CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
The University
CHAPTER 2
School of Architecture
CHAPTER 3
Red McCombs
School of Business
CHAPTER 4
College of Communication
CHAPTER 5
College of Education
CHAPTER 6
College of Engineering
CHAPTER 7
College of Fine Arts
CHAPTER 8
College of Liberal Arts
CHAPTER 9
College of
Natural Sciences
CHAPTER 10
School of Nursing
CHAPTER 11
College of Pharmacy
CHAPTER 12
School of Social Work
CHAPTER 13
The Faculty
Texas Common Course Numbering System
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APPENDIX B
Degree and Course Abbreviations
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137, 237, 337, 437. Selected Topics in Biology.
Recent developments and research methods in the biological sciences. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional hours; these are identified in the Course Schedule. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
337J. Computational Biology.
Overview of computational biology, with emphasis on nucleic acid sequence analysis and databases. Class projects and self-learning exercises. Two lecture hours and two computer laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 337J and Zoology 437C (Topic: Computational Biology) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 344.
338L. Animal Communication.
Animal communication from a multidisciplinary perspective, with emphasis on quantitative analysis, sensory processing, and evolution of signals. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester, with computer laboratory hours as required. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 338L, Zoology 345C, 370C (Topic 5: Animal Communication). Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 359K or 370.
339. Metabolism and Biochemistry of Microorganisms.
A study of the metabolic processes of microorganisms, using a biochemical approach. Biology 339 and Microbiology 362 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 126L and 226R with a grade of at least C in each; Chemistry 610; and Chemistry 339K, 369, or the equivalent.
339M. Bacterial Signal Transduction.
The molecular and cellular biology of a wide variety of signal transduction systems in diverse microorganisms; the role of signal transduction across biological membranes in allowing cells to recognize and respond to their environment. Biology 339M and Microbiology 369 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, 325, 126L, and 226R with a grade of at least C in each. Biology 366 is recommended.
340L. Biology of Birds.
Anatomy, physiology, classification, and ecology of birds. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 340L and Zoology 346 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
341. Biology of Fungi.
Aspects of the structure, function, and biological activities of fungi, with emphasis on recent advances in research. Biology 341 and Microbiology 321 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, 325, and 226R with a grade of at least C in each.
141L. Biology of Fungi Laboratory.
Basic techniques for the growth, manipulation, and genetic analysis of fungi using model species as experimental tools and examples. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 141L and Microbiology 121K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, 325, and 126L with a grade of at least C in each; and credit or registration for Biology 341.
342L. Field Ornithology.
Field course with emphasis on field study techniques, species identification by sight and sound, mist netting and banding, censusing techniques, and territory mapping. Two lecture hours and six hours of weekend fieldwork a week for one semester. Biology 342L and Zoology 370C (Topic 7: Field Ornithology) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration for Biology 340L.
343M. Transmembrane Signaling Mechanisms.
Mechanisms by which hormones, light, and other stimuli trigger changes in plant and animal cell metabolism. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 343M, Botany 343M, 383M. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Chemistry 339K.
344. Molecular Biology.
Molecular basis of cellular processes: biochemistry of cellular metabolism; gene structure and function; DNA replication; RNA and protein synthesis; viruses; molecular aspects of immunology and cancer; recombinant DNA. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 326D, 344, Zoology 322K, 326K. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
345. Cell Physiology.
An integrated approach to basic processes in physiology: metabolism, transport, energetics, molecular and cellular control mechanisms. Biology 345 and Zoology 351 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and eight semester hours of coursework in organic chemistry.
346. Human Biology.
Introduction to human evolution, genetics, sexuality, senescence, and population growth. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 309E, 309F, 346, Zoology 313, 317, 323. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
347. Biology and Genetics of Immune Disorders.
Immune disorders in mammals, including humans, used as models for examining basic immunological and immunogenetic principles; emphasis on immune disorders of vertebrates. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 347 and Zoology 328K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
148, 348. Training Cruise(s): Research in Biological Oceanography.
Biology 148 and 348 are same as Marine Science 148 and 348 (Topic 1: Research in Biological Oceanography). One or more cruises of one to several days each to collect physical, chemical, oceanographic, and biological data relevant to biological processes in the sea. Preparatory instruction and postcruise sample processing and analysis. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, Chemistry 302, and consent of instructor.
