THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Changing BIOL 3414 to BIOL 3314 and BIOL 3115
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
BIOL 3314
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Molecular Cell Biology
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Biochemical and ultrastructural study of cells, including gene regulation, cell
signaling, membrane transport, conduction, and contraction.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
BIOL 3314 (equal BIOL 3314 + BIOL 3115)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
MICR 2340/2141 or 2440
MATH 1508
CHEM 1306 or 1408
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Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
No
Yes
Yes
Minimum Grade Required
C
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Corequisite Course(s):
Course Number
BIOL 3115
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of BIOL 3414 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
BIOL 3115
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Experimental studies in cell and molecular biology.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
BIOL 3414 (equal BIOL 3314 + BIOL 3115)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
BIOL 2340/2141 or 2440
Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
No
Minimum Grade Required
C
Corequisite Course(s):
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Course Number
BIOL 3314
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged. The course fee associated with BIOL 3414 should be implemented with
this replacement laboratory course.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of BIOL 3414 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Deletion Form
Course(s) to be deleted:
(You may list several on the same sheet.)
Subject Prefix
MICR
Course Number
3414
Title
Molecular Cell Biology
Rationale:
This course deletion is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of BIOL 3414 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Routing:
____Department Archives
____College Dean
____College Curricula Committee
____Provost
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Change BIOL 3416 to BIOL 3316 and BIOL 3117
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
BIOL 3316
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Ecology
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
TCCN (If applicable)
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Interactions between populations of organisms and their environments at
community and ecosystem levels.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
BIOL 3416 (equal BIOL 3316 + BIOL 3117)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
BIOL 1306-1108
BOT 2410 OR ZOOL 2406
OR ZOOL2466
MATH 1411
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Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
Minimum Grade Required
No
C
No
C
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Recommended
Corequisite Course(s):
Course Number
BIOL 3117
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of BIOL 3416 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
BIOL 3117
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Ecology Laboratory
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Experimental studies in Ecology.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
BIOL 3416 (equal BIOL 3316 + BIOL 3117)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
BIOL 1306-1108
BOT 2410 OR ZOOL 2406
OR ZOOL 2466
MATH 1411
Rcommended
Curriculum Change Procedures
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Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
Minimum Grade Required
No
C
No
C
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Corequisite Course(s):
Course Number
BIOL 3316
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged. Laboratory fee associated with BIOL 3416 should be implemented with
this replacement laboratory course.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of BIOL 3416 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Deletion Form
Course(s) to be deleted:
(You may list several on the same sheet.)
Subject Prefix
BIOL
Course Number
3416
Title
Ecology
Rationale:
This course deletion is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of BIOL 3416 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Routing:
____Department Archives
____College Dean
____College Curricula Committee
____Provost
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Change MICR 2440 to MICR 2340 and MICR 2141
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
MICR 2340
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
General Microbiology
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
BIOL 2321
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Survey of microorganisms and their characteristics; aspects of biochemical
cytology, physiology, and genetics; introduction to applied microbiology.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
MICR 2440 (equal MICR 2340 + MICR 2141)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
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Permitted? (Y/N)
Minimum Grade Required
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MATH 1508
BIOL 1305/1107
CHEM 1306/1106
Yes
No
yes
C
C
C
Corequisite Course(s):
Course Number
MICR 2141
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 2440 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
MICR 2141
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
General Microbiology Laboratory
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
BIOL 2121
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Techniques and analyses used in the study of microorganisms.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
MICR 2440 (equal MICR 2340 + MICR 2141)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
MATH 1508
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Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
Yes
Minimum Grade Required
C
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BIOL 1305/1107
CHEM 1306/1106
No
yes
C
C
Corequisite Course(s):
Course Number
MICR 2140
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged. Laboratory fee associated with MICR 2440 should be implemented with
this replacement laboratory course.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 2440 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Deletion Form
Course(s) to be deleted:
(You may list several on the same sheet.)
Subject Prefix
MICR
Course Number
2440
Title
General Microbiology
Rationale:
This course deletion is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 2440 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Routing:
____Department Archives
____College Dean
____College Curricula Committee
____Provost
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Change MICR 3443 to MICR 3343 and MICR 3144
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
MICR 3343
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Pathogenic Microbiology
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Epidemiology, pathogenicity, and host response to disease-producing
microorganisms.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
MICR 3443 (equal MICR 3343 + MICR 3144)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
MICR 2340/2141 or 2440
Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
No
Minimum Grade Required
C
Corequisite Course(s):
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Course Number
MICR 3144
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 3443 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Course Add Form
Curriculum Change Procedures
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Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
MICR 3144
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Micobial Physiology Laboratory
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Diagnostic Procedures for isolating and identifying pathogens.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
MICR 3443 (equal MICR 3343 + MICR 3144)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
MICR 2340/2141 or 2440
Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
No
Minimum Grade Required
C
Corequisite Course(s):
Course Number
Curriculum Change Procedures
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MICR 3343
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged. Laboratory fee associated with MICR 3443 should be implemented with
this replacement laboratory course.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 3443 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Deletion Form
Course(s) to be deleted:
(You may list several on the same sheet.)
Subject Prefix
MICR
Course Number
3443
Title
Pathogenic Microbiology
Rationale:
This course deletion is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 3443 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Routing:
____Department Archives
____College Dean
____College Curricula Committee
____Provost
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
MICR 3445 changed to MICR 3345 and MICR 3146
Curriculum Change Procedures
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
MICR 3345
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Microbial Physiology
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Biochemical cytology, growth, nutrition, metabolism, and genetics of
microorganisms.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
MICR 3445 (equal MICR 3345 + MICR 3146)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
MICR 2340/2141 or 2440
CHEM 2325/2125
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Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
No
No
Minimum Grade Required
C
C
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Corequisite Course(s):
Course Number
MICR 3146
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 3445 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
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Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
MICR 3146
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Micobial Physiology Laboratory
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Techniques and analyses for studying physiological activities of microbial cells.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
MICR 3445 (equal MICR 3345 + MICR 3146)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
MICR 2340/2141 or 2440
CHEM 2325/2125
Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
No
No
Minimum Grade Required
C
C
Corequisite Course(s):
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Course Number
MICR 3345
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged. The course fee associated with MICR 3445 should be implemented with
this replacement laboratory course.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 3445 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Curriculum Change Procedures
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Course Deletion Form
Course(s) to be deleted:
(You may list several on the same sheet.)
Subject Prefix
MICR
Course Number
3445
Title
Microbial Physiology
Rationale:
This course deletion is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 3445 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Routing:
____Department Archives
____College Dean
____College Curricula Committee
____Provost
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Change MICR 4453 to MICR 4353 and MICR 4154
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Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
MICR 4353
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Immunology
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Antigens and antibodies, humoral and cellular immunity, transplantation,
complement, diseases of the immune system.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
MICR 4453 (equal MICR 4353 + MICR 4154)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
MICR 2340/2141 or 2440
CHEM 2325/2125
Curriculum Change Procedures
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Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
No
No
Minimum Grade Required
C
C
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Corequisite Course(s):
Course Number
MICR 4154
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 4453 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Curriculum Change Procedures
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Course Add Form
Course Information
Subject Prefix/#
MICR 4154
TCCN (If applicable)
Title (29 characters or fewer):
Immunology Laboratory
Dept. Administrative Code
BIOL
N/A
CIP Code(10 digits)
Course Level (UG, GR, DR, or SP): UG
How many times may the course be taken for credit? (Please indicate 1-9 times):
Should the course be exempt from the “Three Repeat Rule?” (Y/N):
N
Grading Mode: __Y___ Standard
_____
_____
Pass/Fail
1
Audit
Description (600 characters maximum):
Laboratory techniques and analyses in Immunology.
Number of Contact Hours:
__3___ Lecture Hours
_____
Lab Hours
_____
Other
Types of Instruction (Schedule Type): (Select or bold all types of instruction which reflect how the course should
be scheduled in Banner.):
A
Lecture
H
Thesis
B
Laboratory
I
Dissertation
C
Practicum
K
Lecture/Lab Combined
D
Seminar
O
Discussion or Review (Study Skills)
E
Independent Study
P
Specialized Instruction
F
Private Lesson
Q
Student Teaching
Equivalent Courses
Course Number
MICR 4453 (equal MICR 4353 + MICR 4154)
Prerequisite Course(s)
Course Number
MICR 2340/2140 or 2440
CHEM 3325/3125
Concurrent Enrollment
Permitted? (Y/N)
No
No
Minimum Grade Required
C
C
Corequisite Course(s):
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Course Number
MICR 4353
Restrictions
Please indicate which of the following registration restrictions should be implemented:
Restriction
Yes/No
Departmental
Approval
Restriction
Placement Test
Restriction
Major
no
Yes/No
Test Name
Minimum Score
no
Yes/No
Majors Permitted
no
Restriction
Classification
Yes/No
Classes Permitted
no
Rationale for Adding the Course
Please briefly describe the rationale for adding this course.
This course addition is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged. The course fee associated with MICR 4453 should be implemented with
this replacement laboratory course.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 4453 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Curriculum Change Procedures
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Course Deletion Form
Course(s) to be deleted:
(You may list several on the same sheet.)
Subject Prefix
MICR
Course Number
4453
Title
Immunology
Rationale:
This course deletion is part of a conversion of an existing Lecture/Laboratory course into a separate lecture
course with a co-requisite laboratory course. This administrative change is being driven by the increased
enrollment in this class, currently requiring five to eight laboratory sections to support one large lecture section.
Separating the lecture and laboratory components, as co-requisites, allows for rational assignment of teaching
assignments and teaching loads across all sections. Content and coordination of the course lecture and
laboratory sections will be unchanged.
This process requires the simultaneous conversion of all aspects of MICR 4453 to the new pair of courses. If any
part of the conversion is delayed in approval or implementation, those delays should apply to all components in
the conversion.
Routing:
____Department Archives
____College Dean
____College Curricula Committee
____Provost
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From: "Hernandez, Carlos (Comptroller)" <[email protected]>
To: "Marcus, Nancy" <[email protected]>
CC: "Aley, Stephen B." <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 16:29:41 -0600
Subject: RE: Transfer of Lab Fees with Respect to splitting existing class
Nancy,
This should not be a problem as it is covered under local authority to “rename” a course. By the way, we
do not have “lab” fees we charge “course” fees. This is a critical distinction as lab fees carry different
statutory limitations.
Jose Carlos Hernandez, Ed D, CPA
Associate Vice President for
Business Affairs
The University of Texas at El Paso
Administration Building Rm. 301
El Paso, TX 79968-0502
915.747.5113 (Office)
915.747.5068 (Fax)
From: Marcus, Nancy
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 4:24 PM
To: Hernandez, Carlos (Comptroller)
Cc: Aley, Stephen B.
Subject: Transfer of Lab Fees with Respect to splitting existing class
Carlos
The course, MICR 2440, which includes a lecture-lab combination with associated lab fees, is being split
into a lecture portion and a lab portion. The fee that was charged for the lab in conjunction with the
lecture-lab is exactly the fee that will be charged with the lab separated from the lecture. I am afraid
that if we submit a lab fee request, the interpretation will be that this new money charged to the
students when in fact it is not. How do I proceed?
Nancy
Nancy C. Marcus, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Student Success, College of Science
Professor of Mathematics
Bell Hall 100
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas 79968-0509
(915) 747-5536
From: Aley, Stephen B.
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 4:20 PM
To: Marcus, Nancy
Subject: Fwd: Re: splitting existing class
Nancy -Lab fee question is holding up change process.
-s
From: "Vasquez, Amanda" <[email protected]>
To: "Aley, Stephen B." <[email protected]>
CC: "Hurley, Sandra" <[email protected]>
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:49:08 -0600
Subject: Re: splitting existing class
Dr. Aley:
Sorry for the delay in my response.
Regarding course fees, I’m afraid I’m unable to answer this question. Juan Gonzalez, our
Bursar, and Carlos Hernandez may be able to provide information. I am happy to forward your
question to them if it will be helpful.
…
Thank you,
Amanda
On 3/19/11 3:24 PM, "Aley, Stephen B." <[email protected]> wrote:
Amanda -The idea to split courses was considered by the Biology Faculty, and the loved the idea.
…
While starting the paperwork I found some potential complications …
First complication: Each of these Lecture/Lab combination has an existing, approved
laboratory fee. When we split them, we will need to retain the same fee. But since we
are "adding" courses, does that mean we need to "add" a course fee? In particular, will it
have to be reviewed on the same calendar as new fees? And if that is true, how do we
coordinate implementation of the course changes so that the required fees are seamless?
(i.e., if we can't implement the fee, we will have to stay with the old course structure).
…
College of Science
Bachelor of Science Degree Plan
Bell Hall 100 747-5536
Updates:
The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas 79968-0509
Biology - Biomedical Concentration (Applicable for Pre Med)
(120/37)
Name
Address
Major: Biological Sciences - Biomedical Track
Date
Minor: No Mandatory Minor
Department Chair: Dr. Robert Kirken
College of Science Academic Advisor: Margie Gutierrez (915) 747-5536
Revised Catalog: 2009-10
C grades in Lower Division Math courses & Core Curriculum
Expires: 6/01/15
C grades in Lower division courses in the Major & Minor
Pre Med Advising: Mary Wells
2.0 GPA in the major; 2.0 overall GPA
Academic Advising: All Faculty in Biology Department
Items
A
Subjects
Has
REQUIREMENTS
***
Needs
Items
General Education
B
(Minimum "C" grades required)
1
Subjects
Has
Needs
MAJOR: Biology (40/21)
BIOL 1305-1107
4
BIOL 1306-1108
4
4
1
ENGL 1311
3
or MICR 2340-2141
BIOL 3414 or BIOL 3314-3115
ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313
3
ZOOL 4181
COMM 1301 or 1302
3
ZOOL 4380 or BIOL 4388 - Spring
3
NOTE: COMM / ENGL 1611 may be
BIOL 4192
1
substituted for ENGL 1311 & COMM 1301
Additional Semester Hours in Major
19
Communication
MICR 2440
4
(12 or more in upper-division courses)
Strongly Recommended for Pre Med:
2
Mathematics
BIOL 3320
MATH 1411
4
MATH 1312 or STAT 2480
3
C
3
4
Natural Science **
8
Required Chemistry Courses
CHEM 1305-1105
4
CHEM 1306-1106
4
PHYS 2420, PHYS 2421 or
CHEM 2324-2124 - Fall
4
PHYS 1403, PHYS 1404
CHEM 2325 - 2125 - Spring
4
CHEM 4330 or CHEM 4332 - Fall/Spring
3
Humanities
3 Semester Hours Chosen From
3
ENGL 2311, 2312 2313, 2314, 2318,
HIST 2301, 2302, PHIL 1301, 2306
5
Visual and Performing Arts
3 Semester Hours chosen from ART 1300,
D
3
Electives
BIOL 3320 (Strongly Recommended)
ARTH 1305, 1306, MUSL 1321,
Additional Upper Division Hours
MUSL 1324, 1327, THEA 1313, 1390,
Additional Semester Hours
13
DANC 1304
6
7
8
U.S. History
HIST 1301
3
HIST 1302
3
Political Science
POLS 2310
3
POLS 2311
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 Semester Hours chosen from
3
ANTH 1301, 1302, ECON 1301, 2303, 2304,
GEOG 1310, LING/ANTH/ENGL 2320,
PSYC 1301, SOCI 1301
9
Institutionally Designated Option
UNIV 1301 or 2350
3
TOTAL HOURS
COMMENTS:
0
Dr. Nancy Marcus, Associate Dean, College of Science
120
College of Science
Bachelor of Science Degree Plan
Bell Hall 100 747-5536
Updates:
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Biology - Ecology/Evolution Concentration
El Paso, Texas 79968-0509
(120/37)
Name
Major:
Address
Date
Biological Sciences - Ecology/Evolution Tract
Department Chair: Dr. Robert Kirken
College of Science Academic Advisor: Margie Gutierrez (915) 747-5536
Revised Catalog: 2009-10
"C" grades in Lower Division Math courses & Core Curriculum
Expires: 6/01/15
"C" grades in Lower division courses in the Major & Minor
2.0 GPA in the major; 2.0 overall GPA
Academic Advising: All Faculty in Biology Department
REQUIREMENTS
Items
A
Subjects
Has
Needs
General Education
Items
B
(Minimum "C" grades required)
1
2
Communication
Needs
BIOL 1305-1107
4
BIOL 1306-1108
4
BIOL 4192 - Senior Standing
1
or BIOL 3316-3117
3
BIOL 3416 - Spring
4
ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313
3
BIOL 3320 - Fall
3
COMM 1301 or 1302
3
BIOL 3321 - Spring
3
NOTE: COMM / ENGL 1611 may be
Additional Hours in Major
21
substituted for ENGL 1311 & COMM 1301
(at least 10 upper-division hours)
Strongly Recommended: BOT 2410,
xxxxx
MICR 2440, ZOOL 2406, ZOOL 2466
MICR 2440 or 2341-2141
Mathematics
4
3
Natural Science
CHEM 1305-1105, CHEM 1306-1106
8
Choose one sequence from Following
8
GEOL 1313-1103 or GEOL 1311
4
Has
ENGL 1311
MATH 1411
MATH 1312 or STAT 2480
3
Subjects
MAJOR: Biology (40/21)
C
No Minor - Field of Study
and GEOL 1314-1104 or GEOL 1312;
This option requires departmental
or PHYS 1403-1404;
approval.
or PHYS 2420-2421
At least 16 hours in upper-division courses.
24
Humanities
3 Semester Hours Chosen From
3
ENGL 2311, 2312 2313, 2314, 2318,
HIST 2301, 2302, PHIL 1301, 2306
5
Visual and Performing Arts
3 Semester Hours chosen from ART 1300,
3
ARTH 1305, 1306, MUSL 1321,
MUSL 1324, 1327, THEA 1313, 1390,
D
DANC 1304
6
7
8
Electives
Additional Upper-Division Semester Hours
0
Additional Semester Hours
0
U.S. History
HIST 1301
3
HIST 1302
3
Political Science
POLS 2310
3
POLS 2311
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 Semester Hours chosen from
3
ANTH 1301, 1302, ECON 1301, 2303, 2304,
GEOG 1310, LING/ANTH/ENGL 2320,
PSYC 1301, SOCI 1301
9
Institutionally Designated Option
UNIV 1301 or 2350
3
TOTAL HOURS
0
120
COMMENTS:
This Biology - Ecology Concentration degree plan is just a sample. Your individualized degree plan may differ.
If you would like to view a four-year sample plan, click on Sample Four-Year Plan.
Dr. Nancy Marcus
Associate Dean, College of Science
Course
Pre-Requisites
MATH 1508
Placement or MATH 0311
MATH 1411
Placement or MATH 1508
BIOL 1305-1107
MATH 0311 or higher
STAT 2480
Math 1508 or higher
BIOL 1306-1108
MATH 0311 or higher
BOT 2410 - Spring
Math 1508 or higher
ZOOL 2406 - Spring
BIOL 1305-1107, BIOL 1306-1108, MATH 1508 (may be taken concurrently)
MICR 2440
BIOL 1305, CHEM 1306, MATH 1508 or higher
BIOL 3414
BIOL 1305, CHEM 1306, MICR 2440
BIOL 4192
CHEM 1306, ZOOL 4181, BIOL 3414
BIOL 3320 - Fall
BIOL 1305-1107, BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 3321 - Spring
BIOL 3320
PHYS 1403
MATH 1508
PHYS 1404
PHYS 1403
Those interested in a Bio-Informatics Masters should take CS 1401, 2401, 2302, MATH 2300
120
Excess Hours: Tuition for 45 hours in excess of degree requirement may be at out-of-state tuition rates.
No substitutions for core curriculum courses
EPCC Transfer Hours: A maximum of 66 hours may be applied to your degree.
90-Hour Rule: Freshmen level hours will not be counted toward degree total if taken after you have completed 90 hours.
C Rule: A minimum grade of C is required for all core curriculum courses, and all lower-division courses
All course substitutions must be approved in written by the departments offering the required and requested courses.
Residency Requirements: At least 24 of the last 30 hours must be taken at UTEP.
Timely Courses: At Least 12 upper-division hours in major must be taken within three years of graduation.
GPA Requirements: The minimum overall GPA and GPA in your major is 2.0.
N, P, I Grades: You may not graduate if you have an "unresolved" grade of N, P or I on your transcript.
