Apr 27, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbers

West Texas A&M University follows a four-digit numbering system, known as the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). The four-digit numbers are identified below:

  • First digit identifies the level (1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior, 5 = stacked undergraduate/masters, 6 or 7 = graduate, 8 = doctoral);
  • Second digit identifies the credit-hour value; and
  • Third and fourth digits establish the course sequence or type of course (92 = special topics, 93 = honors, 94 = individual/directed studies, 95 = problems, 96 = readings, 97 = research, 98 = internship, 99 = practicum).

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.

6000–7999—graduate level (master’s/doctoral).

8000–8999—doctoral students only.

NOTE: Students who have taken and received credit for an undergraduate “stacked” course at WTAMU cannot take and receive credit for the corresponding graduate 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.

 

 

Art

(Offered through the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance.)

  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4366 - Watermedia III (HAZ)

    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3366 ; Lab Safety Training required. Advanced watermedia techniques. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • ARTS 4370 - Seminar in Aesthetics and Visual Culture

    3 3 0
    An in-depth discussion of aesthetic theory and philosophy, art criticism, and the role of visual culture in society. Topic to be determined each semester course is offered. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • ARTS 4371 - Art History

    3 3 0
    An in-depth investigation of the issues and practices of art history. Topic to be determined each semester course is offered. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4375 - Glass III-Advanced Investigation of Glass Techniques (HAZ)

    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3375 ; Lab Safety Training required. Advanced individual investigation of glass techniques. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    ARTS 4376 - Animation II (HAZ)

    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3376 ; Lab Safety Training required. Emphasis on experimental animation, video, photography and moviemaking. Some individual investigation encouraged. May involve mixed or experimental media and techniques. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • ARTS 4377 - Digital Art III

    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3377  or consent of instructor. Advanced techniques in digital art. Individual exploration of digital imagery with emphasis on production of professional-quality pieces. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • ARTS 4379 - Illustration II

    3 2 4
    Prerequisite(s): ARTS 3379 . Various assignments to solve communications problems through original imagery and conceptual thinking. Digital and traditional illustration techniques will be explored. The computer will be used for typesetting, etc. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • ARTS 4380 - Professional Practices

    3 3 0
    Wide range of practical topics: résumé and portfolio preparation, exhibitions and gallery procedures, artists’ legal rights and tax laws, framing and presentation, and others. Topic to be determined each semester course is offered. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • ARTS 4394 - BFA Senior Project

    3 0 0,6*
    Prerequisite(s): completion of 60 hours of art and consent of instructor. Advanced individual work in the student’s major area. Preparation for the B.F.A. candidate’s senior exhibition or portfolio presentation. Must be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours. *Classes may meet on a TBA schedule.

Athletic Training

  
  • ATTR 2170 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I

    1 1 1
    Prerequisite(s): admission to Athletic Training Program (ATP). Clinical education course with emphasis on athletic training care and application of athletic training skills. May be repeated for a maximum of eight credit hours. Lab Fee: $20.
  
  • ATTR 2271 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II

    2 1 2
    Prerequisite(s): ATTR 2170 . Provides instruction emphasis on documentation, initiation of basic injury evaluation and modality skills in Athletic Training. Lab Fee: $20.
  
  • ATTR 2371 - Athletic Training I

    3 2 2
    Prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses.
  
  • ATTR 2372 - Emergency Response Techniques for Athletic Trainers

    3 3 0
    Course will provide students the ability to recognize and care for acute injuries and sudden illness, emergency conditions involving respiratory or cardiac emergencies, and implementation of techniques to prevent potential disease transmission. The student will learn the process of Emergency Action Plans and the personnel involved in injury response.
  
  • ATTR 3091 - Directed Studies in AT

    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): approval of ATEP program director. Topic and mode of study are agreed upon by the student and faculty. May be repeated when topics vary for a maximum of nine credit hours with departmental approval.
  
  • ATTR 3263 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III

    2 1 2
    Prerequisite(s):  . Clinical education course with emphasis on athletic training care directed to athletes involved in lower extremity, running activities, and review of injury evaluation and treatment for common injuries. Lab Fee: $20.
  
  • 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 3310 - Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation

    3 3 0
    Designed for student to attain competency in application and use of modalities and rehabilitation techniques for treating injuries. Exploration of wound healing, common therapeutic interventions, and exercise techniques through lecture and in-class application.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • ATTR 4312 - Advanced Athletic Training

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  or BIOL 2402  or consent of instructor. Current trends in athletic training. Emphasis on evaluation of head, spine, thorax, abdomen, non-orthopedic conditions, pharmacology, and administrative activities of professional practice.
  