448L. Invertebrate Biology.
A study of the interdependent structure and function and of the evolution of invertebrate animals. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 448L and Zoology 432 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
349. Developmental Biology.
Principles of animal development, with emphasis on developmental mechanisms. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 349 and Zoology 321 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
350M. Plant Molecular Biology.
Fundamentals of plant molecular biology, including structure and expression of the chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 350M, Botany 350M, 390M. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each; and Biology 320, 328, or 367.
351. Economic Botany.
An in-depth analysis of the origin of domesticated plant species, the role in nature of plant products, and the ways natural products have been altered through artificial selection. Biology 351 and Botany 351 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
352. Reproductive Biology of Flowering Plants.
Pollination biology, breeding systems, reproductive strategies, and fruit and seed dispersal from evolutionary and ecological vantage points. Biology 352 and Botany 352 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
353L. Entomology.
Characteristics, importance, and biology of the major groups of insects. Two lecture hours and three hours of laboratory or fieldwork a week for one semester. Biology 353L and Zoology 333 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
354L. Ichthyology.
Overview of the evolution, biology, and ecology of fishes, emphasizing freshwater fishes. Three lecture hours and three hours of laboratory or fieldwork a week for one semester, with field trips to be arranged. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 354L, Zoology 334C, 370C (Topic 1: Ichthyology). Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
455L. Vertebrate Natural History.
Phylogeny, taxonomy, life histories, habits, and distribution. Two lecture hours and three hours of laboratory or fieldwork a week for one semester, with field trips to be arranged. Biology 455L and Zoology 436 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
456L. Limnology and Oceanography.
Same as Marine Science 440. Introduction to the study of the interactions between aquatic organisms and their environments. Two lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 456L and Zoology 440 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and six semester hours of coursework in chemistry.
357. Evolutionary Ecology.
Principles of modern ecology, particularly as they relate to natural selection and evolutionary theory. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 357 and Zoology 357 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
458L. Systematics.
Comparative study of biological variation, including the study of phylogenetic relationships among genes, populations, and species. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 458L and Zoology 442C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
359. Global Environmental Change.
Global change as it affects terrestrial ecosystems, including feedback between ecosystems and the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases and global warming, ozone, biological invasions, and land-use change. Biology 359 and Botany 359 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 322 or 324.
359J. Behavioral Ecology.
Advanced topics in behavioral ecology, with detailed consideration of animal communication, altruism, sexual selection, plant-animal interactions. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 359J, Zoology 359, 370C (Topic: Behavioral Ecology). Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 359K or 370.
359K. Principles of Animal Behavior.
An introduction to the study of animal behavior: descriptive analysis of behavior; physiological basis of behavior; development of behavior; adaptive significance and evolution of behavior; communication and social behavior. Three lecture hours and one and one-half discussion hours a week for one semester. Biology 359K and Zoology 354 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
359R. Animal Sexuality.
The biology of sexuality, including genetics, morphology, physiology, and psychology of sex. Biology 359R and Zoology 341K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 359K.
360K. Immunology.
The basic concepts of humoral and cell-associated immune phenomena. Biology 360K and Microbiology 360 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, 325, 126L, and 226T with a grade of at least C in each.
160L. Immunology Laboratory.
Current techniques in experimental cellular and humoral immunology. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 160L and Microbiology 160K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, 325, and 126L with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration for Biology 360K.
361. Human Infectious Diseases.
Etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and immunobiology of the major microbial diseases, with emphasis on their prevention. Biology 361 and Microbiology 361 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 126L and 226T.
361L. Public Health Bacteriology Laboratory.
Training in techniques required for independent work in diagnostic and epidemiological bacteriology. One lecture hour and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 361L and Microbiology 361K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 126L and 226T.
361T. Comparative Animal Physiology.
Physiology of organ systems in animal phyla, with special emphasis on physiological adaptations of organisms to their environment. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 361T and Zoology 361K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
262. Plant Systematics.
Elementary principles of plant taxonomy as exemplified by families of flowering plants found seasonally around Austin. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Biology 262 and Botany 262 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in Biology 262L.
262L. Angiosperm Diversity Laboratory.