Course Repeat: You may not repeat a courses where you have previously earned a grade of C.
For a list of College of Science advisors, go to the CoS web site.
For a list of course titles and descriptions, go to online catalog.
Advising/Placement: Biological Sciences and Microbiology majors are required to consult with and have their
enrollment approved by a departmental advisor. An entering freshman with at least one year of high school biology
may take an advanced placement examination given by the Student Assessment and Testing Office covering
BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1306. It is recommended that students taking the placement examination have an SAT combined
score of at least 1000.
Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences:
Any UTEP student having at lest 90 hours of undergraduate credit, and a
GPA of at least 3.3 either in Biological Sciences or Microbiology, and an overall GPA of at least 3.3 may apply for
admission to the program. The Departmental Honors Committee retains the right to accept or not accept a qualified
student, taking into consideration the number of applicants, the number of available faculty, and the competence
of the individual student. The main requirements for Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences or Microbiology
will be satisfactory completion of an Honors Thesis based upon research in Biological Science or Microbiology,
maintenance of an overall 3.3 GPA or better until graduation, and the presentation of a seminar on the thesis topic.
The student will register for two semesters of BIOL 4398, and the research will be carried out under the direction
of a member of the faculty in Biological Sciences. The satisfactory completion of the Honors Thesis will be judged
by the thesis-research director and the Departmental Honors Committee. Departmental Honors may be awarded
with or without other currently awarded honors.
Dr. Nancy Marcus
Associate Dean, College of Science
Updates:
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The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas 79968-0509
Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry
(120/37)
Name
Address
Major: Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry
Department Chair: Dr. Robert Kirken
Date
Minor: No Mandatory Minor
College of Science Academic Advisor: Margie Gutierrez (915) 747-55
B grades in Lower Division Math courses & Core Curriculum
Pre Med Advising: Mary Wells
Academic Advising: All Faculty in Biology Department
2.0 GPA in the major; 2.0 overall GPA
Items Subjects
A
Has
Needs
General Education
Items Subjects
B
(Minimum "C" grades required)
Communication
3
BIOL 3414
ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313
3
CBCH 3316
COMM 1301 or 1302
3
MICR 3449
MICR 4453
substituted for ENGL 1311 & COMM 1301
MICR 3445
Mathematics
MATH 1411
4
MATH 1312 or STATS 2480
3
Natural Science **
8
C
3
4
8
or MICR 2340-21414
BIOL 3320
ENGL 1311
NOTE: COMM / ENGL 1611 may be
2
Needs
BIOL 1305-1107, BIOL 1306-1108
MICR 2440
1
Has
MAJOR: BIOCHEMISTRY
3
or MICR 3314-31154
3
4
4
or MICR 4353-4154
or MICR 3345-31464
CBCH 3414
4
CBCH 4310
3
CBCH 4320
3
Required Chemistry Courses
CHEM 1305-1105
4
PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404
CHEM 1306-1106
4
PHYS 2420 and PHY 2421
CHEM 2324-2124
4
CHEM 2325-2125
4
CHEM 3330-3131
4
CHEM 3332
3
Electives:
5
Humanities
3 Semester Hours Chosen From
3
ENGL 2311, 2312 2313, 2314, 2318,
HIST 2301, 2302, PHIL 1301, 2306
5
Visual and Performing Arts
3 Semester Hours chosen from ART 1300,
D
3
BIOL 3330, 4388, 4398, MICR 3443
ARTH 1305, 1306, MUSL 1321,
BIOL 4223, BIOL 4322, CBCH 4330
MUSL 1324, 1327, THEA 1313, 1390,
MICR 4351, MICR 4355, ZOOL 4384,
DANC 1304
BIOL 4192, BIOL 4198,BIOL 4298,BIOL4398
CHEM 4176, CHEM 4376, CHEM 4334,
6
7
8
U.S. History
CHEM 4134
HIST 1301
3
HIST 1302
3
Political Science
POLS 2310
3
POLS 2311
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 Semester Hours chosen from
3
ANTH 1301, 1302, ECON 2303, 2304,
GEOG 1310, LING/ANTH/ENGL 2320,
PSYC 1301, SOCI 1301
9
Institutionally Designated Option
UNIV 1301 or 2350
3
TOTAL HOURS
COMMENTS:
** Although the UTEP choice is larger, this choice satisfies the requirements of both the core and the major.
*** Courses in red are not offered every semester in the College of Science.
0
Dr. Nancy Marcus, Associate Dean, College of Science
120
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO - COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
BS CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY
Course
Pre-Requisites for Course
BIOL 1305-1107
MATH
MICR 2440
BIOL 1305-1107. CHEM 1306-1106, MATH
1508 or 1411 can be take concurrenly
BIOL 3320
BIOL 1305-1107, CHEM 1306-1106
BIOL 3414
BIOL 1305-1107. CHEM 1306. Strongly
recommended MICR 2440
MICR 3449
MICR 2440 or BIOL3320
MICR 4453
MICR 2440 and CHEM 3325 and CHEM
3125. Laboratory fee required. MICR 4453
replaced MICR 3453-1454.
CBCH 3316 - Membrane Biology
BIOL 3414, CHEM 2325
CBCH 3414 - Cellular Biochemistry
CHEM 3330, BIOL 3414
CBCH 4330 (Mechanisms of Cellular Toxicity
CHEM 3330 , BIOL 3414
CBCH 4310 - Techniques in Molecular
Biochemistry
CHEM 3330, CBCH 3414
CBCH 4320 - Advanced Topics in
Biochemistry
CHEM 3330, CBCH 3414
BIOL 4192
No more than 6 hours of BIOL 4198 4298
and 4398 may be counted toward graduation
BIOL 4292
No more than 6 hours of BIOL 4198, 4298
and 4398 may be counted toward graduation
BIOL 4398
No more than 6 hours of BIOL 4198 4298
and 4398 may be counted toward graduation
BIOL 4223-4322
BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1107 and 12
hours of chemistry
MICR 4351
MICR 2440, BIOL 3320, and MICR 4152.
MICR 4152 may be taken concurrently with
MICR 4351. MICR 3445 is also
recommended.
ZOOL 4384
ZOOL 2406 or ZOOL 4380, or BIOL 1306 and
BIOL 1108
CHEM 1305-1105
MATH 1508 or MATH 1411 or math SAT
score of at least 600. MATH 1508 also can be
taken simultaneusly if requared by plan
degree
CHEM 1306-1106
CHEM 1305, MATH 1411,CHEM 1105
CHEM 3324-3124 - Fall
CHEM 1306, CHEM 1106
CHEM 3325 - 3125 - Spring
CHEM 3324
CHEM 3330 Fall (Biochemistry 1)
CHEM 2324 or CHEM 2325
CHEM 3332 Spring (Biochemistry 2)
CHEM 2322 or CHEM 2325, CHEM 3330
MATH 1411
Four years of high school mathematics
including trigonometry and analytical geometry
and an adequate score on a placement
examination, or MATH 1508 with a grade of
"C" or better
MATH 1312
MATH 1411 with "C" or better
PHYS 1403
MATH 1409, MATH 1508, or MATH 1320
PHYS 1404
PHYS 1403
PHYS 2420
MATH 1411
PHYS 2421
CHEM 4176 Introduction to Research
MATH 1312
Instructor of Course Approval
CHEM 4376 Introduction to Research
Instructor of Course Approval
CHEM 4334 Introduction to Structural
Biochemistry
CHEM 3330
CHEM 4134 Structural Biochemistry Lab
CHEM 3330
120
Excess Hours: Tuition for 45 hours in excess of degree requirement may be at out-of-state tuition rates.
No substitutions for core curriculum courses
EPCC Transfer Hours: A maximum of 66 hours may be applied to your degree.
90-Hour Rule: Freshmen level hours will not be counted toward degree total if taken after you have completed 90 hours.
C Rule: A minimum grade of C is required for all core curriculum courses, and all lower-division courses
All course substitutions must be approved in written by the departments offering the required and requested courses.
Residency Requirements: At least 24 of the last 30 hours must be taken at UTEP.
Timely Courses: At Least 12 upper-division hours in major must be taken within three years of graduation.
GPA Requirements: The minimum overall GPA and GPA in your major is 3.3.
N, P, I Grades: You may not graduate if you have an "unresolved" grade of N, P or I on your transcript.
Course Repeat: You may not repeat a courses where you have previously earned a grade of C.
For a list of College of Science advisors, click on advisors.----->Links to list of College of Science advisors.
For a list of course titles and descriptions, click on the online catalog.----->Links to 2006-2008 Catalog
Advising/Placement: Pre-Biochemistry and Biochemistry majors are required to consult with and have their
enrollment approved by a departmental advisor. An entering freshman with at least one year of high school biology
may take an advanced placement examination given by the Student Assessment and Testing Office covering
BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1306. It is recommended that students taking the placement examination have an SAT combined
score of at least 1000.
Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences:
Any UTEP student having at lest 90 hours of undergraduate credit, and a
GPA of at least 3.3 bIochemistry, and an overall GPA of at least 3.3 may apply for
admission to the program. The Departmental Honors Committee retains the right to accept or not accept a qualified
student, taking into consideration the number of applicants, the number of available faculty, and the competence
of the individual student. The main requirements for Departmental Honors in Biochemistry
will be satisfactory completion of an Honors Thesis based upon research in Biological Science or Microbiology or Biochemistry,
maintenance of an overall 3.3 GPA or better until graduation, and the presentation of a seminar on the thesis topic.
The student will register for two semesters of BIOL 4398, and the research will be carried out under the direction
of a member of the faculty in Biological Sciences or Chemistry. The satisfactory completion of the Honors Thesis will be judged
by the thesis-research director and the Departmental Honors Committee. Departmental Honors may be awarded
with or without other currently awarded honors.
College of Science
Bachelor of Science Degree Plan
Bell Hall 100 747-5536
The University of Texas at El Paso
Microbiology (Applicable for Pre Med)
El Paso, Texas 79968-0509
(120/37)
Name
Address
Major: Microbiology
Minor: No Mandatory Minor
Department Chair: Dr. Robert Kirken
College of Science Academic Advisor: Margie Gutierrez
At Least C grades in Lower Division Math courses & Core Curriculum
(915) 747-5536
Catalog 09-10
At Leasst C grades in Lower division courses in the Major & Minor
Expires June 1, 2015
At Least 2.0 GPA in the major and 2.0 overall GPA
REQUIREMENTS
Items
A
Subjects
Has
Needs
General Education
Items
B
(Minimum "C" grades required)
1
Subjects
Has
Needs
MAJOR: Microbiology (42/30)
BIOL 1305-1107
4
BIOL 1306-1108
4
or BIOL 3314-3115
MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141
MICR 3443 - Spring
or MICR 3343-3144
MICR 3445 - Fall
or MICR 3345-3146
Communication
BIOL 3414
ENGL 1311
2
***
3
ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313
3
COMM 1301 or 1302
3
4
4
4
4
NOTE: COMM / ENGL 1611 may be
MICR 3449 - Spring
substituted for ENGL 1311 & COMM 1301
MICR 4453 - Fall
4
BIOL 4192
1
At least 9 semester hours chosen from
9
4
or MICR 4353-4154
Mathematics
MATH 1411
4
BIOL 3318, BIOL 3319, BIOL 3320,
MATH 1312 or STAT 2480
3
BIOL 3330, BIOL 4322, BIOL 4388,
MICR 3328, MICR 4329, MICR 4351,
MICR 4355, ZOOL 4384, ZOOL 3464
3
Natural Science
**
8
ZOOL 4380-4181
Highly Recommended: BIOL 4390, 4398
Choose One Sequence From:
PHYS 1403-1404
or PHYS 2420-2421
C
4
Humanities
3 Semester Hours Chosen From
3
ENGL 2311, 2312 2313, 2314, 2318,
Required Chemistry Courses
CHEM 1305-1105
4
CHEM 1306-1106
CHEM 2324-2124 - Fall
4
4
CHEM 2325-2125 - Spring
4
CHEM 4330 or CHEM 4332 - Fall/Spring
3
HIST 2301, 2302, PHIL 1301, 2306
5
Visual and Performing Arts
3 Semester Hours chosen from
D
Other Required Courses
E
Electives
3
ART 1300, ARTH 1305, 1306, MUSL 1321,
MUSL 1324, 1327, THEA 1313, 1390
DANC 1304
6
7
8
U.S. History
HIST 1301
3
HIST 1302
3
Upper Division Electives
6
Lower Division Electives
5
Political Science
POLS 2310
3
POLS 2311
3
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3 Semester Hours chosen from
3
ANTH 1301, 1302, ECON 1301, 2303, 2304,
GEOG 1310, LING/ANTH/ENGL 2320,
PSYC 1301, SOCI 1301
9
Institutionally Designated Option
UNIV 1301 or 2350
3
TOTAL HOURS
0
120
COMMENTS:
This Microbiology degree plan is just a sample. Your individualized degree plan may differ.
** Although the UTEP choice is larger, this selection satisfies the requirements of both the core and the major.
*** Courses marked in red are not offered every semester in the College of Science.
To review a sample four-year plan, click onFour-Year Plan.
Dr. Nancy Marcus
Associate Dean, College of Science
Course
Pre-Requisites
Math 1508
Placement or MATH 0311
Math 1411
Placement or MATH 1508
STAT 2480
MATH 1508 or higher
BIOL 1305-1107
MATH 0311 or higher
BIOL 1306-1108
MATH 0311 or higher
MICR 2440
BIOL 1305, CHEM 1306, MATH 1508 or higher
BIOL 3414
BIOL 1305, CHEM 1306, MICR 2440
MICR 3443 - Spring
MICR 2440
MICR 3445 - Fall
MICR 2440, CHEM 2325,
MICR 3449 - Spring
BIOL 3320 or MICR 2440
MICR 4453 - Fall
MICR 2440, CHEM 2325,
BIOL 4192
CHEM 1306, ZOOL 4181, BIOL 3414
CHEM 2324 - Fall
CHEM 1306
CHEM 2325 - Spring
CHEM 2324
CHEM 4330 or 4332 - Fall/Spring
CHEM 2325
PHYS 1403
MATH 1508
PHYS 1404
PHYS 1403
Those interested in a Bio-Informatics Masters should take CS 1401, 2401, 2302, MATH 2300
Excess Hours: Tuition for 45 hours in excess of degree requirement may be at out-of-state tuition rates.
No substitutions for core curriculum courses
EPCC Transfer Hours: A maximum of 66 hours may be applied to your degree.
90-Hour Rule: Freshmen level hours will not be counted toward degree total if taken after you have completed 90 hours.
C Rule: A minimum grade of C is required for all core curriculum courses, and all lower-division courses
All course substitutions must be approved in written by the departments offering the required and requested courses.
Residency Requirements: At least 24 of the last 30 hours must be taken at UTEP.
Timely Courses: At Least 12 upper-division hours in major must be taken within three years of graduation.
GPA Requirements: The minimum overall GPA and GPA in your major is 2.0.
N, P, I Grades: You may not graduate if you have an "unresolved" grade of N, P or I on your transcript.
Course Repeat: You may not repeat a courses where you have previously earned a grade of C.
For a list of College of Science advisors, go to the College of Science website.
For a list of course titles and descriptions, go to online catalog .
Advising/Placement: Biological Sciences and Microbiology majors are required to consult with and have their
enrollment approved by a departmental advisor. An entering freshman with at least one year of high school biology
may take an advanced placement examination given by the Student Assessment and Testing Office covering
BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1306. It is recommended that students taking the placement examination have an SAT combined
score of at least 1000.
Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences:
Any UTEP student having at lest 90 hours of undergraduate credit, and a
GPA of at least 3.3 either in Biological Sciences or Microbiology, and an overall GPA of at least 3.3 may apply for
admission to the program. The Departmental Honors Committee retains the right to accept or not accept a qualified
student, taking into consideration the number of applicants, the number of available faculty, and the competence
of the individual student. The main requirements for Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences or Microbiology
will be satisfactory completion of an Honors Thesis based upon research in Biological Science or Microbiology,
maintenance of an overall 3.3 GPA or better until graduation, and the presentation of a seminar on the thesis topic.
The student will register for two semesters of BIOL 4398, and the research will be carried out under the direction
of a member of the faculty in Biological Sciences. The satisfactory completion of the Honors Thesis will be judged
by the thesis-research director and the Departmental Honors Committee. Departmental Honors may be awarded
with or without other currently awarded honors.
Dr. Nancy Marcus
Associate Dean, College of Science
Biological Sciences
2.112 Biosciences Building
915.747.5844
[email protected]
CHAIRPERSON: Robert A. Kirken
PROFESSORS EMERITI: Thomas Brady, John R. Bristol, Albert G. Canaris, Mary Eleanor Duke, Charles
E. Freeman, Artie L. Metcalf, Eppie D. Rael, Gordon W. Robertstad, Robert G. Webb
PROFESSORS: Aguilera, Aley, Almeida, Das, Ellzey, Goldstein, Harris, J. Johnson, Kan-Mitchell, Kirken,
Lieb, MacKay, Walsh
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Peter S. Chrapliwy
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS:Garza, Han, K. Johnson, Maldonado-Medina, Worthington, Zhang
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Cox, Gosselink, Greenbaum, Khan, Llano, Lougheed, , Miller, MirandaArango, Rosas-Acosta, Shpak, Sun , Tweedie
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH PROFESSORS: Roychowdhury
ASSISTANT RESEARCH PROFESSORS: Nagy, Salkowitz-Bokal, Sofi
LECTURERS: Al-Dahwi, Dittmer, Gonzalez, Jacquez, Jafari, Karaman, Saleh
The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS)
degrees in Biological Sciences, and the BS degree in Microbiology. The BS degrees in Biological
Sciences and Microbiology can be used to obtain a concentration in Secondary Teacher Certification.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Requirements for the BS degree in Biological Sciences have the general College of Science requirements
plus the following specific requirements:
Major (a minimum of 40 semester hours in biological sciences, including 21 semester hours of upperdivision course work and eight (8) semester credit hours of Chemistry): BIOL 1305-1107, 1306-1108,
4192; CHEM 1305-1105, 1306-1106; and one of these options:
a. Biomedical Science Concentration: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, BIOL 3414 or BIOL 33143115, ZOOL 4181 and either ZOOL 4380 or BIOL 4388; CHEM 2324-2124, CHEM 2325-2125, and
either CHEM 4330 or CHEM 4332; plus a minimum of 19 semester hours (12 or more upperdivision) of elective courses in Biological Sciences. BIOL 3320 is strongly recommended as one of
the upper-division electives for this track. Students preparing for careers in the health sciences or
for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, or advanced degrees in cell or
molecular biology should select the Biomedical Science concentration. A minor in Chemistry is
highly recommended.
b. Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Concentration: BIOL 3416 or 3316-3117, 3320, 3321, plus a
minimum of 21 semester hours (10 or more upper-division) of elective courses in Biological
Sciences. Students preparing for careers and/or advanced degrees in such fields as ecology,
evolutionary biology, systematics, zoology, plant sciences, bioarcheology, paleontology, or wildlife
and fisheries should select the Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Concentration. In addition to the
required courses listed above for this track, at least two (2) of the following are strongly
recommended: BOT 2410, MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, ZOOL 2406, and ZOOL 2466.
Minor: A specific minor is not required, however, fulfillment of the Chemistry course requirements for
the Biomedicine Concentration completes a minor in Chemistry.
Additional Science: CHEM 1305 - CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306 - CHEM 1106 are required. If
Chemistry is the minor, the additional science requirement can be met by GEOL 1313 - GEOL 1103
(or GEOL 1311), GEOL 1314 - GEOL 1104 (or GEOL 1312); or PHYS 1403 - PHYS 1404; PHYS
2420 and PHYS 2421.
Secondary Education Concentration
Biological Sciences majors wishing to achieve secondary education certification as they complete the BS
Texas Common Course Number (TCCN)
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2011-2012
Deleted: , Roychowdhury
Deleted: , Saleh
degree must minor in Secondary Education and follow certification tracks for either Science or Life
Science for grades 8-12. The major and minor requirements for these tracks are the same, but the
additional science requirements are different for the Science versus Life Science certification. Adequate
scores on state-administered examinations after completion of all coursework are also required for teacher
certification.
