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Course Descriptions

Course Numbers

In fall 2004, West Texas A&M University changed from a three-digit numbering scheme to a four-digit numbering system, known as the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). The four-digit numbers are identified as:

  • First digit identifies the level (1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior, 5 = stacked undergraduate/masters, 6 = masters, 7 = masters/doctoral, 8 = doctoral);
  • Second digit identifies the credit-hour value; and
  • Third and fourth digits establish the course sequence or type of course.

0001–0999—developmental courses, do not count toward degree.

1000–2999—primarily freshman and sophomore courses.

3000–4999—open to students who have completed at least 30 hours and any prerequisite.

5000–5999—graduate level stacked with undergraduate.

6000–6999—master’s level.

7000–7999—master’s/doctoral level.

8000–8999—doctoral students only.

NOTE: Students who have taken undergraduate “stacked” courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

Course Prefix

The course prefix indicates the assigned WTAMU course abbreviation and course number; e.g., ACCT 2301.

Course Abbreviation and Number in Brackets

A course abbreviation (prefix) and number in brackets indicates the corresponding common course number, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if the common course number and/or prefix is different from the WTAMU number; e.g., [GOVT 1310].

Field-of-Study Curriculum (FOSC)

Field-of-study curriculum is a set of courses that satisfy lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic area. All public four-year institutions of higher education are required to accept Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved field-of-study courses. Field-of-study curriculum is indicated with the abbreviation “FOSC” within the brackets indicating the common course number of a course; e.g., [MUSI 1181, 1182; FOSC].

Numbers

The numbers indicate semester credit hours, lecture clock hours per week and lab clock hours per week; e.g., 3 3 0 indicates three semester credit hours, three clock hours of lecture per week and zero clock hours of lab per week.

(HAZ)

Courses marked with (HAZ) may require the use of hazardous chemicals and/or equipment. To participate in these classes, an online “Student Laboratory Safety Training” is required and assigned through WTClass upon registration for the class. By registering for the class, the student agrees to 

  • Complete the assigned training by no later than 12th class day for fall/spring terms or 5th class day for summer terms; and
  • Acknowledge non-participation in activities if not completed by 18th class day for fall/spring terms; 10th class day for summer terms.

 
 

Athletic Training
  

  • ATTR 3264 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV


    2 1 2
    Prerequisite(s): ATTR 3263 . Clinical education course with emphasis on athletic training care directed to athletes involved in upper extremity, throwing activities, and review of injury evaluation and treatment for common injuries. Lab fee $20.
  

  • ATTR 3308 - Therapeutic Exercise


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3302 . Designed for student to attain competency in procedures and techniques used in sports rehabilitation. Specific indications, contradictions, physiological effects and resistance methods. In laboratory setting, the student will demonstrate the ability to develop, instruct, and evaluate rehabilitation and reconditioning programs.
  

  • ATTR 3309 - Therapeutic Modalities


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): ATTR 2371 . Designed for student to attain competency in application and use of modalities in treating injuries. Exploration of wound healing, thermal, electrical and mechanical agents. In laboratory setting, student will demonstrate the ability to develop, implement and evaluate modality treatment programs.
  

  • ATTR 3331 - Athletic Training Evaluation I-Lower Extremity


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): ATTR 2371 . Lower-extremity and lumbar spine evaluation techniques and injury/illness conditions to assist in assessment of injuries. In laboratory setting, student will identify and demonstrate accepted techniques and procedures for clinical evaluation of athletic injuries/illnesses. Spring only.
  

  • ATTR 3332 - Athletic Training Evaluation II-Upper Extremity


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): ATTR 2371 . Upper-extremity, head and cervical spine evaluation techniques and injury/illness conditions to assist in assessment of injuries. In laboratory setting, student will identify and demonstrate accepted techniques and procedures for clinical evaluation of athletic injuries/illnesses. Fall only.
  

  • ATTR 4265 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training V


    2 1 2
    Prerequisite(s):  . Clinical education course with emphasis on equipment-intensive sports and knowledge regarding common injuries during collision-type activities. Lab fee $20.
  