  • 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.


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 $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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. Cannot receive credit for either BIOL 2401 or BIOL 2402  and BIOL 3440 . Lab fee $15.
  
  • 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 either BIOL 2401  or BIOL 2402 and BIOL 3440 .  Lab fee $15.
  
  • 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. Cannot receive credit for both 2420 and BIOL 2572 . Lab fee $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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 credit hours.
  
  • 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 credit hours. Lab fee $15.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 .
  
  • BIOL 3303 - Human Genetics

    3 3 0
    Modern principles of genetics applied to both normal and abnormal characteristics of human beings.
  
  • BIOL 3304 - Evolution

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3301  or permission of instructor. Nature of the evolutionary process; history and philosophical issues, including creationism.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • BIOL 3331 - Parasitology

    3 3 0
    Important parasites affecting man and domestic animals with concentration on protozoans and helminths.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • BIOL 3375 - Medical Microbiology

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):     or   or permission of instructor. Characteristics of disease-causing microorganisms with emphasis on pathogenic bacteria.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3420 - Natural History of Vertebrates (HAZ)

    4 3 2
    Classification, taxonomy and distribution of vertebrates. Lab fee $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOL 3510 - Entomology (HAZ)

    5 3 4
    General biology of insects: structure, function, ecology, importance and classification. 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • BIOL 4095 - Problems

    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): at least 24 hours of biology and permission of instructor. 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 credit hours.
  
  • 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 credit hours.
  
  • 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 credit hours.
  
  • BIOL 4099 - Internship in Health Care

    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor 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 credit hours.
  
  • BIOL 4210L - General Ecology Lab

    2 0 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 4310 or concurrent enrollment. Field, laboratory and computing methods in ecology. Student may not receive credit for both BIOL 4510L and BIOL 4210L. Lab fee $15.
  
  • BIOL 4310 - General Ecology

    3 3 0
    Interrelationships between plants, animals and the environment. Student may not receive credit for both BIOL 4510 and BIOL 4310.
  
  • BIOL 4330 - Cancer Biology

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2425  or BIOL 3402  - must pass with at least a “C”; or instructor’s consent. Reviews the molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways that regulate the normal functions of cells, and how mutation results in the initiation and progression of malignancy.
  
  • BIOL 4335 - Animal Behavior

    3 3 0
    Psychobiology: behavior of non-human animals, behavior of vertebrates.
  
  • BIOL 4340 - Neuroscience

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  and BIOL 2402  or BIOL 3440  or consent of instructor. Essentials of nervous system structure and function, including histology, electrophysiology, gross neuroanatomy, blood supply, cerebrospinal fluid production and circulation, motor and sensory tracts, reflex pathways, and special senses. Clinical aspects and current methodologies in neuroscience research and will be emphasized throughout the course.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • BIOL 4352 - Conservation Genetics

    3 3 0
    Co-requisite(s):   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.
  
  • BIOL 4355 - Human Pharmacology

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   and   or BIOL 3440 . General principles of drug action including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Introduction to physiology-based pharmacology in select body systems, cancer and infectious diseases.
  
  • BIOL 4375 - Immunology

    3 3 0
    Survey of the immune system with focus on human and mouse models of defense mechanisms against infection. Covers the origin and differentiation of the hematopoietic system; antibody structure and function; and basic seroligic techniques such as ELISA, fluorescence microscopy, agglutination, precipitation and gel diffusion.
  
  • BIOL 4377 - Toxicology

    Cross-listed with ENVR 4377  . 3 3 0
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4393 - Honors

    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing in the Attebury Honors Program and approval of instructor. 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 $20.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  
  • BIOL 4416 - Introductory Biometry

    4 3 2
    Introduction to statistical methods and techniques as applied to biology. Lab fee $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • BIOL 4440 - Advanced Physiology

    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2401  and BIOL 2402  or BIOL 3440  or permission of instructor. Detailed focus on human anatomy and physiology, with particular emphasis on the physiology of muscle and nervous tissue, as well as the cardiac, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. Current methods and findings published in the relevant primary literature will also be explored. Use of basic physiological instruments and techniques in laboratory periods. Lab fee $15.
  
  • 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 $15.
  
  • 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.
  
  • BIOL 4510 - General Ecology

    5 3 4
    Interrelationships between plants, animals and the environment. Lab fee $15.

Biotechnology

  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    BIOT 4095 - Problems in Biotechnology (HAZ)

    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor and at least 24 hours of advanced course work. Independent study in biotechnology not otherwise covered in courses. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • BIOT 4098 - Internship in Biotechnology

    1-6 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. 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. May be repeated for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  
  • 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.
  

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.
 

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