Major (a minimum of 38 semester hours including 22 semester hours of upper-division course work):
BIOL 1305 - BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306 - BIOL 1108, BIOL 3320, BIOL 3321, BIOL 3416 or BIOL 33163117, BIOL 4192 are required, plus (1) two courses selected from BOT 2410, MICR 2440 or 23402141, ZOOL 2406, or ZOOL 2466; (2) one course selected from BIOL 3414 or 3314-3115, BIOL 4388
- ZOOL 4181, ZOOL 4380 - ZOOL 4181; and (3) one course selected from BIOL 4324, BIOL 3427,
ZOOL 3468, ZOOL 4476, ZOOL 4478. It is recommended that other upper-division course work be
selected from BIOL 3427, BIOL 4198, BIOL 4225, or from any of the menu courses listed above.
Minor The minor in Secondary Education requires the following courses: EDPC 3300 (requires
admittance to Teacher Education), SCED 3311, SCED 3317, RED 3342, SCED 4368, SCED 4691.
See the College of Education section of this catalog for information concerning the admittance to the
Teacher Education Program.
Additional Science: Certification is offered in two areas, Science 8-12 and Life Science 8-12.
Science 8-12 (21 semester hours): CHEM 1305 - CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306 - CHEM 1106, GEOL
1313 - GEOL 1103, GEOL 1314 - GEOL 1104, and PHYS 1403 are required, plus one additional
semester hour in either Chemistry, Geological Sciences, or Physics.
Life Science 8-12 (21 semester hours): CHEM 1305 - CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306 - CHEM 1106,
CHEM 3324 - 3124, GEOL 1313 - GEOL 1103, and PHYS 1403, are required, plus one additional
semester hour.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
The requirement for the BS degree in Microbiology consists of the general College of Science
requirements plus the following specific requirements:
Major: (a minimum of 42 semester hours in biological sciences, including 20 semester hours of upperdivision course work, plus 19 semester credit hours of Chemistry): BIOL 1305-BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306BIOL 1108, BIOL 3414 or BIOL 3314-3115, MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, MICR 3443 or MICR
3343-3144, MICR 3445 or MICR 3345-3146, MICR 3449, MICR 4453 or MICR 4353-4154, BIOL
4192, CHEM 1305-1105, CHEM 1306-1106, CHEM 2324-2124, CHEM 2325-2125, CHEM 4330 or
CHEM 4332; and at least nine (9) semester hours to be selected from BIOL 3318, BIOL 3319, BIOL
3320, BIOL 3330, BIOL 4322, BIOL 4388, MICR 3328, MICR 4329, MICR 4351, MICR 4355, ZOOL
4380-ZOOL 4181, and ZOOL 3464.
Minor: A specific minor is not required; however, fulfillment of the Chemistry course requirements for
the BS degree in Microbiology completes a minor in chemistry.
Additional Science: PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404 (or PHYS 2420 and PHYS 2421).
Other: BIOL 4390 or BIOL 4398 are highly recommended.
Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry
The requirements for the BS degree in Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry consist of the general College
of Science requirements plus the following specific requirements:
Major: (a minimum of 51 semester hours including 40 semester hours of upper division coursework):
BIOL 1305-1107, BIOL 1306-1108, MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, BIOL 3320, BIOL 3414 or BIOL
3314-3115, MICR 3449, MICR 4453 or MICR 4353-4154, CBCH 3316, CBCH 3414, CBCH 4310, and
CBCH 4320, plus 5 semester hours chosen from BIOL 4192, BIOL 3330, MICR 3443, MICR 3445,
BIOL 4223, BIOL 4322, CBCH 4330, BIOL 4388, MICR 4351, MICR 4355, ZOOL 4384, CHEM 4176,
CHEM 4376.
Additional Science Course Requirements: CHEM 1305-1105, CHEM. 1306-1106, CHEM. 23242124, CHEM 2325-2125, CHEM 4330-4131, CHEM 4332, MATH 1411, MATH 1312, PHYS 1403 or
2420, PHYS 1404 or 2421.
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
Students should refer to the College of Liberal Arts section of this catalog for the general requirements for
the BA degree. The major requirements are the same as for the BS in Biological Science. The minor
requirements follow the requirements of the College of Liberal Arts.
Biology as a Minor Field for Other Majors
A minor in biology requires BIOL 1305-BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306-BIOL 1108, and an additional minimum of
10 semester hours, including at least six (6 or nine (9) for a BA degree) upper-division hours of organized
courses in the Department of Biological Sciences. Because of the breadth of Biology as an academic
discipline, no single suite of such electives is identified as appropriate for a general minor. Student
selection of these 10 semester hours should therefore be guided by the major advisor and home
department policies.
Advising and Placement
Biological Sciences and Microbiology majors are required to consult with and have their enrollment
approved by a departmental advisor. This advising takes place prior to registration in each semester,
ideally as soon as the Class Schedule for that term becomes available. An entering freshman with at least
one year of high school biology can take an advanced placement examination given by the Student
Assessment and Testing Office covering BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1306 (but not BIOL 1107 and 1108, which
still must be taken). It is recommended that students taking the placement examination have an SAT
combined score of at least 1000.
Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences
Any UTEP student having at least 90 hours of undergraduate credit, and a GPA of at least 3.3 in either in
Biological Sciences or Microbiology, and an overall GPA of at least 3.3, can apply for admission to the
program. The Departmental Honors Committee retains the right to accept or not accept a qualified
student, taking into consideration the number of applicants, the number of available faculty, and the
competence of the individual student. The main requirements for Departmental Honors in Biological
Sciences or Microbiology will be the satisfactory completion of an Honors Thesis based upon research in
Biological Sciences or Microbiology, maintenance of an overall 3.3 GPA or better until graduation, and the
presentation of a seminar on the thesis topic. The student will register for two semesters of BIOL 4398,
and the research are carried out under the direction of a member of the faculty in Biological Sciences. The
satisfactory completion of the Honors Thesis will be judged by the thesis-research director and the
Departmental Honors Committee. Departmental Honors can be awarded with or without other currently
awarded honors.
Pre-professional Advice
Information about entrance requirements to professional schools can be obtained from the Preprofessional Advisor in the Office of the Dean of Science. Students should seek this advice by the time
they have completed 60 hours of credit toward a degree. A degree in the Department of Biological
Sciences provides excellent preparation for postgraduate study in a number of professions related to
biology. While a degree in the Biological Sciences is not required for admission to professional schools
and postgraduate programs, the following academic backgrounds are strongly recommended:
1. Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Medicine - A minimum of one year of Biology, two years of
Chemistry including one year of Organic Chemistry, one year of Physics, and one semester of
Calculus are required for admission to most professional schools. A BS in Microbiology or
Biological Sciences (Biomedical Science Track option) provides an excellent overall preparation for
these careers.
Texas Common Course Number (TCCN)
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2011-2012
Deleted:
Section Break (Continuous)
2. Physical Therapy - The pre-professional curriculum includes one year each of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, and Psychology; and one semester each of Physiology, Statistics, and Technical Writing.
Students are strongly recommended to follow the requirements for a BS in Microbiology or
Biological Sciences (Biomedical Science Track option) until they are admitted to the professional
program. Specific requirements for the UTEP Physical Therapy program can be found in the
Graduate Catalog.
3. Fisheries, Wildlife, Forest, and Range Sciences - The BS in Biological Sciences
(Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Track option) is strongly recommended as the best preparation for
careers in these fields.
SUMMARY OF BIOLOGY DEGREE PLANS
Core Curriculum Courses (Italics indicate that the course also satisfies the requirements of the major) 48-52 hours
Communication (9 hours) : ENGL 1311, ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313, COMM 1301 or COMM 1302
Note: COMM/ENGL 1611 can be substituted for ENGL 1311 and COMM 1301.
Mathematics (7 or 11 hours, depending on choice): MATH 1411, MATH 1312 or the sequence STAT 2380-2182 and STAT 2381
Natural Science (8 hours): PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404, PHYS 2420 and PHYS 2421, GEOL 1313-1103 and GEOL 1314-1104, CHEM
1305-1105 and CHEM 1306-1106
Humanities (3 hours): ENGL 2311, ENGL 2312, ENGL 2313, ENGL 2314, ENGL 2318, HIST 2301, HIST 2302, PHIL 1301,
PHIL 2306
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours): ART 1300, ARTH 1305, ARTH 1306, MUSL 1321, MUSL 1324, MUSL 1327, THEA 1313,
THEA 1390, DANC 1304 or acceptable substitution
U.S History (6 hours): HIST 1301, HIST 1302
Political Science (6 hours): POLS 2310, POLS 2311
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours): ANTH 1301, ANTH 1302, ECON 1301, ECON 2303, ECON 2304M GEOG 1310,
LING/ANTH 2320, PSYC 1301, SOCI 1301 or acceptable substitution
Institutionally Designed Option (3 hours): UNIV 1301 for freshmen or UNIV 2350 for non-freshmen
Biology
(Bio-Medical Science
Concentration)
Biology
(Ecology Concentration)
Microbiology
Biology
(Secondary Education)
Required Courses:
BIOL 1305-1107
BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 3414 or BIOL 3314-3115
MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141
BIOL 4192
ZOOL 4181
ZOOL 4380 or BIOL 4388
Required Courses:
BIOL 1305-1107
BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 4192
BIOL 3416 or BIOL 3316-3117
BIOL 3320
BIOL 3321
Required Courses:
BIOL 1305-1107
BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 3414 or BIOL 3314-3115
MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141
MICR 3443 or MICR 3343-3144
MICR 3445 or MICR 3345-3146
MICR 3449
MICR 4453 or MICR 4353-4154
BIOL 4192
PHYS 1403-1404 or
PHYS 2420-2421
Required Courses:
BIOL 1305-1107
BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 3320
BIOL 3321
BIOL 3416 or BIOL 3316-3117
BIOL 4192
CHEM 1305-1105
CHEM 1306-1106
GEOL 1313-1103
GEOL 1314-1104
PHYS 1403
Life Science Certification requires
CHEM 2324-2124
Choice of 19 hours (12 upper
division) from the following:
BIOL 2111, 2113, 2311, 2313,
BIOL 3119, 3318, 3320, 3321,
BIOL 3326, 3330, 3341,
BIOL 3416 or 3316-3117,
BIOL 3427, 4195, 4198, 4223.
BIOL 4225, 4298, 4320, 4322,
BIOL 4324, 4325, 4326, 4370,
Choice of 21 hours (10 upper
division) from the following:
BIOL 2111, 2113, 2311, 2313,
BIOL 3119, 3318, 3320, 3321,
BIOL 3326, 3330, 3341, 3427,
BIOL 4195, 4198, 4223, 4225,
BIOL 4298, 4322, 4324, 4325,
BIOL 4326, 4370, 4388, 4390,
BIOL 4395, 4398, 4428,
At least 9 hours chosen from the
following:
BIOL 3330, BIOL 3318,
BIOL 3119, BIOL 4322,
BIOL 3320, MICR 3328,
MICR 4351, MICR 4355
MICR 4329, ZOOL 4364,
BIOL 4388, ZOOL 4380-4181
At least 2 courses chosen from:
BOT 2410,
MICR 2440 or 2341-2141,
ZOOL 2406 or ZOOL 2466,
At least 2 courses chosen from:
BIOL 4324, BIOL 3427,
ZOOL 3468, ZOOL 4476,
BIOL 4390, 4395, 4398, 4428,
BOT 2410, 3330, 3332, 3437,
MICR 3443, 3445, 3449, 4329,
MICR 4351, 4355, 4453,
ZOOL 2406, 2466, 3464, 3468
ZOOL 4478, BIOL 3427,
BIOL 4198, BIOL 4225
BOT 2410, 3330, 3332, 3437,
MICR 3443 or 3343-3144,
MICR 3445 or 3345-3146,
MICR 3449, MICR 4329, 4351,
MICR4355, 4453 or 4353-4154,
ZOOL 2406, 2466, 3464, 3468
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Minors and Electives:
See advisor.
See advisor.
See advisor.
EDPC 3300, SCED 3311,
SCED 3317, RED 3342,
SCED 4368, SCED 4691
Course Descriptions
Biology (BIOL)
1103
Introductory Biology Methods (0-2) (Normally offered fall semesters)
( BIOL 1108)
Elementary aspects of evolution, physiology, development, genetics, and ecology in plants and
animals. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1303 is recommended. Laboratory fee required.
1104
Human Biology Laboratory (0-2) (Normally offered spring semesters)
Exercises and computer simulations of development, physiology, and heredity in humans.
Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1304 is recommended, but students taking this course to fulfill a
Natural Science core requirement should verify that it is on their degree plan. Laboratory fee
required.
1107
Topics in the Study of Life (0-2)
( BIOL 1106)
Elementary aspects of cell structure, function, and genetics. Concurrent enrollment with BIOL
1305 recommended. Laboratory fee required.
1108
Organismal Biology (0-2)
( BIOL 1107)
Laboratory experiments and observation on plants, animals, and fungi. Prerequisite: BIOL 1306.
BIOL 1306 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 1108.
1303
Introductory Biology (3-0)
( BIOL 1308)
Evolution and ecology, biotic diversity, and an introduction to principles of cell biology for BIS
students and other non-science majors.
1304
Human Biology (3-0)
Introduction to the physiology, reproduction, development, and heredity of humans.
Recommended for students in Social Work and other non-science majors.
1305
General Biology (3-0)
( BIOL 1306)
A molecular approach to the principles of biology emphasizing cell biology and genetics.
Prerequisite to upper level biology courses. Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 and MATH 0311 or an
adequate score on a placement examination. BIOL 1107 can be taken concurrently with BIOL
1305.
1306
Organismal Biology (3-0)
Texas Common Course Number (TCCN)
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2011-2012
( BIOL 1307)
Principles of structure and function at the organismal level; survey of biodiversity in plants, animals,
and fungi. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 and MATH 0311 or an adequate score on a placement
examination. BIOL 1108 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 1306.
2111
Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab I (0-2)
( BIOL 2101)
Computer simulations and laboratory exercises in human anatomy and physiology with emphasis
on the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2311. BIOL 2311 can be
taken concurrently with BIOL 2111. Laboratory fee required.
2113
Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab II (0-2)
( BIOL 2102)
Computer simulations and laboratory exercises in human anatomy and physiology with emphasis
on homeostatic systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2313. BIOL 2313 can be taken concurrently with
BIOL 2113. Laboratory fee required.
2311
Human Anatomy/Physiology I (3-0) (Normally offered in spring semester)
( BIOL 2301)
Biological molecules, body organization, and correlated structure and function of the human
skeletal, integumentary, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305 - 1107 or
ZOOL 2406 (or equivalent); BIOL 2111. BIOL 2111 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 2311.
2313
Human Anatomy/Physiology II (3-0) (Normally offered in fall semester)
( BIOL 2302)
Correlated structure and function of the human cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary,
reproductive, endocrine, and immune systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305 - 1107 or ZOOL 2406
(or equivalent); BIOL 2113. BIOL 2113 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 2313. BIOL 2311
recommended.
General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of
C or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses can be
applied toward graduate degrees; students should consult the Graduate Catalog for the listing of these
courses.
3115
Molecular Cell Biology (0-3)
Experimental studies in cell and molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107,CHEM 1306 or
CHEM 1408, and MICR 2440. Course fee required.
3117
Ecology (0-3) (Normally offered only in spring semester)
Study of the adaptations of plants and animals to their environments in natural habitats. Week end
field trip required. Field trip cost depends on destination. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306-1108 and (1)
BOT 2410 or (2) ZOOL 2406 or (3) ZOOL 2466. MATH 1411 is recommended. Course fee
required.
3314
Molecular Cell Biology (3-0)
Biochemical and ultrastructural study of cells, including gene regulation, cell signaling, membrane
transport, conduction, and contraction. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107, CHEM 1306 or CHEM
1408, and MICR 2440.
3316
Ecology (3-0) (Normally offered only in spring semester)
Interactions between populations of organisms and their environments at community and
ecosystem levels. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306-1108 and (1) BOT 2410 or (2) ZOOL 2406 or (3)
ZOOL 2466. MATH 1411 is recommended.
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3320
Genetics (3-0)
The nature and functions of hereditary material with emphasis on the experimental procedures
and data that have led to the current concepts in genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107 and
BIOL 1306-1108.
3321
Evolutionary Theory (3-0)
Development of evolutionary thought, evidences of evolution, and evolutionary
processes. Prerequisite: BIOL 3320.
3330
Histology (2-2) (Normally offered in summer semester)
Survey of tissue structure at the light microscopic level, with emphasis on animal specimens and
identification. Not a course in preparative technique. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406 or BIOL 1306-1108
or BIOL 2311 or BIOL 2313. Laboratory fee required.
3341
Plants in Southwest Cultures (3-0)
Study of food, fiber, medicinal and dye plants utilized by Southwest cultures with an emphasis on
ethnobotany. Students might be required to take a one-weekend field trip. Prerequisites: BIOL
1306, BIOL 1108 and BOT 2410.
3351
Toxicology (3-0)
The study of interactions between foreign chemicals and biological systems, including the
physiological, developmental, and genetic consequences of exposure of human beings to
environmental contaminants and medications. Also treated is the scope of toxicology in forensic
science, particularly through its role in interpretation of evidence. Prerequisite: BIOL 1305 with a
grade of “C” or better.
3357
Forensic DNA Analysis (3-0)
Examination of the use of DNA analysis in law and medicine, including validity of the uses of these
data, the analytical techniques used to identify specific genes and mutations in individuals, and
statistical interpretation of DNA typing results. Prerequisite: BIOL 3320 with a grade of “C” or
better.
3427
Desert Ecology (3-3)
Physical and biological characteristics of deserts, including behavioral and physiological
adaptations of organisms to physical extremes, with emphasis on Chihuahuan Desert organisms.
Field trips and research projects are required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1306 or
department approval.
4192
Senior Seminar (1-0)
A capstone review of basic biological principles, evaluation of student success, and preparation
for postgraduate study or careers for majors in Biological Sciences and Microbiology. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
4195
Advanced Methods in Biology (0-3)
Advanced investigational techniques in the biological sciences, to accompany selected sections of
BIOL 4395. Corequisite: BIOL 4395.
4198
4298
4398
Special Problems (0-0-2)
Special Problems (0-0-4)
Special Problems (0-0-6)
Laboratory research conducted by advanced students. No more than six (6) hours of 4198-4398
can be counted toward graduation. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
4223
Transmission Electron Microscopy (0-4)
Techniques of analyzing cell ultrastructure. Prerequisite: BIOL 4322. BIOL 4322 can be taken
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2011-2012
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Biochemical and ultrastructural study of cells,
including gene regulation, cell signaling,
membrane transport, conduction, and
contraction. Includes experimental techniques of
cell and molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL
1305 and BIOL 1107 and CHEM 1306 or CHEM
1408. MICR 2440 is strongly recommended.
Laboratory fee required.¶
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3416 Ecology (3-3) (Normally offered only in
spring semester)¶
Interactions between populations of organisms
and their environments at community and
ecosystem levels. Prerequisites: BIOL 13061108 and (1) BOT 2410 or (2) ZOOL 2406 or (3)
ZOOL 2466. MATH 1411 is recommended.
Laboratory fee required.¶
concurrently with BIOL 4223. Laboratory fee required.
4225
Field Biology (0-6)
Collection and study of organisms under field conditions. Variable credit. No more than six (6)
hours of Field Biology can be counted toward the degree. Prerequisite: Department approval.
ZOOL 2466 recommended. Transportation fee varies according to destination of trip.
4320
Endocrinology (3-0)
Study of the effects and actions of animal hormones, the physiology of hormone control systems,
and basic endocrinology research methods. BIOL 3414 or BIOL 4388 or ZOOL 4380 is
recommended, and can be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107 and CHEM 13061408 each with a grade of C or better.
4322
Biological Ultrastructure Interpretation (3-0)
Explanation of the techniques of electron microscopy and interpretation of the fine structure and
correlated biochemistry of viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1107, BIOL
1305, and 12 hours of chemistry or department approval.
4324
Animal Behavior (3-0)
Theories and experiments that elucidate the biological basis for the behavior of animals.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108, or ZOOL 2406.
4326
Bioarcheology (2-3)
Recovery, processing, and interpretation of biological material associated with prehistoric and
historic humans in the New World. Laboratory fee required.
