This introductory biology course for students interested in health science careers focuses on the concepts of chemistry, cell biology, metabolism, genetics, and regulation of gene expression. Not accepted toward the Biology major. Credit for both this course and BIOL 1110 may not be applied toward a degree program. Meets New Mexico General Education Curriculum Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences.

Biology 2101 covers fundamental principles in molecular cellular biology and molecular genetics. Emphasis is placed on biological molecule structure and function, cell structure, metabolism, gene function and gene expression. This is one of three core courses serving as pre-requisites for all upper division courses in Biology.

An introduction to 1) basic evolutionary principles underlying the diverse array of organisms observed in nature, 2) the structural and physiological solutions to fundamental problems in organismal biology, and 3) the principles and characteristics of population, community, and ecosystem ecology.

This course is the first of two that serve as an introduction to human anatomy and physiology for Biology majors and allied health students. The course entails describing, explaining, and analyzing structure and function from the submicroscopic to the organismal level with emphasis on anatomic, directional, and sectional terminology, basic cellular structure and metabolism, tissue differentiation and characteristics, and organ system structure and function; Specifically the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Three lectures. Prerequisite: ((1140 and 1140L) or 2110C) and (CHEM 1120C or CHEM 1215).

This course is the second of two that serve as an introduction to human anatomy and physiology for biology majors and allied health students. The course entails describing, explaining, and analyzing structure and function from the submicroscopic to the organismal level with emphasis on specific cellular, tissue, and organ structure and physiology, and organ system structure and function; specifically the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Additionally, an analysis of these concepts is included: fluid and electrolyte balance, pregnancy, growth and development from zygote to newborn, and heredity. Three lectures. Prerequisite: 2210.

This course introduces the basic principles of microbial structure, genetics, and physiology, virology, parasitology, disease, pathogenicity, epidemiology and immunology. Only some emphasis is given to basic biological principles. The course is designed for those obtaining a career in the health sciences. Not accepted toward the Biology major or minor. Credit for both this course and BIOL **351/**352L may not be applied toward a degree program. Prerequisite: ((1140 and 1140L) or 2110C) and (CHEM 1120C or (CHEM 1215 and CHEM 1215L)).

A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

The Department of Biology Sophomore Seminar Series (BIOL 330, 331, 332) introduces UNM biology majors to the research interests of the faculty. BIOL 330 highlights faculty presenters who study topics that integrate biology and related sciences.

Cellular structure, genetics, physiology and ecology of microorganisms. Principles of bacterial techniques, host-parasite relationships and infection and immunity. Credit for both this course and BIOL 2305 may not be applied toward a degree program. This is a double-starred (**) level course and may be taken for graduate credit by students enrolled in a graduate program outside of the department. A graduate student enrolled in a double-starred course numbered below 500 may be required to complete extra work.

Original theoretical and/or experimental work under supervision. Work for the thesis is carried on throughout the senior year. A maximum of 4 credit hours may be applied toward the Biology major; additional credit hours contribute to upper-level Arts and Sciences requirements.

Continually changing selection of topics that satisfy upper-division CMP breadth requirement. This a starred (*) level course and may be taken for graduate credit by students enrolled in a graduate program. A graduate student enrolled in a starred course numbered below 500 may be required to complete extra work.

A maximum of 4 credit hours may be applied toward the Biology major. A maximum of 2 credit hours may be applied toward the Biology minor. Additional credit hours contribute to upper-level Arts and Sciences requirements. Restriction: senior standing and permission of instructor.

Continually changing selection of sections that satisfy upper-division CMP breadth requirement.

Continually changing selection of topics that satisfy upper-division EEO breadth requirement.

Comparative biology of animal development emphasizing regulatory mechanisms. Developmental Biology studies the formation, origin and progression of embryo and its development into an adult individual. This course provides a global perspective of Development as a synthesis of gene regulation, molecular signal transduction, cellular architecture, cell behavior and tissue morphogenesis. Fulfills the CMP breadth requirement of the Biology BS/BA degree. This a starred (*) level course and may be taken for graduate credit by students enrolled in a graduate program. A graduate student enrolled in a starred course numbered below 500 may be required to complete extra work.

Continually changing selection of topics that satisfy upper-division INT breadth requirement.

Planet Earth is inhabited by millions of species, who often inhabit the same spaces & share—or compete for—the same resources; they interact in a variety of ways, known collectively as symbiosis. This course explores the processes that establish, maintain, and disrupt symbioses. Fulfills the INT breadth requirement of the Biology BS/BA degree.

This course provides engagement between UNM students and faculty with the wider scientific community. Each week a different scientist is invited by UNM Biology faculty or students to present their research to the department. Each seminar concludes with a short audience question period.

This course provides engagement between UNM biology graduate students, UNM biology majors, and the wider UNM biology community. Graduate students in the Department of Biology present their research each week.

The course will emphasize using biodiversity data from natural history collections and open-access databases to address questions in ecology and evolution. Topics include biodiversity information standards, database searches, species distribution modeling, phylogenetic methods, and population genetic analyses. Fulfills the EEO breadth requirement.

Principles of toxicology; pharmacology and biotransformation of xenobiotics. Mechanism of action, medical uses, and evolutionary ecology of biological toxins. Prerequisite: 304 and 304L.

Immunoglobulin structure, antigen-antibody reactions, immunity and hypersensitivity; experimental approach will be emphasized. Three lectures. Fulfills the CMP requirement of the BS/BA Biology degree.

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.

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. Fulfills the EEO breadth requirement of the Biology BS/BA degree.

An advanced ecology course that gives students a broad overview of biological responses to global change at multiple levels of organization, and the scientific approaches used to study these responses. Prerequisite: 304 and 304L.

Systematics, reproduction and ecology of fungi. Biology of economically and medically important fungi, and the roles of introduced fungi in shaping human history and natural environments. Fulfills the CMP breadth requirement.

A maximum of 2 credit hours may be applied toward the Biology major. Not accepted toward the Biology minor. Restriction: junior or senior standing and permission of instructor.