  • ATTR 4266 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training VI


    2 1 2
    Prerequisite(s): ATTR 4265 . Capstone clinical education course with specific exposure to general medical practice settings and broad-based clinical experience outside the University athletic-training setting. Lab fee $15.
  

  • ATTR 4320 - Athletic Training Trends and Issues


    3 0 0

    Prerequisite(s):  

     . Course with emphasis on athletic training specific administration and preseason activities (budget, inventory, facilities, insurance, physicals, athletic training service provision, etc.) professional development, professional communication, ethics and cultural competence. Fall only.
  

  • ATTR 4412 - Advanced Athletic Training


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): ATTR 3331 , ATTR 3332  or consent of instructor. Current trends in athletic training. Emphasis on evaluation of thorax, abdomen and non-orthopedic injuries and illnesses, pharmacology, and activities of professional preparations, credentialing, continuing education and practice settings. Spring only.

Biology

(Offered through the Department of Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences.)
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 1406 - Basic and Contemporary Biology I (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): Lab Safety Training required. Introduction to principles and concepts of biological sciences. Contemporary problems in biology are integrated into discussion of principles and concepts in the lecture and experiments demonstrate principles and concepts in the lab. Students may not receive science credit for both BIOL 1406 and BIOL 1408 . Lab fee $21. Fall, spring, summer I.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 1407 - Basic and Contemporary Biology II (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1406 . Continuation of discussion of basic principles, and concepts of biology sciences in the lecture coupled with experiments to demonstrate principles and concepts in the lab. Students may not receive science credit for both BIOL 1407 and BIOL 1409 . Lab fee $21. Fall, spring, summer II.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Fundamental principles of living organisms, including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function, evolutionary adaptations and classification. Concepts of reproduction, genetics, ecology and the scientific method are included. Students may not receive science credit for both BIOL 1406  and 1408. Lab fee $21. Fall, spring.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1406  or BIOL 1408 . Continuation of scientific understanding of life with emphasis on animal and plant utilization of Earth resources to sustain life trough change, adaptation and information exchange. Students may not receive science credit for both BIOL 1407  and 1409. Lab fee $21. Fall, spring.
  

  • BIOL 1411 - Botany


    4 3 2
    Introduction to botanical principles, including structure and functions of leaves, stems, roots, seeds and fruits. Basic cell chemistry, plant and community ecology, taxonomy, reproduction, natural selection and plant biotechnology with laboratory investigations and observations of cells, leaves, stems, roots, plant physiology and ecology. Lab fee $15. Fall, spring.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 1413 - Zoology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    General zoological principles, including life histories and classification of invertebrates and vertebrates with laboratory investigations of various zoological principles and study of representative organisms. Lab fee $21. Fall, spring.
  

  • BIOL 2374 - Wildlife Conservation


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): one of the following courses or consent of instructor—BIOL 1406 , BIOL 1411  or BIOL 1413 . Introduction to principles of wildlife ecology and management with emphasis on North American wildlife. Fall.
  

  • BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): minimum of 24 semester credit hours. Introduction to basic biological principles as applied to the human. Detailed studies of the human body plan, terminology and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Lab fee $15. Fall, spring.
  

  • BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  or equivalent. Continuation of BIOL 2401 . Endocrine, digestive respiratory, cardiovascular and blood, lymphatic, urinary and reproductive systems. Cannot receive credit for both 2402 and BIOL 3440 . Lab fee $15. Fall, spring.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 2420 - Applied Microbiology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): four hours of lab science. General review of characteristics of microorganisms and how activities of microbes relate to public health and industry. Not open to biology and allied-health majors. Cannot receive credit for both 2420 and BIOL 2572 . Lab fee $21. Fall, spring.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 2572 - Microbiology (HAZ)


    5 3 4
    Prerequisite(s): four hours of biology lab science. Fundamental biological processes observed in microorganisms together with beneficial and harmful activities related to man and other forms of life. Cannot receive credit for both BIOL 2420  and BIOL 2572. Lab fee $21. Fall, spring.
  

