and environmental education components. Weekly on- and off-campus meetings. (K-12 interaction limited in summer session.) {Summer, Fall, Spring} |
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This course focuses on methods, both experimental and computational, to study the structure of genomes and to analyze gene expression and protein function on a genome-wide scale. Computational topics include graph approaches in sequence assembly; discriminant analysis in gene finding; dynamic programming in sequence comparison; and clustering techniques in the analysis of gene expression data. Three lectures. |
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BIOL511 |
Structure and dynamics of assemblages of multiple species of organisms. {Fall} |
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BIOL513 |
Ecological and evolutionary aspects of animal physiological adaptation with emphasis on temperature, water, energy/nutrients and organismal performance. Format includes lectures,literature discussion, one field trip and a term paper. Three lectures, 4 hrs. lab/discussion. {Fall} |
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BIOL514 |
Study of biological communities emphasizing the interactions between living and non-living parts and the flow of materials and energy between these parts Three lectures. {Fall} |
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BIOL515 |
Planning, execution and write-up of field research conducted during Spring Recess. Twelve-day field trip, and lab fee required. Three hrs. lecture/discussion. {Spring} |
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BIOL516 |
Major themes in current ecological research, with in-depth exploration of the theoretical and empirical literature of individual, population, community, ecosystem and landscape ecology. Recommended for all Biology Department graduate students in any field of ecology, evolution and behavior. Three lectures, 1.5 hours lab/discussion. {Fall} |
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BIOL517 |
An in-depth coverage of the primary literature and ideas in the major areas of evolutionary biology: adaptationism, social evolution, phylogeny, molecular evolution, speciation. Recommended for all Biology Department graduate students in any field of ecology, evolution and behavior. Three lectures, 1.5 hours lab/discussion. {Spring} |
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BIOL518 |
Emerging role of genomics in ecological sciences; genomic approaches to ecological research; application of ecological theory to genomics. Prerequisites: 201, 202, 203L, 204L and calculus or permission of instructor. {Fall} |
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BIOL519 |
Continually changing selections of sections that satisfy upper division Interdisciplinary breadth requirement. Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: permission of instructor. |
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BIOL521 |
Analysis of behavior and social systems in an ecological and evolutionary context. {Fall, alternate years} |
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BIOL530 |
(Also offered as NATV *430.) Cultural diversity fosters biodiversity. Students work on conservation projects initiated by native ecologist on Southwestern native lands. Short fied trips and Fall break field trip. |
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BIOL535 |
(Also offered as EPS 535.) Integration of physical and chemical components of drainage basins and groundwater systems with biological metabolism, growth and reproduction along functional gradients of stream, wetland, reservoir, lake and groundwater ecosystems. {Spring} |
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BIOL536L |
Principles of phylogenetic inference using morphological and molecular data. Applications of phylogeny to ecology, systematics and molecular evolution. Restriction: permission of instructor. Three hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. {Spring} |
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BIOL537 |
Mutation, natural selection, genetic drift; how evolutionary forces shape population structure. Mechanisms of speciation. Macroevolution of biochemical processes essential to higher organisms, such as signal transduction pathways, developmental genes and complex organs. |
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BIOL540 |
Interrelationship between the abiotic and biotic factors in soils; influence of soils on above-ground biota. Prerequisites: 201, 202, 203L, 204L, CHEM 121L-122L or 131L-132L. {Fall} |
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BIOL544 |
Overview of genomic analyses from DNA sequence to gene expression and proteomics. {Fall} |
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BIOL545 |
Principles of toxicology; pharmacology and biotransformation of xenobiotics. Mechanism of action, medical uses, and evolutionary ecology of biological toxins. Prerequisite: 204L. {Spring} |
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BIOL546 |
Principles of DNA and RNA purification, enzymatic manipulation of nucleic acids, molecular cloning, gel electrophoresis, hybridization procedures and nucleotide sequencing. Restriction: permission of instructor. Two hrs. lecture, 5 hrs. lab. {Fall} |
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BIOL547 |
Theory and practical methods of modern light microscopy (e.g., photomicroscopy, DIC optics, immunofluorescence microscopy, video microscopy, image processing, confocal microscopy, microinjection). One lecture, 1 lab. {Spring} |
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BIOL556 |
Immunoglobulin structure, anitigen-antibody reactions, immunity and hypersensitivity; experimental approach will be emphasized. Three lectures. {Fall, Spring} |
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BIOL558 |
(Also offered as EPS 558.) The role of microbes in mineral precipitation, dissolution and diagenesis; interactions between microbes and geochemistry/mineralogy. |
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BIOL561 |
Marine and terrestrial tropical environments, primarily in the Caribbean; topics stressed may include organisms, communities, structure, function, distribution, geology, history, politics, ecology and others. Two lectures, 2 hrs. lab, one-week field trip to the Caribbean and field trip fee is required. Open to majors and/or non-majors. {Alternate years} |
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BIOL565 |
Evolutionary and social biology; speciation, adaptation, population ecology. {Fall} |
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BIOL566 |
Classical and molecular genetics of immune responses, presented as a survey of the fundamental literature in immunology. Genetics of histocompatibility and the generation of diversity in the immune system. Prerequisites: 556. |
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BIOL567 |
Evolutionary approach to the study of plants and plant populations. Will cover plant life history and strategies, plant population biology and plant reproduction with an emphasis on empirical studies. {Spring} |
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BIOL570 |
Critical-thinking, research-based, survey of a biological area. Primarily for students interested in research. 2.5 hour class, 1 hour of discussion.
Prerequisite: 203L and 204L. Restriction: permission of instructor. |
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BIOL571 |
{Spring, alternate years} |
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BIOL575 |
Plant community structure and dynamics in North American deserts and grasslands. Field trip to Sevilleta LTER required. {Spring} |
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BIOL576 |
Conceptual and methodological approaches to landscape ecology. Emphasis on climate, paleoecology and the quantitative representation, analysis and modeling of spatial complexity. {Spring, alternate years} |
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BIOL578 |
Plant function examined from molecular to whole organism levels. Core areas include: nutrition and water balance, photosynthesis and metabolism, and growth and development. Prerequisite: 204L. Three hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab. {Spring} |
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BIOL581 |
(Also offered as BIOM 507.) The course covers the structures and functions of nucleic acids and proteins, mechanisms and macromolecular synthesis and principles of enzymology. |
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BIOL582 |
(Also offered as BIOM 508.) Course covers advanced topics in cell biology, including microscopy, the nucleus, protein and membrane trafficking, cytoskeleton signal transduction, cell cycle and division and extracellular matrix. Prerequisite: 581. {Spring} |
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The protozoa and worms important in human and veterinary medicine. Emphasis on life histories, epidemiology and ecology of parasites with laboratory practice in identification and experimentation. Three lectures, 3 hrs. lab. {Spring} |
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BIOL591 |
This course investigates how genetic variation is patterned within and between populations, and how these patterns change over time. Topics include neutral theory, population structure, phylogenetics, coalescent theory, the molecular clock, and laboratory methods. |
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BIOL592 |
Application of mathematics to models of biological systems, from genes to communities. Emphasis placed on broadly-applicable concepts and qualitative solution techniques. Laboratory exercises introduce students to MATLAB programming.
Prerequisite: (MATH 180 and 181) or (MATH 162 and 163). |
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BIOL597 |
A detailed and critical study of how different genes are regulated during the life of an organism, principally at the level of transcription. |
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BIOL599 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only. |
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BIOL651 |
Approval of Committee on Studies required. |
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BIOL699 |
Offered on a CR/NC basis only. |
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