4327
Animal Ecology (3-0)
Study of the structure and function of animal communities, emphasizing population dynamics,
trophic patterns, and inter-specific interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL 3416 and MATH 1411, each
with a grade of C or better.
4370
History and Philosophy of Biology (3-0)
Historical and philosophical dimensions of biology, as illustrated by selected themes such as
Darwin and his critics, classical experiments in biology, evolutionary epistemology, and historical
controversies in biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108.
4388
Mammalian Physiology (3-0) (Normally offered in spring semester)
Physiological and homeostatic mechanisms in mammals, with emphasis on cardiovascular,
respiratory, renal, digestive, and endocrine systems in mammals. Prerequisite: BIOL 2313 or
BIOL 3414. ZOOL 4181 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 4388 to fulfill upper-division
Physiology course requirements for some degrees and programs.
4390
Biological Practicum (0-0-6)
Practical on-the-job experience in federal, state, city-county governmental, and/or private
agencies or industries. No more than six (6) hours of BIOL 4390 and/or 4198 - 4398 will count
toward graduation. Prerequisites: Senior standing, minimum of 15 advanced hours in designated
subject matter areas of biological sciences necessary for job experience, and instructor approval.
4395
Topics in Biology (3-0)
Advanced study of contemporary research topics in molecular, cellular, organismic,
environmental, or evolutionary biology. Topics vary according to instructor. Can be repeated once
for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval.
4428
Environmental Stressors in Ecosystems (3-3)
Study of the effects of biotic and abiotic stressors on plants and animals in terrestrial and aquatic
environments, and practice of laboratory techniques used
to measure such stressors. Field trips required. Prerequisites: ESCI 2103, CHEM 1106, CHEM
1306, and BIOL 3416. One semester of Organic Chemistry
is recommended.
See the Graduate Catalog for graduate programs and courses.
Botany (BOT)
2410
General Botany (3-3) (Normally offered in Fall semesters)
( BIOL 1411)
A general introduction to the diversity of eukaryotic autotrophs. The structure, growth, physiology,
and importance of the flowering plants as the dominant land plants is emphasized. Prerequisites:
BIOL 1305, BIOL 1107, and MATH 1508. MATH 1508 can be taken concurrently with BOT 2410.
Laboratory fee required.
General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of
C or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses can be
applied toward graduate degrees; students should consult the Graduate Catalog for the listing of these
courses.
3330
Comparative Plant Morphology (3-0)
Life histories, phylogenetic relationships of vascular and non-vascular plants. Prerequisites: BIOL
1306 and BIOL 1108, or BOT 2410.
3332
Economic Botany (3-0)
Origin and utilization of plants important to humans, with emphasis on nutritional aspects.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108, or BOT 2410.
3437
Plant Taxonomy (2-4)
Characteristics, classification, and phylogenetic studies of native and ornamental vegetation.
Prerequisite: BOT 2410. Laboratory fee required.
Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry (CBCH)
3414
Cellular Biochemistry (3-3)
Cellular aspects of biochemical pathways, protein sorting and transport,
post-translational modifications of proteins, subcellular structures, cytoskeleton and cell
movement, endocytosis, phagocytosis, protein and lipid trafficking, synthesis of glycoproteins,
receptors and cell signaling, apoptosis and cancer. Prerequisites: BIOL. 3414 and CHEM 4330.
Laboratory fee required.
3316
Membrane Biology (3-0)
Membrane architecture, Singer-Nicholson model and the dynamic aspects of membrane
assembly. Transport vesicles and lipid-based membrane signaling. Prerequisites: CHEM 2325
and BIOL 3414.
4330
Mechanisms of Cellular Toxicity (3-0)
Metabolic pathways, xenobiotics and cellular mechanisms of toxicity Prerequisites: BIOL 3414
and CHEM 4330.
4310
Techniques in Molecular Biochemistry (3-0)
An overview of research methods and techniques (team-taught). Prerequisites: CHEM 4330,
CBCH 3414 or instructor approval.
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2011-2012
4320
Advanced Topics in Molecular Biochemistry (3-0)
A team-taught seminar class on recent topics in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Prerequisites: CHEM 4330 or instructor approval.
Microbiology (MICR)
2141
General Microbiology Laboratory (0-3)
( BIOL 2121)
Techniques and analyses used in the study of microorganisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107;
CHEM 1306-1106; MATH 1508. CHEM 1306-1106, and MATH 1508 can be taken concurrently
with MICR 2440. Course fee required.
2330
Microorganisms and Disease (3-0)
( BIOL 2320)
A survey of microorganisms important to humans with emphasis on pathogens. Diagnostic
procedures for pathogenicity of and immune responses to the more common pathogens. A
terminal course not to be used as a prerequisite for any other course. A course for non-majors,
including those in the Nursing program. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1107.
2340
General Microbiology (3-3)
( BIOL 2321
Survey of microorganisms and their characteristics; aspects of biochemical cytology, physiology,
and genetics; introduction to applied microbiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107; CHEM 13061106; MATH 1508. CHEM 1306-1106, and MATH 1508 can be taken concurrently with MICR
2440.
General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of
C or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses can be
applied toward graduate degrees; students should consult the Graduate Catalog for the listing of these
courses.
3144
Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory (0-3) (Offered only in spring semesters)
Diagnostic procedures for isolating and identifying pathogens. Prerequisite: MICR 2440 or MICR
2340-2141. Course fee required.
3146
Microbial Physiology Laboratory (0-3) (Offered only in fall semester)
Techniques and analyses for studying physiological activities of microbial cells. Prerequisites:
MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141 and CHEM 2325-2125. Course fee required.
3328
Microorganisms in Ecosystems (3-0)
The relationship between microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa) and their
environment (air, water and soil microbiology decomposition, and pollution). Prerequisites: CHEM
1306-1106. MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141 recommended.
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Pathogenic Microbiology (3-0) (Offered only in spring semesters)
Epidemiology, pathogenicity, and host response to disease-producing microorganisms. Diagnostic
procedures for isolating and identifying pathogens. Prerequisite: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141.
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Biochemical cytology, growth, nutrition, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms. Techniques
for studying physiological activities of microbial cells. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 23402141 and CHEM 2325-2125.
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Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics (3-3) (Offered only in spring semester)
Molecular biology of prokaryotes. Transfer of genetic information, structure and organization of the
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prokaryotic genome, regulation of gene expression, and genetic engineering. Prerequisite: BIOL
3320 or MICR 2440. Course fee required.
4154
Immunology Laboratory (0-3) (Offered only in fall semesters)
Techniques and analyses in Immunology. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141 and
CHEM 3325-3125. Course fee required.
4329
Epidemiology (3-0)
Distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specific populations and their
applications to the control of health problems. Basic concepts and methodologies used in
epidemiological research are also covered. MICR 3443 is recommended, and can be taken
concurrently. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141 and CHEM 1306 or CHEM 1408,
either with a grade of C or better.
4351
General Virology (3-0)
Biochemistry and virus-host interactions of animal, bacterial, insect, and plant viruses.
Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141. BIOL 3320, and MICR 3445 or MICR 3345-3146.
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4355
Medical Mycology (3-0)
A study of the fungi of medical importance. Prerequisite: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141.
4453
Immunology (3-0) (Offered only in fall semesters)
Antigens and antibodies, humoral and cellular immunity, transplantation, complement, and
diseases of the immune system. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, CHEM 33253125.
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Zoology (ZOOL)
2406
Vertebrate Zoology (3-3) (Normally offered in spring semester)
( BIOL 2428)
A survey of basic classification, functional systems, and biology of vertebrates. Prerequisites:
BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108, and MATH 1508. MATH 1508 can be
taken concurrently with ZOOL 2406. Laboratory fee required.
2466
Invertebrate Zoology (3-3)
Survey and laboratory exercises concerning the invertebrates with emphasis on phylogeny.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1107, and BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108. Laboratory fee
required.
General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of
C or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses can be
applied toward graduate degrees; students should consult the Graduate Catalog for the listing of these
courses.
3464
Medical Parasitology (3-3) (Normally offered in fall semester.)
A survey of medically important parasites. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406, or BIOL 1306 and BIOL
1108. Laboratory fee required.
3468
Entomology (3-3)
Evolution, phylogeny, ecology, physiology, morphology, and systematics of insects. Field trips and
an insect collection are required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108.
4155
Vertebrate Paleontology Techniques (0-3)
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2010-2011
Collection, preservation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossils. This course is identical to
GEOL 4155. Prerequisite: ZOOL 4354. ZOOL 4354 can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4155.
Laboratory fee required.
4157
Advanced Vertebrate Paleontology Techniques (0-3)
Collection, preservation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossils. This course is identical to
GEOL 4157. Prerequisite: ZOOL 4356. ZOOL 4356 can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4157.
Laboratory fee required.
4181
Vertebrate Physiology Methods (0-3) (Normally offered in spring semester.)
Techniques and instrumentation used in the study of vertebrate function. Prerequisites: CHEM
1306-1106 or CHEM 1408, and (1) BIOL 1306-1108, (2) BIOL 2313-2113, (3) BIOL 3414, or (4)
ZOOL 2406. ZOOL 4181 can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4380 or with ZOOL 4388, and can
be a co-requirement with one of these lecture courses for some programs and degrees.
Laboratory fee required.
4354
Paleozoic and Mesozoic Vertebrate Paleontology (3-0)
Study of evolution, biologic history, biostratigraphy, and classification of the Paleozoic and
Mesozoic vertebrates with emphasis on the lower vertebrates and an introduction to early
mammalian development. This course is identical to GEOL 4354. Corequisite: ZOOL 4155.
Prerequisite: (1) GEOL 1302-1102, (2) ZOOL 2406, (3) BIOL 1306-1108, or (4) department
approval.
4356
Cenozoic Vertebrate Paleontology (3-0)
Study of the evolution, biologic history, biostratigraphy, and classification of the Cenozoic
vertebrates with major emphasis on the mammals. This course is identical to GEOL 4356.
Prerequisites: ZOOL 4157 and (1) GEOL 1302-1102, (2) ZOOL 2406, (3) BIOL 1306-1108, or (4)
department approval. ZOOL 4157 can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4356.
4380
Vertebrate Physiology (3-0) (Normally offered in spring semester.)
Vertebrate systemic functions emphasizing nerve action and movement, endocrinology and
metabolic controls, osmoregulation, cardio-physiology, and respiration. Prerequisites: CHEM
1306-1106, ZOOL 4181, and (1) BIOL 3414, (2) ZOOL 2406, or (3) BIOL 1306-1108. ZOOL 4181
can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4380.
4384
Neurobiology (3-0)
Neural organization in animals. Evolution of nervous systems in different phyla, with emphasis on
network and neurochemical mechanisms for information processing. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406,
ZOOL 4380, or BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108.
4476
Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles (3-3)
Classification and natural history of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406, or BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108. Laboratory fee required.
4478
Birds and Mammals (3-3)
History of the study, literature, and biology of birds and mammals.
Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406, or BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108. Laboratory fee required.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
Biological Sciences
2.112 Biosciences Building
915.747.5844
[email protected]
CHAIRPERSON: Robert A. Kirken
PROFESSORS EMERITI: Thomas Brady, John R. Bristol, Albert G. Canaris, Mary Eleanor Duke, Charles
E. Freeman, Artie L. Metcalf, Eppie D. Rael, Gordon W. Robertstad, Robert G. Webb
PROFESSORS: Aguilera, Aley, Almeida, Das, Ellzey, Goldstein, Harris, J. Johnson, Kan-Mitchell, Kirken,
Lieb, MacKay, Walsh
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Peter S. Chrapliwy
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS:Garza, Han, K. Johnson, Maldonado-Medina, Worthington, Zhang
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Cox, Gosselink, Greenbaum, Khan, Llano, Lougheed, , Miller, MirandaArango, Rosas-Acosta, Shpak, Sun , Tweedie
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH PROFESSORS: Roychowdhury
ASSISTANT RESEARCH PROFESSORS: Nagy
LECTURERS: Dittmer, Saleh, Karaman
The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BS)
degrees in Biological Sciences, and the BS degree in Microbiology. The BS degrees in Biological
Sciences and Microbiology can be used to obtain a concentration in Secondary Teacher Certification.
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Requirements for the BS degree in Biological Sciences have the general College of Science requirements
plus the following specific requirements:
Major (a minimum of 40 semester hours in biological sciences, including 21 semester hours of upperdivision course work and eight (8) semester credit hours of Chemistry): BIOL 1305-1107, 1306-1108,
4192; CHEM 1305-1105, 1306-1106; and one of these options:
a. Biomedical Science Concentration: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, BIOL 3414 or BIOL 33143115, ZOOL 4181 and either ZOOL 4380 or BIOL 4388; CHEM 2324-2124, CHEM 2325-2125, and
either CHEM 4330 or CHEM 4332; plus a minimum of 19 semester hours (12 or more upperdivision) of elective courses in Biological Sciences. BIOL 3320 is strongly recommended as one of
the upper-division electives for this track. Students preparing for careers in the health sciences or
for postgraduate study in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, or advanced degrees in cell or
molecular biology should select the Biomedical Science concentration. A minor in Chemistry is
highly recommended.
b. Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Concentration: BIOL 3416 or 3316-3117, 3320, 3321, plus a
minimum of 21 semester hours (10 or more upper-division) of elective courses in Biological
Sciences. Students preparing for careers and/or advanced degrees in such fields as ecology,
evolutionary biology, systematics, zoology, plant sciences, bioarcheology, paleontology, or wildlife
and fisheries should select the Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Concentration. In addition to the
required courses listed above for this track, at least two (2) of the following are strongly
recommended: BOT 2410, MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, ZOOL 2406, and ZOOL 2466.
Minor: A specific minor is not required, however, fulfillment of the Chemistry course requirements for
the Biomedicine Concentration completes a minor in Chemistry.
Additional Science: CHEM 1305 - CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306 - CHEM 1106 are required. If Chemistry
is the minor, the additional science requirement can be met by GEOL 1313 - GEOL 1103 (or GEOL
1311), GEOL 1314 - GEOL 1104 (or GEOL 1312); or PHYS 1403 - PHYS 1404; PHYS 2420 and
PHYS 2421.
Secondary Education Concentration
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degree must minor in Secondary Education and follow certification tracks for either Science or Life
Science for grades 8-12. The major and minor requirements for these tracks are the same, but the
additional science requirements are different for the Science versus Life Science certification. Adequate
scores on state-administered examinations after completion of all coursework are also required for teacher
certification.
Major (a minimum of 38 semester hours including 22 semester hours of upper-division course work):
BIOL 1305 - BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306 - BIOL 1108, BIOL 3320, BIOL 3321, BIOL 3416 or BIOL 33163117, BIOL 4192 are required, plus (1) two courses selected from BOT 2410, MICR 2440 or 23402141, ZOOL 2406, or ZOOL 2466; (2) one course selected from BIOL 3414 or 3314-3115, BIOL 4388
- ZOOL 4181, ZOOL 4380 - ZOOL 4181; and (3) one course selected from BIOL 4324, BIOL 3427,
ZOOL 3468, ZOOL 4476, ZOOL 4478. It is recommended that other upper-division course work be
selected from BIOL 3427, BIOL 4198, BIOL 4225, or from any of the menu courses listed above.
Minor The minor in Secondary Education requires the following courses: EDPC 3300 (requires
admittance to Teacher Education), SCED 3311, SCED 3317, RED 3342, SCED 4368, SCED 4691.
See the College of Education section of this catalog for information concerning the admittance to the
Teacher Education Program.
Additional Science: Certification is offered in two areas, Science 8-12 and Life Science 8-12.
Science 8-12 (21 semester hours): CHEM 1305 - CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306 - CHEM 1106, GEOL
1313 - GEOL 1103, GEOL 1314 - GEOL 1104, and PHYS 1403 are required, plus one additional
semester hour in either Chemistry, Geological Sciences, or Physics.
Life Science 8-12 (21 semester hours): CHEM 1305 - CHEM 1105, CHEM 1306 - CHEM 1106,
CHEM 3324 - 3124, GEOL 1313 - GEOL 1103, and PHYS 1403, are required, plus one additional
semester hour.
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
The requirement for the BS degree in Microbiology consists of the general College of Science
requirements plus the following specific requirements:
Major: (a minimum of 42 semester hours in biological sciences, including 20 semester hours of upperdivision course work, plus 19 semester credit hours of Chemistry): BIOL 1305-BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306BIOL 1108, BIOL 3414 or BIOL 3314-3115, MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, MICR 3443 or MICR
3343-3144, MICR 3445 or MICR 3345-3146, MICR 3449, MICR 4453 or MICR 4353-4154, BIOL
4192, CHEM 1305-1105, CHEM 1306-1106, CHEM 2324-2124, CHEM 2325-2125, CHEM 4330 or
CHEM 4332; and at least nine (9) semester hours to be selected from BIOL 3318, BIOL 3319, BIOL
3320, BIOL 3330, BIOL 4322, BIOL 4388, MICR 3328, MICR 4329, MICR 4351, MICR 4355, ZOOL
4380-ZOOL 4181, and ZOOL 3464.
Minor: A specific minor is not required; however, fulfillment of the Chemistry course requirements for
the BS degree in Microbiology completes a minor in chemistry.
Additional Science: PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404 (or PHYS 2420 and PHYS 2421).
Other: BIOL 4390 or BIOL 4398 are highly recommended.
Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry
The requirements for the BS degree in Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry consist of the general College
of Science requirements plus the following specific requirements:
Major: (a minimum of 51 semester hours including 40 semester hours of upper division coursework):
BIOL 1305-1107, BIOL 1306-1108, MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, BIOL 3320, BIOL 3414 or BIOL
3314-3115, MICR 3449, MICR 4453 or MICR 4353-4154, CBCH 3316, CBCH 3414, CBCH 4310, and
CBCH 4320, plus 5 semester hours chosen from BIOL 4192, BIOL 3330, MICR 3443, MICR 3445,
BIOL 4223, BIOL 4322, CBCH 4330, BIOL 4388, MICR 4351, MICR 4355, ZOOL 4384, CHEM 4176,
CHEM 4376.
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Additional Science Course Requirements: CHEM 1305-1105, CHEM. 1306-1106, CHEM. 23242124, CHEM 2325-2125, CHEM 4330-4131, CHEM 4332, MATH 1411, MATH 1312, PHYS 1403 or
2420, PHYS 1404 or 2421.
Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences
Students should refer to the College of Liberal Arts section of this catalog for the general requirements for
the BA degree. The major requirements are the same as for the BS in Biological Science. The minor
requirements follow the requirements of the College of Liberal Arts.
Biology as a Minor Field for Other Majors
A minor in biology requires BIOL 1305-BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306-BIOL 1108, and an additional minimum of
10 semester hours, including at least six (6 or nine (9) for a BA degree) upper-division hours of organized
courses in the Department of Biological Sciences. Because of the breadth of Biology as an academic
discipline, no single suite of such electives is identified as appropriate for a general minor. Student
selection of these 10 semester hours should therefore be guided by the major advisor and home
department policies.
Advising and Placement
Biological Sciences and Microbiology majors are required to consult with and have their enrollment
approved by a departmental advisor. This advising takes place prior to registration in each semester,
ideally as soon as the Class Schedule for that term becomes available. An entering freshman with at least
one year of high school biology can take an advanced placement examination given by the Student
Assessment and Testing Office covering BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1306 (but not BIOL 1107 and 1108, which
still must be taken). It is recommended that students taking the placement examination have an SAT
combined score of at least 1000.
Departmental Honors in Biological Sciences
Any UTEP student having at least 90 hours of undergraduate credit, and a GPA of at least 3.3 in either in
Biological Sciences or Microbiology, and an overall GPA of at least 3.3, can apply for admission to the
program. The Departmental Honors Committee retains the right to accept or not accept a qualified
student, taking into consideration the number of applicants, the number of available faculty, and the
competence of the individual student. The main requirements for Departmental Honors in Biological
Sciences or Microbiology will be the satisfactory completion of an Honors Thesis based upon research in
Biological Sciences or Microbiology, maintenance of an overall 3.3 GPA or better until graduation, and the
presentation of a seminar on the thesis topic. The student will register for two semesters of BIOL 4398,
and the research are carried out under the direction of a member of the faculty in Biological Sciences. The
satisfactory completion of the Honors Thesis will be judged by the thesis-research director and the
Departmental Honors Committee. Departmental Honors can be
awarded with or without other currently awarded honors.