  • BIOL 3092 - Special Topics


    1-6 0-6 0-12
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Consideration of recent advances in biology. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3099 - Field Biology (HAZ)


    1-8 0-8 0-16
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Field trips to various ecological areas. Practice in procurement, analysis and evaluation of both extensive and intensive data on plants, invertebrates and vertebrates. May be repeated for a maximum of eight hours credit. Lab fee $21. Summer.
  

  • BIOL 3101 - Medical Terminology


    1 1 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  and BIOL 2402  or BIOL 3440  or consent of instructor. Introduction to medical terminology: word roots, combining forms, suffixes, prefixes and vocabulary of common medical terms. Summer.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3201 - Genetics Laboratory (HAZ)


    2 0 4
    Prerequisite(s): AGRI 3301 /BIOL 3301  or consent of instructor. Basic laboratory techniques in genetic research, including genomic DNA recoveries, PCR amplification, and DNA sequencing and fragment analysis. Lab fee $30. Fall.
  

  • BIOL 3301 - Genetics

    Cross-listed with AGRI 3301 .
    3 3 0
    Principles of genetics and the bearing that recent developments in the field of genetics have on modern concepts of plant and animal biology. Cannot receive credit for both BIOL 3301 and AGRI 3301 . Fall, spring, summer.
  

  • BIOL 3303 - Human Genetics


    3 3 0
    Modern principles of genetics applied to both normal and abnormal characteristics of human beings. Summer.
  

  • BIOL 3304 - Evolution


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): genetics or permission of instructor. Nature of the evolutionary process; history and philosophical issues, including creationism. Spring of even years.
  

  • BIOL 3311 - Arthropods and Public Health


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1406 , BIOL 1407 , or BIOL 1413 . Arthropods (insects and arachnids) which directly or indirectly affect the health of man. Spring or summer, irregular.
  

  • BIOL 3312 - Environmental Microbiology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2420  or BIOL 2572 . Role of microorganisms in maintaining the balance in nature, disposing of human pollution through bioremediation and future use of non-polluting pesticides, herbicides and chemical synthesizers. Spring of odd years.
  

  • BIOL 3331 - Parasitology


    3 3 0
    Important parasites affecting man and domestic animals with concentration on protozoans and helminths. Spring or summer, irregular.
  

  • BIOL 3340 - Reproductive Physiology

    Cross-listed with ANSC 3340 .
    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2402  or ANSC 1319  or consent of instructor. Anatomy and physiology of reproduction in mammals. Includes hormones, reproductive communications, cycles, spermatogenesis, folliculogenesis, oogenesis, ovulation, gestation, parturition, lactation and reproductive management techniques. Lab fee $12.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3345 - Fisheries Techniques (HAZ)


    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2374  or consent of instructor. Laboratory and field techniques used in management of fishes in Texas and southwest United States.
  

  • BIOL 3350 - Hematology


    3 3 0
    Characteristics of the formed elements of blood and their relationship to physiological and pathological processes. Fall of odd years.
  

  • BIOL 3374 - Wildlife Management


    3 3 0
    Intermediate theory and science of wildlife management, including the ecology and conservation of wildlife and an emphasis on management of habitats. Spring.
  

  • BIOL 3375 - Medical Microbiology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):     or   or permission of instructor. Characteristics of disease-causing microorganisms with emphasis on pathogenic bacteria. Spring of even years.
  

  • BIOL 3385 - Marine Biology


    3 3 0
    Chemical and physical characteristics of major ocean habitats and organisms occupying those habitats. Analysis of man’s impact on oceans and the potential of oceans as a food source. Spring or Summer, irregular.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3402 - Cell Biology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2423  or CHEM 2533 , or permission of instructor. Morphology, anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of cells as the basic structural unit of life. Lab fee $21. Spring, fall.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3406 - Paleontology (HAZ)