Practical experience in recognizing, identifying, and classifying families of flowering plants. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 262L and Botany 262C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in Biology 362.
363. Plant Speciation.
Nature of species in higher plants, speciation phenomena in plants, natural hybridization, polyploidy, agamospermy, evolutionary mechanisms. Lectures, readings, discussions, demonstrations. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 363, Botany 362L, 382L. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
364. Microbial Ecology.
The ability of microbes to adapt to and change their environment. Biology 364 and Microbiology 363 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, 325, 126L, and 226S with a grade of at least C in each.
364E. Current Topics in Advanced Microbial Ecology.
Development and structure of microbial communities, microbial phylogeny, endosymbiont and symbiont relationships, biogeochemistry, elemental cycling by microbes, and the microbial ecology of disease. Emphasis on active research areas in these topics. Prerequisite: Biology 364 or consent of instructor.
365L. Neurobiology Laboratory.
An introduction to physiological, morphological, and molecular techniques used for analysis of the nervous system. Experiments and computer simulations illustrate basics of information processing by the nervous system. Student exercises are supplemented with demonstrations in faculty laboratories. One lecture hour, four laboratory hours, and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 320 and 344, or 326D and 326E; Biology 361T, 365R, or 371M; Physics 303L, 316, or 317L; and written consent of instructor.
465M. Experimental Methods in Physiology.
A lecture-laboratory course that emphasizes an experimental approach to physiological problems. One lecture hour and seven laboratory hour a week for one semester. Biology 465M and Zoology 468 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and one of the following courses: Biology 345, 361T, 365R, 371M.
365N. Development and Plasticity of the Nervous System.
An introduction to the principles by which neurons and neuronal circuits are generated in development and how they can be modified by experiences throughout life. Particular emphasis is given to sensory systems and mechanisms controlling synaptic efficacy throughout the nervous system. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 349 with a grade of at least C, and Biology 365R or 371M with a grade of at least C.
365R. Vertebrate Physiology I.
Vertebrate systems physiology: basic cellular physiology, nervous and muscular systems. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 365R, 371M, Zoology 365L, 371L. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
365S. Vertebrate Physiology II.
Vertebrate systems physiology: body fluids, cardiovascular system, respiration, digestion, metabolism, and endocrinology. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 365S and Zoology 365N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 361T, 365R, or 371M.
365T. Neurobiology of Disease.
The neurobiology of some diseases of the brain, heart, and muscle. Focus on normal physiological processes and how they may become pathological. Prerequisite: Biology 320 and 344, or 326D and 326E; and 365R.
365W. Neuropharmacology of Addiction.
Study of the neurobiology of neurotransmitters, and the influence of alcohol and drugs of abuse on neurotransmitters. Prerequisite: Biology 365R or the equivalent.
366. Microbial Genetics.
Molecular biology of nucleic acids; biosynthesis of macromolecules, transfer of genetic material from cell to cell, recombination, mutagenesis, and regulatory mechanisms. Biology 366 and Microbiology 366 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, 325, and 226R with a grade of at least C in each.
366R. Molecular Genetics.
Recommended for students planning to pursue advanced degrees in experimental and biochemical genetics. Biology 366R and Zoology 362 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
367. Plant Genetics.
Genes, gene systems, linkage systems, and genetic systems in higher plants. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 367, Botany 367K, 387K. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
368L. Techniques in Molecular Genetics.
Laboratory experience in mutagenesis, bacterial conjugation, transformation, transduction, DNA isolation, and in vitro recombinant DNA procedures. One lecture hour and seven laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 368L, Microbiology 368, 382L. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 126L and 366.
369L. Herpetology.
Biology of amphibians and reptiles, including evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology, life history, and field identification. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours a week for one semester, with weekend field trips to be arranged. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 369L, Zoology 370C (Topic 3: Herpetology), 377C. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and one of the following courses: Biology 455L, 357, 359K, 478L.
370. Evolution.
Introduction to modern evolutionary biology, focusing on the evolution of molecular, developmental, morphological, and behavioral traits. Genetic and ecological bases of evolutionary changes within populations and of evolutionary divergence in animals and plants. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 370, Botany 370M, 387L. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
170C, 270C, 370C, 470C. Conference Course.
Supervised study of selected topics in biology, by individual arrangement with the instructor. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.