Pre-professional Advice
Information about entrance requirements to professional schools can be obtained from the Preprofessional Advisor in the Office of the Dean of Science. Students should seek this advice by the time
they have completed 60 hours of credit toward a degree. A degree in the Department of Biological
Sciences provides excellent preparation for postgraduate study in a number of professions related to
biology. While a degree in the Biological Sciences is not required for admission to professional schools
and postgraduate programs, the following academic backgrounds are strongly recommended:
1. Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary Medicine - A minimum of one year of Biology, two years of
Chemistry including one year of Organic Chemistry, one year of Physics, and one semester of
Calculus are required for admission to most professional schools. A BS in Microbiology or
Biological Sciences (Biomedical Science Track option) provides an excellent overall preparation for
these careers.
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2. Physical Therapy - The pre-professional curriculum includes one year each of Biology, Chemistry,
Physics, and Psychology; and one semester each of Physiology, Statistics, and Technical Writing.
Students are strongly recommended to follow the requirements for a BS in Microbiology or
Biological Sciences (Biomedical Science Track option) until they are admitted to the professional
program. Specific requirements for the UTEP Physical Therapy program can be found in the
Graduate Catalog.
3. Fisheries, Wildlife, Forest, and Range Sciences - The BS in Biological Sciences
(Ecology/Evolutionary Biology Track option) is strongly recommended as the best preparation for
careers in these fields.
SUMMARY OF BIOLOGY DEGREE PLANS
Core Curriculum Courses (Italics indicate that the course also satisfies the requirements of the major) 48-52 hours
Communication (9 hours) : ENGL 1311, ENGL 1312 or ENGL 1313, COMM 1301 or COMM 1302
Note: COMM/ENGL 1611 can be substituted for ENGL 1311 and COMM 1301.
Mathematics (7 or 11 hours, depending on choice): MATH 1411, MATH 1312 or the sequence STAT 2380-2182 and STAT 2381
Natural Science (8 hours): PHYS 1403 and PHYS 1404, PHYS 2420 and PHYS 2421, GEOL 1313-1103 and GEOL 1314-1104, CHEM
1305-1105 and CHEM 1306-1106
Humanities (3 hours): ENGL 2311, ENGL 2312, ENGL 2313, ENGL 2314, ENGL 2318, HIST 2301, HIST 2302, PHIL 1301,
PHIL 2306
Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours): ART 1300, ARTH 1305, ARTH 1306, MUSL 1321, MUSL 1324, MUSL 1327, THEA 1313,
THEA 1390, DANC 1304 or acceptable substitution
U.S History (6 hours): HIST 1301, HIST 1302
Political Science (6 hours): POLS 2310, POLS 2311
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours): ANTH 1301, ANTH 1302, ECON 1301, ECON 2303, ECON 2304M GEOG 1310,
LING/ANTH 2320, PSYC 1301, SOCI 1301 or acceptable substitution
Institutionally Designed Option (3 hours): UNIV 1301 for freshmen or UNIV 2350 for non-freshmen
Biology
(Bio-Medical Science
Concentration)
Biology
(Ecology Concentration)
Microbiology
Biology
(Secondary Education)
Required Courses:
BIOL 1305-1107
BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 3414 or BIOL 3314-3115
MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141
BIOL 4192
ZOOL 4181
ZOOL 4380 or BIOL 4388
Required Courses:
BIOL 1305-1107
BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 4192
BIOL 3416 or BIOL 3316-3117
BIOL 3320
BIOL 3321
Required Courses:
BIOL 1305-1107
BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 3414 or BIOL 3314-3115
MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141
MICR 3443 or MICR 3343-3144
MICR 3445 or MICR 3345-3146
MICR 3449
MICR 4453 or MICR 4353-4154
BIOL 4192
PHYS 1403-1404 or
PHYS 2420-2421
Required Courses:
BIOL 1305-1107
BIOL 1306-1108
BIOL 3320
BIOL 3321
BIOL 3416 or BIOL 3316-3117
BIOL 4192
CHEM 1305-1105
CHEM 1306-1106
GEOL 1313-1103
GEOL 1314-1104
PHYS 1403
Life Science Certification
requires CHEM 2324-2124
Choice of 19 hours (12 upper
division) from the following:
BIOL 2111, 2113, 2311, 2313,
BIOL 3119, 3318, 3320, 3321,
BIOL 3326, 3330, 3341,
BIOL 3416 or 3316-3117,
BIOL 3427, 4195, 4198, 4223.
BIOL 4225, 4298, 4320, 4322,
BIOL 4324, 4325, 4326, 4370,
Choice of 21 hours (10 upper
division) from the following:
BIOL 2111, 2113, 2311, 2313,
BIOL 3119, 3318, 3320, 3321,
BIOL 3326, 3330, 3341, 3427,
BIOL 4195, 4198, 4223, 4225,
BIOL 4298, 4322, 4324, 4325,
BIOL 4326, 4370, 4388, 4390,
BIOL 4395, 4398, 4428,
At least 9 hours chosen from the
following:
BIOL 3330, BIOL 3318,
BIOL 3119, BIOL 4322,
BIOL 3320, MICR 3328,
MICR 4351, MICR 4355
MICR 4329, ZOOL 4364,
BIOL 4388, ZOOL 4380-4181
At least 2 courses chosen from:
BOT 2410,
MICR 2440 or 2341-2141,
ZOOL 2406 or ZOOL 2466,
At least 2 courses chosen from:
BIOL 4324, BIOL 3427,
ZOOL 3468, ZOOL 4476,
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BIOL 4390, 4395, 4398, 4428,
BOT 2410, 3330, 3332, 3437,
MICR 3443, 3445, 3449, 4329,
MICR 4351, 4355, 4453,
ZOOL 2406, 2466, 3464, 3468
BOT 2410, 3330, 3332, 3437,
MICR 3443 or 3343-3144,
MICR 3445 or 3345-3146,
MICR 3449, MICR 4329, 4351,
MICR4355, 4453 or 43534154,
ZOOL 2406, 2466, 3464, 3468
ZOOL 4478, BIOL 3427,
BIOL 4198, BIOL 4225
Minors and Electives:
See advisor.
See advisor.
See advisor.
EDPC 3300, SCED 3311,
SCED 3317, RED 3342,
SCED 4368, SCED 4691
Course Descriptions
Biology (BIOL)
1103
Introductory Biology Methods (0-2) (Normally offered fall semesters)
( BIOL 1108)
Elementary aspects of evolution, physiology, development, genetics, and ecology in plants and
animals. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1303 is recommended. Laboratory fee required.
1104
Human Biology Laboratory (0-2) (Normally offered spring semesters)
Exercises and computer simulations of development, physiology, and heredity in humans.
Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 1304 is recommended, but students taking this course to fulfill a
Natural Science core requirement should verify that it is on their degree plan. Laboratory fee
required.
1107
Topics in the Study of Life (0-2)
( BIOL 1106)
Elementary aspects of cell structure, function, and genetics. Concurrent enrollment with BIOL
1305 recommended. Laboratory fee required.
1108
Organismal Biology (0-2)
( BIOL 1107)
Laboratory experiments and observation on plants, animals, and fungi. Prerequisite: BIOL 1306.
BIOL 1306 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 1108.
1303
Introductory Biology (3-0)
( BIOL 1308)
Evolution and ecology, biotic diversity, and an introduction to principles of cell biology for BIS
students and other non-science majors.
1304
Human Biology (3-0)
Introduction to the physiology, reproduction, development, and heredity of humans.
Recommended for students in Social Work and other non-science majors.
1305
General Biology (3-0)
( BIOL 1306)
A molecular approach to the principles of biology emphasizing cell biology and genetics.
Prerequisite to upper level biology courses. Prerequisites: BIOL 1107 and MATH 0311 or an
adequate score on a placement examination. BIOL 1107 can be taken concurrently with BIOL
1305.
1306
Organismal Biology (3-0)
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( BIOL 1307)
Principles of structure and function at the organismal level; survey of biodiversity in plants, animals,
and fungi. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 and MATH 0311 or an adequate score on a placement
examination. BIOL 1108 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 1306.
2111
Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab I (0-2)
( BIOL 2101)
Computer simulations and laboratory exercises in human anatomy and physiology with emphasis
on the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2311. BIOL 2311 can be
taken concurrently with BIOL 2111. Laboratory fee required.
2113
Human Anatomy/Physiology Lab II (0-2)
( BIOL 2102)
Computer simulations and laboratory exercises in human anatomy and physiology with emphasis
on homeostatic systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 2313. BIOL 2313 can be taken concurrently with
BIOL 2113. Laboratory fee required.
2311
Human Anatomy/Physiology I (3-0) (Normally offered in spring semester)
( BIOL 2301)
Biological molecules, body organization, and correlated structure and function of the human
skeletal, integumentary, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305 - 1107 or
ZOOL 2406 (or equivalent); BIOL 2111. BIOL 2111 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 2311.
2313
Human Anatomy/Physiology II (3-0) (Normally offered in fall semester)
( BIOL 2302)
Correlated structure and function of the human cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary,
reproductive, endocrine, and immune systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305 - 1107 or ZOOL 2406
(or equivalent); BIOL 2113. BIOL 2113 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 2313. BIOL 2311
recommended.
General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of
C or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses can be
applied toward graduate degrees; students should consult the Graduate Catalog for the listing of these
courses.
3115
Molecular Cell Biology (0-3)
Experimental studies in cell and molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107,CHEM 1306 or
CHEM 1408, and MICR 2440. Course fee required.
3117
Ecology (0-3) (Normally offered only in spring semester)
Study of the adaptations of plants and animals to their environments in natural habitats. Week end
field trip required. Field trip cost depends on destination. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306-1108 and (1)
BOT 2410 or (2) ZOOL 2406 or (3) ZOOL 2466. MATH 1411 is recommended. Course fee
required.
3314
Molecular Cell Biology (3-0)
Biochemical and ultrastructural study of cells, including gene regulation, cell signaling, membrane
transport, conduction, and contraction. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107, CHEM 1306 or CHEM
1408, and MICR 2440.
3316
Ecology (3-0) (Normally offered only in spring semester)
Interactions between populations of organisms and their environments at community and
ecosystem levels. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306-1108 and (1) BOT 2410 or (2) ZOOL 2406 or (3)
ZOOL 2466. MATH 1411 is recommended.
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3320
Genetics (3-0)
The nature and functions of hereditary material with emphasis on the experimental procedures
and data that have led to the current concepts in genetics. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107 and
BIOL 1306-1108.
3321
Evolutionary Theory (3-0)
Development of evolutionary thought, evidences of evolution, and evolutionary
processes. Prerequisite: BIOL 3320.
3330
Histology (2-2) (Normally offered in summer semester)
Survey of tissue structure at the light microscopic level, with emphasis on animal specimens and
identification. Not a course in preparative technique. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406 or BIOL 1306-1108
or BIOL 2311 or BIOL 2313. Laboratory fee required.
3341
Plants in Southwest Cultures (3-0)
Study of food, fiber, medicinal and dye plants utilized by Southwest cultures with an emphasis on
ethnobotany. Students might be required to take a one-weekend field trip. Prerequisites: BIOL
1306, BIOL 1108 and BOT 2410.
3351
Toxicology (3-0)
The study of interactions between foreign chemicals and biological systems, including the
physiological, developmental, and genetic consequences of exposure of human beings to
environmental contaminants and medications. Also treated is the scope of toxicology in forensic
science, particularly through its role in interpretation of evidence. Prerequisite: BIOL 1305 with a
grade of “C” or better.
3357
Forensic DNA Analysis (3-0)
Examination of the use of DNA analysis in law and medicine, including validity of the uses of these
data, the analytical techniques used to identify specific genes and mutations in individuals, and
statistical interpretation of DNA typing results. Prerequisite: BIOL 3320 with a grade of “C” or
better.
3427
Desert Ecology (3-3)
Physical and biological characteristics of deserts, including behavioral and physiological
adaptations of organisms to physical extremes, with emphasis on Chihuahuan Desert organisms.
Field trips and research projects are required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1306 or
department approval.
4192
Senior Seminar (1-0)
A capstone review of basic biological principles, evaluation of student success, and preparation
for postgraduate study or careers for majors in Biological Sciences and Microbiology. Prerequisite:
Senior standing.
4195
Advanced Methods in Biology (0-3)
Advanced investigational techniques in the biological sciences, to accompany selected sections of
BIOL 4395. Corequisite: BIOL 4395.
4198
4298
4398
Special Problems (0-0-2)
Special Problems (0-0-4)
Special Problems (0-0-6)
Laboratory research conducted by advanced students. No more than six (6) hours of 4198-4398
can be counted toward graduation. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. Laboratory fee required.
4223
Transmission Electron Microscopy (0-4)
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Techniques of analyzing cell ultrastructure. Prerequisite: BIOL 4322. BIOL 4322 can be taken
concurrently with BIOL 4223. Laboratory fee required.
4225
Field Biology (0-6)
Collection and study of organisms under field conditions. Variable credit. No more than six (6)
hours of Field Biology can be counted toward the degree. Prerequisite: Department approval.
ZOOL 2466 recommended. Transportation fee varies according to destination of trip.
4320
Endocrinology (3-0)
Study of the effects and actions of animal hormones, the physiology of hormone control systems,
and basic endocrinology research methods. BIOL 3414 or BIOL 4388 or ZOOL 4380 is
recommended, and can be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107 and CHEM 13061408 each with a grade of C or better.
4322
Biological Ultrastructure Interpretation (3-0)
Explanation of the techniques of electron microscopy and interpretation of the fine structure and
correlated biochemistry of viruses, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1107, BIOL
1305, and 12 hours of chemistry or department approval.
4324
Animal Behavior (3-0)
Theories and experiments that elucidate the biological basis for the behavior of animals.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108, or ZOOL 2406.
4326
Bioarcheology (2-3)
Recovery, processing, and interpretation of biological material associated with prehistoric and
historic humans in the New World. Laboratory fee required.
4327
Animal Ecology (3-0)
Study of the structure and function of animal communities, emphasizing population dynamics,
trophic patterns, and inter-specific interactions. Prerequisites: BIOL 3416 and MATH 1411, each
with a grade of C or better.
4370
History and Philosophy of Biology (3-0)
Historical and philosophical dimensions of biology, as illustrated by selected themes such as
Darwin and his critics, classical experiments in biology, evolutionary epistemology, and historical
controversies in biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108.
4388
Mammalian Physiology (3-0) (Normally offered in spring semester)
Physiological and homeostatic mechanisms in mammals, with emphasis on cardiovascular,
respiratory, renal, digestive, and endocrine systems in mammals. Prerequisite: BIOL 2313 or
BIOL 3414. ZOOL 4181 can be taken concurrently with BIOL 4388 to fulfill upper-division
Physiology course requirements for some degrees and programs.
4390
Biological Practicum (0-0-6)
Practical on-the-job experience in federal, state, city-county governmental, and/or private
agencies or industries. No more than six (6) hours of BIOL 4390 and/or 4198 - 4398 will count
toward graduation. Prerequisites: Senior standing, minimum of 15 advanced hours in designated
subject matter areas of biological sciences necessary for job experience, and instructor approval.
4395
Topics in Biology (3-0)
Advanced study of contemporary research topics in molecular, cellular, organismic,
environmental, or evolutionary biology. Topics vary according to instructor. Can be repeated once
for credit. Prerequisite: Department approval.
4428
Environmental Stressors in Ecosystems (3-3)
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Study of the effects of biotic and abiotic stressors on plants and animals in terrestrial and aquatic
environments, and practice of laboratory techniques used
to measure such stressors. Field trips required. Prerequisites: ESCI 2103, CHEM 1106, CHEM
1306, and BIOL 3416. One semester of Organic Chemistry
is recommended.
See the Graduate Catalog for graduate programs and courses.
Botany (BOT)
2410
General Botany (3-3) (Normally offered in Fall semesters)
( BIOL 1411)
A general introduction to the diversity of eukaryotic autotrophs. The structure, growth, physiology,
and importance of the flowering plants as the dominant land plants is emphasized. Prerequisites:
BIOL 1305, BIOL 1107, and MATH 1508. MATH 1508 can be taken concurrently with BOT 2410.
Laboratory fee required.
General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of
C or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses can be
applied toward graduate degrees; students should consult the Graduate Catalog for the listing of these
courses.
3330
Comparative Plant Morphology (3-0)
Life histories, phylogenetic relationships of vascular and non-vascular plants. Prerequisites: BIOL
1306 and BIOL 1108, or BOT 2410.
3332
Economic Botany (3-0)
Origin and utilization of plants important to humans, with emphasis on nutritional aspects.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108, or BOT 2410.
3437
Plant Taxonomy (2-4)
Characteristics, classification, and phylogenetic studies of native and ornamental vegetation.
Prerequisite: BOT 2410. Laboratory fee required.
Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry (CBCH)
3414
Cellular Biochemistry (3-3)
Cellular aspects of biochemical pathways, protein sorting and transport,
post-translational modifications of proteins, subcellular structures, cytoskeleton and cell
movement, endocytosis, phagocytosis, protein and lipid trafficking, synthesis of glycoproteins,
receptors and cell signaling, apoptosis and cancer. Prerequisites: BIOL. 3414 and CHEM 4330.
Laboratory fee required.
3316
Membrane Biology (3-0)
Membrane architecture, Singer-Nicholson model and the dynamic aspects of membrane
assembly. Transport vesicles and lipid-based membrane signaling. Prerequisites: CHEM 2325
and BIOL 3414.
4330
Mechanisms of Cellular Toxicity (3-0)
Metabolic pathways, xenobiotics and cellular mechanisms of toxicity Prerequisites: BIOL 3414
and CHEM 4330.
4310
Techniques in Molecular Biochemistry (3-0)
An overview of research methods and techniques (team-taught). Prerequisites: CHEM 4330,
CBCH 3414 or instructor approval.
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4320
Advanced Topics in Molecular Biochemistry (3-0)
A team-taught seminar class on recent topics in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Prerequisites: CHEM 4330 or instructor approval.
Microbiology (MICR)
2141
General Microbiology Laboratory (0-3)
( BIOL 2121)
Techniques and analyses used in the study of microorganisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107;
CHEM 1306-1106; MATH 1508. CHEM 1306-1106, and MATH 1508 can be taken concurrently
with MICR 2440. Course fee required.
2330
Microorganisms and Disease (3-0)
( BIOL 2320)
A survey of microorganisms important to humans with emphasis on pathogens. Diagnostic
procedures for pathogenicity of and immune responses to the more common pathogens. A
terminal course not to be used as a prerequisite for any other course. A course for non-majors,
including those in the Nursing program. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1107.
2340
General Microbiology (3-3)
( BIOL 2321
Survey of microorganisms and their characteristics; aspects of biochemical cytology, physiology,
and genetics; introduction to applied microbiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1305-1107; CHEM 13061106; MATH 1508. CHEM 1306-1106, and MATH 1508 can be taken concurrently with MICR
2440.
General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of
C or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses can be
applied toward graduate degrees; students should consult the Graduate Catalog for the listing of these
courses.
3144
Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory (0-3) (Offered only in spring semesters)
Diagnostic procedures for isolating and identifying pathogens. Prerequisite: MICR 2440 or MICR
2340-2141. Course fee required.
3146
Microbial Physiology Laboratory (0-3) (Offered only in fall semester)
Techniques and analyses for studying physiological activities of microbial cells. Prerequisites:
MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141 and CHEM 2325-2125. Course fee required.
3328
Microorganisms in Ecosystems (3-0)
The relationship between microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi, algae, and protozoa) and their
environment (air, water and soil microbiology decomposition, and pollution). Prerequisites: CHEM
1306-1106. MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141 recommended.
3343
Pathogenic Microbiology (3-0) (Offered only in spring semesters)
Epidemiology, pathogenicity, and host response to disease-producing microorganisms. Diagnostic
procedures for isolating and identifying pathogens. Prerequisite: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141.
3345
Microbial Physiology (3-0) (Offered only in fall semester)
Biochemical cytology, growth, nutrition, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms. Techniques
for studying physiological activities of microbial cells. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 23402141 and CHEM 2325-2125.
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2010-2011
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
3449
Prokaryotic Molecular Genetics (3-3) (Offered only in spring semester)
Molecular biology of prokaryotes. Transfer of genetic information, structure and organization of the
prokaryotic genome, regulation of gene expression, and genetic engineering. Prerequisite: BIOL
3320 or MICR 2440. Course fee required.