    Cross-listed with GEOL 3406 .
    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): GEOL 1404  or BIOL 1413  or permission of instructor. Origin, classification, morphology, evolution, paleoecology, geographic distribution and geologic occurrences of fossil animals. Field collecting. Identification and museum preparation of fossils in the laboratory. Lab fee $21. Spring of even years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3418 - Wildland Soils (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Formation, properties, classification, distribution and problems of soils of uncultivated lands. Lab fee $21. Fall of even years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3420 - Natural History of Vertebrates (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Classification, taxonomy and distribution of vertebrates. Lab fee $21. Spring of even years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3424 - Wildlife Management Techniques (HAZ)


    4 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2374 . Laboratory and field techniques used in management of game mammals, non-migratory and migratory game birds. Techniques in management of populations of non-game birds and mammals. Lab fee $21. Spring.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3425 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2425 . Principles of modern medicinal chemistry, including drug design and theory. Lab fee $30. Spring of even years.
  

  • BIOL 3440 - Anatomy and Physiology of Humans


    4 3 2
    Basic structure and functioning of organ systems of the human. Cannot receive credit for either BIOL 2401  or BIOL 2402  and BIOL 3440. Lab fee $15. Summer I.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3451 - Histology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s):   and  , or    Microscopic anatomy of normal animal and human tissues and organs. Lab fee $21. Fall.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3452 - Embryology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2402  or BIOL 3440  or consent of instructor. Embryonic development and morphogenesis in vertebrates with emphasis on human development. Lab fee $21. Spring.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3510 - Entomology (HAZ)


    5 3 4
    General biology of insects: structure, function, ecology, importance and classification. Lab fee $21. Fall of odd years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3521 - Invertebrate Zoology (HAZ)


    5 3 4
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1413  or consent of instructor. Biology of invertebrate animals, including natural history, classification, phylogeny, basic anatomical design and function. Lab fee $21.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3522 - Comparative Anatomy (HAZ)


    5 3 4
    Anatomy of representative vertebrate animals. Lecture and laboratory observations of structural variations that occur among vertebrate animals with emphasis on aquatic and terrestrial forms. Spring of odd years.
  

  • BIOL 3532 - Plant Classification


    5 3 4
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1407  or BIOL 1411  or permission of instructor. Classification of spermatophytes, including vocabulary describing characters, ordinal and familial characteristics, systems of classification and nomenclature. Lab fee $15. Fall.
  

  • BIOL 4095 - Problems


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): at least 24 hours of biology and permission of department head. Problems course in biology not covered by regular courses. Not to be used as one of the eight courses for a biology major except under special conditions arranged through the department head and dean. May be repeated for a maximum for six hours credit. Fall, spring, summer I, summer II.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4097 - Research (HAZ)


    2-4 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): at least 24 hours of biology and permission of department head. Selected individual research problems. Completion of a problem which is much more extensive than problems encountered in normal class work. Not to be used as one of the eight courses for a biology major except under special conditions arranged through the department head and dean. May be repeated for a maximum of four hours credit. Fall, spring, summer I, summer II.
  

  • BIOL 4098 - Internship in Wildlife/Fisheries


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor and 60 hours of course work. One semester internship with state, federal or private professional agency to observe and participate in daily operations under supervision of cooperating agency personnel involved in wildlife and/or fisheries conservation or management. Not to be used as one of the eight courses for a biology major except under special conditions arranged through the department head and dean. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit. Fall, spring, summer I, summer II.
  

  • BIOL 4099 - Internship in Health Care


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): consent of department head and 60 hours course work. One semester internship with a private, county, state or federal institution that will provide the student with additional experience and training for their desired occupation. Not to be used as one of the eight courses for a biology major except under special conditions arranged through the department head and dean. May be repeated for a maximum of six hours credit. Fall, spring, summer I, summer II.
  

  • BIOL 4335 - Animal Behavior


    3 3 0
    Psychobiology: behavior of non-human animals, behavior of vertebrates. Fall.
  

  • BIOL 4340 - Neuroscience


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  and BIOL 2402  or BIOL 3440  or consent of instructor. Structure and functions of the human nervous system with emphases on functional and clinical aspects. Includes development of central nervous system, blood supply, sensory and motor systems, special senses, pain mechanisms, receptors and reflex pathways. Fall.
  