371G. Natural History Museum Science.
An introduction to curatorial practices in natural history museums. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional fieldwork hours to be arranged. Biology 371G and Zoology 370C (Topic: Natural History Museum Science) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
371L. Experimental Physiology.
Experimental approach to physiological mechanisms by which animals adapt to their environment. One lecture hour, four laboratory hours, and two hours of computer work a week for one semester. Biology 371L and Zoology 265P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and credit or registration for one of the following courses: Biology 345, 361T, 365R, 365S.
371M. Neuronal Basis of Brain and Behavior.
The nervous system, with emphasis on vertebrate neurobiology. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 365R, 371M, Zoology 365L, 371L. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
472L. Taxonomic Plant Anatomy.
An advanced course emphasizing those aspects of plant anatomy that are most reliable and useful for systematic purposes. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 472L, Botany 474L, 484L. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and Biology 374 and 174L.
373. Ecology.
An introduction to ecology, the study of relationships among organisms and between organisms and their environment; adaptations, population, communities, and ecosystems. Includes both plants and animals and both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Biology 373 and Botany 373K may not both be counted; Biology 373 and Zoology 369 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
373L. Ecology Laboratory.
Field studies in ecology. May also include computer simulations, data analysis, workshops, and laboratory studies in ecology. Four laboratory hours and two workshop/lecture hours a week for one semester. Biology 373L and Botany 173L may not both be counted; Biology 373L and Zoology 369 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Biology 373.
374. Plant Anatomy with Histological Techniques.
Tissue organization and cellular details of stems, roots, and leaves of seed plants, with emphasis on development and function. Biology 374 and Botany 374 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and concurrent enrollment in Biology 174L.
174L. Laboratory in Plant Anatomy and Histological Techniques.
Demonstration of cellular details and tissue systems of plant organs; instruction in the preparation of plant materials for histological examination. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Biology 174L and Botany 174K may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Biology 374.
375. Conservation Biology.
Application of principles of ecology to the preservation of wild plant and animal species and to the preservation, management, and restoration of natural and seminatural ecosystems. Emphasis on scientific, biological aspects of issues such as endangered species protection, preserve design, and forest management. Biology 375 and Botany 375C may not both be counted; Biology 375 and Zoology 370C (Topic 2: Conservation Biology) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and an upper-division course in ecology.
376. Conservation Genetics.
Genetic attributes of rare plant and animal species, especially as they affect conservation; germ plasm resource conservation in wild and domesticated species. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 376, Botany 376C, 386C. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
177, 277, 377. Undergraduate Research.
Introduction to the problems and techniques of research in the various fields of biological science. May be repeated for credit. Up to three semester hours may be counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biology. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each, and written consent of instructor.
478L. Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy.
Study of vertebrate morphology from developmental anatomy to the function, biomechanics, and phylogenetic relationships of living and fossil taxa. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 478L, Kinesiology 324K, Zoology 314K, 453. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each.
478T. Natural Resource Management.
Land management, policy and regulation development, and ecological "footprint" evaluation. Students have the opportunity for practical application of these subjects through off-campus field projects. Three lecture hours and two hours of discussion or fieldwork a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 478T, Zoology 370C (Topic: Natural Resource Management), 478C. Prerequisite: Biology 213, 214, and 325 with a grade of at least C in each; and one of the following courses or consent of instructor: Biology 351, 357, 373, 375, Geography 334, 346.
379G. Advanced Mammalian Genetics.
Molecular developmental genetics and review of classical genetics. Possible topics include but are not limited to cancer, AIDS, forensic genetics, genomics, and gene therapy. Biology 379G and Microbiology 379 (Topic: Advanced Genetics) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or the equivalent with a grade of at least B.
379H, 679H. Honors Tutorial Course.
Research project leading to a thesis or presentation for students in the honors program in biology. The equivalent of three or six lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six hours may be counted toward a degree in biology. Prerequisite: Admission to the Biology Honors Program.
379J. Regulation of Eukaryotic Gene Expression.
Enrollment is limited to upper-division undergraduates. Study of gene expression and its regulation in eukaryotes at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels. Includes transcription, RNA splicing, polyadenylation, RNA and RNA-protein interactions. Prerequisite: An upper-division course in biochemistry or consent of instructor.