4154
Immunology Laboratory (0-3) (Offered only in fall semesters)
Techniques and analyses in Immunology. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141 and
CHEM 3325-3125. Course fee required.
4329
Epidemiology (3-0)
Distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specific populations and their
applications to the control of health problems. Basic concepts and methodologies used in
epidemiological research are also covered. MICR 3443 is recommended, and can be taken
concurrently. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141 and CHEM 1306 or CHEM 1408,
either with a grade of C or better.
4351
General Virology (3-0)
Biochemistry and virus-host interactions of animal, bacterial, insect, and plant viruses.
Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141. BIOL 3320, and MICR 3445 or MICR 3345-3146.
also recommended.
4355
Medical Mycology (3-0)
A study of the fungi of medical importance. Prerequisite: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141.
4453
Immunology (3-0) (Offered only in fall semesters)
Antigens and antibodies, humoral and cellular immunity, transplantation, complement, and
diseases of the immune system. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 or MICR 2340-2141, CHEM 33253125.
Zoology (ZOOL)
2406
Vertebrate Zoology (3-3) (Normally offered in spring semester)
( BIOL 2428)
A survey of basic classification, functional systems, and biology of vertebrates. Prerequisites:
BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108, and MATH 1508. MATH 1508 can be
taken concurrently with ZOOL 2406. Laboratory fee required.
2466
Invertebrate Zoology (3-3)
Survey and laboratory exercises concerning the invertebrates with emphasis on phylogeny.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1305 and BIOL 1107, and BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108. Laboratory fee
required.
General Prerequisite: All required lower-division courses in the major should be completed with a grade of
C or better in order to enroll in upper-division courses in the major. Some upper-division courses can be
applied toward graduate degrees; students should consult the Graduate Catalog for the listing of these
courses.
3464
Medical Parasitology (3-3) (Normally offered in fall semester.)
A survey of medically important parasites. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406, or BIOL 1306 and BIOL
1108. Laboratory fee required.
3468
Entomology (3-3)
Evolution, phylogeny, ecology, physiology, morphology, and systematics of insects. Field trips and
an insect collection are required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108.
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
4155
Vertebrate Paleontology Techniques (0-3)
Collection, preservation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossils. This course is identical to
GEOL 4155. Prerequisite: ZOOL 4354. ZOOL 4354 can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4155.
Laboratory fee required.
4157
Advanced Vertebrate Paleontology Techniques (0-3)
Collection, preservation, identification, and curation of vertebrate fossils. This course is identical to
GEOL 4157. Prerequisite: ZOOL 4356. ZOOL 4356 can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4157.
Laboratory fee required.
4181
Vertebrate Physiology Methods (0-3) (Normally offered in spring semester.)
Techniques and instrumentation used in the study of vertebrate function. Prerequisites: CHEM
1306-1106 or CHEM 1408, and (1) BIOL 1306-1108, (2) BIOL 2313-2113, (3) BIOL 3414, or (4)
ZOOL 2406. ZOOL 4181 can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4380 or with ZOOL 4388, and can
be a co-requirement with one of these lecture courses for some programs and degrees.
Laboratory fee required.
4354
Paleozoic and Mesozoic Vertebrate Paleontology (3-0)
Study of evolution, biologic history, biostratigraphy, and classification of the Paleozoic and
Mesozoic vertebrates with emphasis on the lower vertebrates and an introduction to early
mammalian development. This course is identical to GEOL 4354. Corequisite: ZOOL 4155.
Prerequisite: (1) GEOL 1302-1102, (2) ZOOL 2406, (3) BIOL 1306-1108, or (4) department
approval.
4356
Cenozoic Vertebrate Paleontology (3-0)
Study of the evolution, biologic history, biostratigraphy, and classification of the Cenozoic
vertebrates with major emphasis on the mammals. This course is identical to GEOL 4356.
Prerequisites: ZOOL 4157 and (1) GEOL 1302-1102, (2) ZOOL 2406, (3) BIOL 1306-1108, or (4)
department approval. ZOOL 4157 can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4356.
4380
Vertebrate Physiology (3-0) (Normally offered in spring semester.)
Vertebrate systemic functions emphasizing nerve action and movement, endocrinology and
metabolic controls, osmoregulation, cardio-physiology, and respiration. Prerequisites: CHEM
1306-1106, ZOOL 4181, and (1) BIOL 3414, (2) ZOOL 2406, or (3) BIOL 1306-1108. ZOOL 4181
can be taken concurrently with ZOOL 4380.
4384
Neurobiology (3-0)
Neural organization in animals. Evolution of nervous systems in different phyla, with emphasis on
network and neurochemical mechanisms for information processing. Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406,
ZOOL 4380, or BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108.
4476
Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles (3-3)
Classification and natural history of fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406, or BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108. Laboratory fee required.
4478
Birds and Mammals (3-3)
History of the study, literature, and biology of birds and mammals.
Prerequisite: ZOOL 2406, or BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1108. Laboratory fee required.
UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2011-2012
Sample Syllabi for Biology Lecture/Laboratory Split Request
October 2011
See bookmarks to locate specific syllabi
BIOL 3314 Molecular Cell Biology (Lecture)
BIOL 3115 Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory
BIOL 3316 Ecology (Lecture)
BIOL 3117 Ecology Laboratory
MICR 2340 General Microbiology (Lecture)
MICR 2141 General Microbiology Laboratory
MICR 3343 Pathogenic Microbiology (Lecture)
MICR 3144 Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory
MICR 3345 Microbial Physiology (Lecture)
MICR 3146 Microbial Physiology Laboratory
MICR 4353 Immunology (Lecture)
MICR 4154 Immunology Laboratory
WELCOME to MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY
(BIOL 3414)
Fall 2010
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
OFFICE HOURS:
Kristine M. Garza, Ph.D. ([email protected])
Biosciences Bldg, Rm. 4.152 (747-6562)
By appointment only
I also have an open door policy (if my door is open, I’m available)
SECTIONS: 13720
12689
12690
12691
12692
14436
Monday Lab
Tuesday Lab
Wednesday Lab
Thursday Lab
Friday Lab
Saturday Lab
TEXT for the course:
1:30 – 4:20pm
1:30 – 4:20pm
1:30 – 4:20pm
1:30 – 4:20pm
1:30 – 4:20pm
10:30am – 12:50pm
The CELL: A Molecular Approach,
Fourth Edition or Fifth Edition
By – Geoffrey M. Cooper and Robert E. Housman
Students are highly encouraged to buy the book. The information is current, will be essential
throughout the course, and will help you prepare for future tests (GRE, MCAT, DAT, etc). Up to
last fall semester the prices were: New: $ 107.95. Used: $ 81.00. However, previous editions will
also work (just the page numbers will be slightly different).
COURSE DESCRIPTION (What will we be doing?): This course will provide you an integrated view of
our current understanding of how eukaryotic cells work at the molecular level. The material to be
covered is aimed at allowing you:
1) To understand the basic mechanisms by which genetic information is organized, maintained,
transcribed, and translated.
2) to understand how gene expression occurs so that cells synthesize the right proteins at the right
time in the right amounts
3) to know the structure and function of proteins that carry out specific biologically important tasks
4) to understand how properties of cells relate to the properties of the proteins that make up the
cell
COURSE GOALS (What do I want you be able to do by the time you get out of this course?):
1) to know the language of molecular cell biology
2) to understand fundamental concepts of molecular cell biology
3) to solve problems based on information and facts in molecular cell biology
4) to value the application of molecular cell biology to modern medicine
5) to engage in open-minded and well informed discussions on the impact of biomedical discoveries on
our family and friends
COURSE APPROACH: I will conduct this course in a combination of self-teaching, team learning, and
traditional lecture.
1)
The “self-teaching” component is reading the textbook and utilizing the Blackboard site
associated with this course. Quizzes will be posted on Blackboard, otherwise known as Readiness
Assessment Tests (RATs). These RATs will assess your understanding of the required reading for the
upcoming class sessions. YES, you will be quizzed on reading material BEFORE it is covered in class.
This helps you to keep up with the material.
2)
The “team learning” will entail the formation of teams of 4 individuals per group (no more – no
less!!). Team membership is for the duration of the semester; however, we will assess team
membership periodically throughout the semester to deal with teams that may not be working well
together. The teams are to be utilized for in-class activities and review assessment activities. The
activities are designed to cover course material and have the teams “teach” while conducting the
activity.
3)
We can not entirely get away from lectures. I will attempt to lecture only on material that
seems to be problematic as a whole and not on every concept that is to be covered during the course.
I will determine what areas are more problematic than others based on your responses to the RATs.
SO, THIS IS WHAT THE COURSE WILL LOOK LIKE:
Readiness
Assessment Test
(RAT)
(48 h before
class)
Class Session
NEW TOPIC
Review
Short In-Class
Lecture Activity Discussion
Repeat for
each new
class
session
Discuss a
relevant
disease
and
Review
(including
a Team
quiz)
EXAM
RATS – “Readiness Assessment Tests”. These quizzes are designed to quickly assess your familiarity
with the new material. The RAT will only cover the material for the new topic (the new upcoming
session). Your performance on the quizzes will allow me to determine on which topics we need to
spend more time on during the class session. In addition, it forces you to come prepared to class.
The RATs are posted on Blackboard but will not become available (you will not have access to the
RAT) until 48 hr before the class session. You will have only 30 minutes in which to take the RAT and
you will not receive your score for the RAT until the quiz period is completed. Moreover, you can only
access the RAT once! Correct answers will not be provided but you will be informed if you got a
question wrong; this is to help you figure out the material on your own. To determine what material
the RAT will be covering (what do you need to read or be prepared for) and when they will be available
to take, look at the final page of this syllabus or look at the Calendar on Blackboard. Also, I will be
providing you with an outline/notes for each major topic so that you know what concepts or issues to
focus on when you are reading (these will be also be posted on Blackboard). What will a RAT look like?
It will be a multiple choice quiz. The number of questions per quiz will be 10-15. The questions will be
about vocabulary words, meanings of concepts, straightforward kind of stuff.
LECTURES - I will attempt to keep the lecture down to 20 minutes or so and if there is more than one
concept that needs to be covered, each will be covered in a mini-lecture (rather than one big long
lecture). I will be using Power Point Presentations (due to the structure of the room). All my
presentations will be posted on Blackboard before class session, however updated versions may not be
posted until after class session (this depends on how much I have to redesign the session based on
student responses to the RATs).
IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES - Following a mini-lecture, you will get into your teams and conduct the inclass activity. These activities will be posted on Blackboard so please download them before coming
to class. The activities are designed to help you go over the concepts that are being covered and to
apply concepts being covered. All activities must be conducted as a team. Some of the activities will
be turned in for a grade but I don’t know up front which ones will be turned in. Please note that a
component of your overall grade is based on participation within the team and will be provided by your
team members.
ANALYSIS and REVIEWS – During the class session before an exam, we will hold a number of
activities. The first is to discuss and assess a disease or newly developed therapy that is related to
the topics to be covered on the upcoming exam. This is to provide you with an opportunity to apply
the material that is being covered and to evaluate the applicability of what you are learning to modern
medicine. We will also hold a combination of individual and team reviews. These activities are to help
you remember what is to be covered on the exams.
EXAMS - The course is divided into FOUR sections and you will have an exam for each section. See
the syllabus for the dates of the Exams. These are progress exams that will test your understanding
and your ability to APPLY all material covered in the text, in class, and on activities. Exams only cover
material during that section of the course.
GRADING POLICY: Your grade will be determined on the basis of a comprehensive assessment of
your skills and their development using the following elements.
I.
Readiness Assessment Tests (RATs): A total of 16 RATs will be provided to you. However,
only the top 10 scores will count towards your grade.
II.
Team Activities: Four team assignments will be required to turn in throughout the semester, 1
for every exam section. The assignments are geared to promote critical thinking and
discussion. Details to each assignment will be provided on Blackboard and during class. I do
not know ahead of time which activities will be turned in.
III.
Team Reviews: A review will be held prior to each exam and will be taken as a team. These are
designed to help students assess what they understand and what they still need to cover
before the exam. These reviews will be conducted as teams and will be turned in for a grade.
IV.
Progress examinations: A total of four examinations will be administered. All will count
towards your grade.
V.
Final Examination: A cumulative final will be administered during finals week at our designated
time. This exam will be taken by everyone and can be used to replace your lowest exam grade.
If your grade on the final is lower than any of your exam grades, no replacement will occur.
Therefore, the GRADING SYSTEM is as follows:
Exams
Laboratory
RATs
Team Assign.
Team Reviews
Final
400 points (4 exams/100 pts each)
250 points
100 points (10 quizzes/10 pts each)
100 points (4 assignments/25 pts each)
50 points (5 reviews/10 points each)
100 points
1000 Points Total
So, the breakdown as to the weight of each component for your grade is as follows:
Individual
Performance = 83%
Exams = 40%
Labs = 25%
RATs = 10%
Final = 10%
So,
Team
Performance = 12%
Team Assign. = 8%
Team Reviews = 4%
A = 900 – 1000 pts
B = 800 - 899 pts
C = 700 – 799 pts
D = 600 – 699 pts
F = < 599 pts
(90-100%)
(80 – 89%)
(70 – 79%)
(60 – 69%)
(59% and below)
I do round off – so, an 89.6% is an “A” – but an 89.2% is a “B”. I do not push an 89.2% to an “A”
considering that you will be given several opportunities to improve your grade (only the top 10 highest
RAT scores are kept and the lowest Exam grade is exchanged with your grade for the Final if it is
higher). SO, DO NOT ASK FOR EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES AFTER RECEIVING YOUR
GRADE FOR THE ENTIRE COURSE. These are already provided throughout the course.
Grades are not based on a curve. Everyone will receive a grade that is reflective of the effort put
into the course, the knowledge learned during the course, and the skills acquired during the course.
You EARN your grade, I don’t give you a grade.
CLASS POLICIES:
MISSING RATs: The date of RATs will never change! So don’t complain that you didn’t know – it is
posted on this syllabus. Since quite a few of the RATs will be dropped, there will not be
makeups, even for technical difficulties (which are beyond my control and are therefore included in
the 6 RATs that will be dropped). If you are leaving town because of University scheduled events,
alternative dates for you to take the RAT can be arranged (but this is the only situation in which this
is allowed).
MISSING EXAMS: The date of EXAMS will never change! If you know ahead of time that you will
not be available to take an exam, notify me and I will schedule for you to take the exam early, with no
penalty. If you miss an exam and you can provide PROOF for your absence (you were admitted to the
hospital for example), the exam will be rescheduled, at my convenience but must be taken before the
graded exam is distributed to the class. If you miss the exam, and you cannot provide proof for your
absence, there are NO makeups!!
CONTESTING: If anyone wants to contest the wording of a quiz question or of an exam question or
contest that there could be more than one answer on a question or contest the grading of a group
activity, DO NOT contact me during class. E-mail me. If you can appropriately present your case,
can rationally explain your point of view, I may give you credit (not guaranteed).
MISSING CLASS: Attendance will not be monitored. It is up to you to determine whether you need
to be here or not. Keep in mind that the activities conducted in class that are to be turned in for a
grade cannot be made up at a later date without prior approval (for example, if you will be out-of-town
attending a conference).
COURTESY: All cell phones and beepers must be turned off or placed on silent mode. DO NOT
answer phones or pagers while in class! In addition, please show up to class on time. It’s quite
disturbing to have individuals stroll into class late. Lastly, although laptops are allowed in class as a
resource for class material (Blackboard access for example); however, they CANNOT be used for
other activities other than those related to class.
HONORS CREDIT: I still haven’t decided what will earn a student honor’s credit. However, if you
plan to do so, please notify me as soon as possible so that we can plan for your activities.
DISABILITIES: If you are a student with a disability (physical, learning, etc), please notify me at
the beginning of the semester so that accommodations can be made for you as soon as possible.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: It is the policy of the University of Texas at El Paso that academic
dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form.
All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University
regulations and procedures.
MCB COURSE SCHEDULE – Fall 2010
Please be aware that our syllabus is subject to change.
NOTE: Page numbers differ between different editions of the textbook.
Session
DATE
TOPICS
1
2
3
4
5
Aug 24
Aug 26
Aug 31
Sep 2
Sept 7
6
7
8
9
10
11
Sept 9
Sept 14
Sept 16
Sept 21
Sept 23
Sept 28
12
Sept 30
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Oct 5
Oct 7
Oct 12
Oct 14
Oct 19
Oct 21
Oct 26
Oct 28
Nov 2
Nov 4
Nov 9
Nov 11
Nov 16
Nov 18
Nov 23
Nov 25
Nov 30
Dec 2
Introduction: Basics of Molecular Cell Biology
Form Teams and Chromosome Structure
Replication (Garza out‐of‐town) Replication (Garza out‐of‐town) Transcription - The Major Players, Promoters,
Mechanism
Transcription - Regulation of Gene Expression
Discussion and Review
EXAM I
Translation – Molecules and Mechanism
Translation – Regulation of Synthesis
Protein Folding (amino acids, chemical bonds)
(Garza out‐of‐town)
Postranslational Modification & Regulation of Protein Fxn
(Garza out‐of‐town)
Discussion and Review
EXAM II
The ER – Cotranslational Translocation
Golgi (Protein Sorting) & Vesicular Transport
The Nucleus – Nuclear Pores and Import/Export
Cytoskeleton
Discussion and Review
EXAM III
Cell Surface – Plasma Membrane
Cell Surface –Transport of Small Molecules
Cell Signaling Part I
Cell Signaling Part II
Cell Cycle
Maturation Promoting Factor
Discussion and Review
NO CLASSES (Thanksgiving)
EXAM IV
Final Review
30
Dec 9
FINAL: Thursday, 10:00am – 12:45pm
(Garza out‐of‐town)
Chapter pages
Ch5: 166-176
Ch6: 201-216
Ch6: 201-216
Ch7: 253-258; 262-268
Ch7: 268-272;280-286
Ch8: 309-325
Ch8: 325-329
Ch2: 52-58; Ch8: 329-332
Ch8: 332-347
Ch10: 385-398
Ch10: 408-428
Ch9: 355-370
Ch11: 473 -523
Ch13: 529-540
Ch13: 540-559
Ch 15: 599-642
Ch 15: 599-642
Ch16: 649-669
Ch16: 669-678
CUMULATIVE
IMPORTANT DATES: Note that I will not “drop” you from the course; if you wish to do so, you have to get
this done yourself.
 October 9th – Course Drop Deadline
 December 3rd – Last day of classes and last day to completely withdraw from all courses
MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY
Fall 2010
LAB COORDINATOR:
Dr. Kristine M. Garza, Ph.D. ([email protected])
LAB INSTRUCTORS:
don’t know yet
LAB SECTIONS: 13720 Monday Lab
12689
12690
12691
12692
14436
Tuesday Lab
Wednesday Lab
Thursday Lab
Friday Lab
Saturday Lab
1:30 – 4:20pm
1:30 – 4:20pm
1:30 – 4:20pm
1:30 – 4:20pm
1:30 – 4:20pm
10:30am – 12:50pm
TEXT: A laboratory manual is available on Blackboard.
LAB DESCRIPTION: This lab is designed to teach you a few fundamental techniques of
cellular biology and will not correspond to concepts being reviewed in lecture. However,
rather than conduct a series of “cookie-cutter” experiments each week, you will actually
conduct this lab like a research team. Each team will undertake the design and execution of
experiments (under guidance) to address a novel question in biomedical research.
LAB GOALS:
 To participate in the scientific process by
o writing a research proposal
o conduct experimental assays
o evaluate and analyze experimental data
o articulate your findings in the form of a written and oral presentation
LAB POLICIES:
MISSING LAB: Attendance is required. You CAN NOT attend another lab section so do
not schedule appointments during your assigned lab period (no excuses whatsoever will be
accepted).