  • BIOL 4345 - Human Variations


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   and   or  , or equivalent with instructor’s consent. Survey course of the anatomical, physiological, and psychological variations in humans. Mechanisms of variations discussed includes genetics, developmental, diseases, environmental, nutritional, aging, and purposeful alterations. The concept and history of the idea of race is also discussed. Summer I.
  

  • BIOL 4351 - Conservation Biology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3424  or BIOL 4510  or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of the theory, techniques and applications of conservation ecology as it relates to maintenance of biodiversity and sustainable management of the biosphere. Includes elements from population genetics; biogeography; habitat management, public policy and design strategies for natural preserves. Spring.
  

  • BIOL 4352 - Conservation Genetics


    3 3 0
      or   or concurrent enrollment. Application of population genetic theory and techniques to the understanding and management of endangered, threatened, and at-risk animals and plants. Spring of even years.
  

  • BIOL 4355 - Human Pharmacology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   and    General principles of drug action including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Introduction to physiology-based pharmacology in select body systems, cancer and infectious diseases. Fall
  

  • BIOL 4365 - Marine Fisheries


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Survey of fisheries for marine vertebrates and invertebrates primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic with emphasis on their biology, economics and management. Spring of even years.
  

  • BIOL 4375 - Immunology and Serology


    3 3 0
    Investigation into theories of the human body’s defense mechanisms against infection and study of human blood (serology) as a diagnostic tool to detect and evaluate infection. Summer.
  

  • BIOL 4377 - Toxicology

    Cross-listed with ENVR 4377  .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   and   or  , or equivalent with instructor’s consent. Fundamentals of medical and environmental toxicology. Emphasizes major classes of pharmaceuticals and environmental pollutants, target organ and non-target organ directed toxicity, exposure assessment in occupational and environmental settings, toxicological methods, and current topics. Fall.
  

  • BIOL 4393 - Honors


    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing and approval of department head. Completion of a senior thesis or research project by a student who is a candidate for graduation with honors in the department.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4401 - Molecular Cytogenetics (HAZ)

    Cross-listed with BIOT 4401 .
    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3301 . Advanced course in molecular cytogenetics focusing on mechanisms and cytological interpretation of eukaryotic karyotypes and chromosomal aberration. Laboratory will include classic cytogenetic methodology as well as preparation of tagged DNA probes, comparative genome hybridization, and image and data analysis. Lab fee $26. Fall of odd years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4402 - Cytotechnology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1406  and BIOL 1407  or BIOL 1411  and BIOL 1413 ; BIOL 3301  or BIOL 3303 . Understanding structure and functions of various types of cells, gene expression, cancer biology and biotechnology. Techniques to prepare slides from bacteria, blood, cells, chromosomes and fungi. Lab fee $21. May intersession.
  
  

  • BIOL 4416 - Introductory Biometry


    4 3 2
    Introduction to statistical methods and techniques as applied to biology. Lab fee $15. Fall.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4425 - Limnology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Physical, chemical and biological factors affecting productivity in lakes and ponds. Familiarization with approved methods of studying static fresh water areas in the Texas Panhandle. Lab fee $21. Fall of odd years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4430 - Introduction to Dendrochronology (HAZ)

    Cross-listed with ENVR 4430 .
    4 3 2
    Dendrochronology or tree-ring science; principles and applications to archaeology, environmental studies, ecology and climatology. Lab fee $21.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4431 - Ichthyology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Biology of fresh-water and marine fish of the world with emphasis on natural history, ecology, physiology and taxonomy. Lab fee $21. Spring of odd years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4432 - Herpetology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Biology of amphibians and reptiles; classification, ecology, and adaptation and economic importance. Lab fee $21. Spring of even years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4433 - Ornithology (HAZ)


    4 2 4
    Morphological and anatomical adaptations to flight, origin of birds and flight, mating systems, population ecology, habitat relationships and community ecology of birds. Taxonomic relationships through use of museum specimens and field identification during field trips. Lab fee $21. Spring.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4434 - Mammalogy (HAZ)


    4 2 4
    Diversity of mammals, taxonomic relationships, morphological and physiological adaptations to different environments, mating systems, population genetics, habitat requirements and conservation biology. Identification of orders, families, genera and species of common mammals of Texas through use of museum specimens and field trips. Lab fee $21. Fall.
  

  • BIOL 4440 - Advanced Physiology


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  and BIOL 2402  or BIOL 3440  or permission of instructor. Fundamentals of the physiology of basic organs and systems. Homeostatic mechanisms of neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems emphasized. Lab fee $15. Spring.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4460 - Arachnology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Natural history, classification, phylogeny and functional morphology of scorpions, spiders and related forms. Laboratory study of comparative morphology as well as collection and identification of specimens. Lab fee $21. Fall of even years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4480 - Aquaculture (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Introduction to culture of freshwater organisms used for both aesthetic and food purposes. Reproduction, nutritional and environmental requirements for optimal productivity. Lab fee $21. Fall of odd years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4510 - General Ecology (HAZ)


    5 3 4
    Interrelationships between plants, animals and the environment. Lab fee $21. Fall, summer I.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 4513 - Plant Ecology (HAZ)


    5 3 4
    Autecology and synecology of plants. Classical and modern techniques of vegetational and environmental analysis will be applied to Texas High Plains habitats. Lab fee $21. Spring of even years.

Biotechnology
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOT 4095 - Problems in Biotechnology (HAZ)


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and at least 24 hours of advanced course work. Independent study in biotechnology not otherwise covered in courses. May be repeated for maximum of six hours.
  

  • BIOT 4098 - Internship in Biotechnology


    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head. One semester of prearranged internship in industry or research laboratory. Internship will be external; interns will work under supervision of personnel involved in biotechnology industry. A comprehensive report will be required at the end of the internship.
  

  • BIOT 4385 - Biotechnology


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4401 , CHEM 4324 . Provides a foundation in contemporary aspects of biotechnology. Current issues in biotechnology include new technologies in gene expression, DNA microarray technology and bioinformatics; and ethical, social and legal implications of biotechnology and resultant products, therapeutics and databases. Fall of even years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOT 4401 - Molecular Cytogenetics (HAZ)

    Cross-listed with BIOL 4401 .
    4 3 2
    Advanced course in molecular cytogenetics focusing on mechanisms as well as preparation of tagged DNA probes, comparative genomic hybridization and image and data analysis. Lab fee $26. Fall of odd years.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOT 4402 - Cytotechnology (HAZ)


    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1406  and BIOL 1407  or BIOL 1411  and BIOL 1413 ; BIOL 3301  or BIOL 3303 . Understanding structure and functions of various types of cells, gene expression, cancer biology and biotechnology. Techniques to prepare slides from bacteria, blood, cells, chromosomes and fungi. May intersession.
  

Business

(Offered through the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business.)
  

  • BUSI 1301 - Survey of Business


    3 3 0
    Open to non-business majors. Introduces areas of accounting, computer information systems, economics, finance, marketing, management and production. Furnishes an overview of subjects covered in more depth in more specialized business and economic courses. May not be taken to satisfy requirements for B.B.A. degree after junior standing has been attained without advance permission of instructor and dean.
  

  • BUSI 1304 - Business Communication


    3 3 0
    Relationship of creative, logical and critical thought to problem-solving aspects of business communication designed to build and develop effective letters and reports.
  

  • BUSI 3312 - Business Law


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Overview of selected topics including, but not limited to, U.S. judicial process; constitutional, criminal, contract, bankruptcy, commercial paper, tort, property, agency, securities regulation, antitrust, employment, discrimination and environmental law as related to business activity; business organization, ethics, self-regulation and government regulation.
  

  • BUSI 3319 - International Business


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): MGT 3330 , MKT 3340 , junior standing. Study and analysis of business activities that cross national boundaries. Includes growth of multinational enterprise, foreign direct investment, cross-cultural management, international marketing, international finance, global business strategy, and exports and imports.
  