GRADES: Although this lab accompanies the lecture for Molecular Cell Biology, this lab will
stand on its own, i.e. the material and concepts covered in lab will be assessed
independently of material covered in class. Your grade will be based on the following
components:
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Background Report
Experimental Progress Reports
Final Report
Oral Presentation
Team Participation
Lab Conduct and Performance
The class will be divided into teams. As a team, you will meet every week during the
scheduled lab time. The purpose of this lab is for you to actually conduct a research
project throughout the semester. We will meet for the first couple of weeks to go over
background material and potential projects/questions that you might want to address. The
questions will deal with cancer: what factors might contribute to the induction of cancer
(proliferating cells) and what agents might be used to prevent cancer (slow down or
prevent hyperproliferation of cells). This component of the lab will be written up as a
Background Report. A proposal is submitted by every member of your team (a Research
Proposal from EACH STUDENT). You can work on the proposal together but each student
must submit an original document. More details as to what this entails will be provided in
class.
The following 6 weeks will be utilized to review the assigned approaches you will be using
to address your specific question and your team will be conducting the experiments. A new
teaching lab, to be used only by MCB, has been created for this specific purpose. It
houses cutting-edge instrumentation for you to use to conduct your experiments. A lab
technician (Berenice Arriaga) will be available during normal working hours to help you with
the instrumentation. Your TA will meet with the teams every week to discuss the
experiments that each team has conducted and those to be conducted the following week.
Each team will be conducting their own experiments in the Teaching Research Lab during
your assigned lab time (the section you enrolled into). However, additional components of
the experiment will require that you also come in during off hours, i.e., times not during
your assigned lab time. The lab has been designed to somewhat mirror an actual research
setting and research isn’t conducted in a couple of hours once a week.
All experimental assays must be repeated a minimum of two times but ideally three.
Believable data must be reproducible, so experiments must be repeated. Therefore,
rather than turning in a lab report for every week, each student/team member will be
submitting an Experimental Progress Report upon completion of the repeated
experiments. This report should discuss the specific experimental assay that has been
conducted, how it was conducted, what changes were made if required, what outcomes
were achieved, what the data means, and what is planned for the next series of
experiments. A total of three Experimental Progress Reports will be submitted. A more
detailed description of the Lab Progress Reports will be provided. A team can work
together on an Experimental Progress Report but EACH STUDENT must turn one in (and it
must not be identical to other team members).
All your findings have to be presented in an Oral Presentation. One lab session has been
set aside to discuss your findings and to determine what conclusions can be drawn from
the data. Because each team will be working on questions related to the same project,
your findings will be shared in an oral format between teams with an. One presentation
per team.
There are two additional components to your grade. One is dependent on your Conduct
and Participation. Conduct/Performance will be assessed by your TA and the lab
technician. You will automatically start the semester with all the possible “Conduct and
Performance” points. If any misconduct or lack of performance is observed, points will be
deducted. Poor conduct/performance includes not following lab safety requirements,
goofing off in lab, not coming to lab prepared, not contributing to the team experiments,
wearing inappropriate attire, etc. Skipping or missing a lab will result in the deduction of
Conduct/Performance points. The second component is Participation within the group (in
terms of conducting experiments, contributing to the proposal, final research report, and
oral presentation). Your team mates will be responsible for providing this component of
the grade since your team knows how each member actually contributed.
OTHER ELEMENTS:
 Plagiarism WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Additional information as to what
constitutes plagiarism will be covered.
 All written components of the course that must be submitted must be done so as a
hard copy at your designated lab period; e-mail versions or hard copies turned into
the Biology Office will not be accepted; late versions will not be accepted.
ONE FINAL NOTE: Your experiments will be conducted in the MCB HHMI CELL LAB.
This is a dedicated lab for MCB students to perform research. This opportunity is a
privilege not a right – your tuition and/or lab fees DOES NOT contribute to this facility!
Thus, conduct yourselves in a respectful manner. As with any research lab, your
instructor, TA, and the lab technician all have the right to throw you out of the teaching
lab should you demonstrate disregard for proper use of laboratory facilities.
The lab component of the course will constitute 25% of your overall grade for
Molecular Cell.
Background Report
Weekly Lab Reports
Oral Presentation
Conduct/Performance
Attendance
Team Participation
50
75
50
20
30
25
points
points (3 reports/25 pts each)
points
points
points
points
250 points total
LAB SCHEDULE
WEEK
WEEK OF:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Aug. 23
Aug. 30
Sept. 6
Sept. 13
Sept. 20
Sept. 27
Oct. 4
Oct. 11
Oct. 18
Oct. 25
Nov. 1
Nov. 8
Nov. 16
Nov. 22
Nov. 30*
Dec. 7
LAB EXERCISE
NO LABS – first week of classes
General Lab Safety, Discuss Lab Format, and HHMI Lab Orientation
Review Projects and Practice New Lab Techniques
Conduct Experiment 1a and Turn in Background Report
Conduct Experiment 1b
Conduct Experiment 1c and Discuss How to Graph Data
Conduct Experiment 2a and Turn in Experimental Progress Report 1
Conduct Experiment 2b
Conduct Experiment 2c and Turn in Experimental Progress Report 2
Conduct Experiment 3a
Conduct Experiment 3b
Turn in Experimental Progress Report 3 and Discuss Oral Presentations
Oral Presentations
NO LABS – Thanksgiving Week
Fill out class evaluations
NO LAB - Finals Week
*No labs are being held on Friday and Saturday because this week is the last week of
classes. Therefore, students in the Friday and Saturday sections must attend the
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday sections to fill out course evaluations.
Attendance this week is mandatory.
ECOLOGY - BIOL 3316
LECTURE: TR 10:30 - 11:50
Dr. William Mackay
Office: Biol 219, TR 1:00 - 3:00
TEXT: Stiling, Peter - Ecology 1st edition, McGraw Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-353247-9
GOALS:
1. Learn the concepts of general ecology, by examining actual ecological examples.
2. Develop the ability to critically read scientific articles.
3. Learn to apply the techniques to real world problems.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Chapter
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Topics
Introduction
Population Genetics
Natural Selection, Speciation and Extinction
Behavioral Ecology
Temperature
Water
Nutrients
EXAM # 1
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Demographics
Life Tables
Population Dynamics
Competition
Facilitation
Predation
Herbivory
Parasitism
Population Regulation
EXAM # 2
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Species Diversity
Species Richness
Species Richness and Community Services
Succession
Island Biogeography
Terrestrial Biomes
Marine Biomes
Fresh Water Biomes
Food Webs and Energy
Biomass Production
Biogeochemical Cycles
FINAL EXAM Thursday, May 11 at 10:00 - 12:45
METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Exam # 1
Exam # 2
Final Exam
Homeworks/Quizes
30% of final grade
30% of final grade
30% of final grade
10% of final grade
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
% of total points
90.0 - 100%
80.0 - 89.9%
70.0 - 79.9%
60.0 - 69.9%
59.9% and below
Notes:
1) Students will be responsible for studying the entire book, unless specified otherwise.
Material not discussed in class may be included on the exam.
2) If you miss an exam without a prior excuse, you will receive a 0 on that exam.
3) Homeworks and quizzes are due on a specific day. No early or late homeworks.
4) Instances of questionable behavior will be referred to the Dean of Students.
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BIOLOGY 3117 SYLLABUS
Lab for Biology 3316
Professor on record:
Assistant Instructor:
Office:
Office hours:
Dr. William Mackay
Rebecca A Marin
B415
by appointment in 415
[email protected]
Office phone: 747-5312
COURSE DESCRIPTION.
This course will cover the basic concepts and theories that form the foundation of ecological inquiry. It is my job
to introduce you to these ideas and convey their importance. The context for this laboratory inquiry is focused on
student- based learning and development of analytical techniques.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES.
At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to reason, make informed hypotheses and propose answers in
an ecological context.
You will be able to design your own ecological study.
You will be able to produce your own “publishable” ecology paper.
You will have new skills in your natural science “tool box”.
OUTLINE OF ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING.
Assignment
Laboratory Quizzes
Attendance
Class Assignments
Presentation of Journal Article
Journal Test
Termite Paper
Plant Assignment
Field Notebook (Individual)
Research Notebook
Research Proposal
Scientific Research Report
Oral Presentation (Group)
#
12
15
14
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
%
Pts(each)
10
5
10
75
50
75
150
200
115
100
300
200
Pts(total)
120
75
140
75
50
75
150
200
115
100
300
200
1600 total*
*amounts may change or additional assignments may be incorporated.
GRADE DISTRIBUTION.
A = 90-100% B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
Laboratory Quizzes
A quiz will be given each week of class. The quiz will cover material relating to previous laboratory assignments, the
current day’s laboratory assignment, and journal article questions. The purpose of the quizzes is to assess if students are
completing assignments as well as providing constant review of methodologies and information learned throughout the
course.
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY!
Class Assignments
For each class period students will complete an activity that will introduce and strengthen a skill set needed to be not only
an ecologist but also a biologist. A number of class assignments are taken from the Ecological Society of America’s
Teaching Issues and Experiments in Ecology (TIEE). These assignments will have students using real datasets to test
hypothesis, do simple data analysis and discussion of results. We will also use TIEE labs for field and laboratory
activities. A number of laboratory activities will take place outside thusly dressing appropriately is important. Activities
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are outlined in the tentative schedule for Spring 2011. Some activities will require time outside lab to complete. All
assignments will be due the following lab unless otherwise noted.
Presentation of Journal Article
All students will read one journal article per week. A group of students will then lead a discussion of the paper including a
critique of the methodology and the authors’ conclusions of the research. All students should write a short summary of the
paper and keep them in a section of their class notebooks. This will help when it is time to study for the Journal test as
well as helping in class discussions. Students should note the hypothesis or research questions, the basic methodological
outline of the project, what results were gathered and how they were analyzed. Questions that students have about the
paper should also be recorded. Every student should be prepared to discuss the paper, not just the students leading the
discussion. Students leading the discussion should think of ways to get other students involved as well as how to put the
paper in context of what we are studying and our own projects.
Journal Test.
Near the end of the semester a test will be given to cover all the articles we discussed in the course. The test will be
formatted to include questions that will require students to use information from articles to handle novel yet practical
situations.
Termite Paper.
All students will be required to write a report on the termite assignment conducted during the second week of
classes. The report will be in the format of a scientific paper, but on a smaller scale (I like to call it a minipaper). It will include an abstract, introduction (with purpose of experiment, your question, and hypothesis),
methodological overview (includes materials and detailed methods), results (includes table or figure), and
discussion/conclusion.
Plant Assignment
All students will be required to submit an assignment based on a plant experiment that will be conducted for
duration of six weeks. This assignment will require the groups to take care of your plants (check-ups, watering,
measuring) for the designated time period. At the end of the experiment you will be required to submit the
assignment in a format decided by the instructor. More instruction will come later.
Research Proposal.
Students will write a two page proposal for their semester long project. Each student will complete the proposal
individually. Group consulting will be permitted but each proposal should represent original work. The proposals should
include enough information and background to frame the study. Questions that should be addressed include but are not
limited to: what observation of information led to research question, what other work has been done on the research topic,
and why you are conducting this new work. Clearly stated research questions/hypotheses with objectives and predictions
are also required. A brief summary of methodologies and supplies must be provided as well as project goals and how
those goals are going to be met.
Please also provide a page that tells me who in your group will be the Principal Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator,
Data Manager, Library Manager and Investigators.
Principal Investigator (PI): Responsible for keeping all members on track (including the PI) which may mean working
through any personal conflict within the group members. You will also be in charge of pulling together everyone’s
separate responsibilities (i.e. data managers, library manager and all investigators) in order to produce a manuscript and
PowerPoint. You will also need to ensure that synthesis of everyone’s work is coherent and functional in your final
PowerPoint and manuscript. Other responsibilities include organizing the group into tasks mangers (i.e. co-principal
investigator, data manager, library manager, etc.) and keeping notes on who is doing what. In addition, you will be
working closely with the co-principal investigator to write up weekly progress reports for the project. All of this
information should be recorded in your research notebook.
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Co-Principal Investigator (coPI): Responsibilities are similar to that of the PI so to spread the work, the coPI should share
the tasks (in part). The coPI must keep the PI on task and ensure the PI is doing the work and not just being boss.
Responsibilities include the day to day running of the project, keeping notes and summaries of group meetings, organizing
supplies and tasks for investigators, maintaining collaborations, and organizing group information (names, emails, contact
information, emergency contacts, etc). The coPI will work closely with the PI to create and maintain goals and objectives
for weekly projects, in addition to helping with the maintenance of a weekly progress report. Note that all information
should be recorded in your research notebook.
Data Manager: Responsibilities include the collection, organization, and maintenance of data collected, providing data
sheets for data collection, and producing tables and figures for research notebook and final projects. One should have
familiarity with Excel, Minitab (or other statistical package) and the ability to organize large amounts of data.
Library Manager: Responsible for the collection, organization and maintenance of literature resources used in the study. A
folder should be made to house all PDF files on computer. If hard copies of literature are available then a folder to hold all
these papers must also be made. The library manager will insure all project outcomes, PowerPoints and manuscripts have
literature cited and in-text citations matching and correct and will turn in a copy of all the literature used.
Investigators: ALL GROUP MEMBERS. Responsibilities include conducting the research, producing a PowerPoint
presentation and writing a perfect manuscript. Everyone will find papers to develop the research topic and familiarize all
group members with the project. Each group member should look for at least 10 papers that will introduce the research
topic, provide data as a comparison to the group’s results, and provide useful methodologies. Each investigator will write
their own research proposal. The investigators are responsible for carrying out research, gathering data, building
databases, etc. All information should be recorded in their research notebooks. In addition, investigators should provide
feedback to the PI and coPI at weekly meetings. All investigators will be involved in the creation and delivery of a
PowerPoint presentation. Also, all members will help to write the final paper.
Research Project.
The majority of points for this course come from the student research projects. To encourage students not only to learn but
to do ecology, a semester long research project will be completed. This project will be designed, executed, written,
performed and presented by the students. It is the task of the students in the first few weeks of the semester to form groups
with likeminded and hard working peers and come up with a project. Students will provide me a two page proposal
outlining background information that puts the hypothesis or research question into context, a brief summary of methods
and materials, and potential statistics that will be employed for data analysis. That proposal will then be pasted into the
research notebook as part of its grade.
Research Notebook:
A composition book will be required to serve as the student’s research notebook. In this notebook students should
include contact information for group members as well as their proposal, data sheets, summary of articles relating
to their research, contact information from collaborators, maps, figures, pictures and other materials that will
summarize their research progress. Each time you conduct portions of your research you should record the date
and time, what you are doing and how you are doing it. Please include all information, it may seem like it is a
waste of time… but ask any scientist that has taken a short cut… they all regret it. I suggest the following basic
outline for your composition book:
1) Contact information about you and your group members.
2) Project Proposal and a summary of your project… that way you are kept on task of what needs to be done.
3) Research entries - the times, dates and activities that you are conducting research. In this section you may also
want to include the following:
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Ideas about experimental design:
 What is the design, how many replicates, what analyses, what controls are there etc
 describe problems and their solutions
 current problems
 interesting problems
 possible solutions
 work through solutions
 keep track of experiments and their results
 stimulate thought
Pictures:
 What you are studying
 Studying area
 People doing the experiment
Results:
 Record your data in part here as well as on computer program
 Paste diagrams, graphs, figures.
 How and what do the data mean
Overall:
 pose questions
 speculations
 random ideas
 ideas as they come up
4)
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Notes on papers you've read that relate to your research topic. Include points that cover but not limited to:
summarize for future reference interesting things that you’ve read
references read - cite them written out in your book.
references to look up that the paper suggests you should look at as well
RECALL YOU WILL BE USING ALL THIS TO WRITE A PAPER AND DO A POWER POINT PRESENTATION.
Please take your time and care in doing this. Even if you don’t plan on becoming an ecologist, NIH requires their
researchers to keep notebooks, so learn it now.
Scientific Research Report:
As a group, students will provide a paper that is of publishable quality. I will send you a number of files that will
help you in the writing of your final paper. Please read over the PDF file “Carraway 2007” and Writing Biology
Lab reports. The format of your paper will follow the style of the Southwestern Naturalist; please refer to their
instruction to authors in the file Southwestern Naturalist or their webpage
(http://www.biosurvey.ou.edu/swan/swnat.html). As some guiding points, you should have at least eight
references, two tables and figures. I am hesitant to give you a page number but your paper should be more than
five pages long. A paper such as those we will be reading in class, when submitted is normally around 14-16
pages double spaced. So that should give you an idea about length.
Oral Presentation (Group):
Students will also be asked to present their findings to the class in the form of an oral paper given to the class. I
will also ask professors and other graduate students to attend these sessions in order to give feedback to the
students. The PowerPoint will be timed: students will have 12 minutes to present and three minutes for questions.
Note that you will need to include background/introduction, a summary of your methods, results and your
conclusions in addition to what they mean. I will go over proper presentation style and give all the students a
template grading page (this will let you know how you are being graded).
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Field Notebook.
The field journal will be a device used to help you interface with the environment around you. You will have three major
sections to your notebook and they are outlined below. The purpose of this notebook is to record your observations about
nature and ecology, much like Thoreau, Muir, Roosevelt, Seton and most contemporary ecologists. All research begins
with observation, and this activity will allow you to create your own observations that may lead you to questions that you
could work on for your masters or PhD. Potentially, it could even lead to publishing a scientific note on some aspect of
natural history. This style of field notebook follows that of Grinnell, which is the most popular way of keeping a
notebook. However, one never rewrites notes, observations, and drawings. This approach is less than practical in the 21st
century with all you have to do on a daily basis. Therefore, I ask you to keep with you at ALL TIMES a small pocket
composition book to record your observations, make drawings, etc. Then transfer your notes to your final notebook and
paste/tape your drawings in as well.
Check out these webpages to help guide you on your field notebook creation:
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/journal.html
http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/environmental/matsumoto.htm
http://www.pacifier.com/~mpatters/details/details.html
FIELD NOTEBOOK SECTIONS:
1) JOURNAL: this section will contain dated entries that have the following information and format.
Example:
Page #
Day-month-2008
Locality: Texas, El Paso, University of Texas, Centennial Museum.
Site:
In mixed cacti, at cactus garden.
Weather: Temp in 70’s, sunny, no clouds, light wind.
Time:
8:45 am
Observations and notes.
Small bird, pulling up weeds by cactus and taking them off towards Union.
9:00 Notice a small colony of harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex sp.), all carrying dirt. (see pasted
photo). I think they are also collecting some seeds from a nearby grass, I have taken a pressing of
this grass to ask Dr. Worthington for the species.
The standard field journal is written up by transcribing field notes, but this requires a discipline and a life style which is
not reasonable to expect in a life similar to ours. You should therefore take rough notes during the day in a small FIELD
NOTEBOOK, and organize and transcribe them into a final notebook in the evening, using only the fronts of pages.
The field notebook is the basis for your record keeping. Get in the habit of writing down EVERYTHING, all the time,
whatever the conditions. Write notes at the time of your observations or YOU WILL FORGET. Your field notebook
should become an extension of your being, and you should always carry it with you. As long as you can understand it at
the end of the day, when you come to transcribe the information into your journal it is fine. If things are happening very
fast, or very slowly, make a note of the time at which you make entries. For example, if you are watching a bird build a
nest you may be timing things every minute or so. If you go to sleep in the van and wake up in completely new
surroundings, you should make a note of how much time you missed.
This section should be a brief record of the main features of the day, and your observations. Include special activities such
as an early morning bird walk, and interesting facts such as the phenology of plant species. Keep the style succinct, but
try and avoid being telegraphic. Maps, photos and drawings are best placed on the back of the written journal sheets, on
the facing page, rather than in the text. In the narrative, scientific names should be underlined with a straight line (the
typographer's code for italics), and common names should be underlined with a wavy line to make them stand out.
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2) SPECIES ACCOUNTS: running notes on individual observations of selected species
The species accounts are organized so that i) all references to, and notes about, a particular species appear in one place,
and ii) there are not long accounts and details of species scattered & virtually inaccessible, in the journal. If you want to
know everything you noted about, say Creosote Bushes (Larrea tridentata) or Coyotes (Canis latrans) you don't have to
wade through pages of daily journal to find the reference; each species will have a page to itself.
Theoretically, you should have a species account for all species, and keep track of all the sightings and occurrences of it
every day. In practice, this is not likely to be possible. Species accounts should be for detailed notes on species of
interest. These will include plants that we discuss to examine their adaptations, animals or fungi that capture your
attention, or that you have spent some time observing, and so on.