  • BUSI 3391 - Organizational Issues in Experiential Learning


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): member of Enactus team and consent of instructor. Applications of business fundamentals through experiential learning. Topics include empowerment leadership, community engagement, recruiting strategies, project management, and team building. Course may be repeated with consent of instructor.
  

  • BUSI 4096 - Supervised Readings in Business


    1-6 0-6 0
    Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours of advanced work in a business major, junior standing and permission of department head. Current problems in business through reading business periodicals, government publications and books which have had a profound influence on American business philosophy.
  

  • BUSI 4305 - Law & Economics

    Cross-listed with ECON 4305 .
    3 3 0
    Application of economic concepts of scarcity, choice, preferences, incentives, supply and demand to explain legal and political rules, social conventions, firms and contracts, government organizations, and other institutions. An efficiency-based perspective on major areas of the law, including contract, tort, and nuisance law.
  

  • BUSI 4320 - Integrated Marketing Communications

    Cross-listed with MKT 4320 .
    3 3 0
    Overview of the components and considerations involved in marketing communication strategy decisions. Topics include exploration of consumer insights, branding, market segmentation and positioning, message strategy, coordinating activities, sales promotion, and the execution of marketing communications through appropriate media technologies.
  

  • BUSI 4330 - Employment Law


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3312 . Provides an in-depth understanding of the employment laws that most commonly affect the workplace. Topics may include the employment relationship, the employer-employee contract, anti-discrimination laws, sexual harassment, drug testing and privacy, regulatory agencies, workers compensation, statutory rights, and affirmative action.
  

  • BUSI 4331 - Gift and Estate Planning

    Cross-listed with  .
    3 3 0
    Study of efficient accumulation, conservation and distribution of acquired property. Topics covered include estate planning techniques, identification and use of appropriate forms of wills and trusts, techniques for reducing tax obligations, legal issues associated with transferring wealth, and post-mortem planning techniques.
  

  • BUSI 4333 - Cross-Cultural Issues in Business Communication


    3 3 0
    Studies business communication variables as they function in varied cultures and subcultures. Consider problems, barriers, and patterns of communication that occur across cultural boundaries applied to managerial situations. The specific communicative contexts and settings include conflicts, business, identity management, interpersonal communication, language perspectives, and nonverbal communication.
  

  • BUSI 4350 - Current Issues in Management Communication


    3 3 0
    Content varies but may cover topics such as corporate communication, intercultural communication, digital communication, health/risk communication, communications in team building, managerial communications, business communication ethics, communication strategy, and other topics, depending on instruction and semester. May be repeated once as topics vary with instructor consent.
  

  • BUSI 4370 - Legal Aspects of Health Care


    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   and junior standing. Health-care law course designed for health care and research-related business administrators and executives who do not have a background in law. Topics include the U.S. legal system, government regulation, privacy, insurance and government payments, fraud and abuse, antitrust, intellectual property, torts and malpractice, and business organization.
  

  • BUSI 4371 - Accounting & Financial Services Law

    Cross-listed with ACCT 4371 .
    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BUSI 3312 . Study of the laws and regulations governing the accounting and financial services industries. Topics covered include securities regulation and financial reporting laws; laws governing secured transactions, bankruptcy, corporate governance, and negotiable instruments; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977; and other topics.
  

  • BUSI 4380 - Conflict Resolution and Negotiation

    Cross-listed with MGT 4380  .
    3 3 0
    Study of conflict resolution and negotiation tactics employed in an organizational setting. Course coverage includes management theories applied to conflict resolution and the use of communication tools relevant to resolution and negotiations.
  

  • BUSI 4382 - Emerging Media Law


    3 3 0
    Application of emerging media legal concepts of intellectual property, copyright, digital marketing rules and regulations to explain legal and regulatory rules, social conventions, emerging media platforms, marketing legal issues in a digital world, as related to other media institutions. An efficiency-based perspective on major areas of the law, including entertainment contracts media mergers and acquisitions, and first amendment law as related to emerging media and privacy.
 

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