Example:
Page #
Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Date
Location. A family of raccoons crosses the road at the entrance at the state park. The mother notices us, make sure
the young are ahead of her, continually standing on hide legs and watching the van.
Date
Location. Two road kill raccoons were being eaten by Turkey vultures
Each species should have one or more pages to itself. Ideally the species accounts should be sorted and ordered
taxonomically, but this is not practical if you are using a bound notebook. So a table of contents before the entries can be
used to organize accounts in a taxonomic format, noting what pages they occur on. Pages should be numbered
individually for each species. The overall format is the same as for the journal.
Underline the date and locality right across the page. Write a new entry immediately under the previous one each time
you record the species. If you are in the same place two or more days running the locality information can just be "as
above".
The species account is the place to write down your observations of behavior, ecology, phenology, reproduction and so
on. Drawings, maps and diagrams are appropriate. You do not have to be an artist to make effective use of drawing.
Maximize the information, and write with a clear purpose. Be as exact as you can, but avoid repeating too much
information in the species account and daily journal.
3) CATALOGUE: a systematic and sequential list of all captures and collections, including reference numbers
for all species and animals you see. Think of them as a life list for all the flora and fauna you see. The list should be sorted
based on taxon.
Example:
Catalogue- Birds.
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Journal entry pages 3, 5, 29, 43. Species account page 25.
Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Journal entry pages 2, 3, 4, 5. Species account page 4.
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HOMEWORK AND ASSIGNMENTS.
 If I cannot read your writing, you will not get credit for the work you turn in.
 Reports must be typewritten. Any tables must be typewritten according to instructions, and graphs must be done
on the computer.
 Reading assignments should be done prior to the lab session, and you must be prepared to discuss and answer
questions on the material.
 Not too late work will be graded with a subtraction of points for being late. Work that is deemed too late will not
be graded at all.
 If names are not on papers they are void and will not receive points.
 You will lose attendance points even if the absence is excused. YOU CANNOT GET POINTS FOR BEING
THERE IF YOU’RE NOT THERE!!!!!
SUPPLY LIST AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS.
 Notebook for taking notes
 1 Composition notebook with at least 250 pages, plus a small pocket notebook
 Small three ring binder and paper for field notebook
 Water proof pen
 Copy of proof of insurance front and back
 I also suggest field guides to local flora and fauna
o Suggested Text.
 Peterson (or related field guide) for:
 Western Trees
 Western Flowers
 Western Birds (or a guide that covers all of North America)
 Western Reptiles and Amphibians
 North American Mammals
 Any guide on cactus and /or desert plants
A notebook should be used as your class notebook. You will record all information given to you from PowerPoints,
handouts, and in class exercises.
Since several people may have equipment that is similar to yours, it is a good idea to mark everything in a distinctive way,
such as covering binders or notebooks and using colored tape.
There will also be several ways in which to get extra credit. One is to go to a suggested Departmental Seminar, to
complete a review of the film Inconvenient Truth, and to write a summary and review of suggested readings.
PET PEEVES - Things that should be avoided.
- Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated, and you will be turned over to the proper authorities.
- If I talk or write about material it is fair game for a test, so there is no reason to ask “do we need to know
this?” or “will this be on an exam?”—the answer is always YES
- Cell phones. Please turn your phones off during class. If not you may be asked to leave and loose pts.
- Do not talk while I am talking--you will leave and void your points for the day
- Don’t come late or leave early from class. You will lose points.
- Be respectful of others and clean up your work area.
PLAGIARISM & CHEATING.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and cases will be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.
I AM SERIOUS!!!!!
***Dates and assignments are subject to change at the discretion of the AI and professor***
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If you have special learning requirements and considerations please let me know. I can only consider such
requirements after you contact University programs for learning.
The follow is a tentative schedule for course assignments, due dates, and topics covered. Please note any and all
may be change and manipulated throughout the course.
Week
Laboratory Outline
1
Lab. Lab introduction and safety lecture. Icebreakers- What is ecology
Next. The scientific method. Group sign-up for paper. Be ready for a quiz.
Homework. Read syllabus. Bring Class notebook. Finalize your research groups and group sign
up of paper presentations.
2
Lab. Quiz. Syllabus contract. How to formulate research questions. How to conduct research.
Due this week. Sign-up for group paper presentations.
Next. Desert plant and Centennial Museum Tour. Bring field notebooks.
Homework. Work on termite assignment. Copy of insurance. Finalize research groups.
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Lab. Quiz. How to keep a field notebook; Desert plant (this is an outside lab) and Centennial
Museum Tour.
Due. Syllabus contract and copies of insurance. Finalized research groups.
Next. Paper: Kostecke 2008. Populations: Mark-recapture.
Homework. Termite Paper. Read Kingsolver pp 51-55. REMEMBER TO WORK ON
PROPOSALS.
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Lab. Quiz. Populations: Mark-recapture.
Due. Termite Paper. Paper: Kostecke 2008.
Next. Paper: Wilson et al 2008. Mark-recapture continued, Deer Density activity
Homework. REMEMBER TO WORK ON PROPOSALS. Read in Kingsolver pp 91-104
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Lab Quiz. Mark-recapture continued, Deer Density activity
Due. Research proposal. Paper: Wilson et al 2008.
Next. Life history strategies and spatial patterns-Outside lab
Homework. Read Kingsolver Chapter 7 and 8.
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Lab. Quiz. Life history strategies and spatial patterns
Due.
Next. The Community Concept
Homework. Read Kingsolver Chapter 9.
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Lab Quiz. The Community Concept
Due.
Next. Paper: Yao et al 2006. Special Topics.
Homework. Read in Kingsolver pp 220-225; 243-248
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Lab Quiz. Special Topics: Impacts on our environment
Due. Paper: Yao et al 2006
Next. Paper: Dyer and Letourneau 1999. Ecological Modeling.
Homework. Read in Kingsolver pp 383-392; Read ecological modeling
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Lab. Quiz. Ecological Modeling.
Due. Paper: Dyer and Letourneau 1999.
Next. Biological sampling. Veg sampling outside.
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Lab. Quiz. Vegetation Sampling.
Due. Ecological Models.
Next. Special Topics
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Lab Quiz. Special Topics: Mapping vegetation communities.
Next. Paper: Vinson and Dinger 2008
Homework. Read in Kingsolver Chapter 13.
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Lab Quiz. Biodiversity
Due. Paper: Vinson and Dinger 2008
Next. Paper: Crooks et al 2008
Homework. Biodiversity sampling.
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Lab. Quiz. Biodiversity continued with home samples. Final plant measurements.
Due. Paper: Crooks et al 2008. Field Notebooks.
Next. Research papers and Presentation due.
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Lab. Research Presentations.
Due. Research Paper and Notebooks
Next. Journal test. Course Evaluations
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Lab. Journal Test. Course Evaluations.
Due. Plant assignment.
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Syllabus contract and course agreement
Spring 2012 UTEP 3416 Ecology.
I ______________________________ was present on the first day of class and went over the syllabus with Ms.
Rebecca Marin. Who covered all major components of the course. I also read over the entire syllabus myself
outside of class knowing and understanding what this course entails. I have also received a hard copy and
downloaded an electric copy of the syllabus and promise to have it on hand at all times. All questions I had
were discussed with Ms. Rebecca Marin and agree and understand all the points in the syllabus.
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presented a summary of the syllabus to me__________________________(Signature of Ms. Marin). I also
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times. All questions I had were discussed with Ms. Rebecca Marin and I agree and understand all the points in
the syllabus.
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all assignments, roles, activities, schedule, and responsibilities involved in this course. By signing below I
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General Microbiology [MICR 2440], fall 2011
Professor: Dr. Manuel Llano
Office: 3144 Biosciences Bldg.
Lab: 4000
Email [email protected] (PREFERRED way to contact!)
Unofficial Course Description: The first portion of this course is “Biology” from the "micro"
perspective, using microorganisms as relatively simple and experimentally friendly models for
understanding basic biological processes. This is followed by a survey of the role of
microorganisms in industry, medicine, ecology, and evolution. Successful completion of this
course provides the student with an understanding of basic molecular biology and biochemical
processes and provides an introduction to specialized microbiology courses such as Microbial
Physiology, Microbial Ecosystems, Pathogenic Microbiology and Prokaryotic Microbiology.
The level of success of an individual student is largely dependent on the effort of that student.
Instructor's philosophy and you: I consider that my main task in not to present material, but to
help you understand the material. I cannot do that without your active participation. I expect
students to have read the assigned material for each lecture BEFORE class. The success of this
class depends on constant feed-back from you and the other students, both in and outside of
class, both formal and informal.
Required Texts and equipment: (note that the laboratory text has been used in previous classes
and may be available at the bookstore as used texts. The lecture text is 11th edition.
LECTURE TEXT: Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 12th edition
Madigan and Martinko
Prentice Hall
LAB TEXT: WebLab (online)
WEBCT and Computer Access: This course is absolutely dependent on your being able to
access and use WebCT. All lectures and other course communications will be done through the
course website. If you are unable to access the internet from home, you will need to schedule
your reading around the working hours for the various UTEP computer laboratories.
Course Times:
Lecture:
Lab:
TBA
Specific for individual sections.
Instructor Office Hours: I will be available for office consultation upon appointment.
Appointments will be scheduled by email ([email protected]). Notice that this is not the
WebCT email. Students can also reach me with questions by email.
Laboratory: (1/4 of final grade)
The laboratory is an integral part of this course, with the final course grade consisting of
the weighted average of your laboratory (1/4) and lecture grades (3/4). Attendance of
Laboratory sections is MANDATORY, including the laboratory session on the FIRST
DAY OF CLASSES. There will be NO MAKE UP laboratory sessions. The specific
grading for the laboratory portion of the class is determined by the Lab Teaching
Assistant and will be described in their particular syllabus.
Lecture Grade (3/4 of final grade): Grading for the course is based on point system. I keep
track of student point totals on a computer spreadsheet, meaning that you can stop by to
see how you are doing in the class at any time during the semester.
Point distribution is:
Lecture:
4 x exams @ 100 pts each
= 400
4 x homeworks @ 37.5 pts each = 150
4 x quizzes @ 25 pts each
= 100
1 x written question @ 100 pts = 100
_____
750 points
Lab:
250 points
Final grade for class = (Lab + Lect) = (250 + 750) = 1000 points
>900 pts (90%) = A; >800 pts (80%) = B; >700 (70%) = C; etc.
IMPORTANT: You must pass BOTH the laboratory and lecture portions to pass the course!
Exams: Four exams (including "final") will be given. Each exam will favor the most recent set of
material, however ALL MATERIAL COVERED TO DATE will be included on any
exam. Some additional written or drawn components may be included in the exam.
Exam Dates are on the Calendar.
Students must bring a new, GREEN SCANTRON for each exam (a total of four), quiz (a total of
four) and homework (a total of four).
Reading: For each lecture on the Class Calendar, there is a corresponding section of the
textbook to be read.
Honesty: Unless EXPLICITLY STATED, all Exams, Quizzes, and Homework are to be your own
work and only your work.
Course Lecture and Reading Schedule (Tentative! May be modified by instructor.):
Date
8/24
8/26
8/29
8/31
9/2
9/7
9/9
9/12
9/14
9/16
9/19
9/21
9/23
9/26
9/28
9/30
10/3
10/5
10/10
10/12
10/14
10/17
10/19
10/21
Lecture
Macromolecules
Chemical bonding
Protein structure
Cell membrane and cell walls
Catalysis and bioenergetics
Major catabolic pathways 1
Major catabolic pathways 2
Quiz 1
Summary
EXAM 1
DNA structure
DNA replication
DNA transcription
Genetic code
Protein synthesis
Quiz 2
Bacterial growth
Metabolic regulation
INDEPENDENT WORK
Mutation and recombination
DNA methods
Summary
EXAM 2
Antimicrobial drugs
10/24
10/26
10/28
10/31
Industrial microbiology
Essentials of virology 1
Essentials of virology 2
Gene manipulation
11/2
Invited speaker
Quiz 3
Microbial – host interactions
Summary
EXAM 3
Essentials of Immunology 1
Essentials of Immunology 2
Airborne transmitted diseases
Direct contact transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases
Quiz 4
HIV infection
Summary
Final exam 10:00 – 12:45
11/4
11/7
11/9
11/11
11/14
11/16
11/18
11/21
11/23
11/28
11/30
12/7
Reading
Ch 3
Ch 3
Ch 3
Ch 4.5 – 4.10-end
Ch 5.5
Ch 5.9-5.13
Ch 5.9-5.13
SCANTRON
SCANTRON
Ch 7.1-4
Ch 7.5 - 7.6
Ch 7.10-13
Ch 7
Ch 7.14-17
SCANTRON
Ch 6.6 – 6.7
Ch 8.1-6
LIBRARY
Ch 10.1 - 10.11
Ch 7.7 - 7.9
SCANTRON
Ch 27.12 – 13, 32.1 32.3 and 25.5
Ch 25.1 – 25.4
Ch 10.1 – 10.12
Ch 10.1 – 10.12
Ch 12.1 – 12.4 and
12.12
TBA
SCANTRON
Ch 28
SCANTRON
Ch 29
Ch 30
Ch 34
Ch 34
Ch 34
SCANTRON
Ch 34.15
SCANTRON
Syllabus for the LABORATORY portion of
MICR 2440: General Microbiology For All Sections, Fall 2011
Current versions of this Syllabus are available on the Course BLACKBOARD site
The General Microbiology Laboratory complements the lecture portion of the course. This portion of
the course has three overall main learning objectives:
 Mirroring the Scientific process (Predict, Test, Analyze)
 Improving scientific communication, including writing and graphing skills
 Hands on experience with key Microbiology laboratory techniques
TEACHING TEAM:
Each laboratory section has a Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) who will supervise all activities, grade all
primary assignments, and recommend a laboratory grade for the course. At the time of this posting,
those TAs have not been assigned, but they are usually either graduate students with expertise in
microbiology or advanced undergraduate microbiology students. They are your primary resource for
any questions you may have on lesson material or grading rubrics. Questions on labs, lessons, or the
day to day operations of the class or on grading should always start with your TA. These students and
their contact information will be listed in the table below, as well as their office hours.
The Faculty Coordinator for all the laboratory sections is Dr. Stephen Aley, a microbiology professor and
Associate Dean of the College of Science. Dr. Aley is responsible for laboratory course content and
quality and works directly with each of the graduate students on the team. He is also responsible for
maintaining the Blackboard Web site for the laboratory portion of the course. Questions or comments
on the course structure and quality or on Blackboard should be referred directly to him. In addition, if
you have a question that your TA cannot address, you should schedule a meeting with Dr. Aley AND THE
TA, together.
Completing the laboratory team is the Microbiology Prep Technician, Christina Gonzalez. Ms. Gonzalez
assists in the preparation of materials for the laboratory and in maintenance of all equipment in the lab.
She is also the on-site authority on laboratory safety and cleanliness. Stay on her good side!
NAME
TBN
TBN
TBN
TBN
Dr. Stephen Aley
EMAIL
[email protected]
PHONE
7475536
CRNs
(all)
OFFICE
BH 100
Offc. Hrs.
Please Schedule
by Email
TEXT BOOK:
In addition to your Lecture text book, we will use parts of two online microbiology lab text books. Both
of these textbooks are available in electronic format at no cost to you. The first of these is a draft of a
textbook developed here at UTEP. Chapters from this textbook will be available on the course
BLACKBOARD site. Also, you may want to consult the written by Dr. Gary E. Kaiser for his laboratory
classes in Baltimore, MD. For reasons of copyright, we may not publish the text on blackboard, but it
may be accessed online at the web site:
 http://student.ccbcmd.edu/~gkaiser/goshp.html
 pdf file-> http://student.ccbcmd.edu/~gkaiser/pdflm/LabManual_2009.pdf
MANDATORY STUDENT SUPPLIES:
Laboratory Coat (e.g., AJ’s Uniforms, 900 N. Mesa)
Closed Toe Shoes
Bound Laboratory or Composition Book and pen
Sharpie marker (must write on glass)
Microscope glass slides and coverslips (e.g. NOVA stockroom, Old Biology Building.)
CLASSROOM
All laboratory classes will meet for three hours, once a week, in one of the two Microbiology
Laboratories on the fourth floor of the Biology Building. The classroom and time are depending on your
section.
BLACKBOARD ONLINE COURSE MATERIALS
Th Laboratory and Lecture portions of this course each make extensive use of the BLACKBOARD Course
Management System. Note that limitations on the system require that student access to the laboratory
site is maintained by hand. If you do not have access to the LABORATORY site, please email Dr. Aley
immediately, including your name, 800#, and UTEP email address. Routine BLACKBOARD use includes
Online Quizzes and reference copies of handouts and assignments, and videos. If circumstances
warrant, this software will also be used to provide other (or all) course content. Students are
responsible for making sure that they have access to and use of their Blackboard account for this course,
either through personal computers or through public or school computers such as those provided in the
Collaborative Learning Center of the Library. Note that some of the video clips are very large files, and
work best with a high speed connection such as you have in UTEP computer laboratory.
LABORATORY SAFETY:
 No food or drink allowed in laboratory
 No application of make up
 No children or pets
 Hair should be short or tied back
 Arrive on time
 Always wear lab coat and close to shoes in lab
 Always wear gloves when working with experiments
 Clean workbench before and after each lab session
 Label all materials with your name, lab day, team name and content
 Dispose of used and waste materials properly
NEVER leave Bunsen burners or hazardous substances unattended
INFORM YOUR TA IMMEDIATELY of any accidents or unsafe behaviors
GRADING:
The Laboratory grade accounts for 25% of the entire MICR 2440 course. The components of the
laboratory grade and their relative weighting are as follows:
 Weekly Exit Quiz
5%
 Lab performance
10%
 Working Laboratory Notebook
10%
 Practicals
15%
 Homework and Online Quizzes
10%
 Lab Reports (typed)
25%
 Knowledge Exam
25%
Weekly Exit Quiz
A question based on the learning objectives of that laboratory and taken by students just before they
leave the laboratory. Because students may finish the laboratory exercises at different times, once a
student has taken the Exit Quiz they must leave the laboratory and refrain from communication with
any students waiting to take the quiz.
Laboratory Performance
A subjective grade assigned by the Graduate Teaching Assistant based on the student or team
performance in lab exercises. This includes adherence to all safety regulations in the laboratory and
appropriate, collaborative behavior.
Working Laboratory Notebook
A bound laboratory or composition notebook in which all relevant information about each experiment
or exercise is recorded AS THE WORK IS DONE! This book is subject to inspection at any time during the
course of a lab session.
Practical Quizzes
Written or hands-on exercises testing specific techniques from PREVIOUS LABORATORIES. For hands-on
practicals, a grading rubric will be provided.
Homework and Online Quizzes
Blackboard Online Quizzes are basic questions on the READING MATERIAL for a class and are usually
offered on BlackBoard BEFORE the material is covered in class. For these quizzes you may consult
textbooks and other resources and may discuss questions with your classmates. Generally, they will be
made available by Thursday, 5 pm of the week before they are due, and will be closed before 11 pm,
Monday night, of the week in which they are due. They will be labeled with any specific limitations (e.g.,
time allowed or number of attempts allowed). When multiple attempts are offered, only the final
attempt is counted (note: NOT necessarily the highest score). These quizzes are most often graded
automatically by the computer. If you feel that an answer was graded incorrectly, please email the quiz
and problem number to Dr. Aley, with an explanation of your reasoning. Homework assignments are
special follow-up questions associated with some laboratory sessions. Examples include graphs or other
result predictions for the next experiment.
Written Laboratory Reports
A formal write-up of each laboratory experiment or exercise, including a brief summary of the theory or
purpose of the exercise (including your theoretical model, if appropriate), a description of how you
tested your model and what procedures were used, the results of your experiment, and an analysis
comparing your results to your prediction. Finally, you may include appropriate further tests to verify
your analysis. A full style and content guide is available as a “Handout” on the course BLACKBOARD site.
Final Examination
A semester end assessment of the content and learning objectives for this course. This may include
practical demonstrations, experiment predictions, or online assessments as well as the traditional final
exam format.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND PENALTIES:
 All reports, quizzes, exams, notebooks, and other assignments are to be completed only by the
student submitting the assignment! Where experiments are performed as an assigned team,
the experimenters must be clearly indicated. Any pictures or references or other media from
other sources (including text books) must be clearly and completely referenced.
 Any unsafe behavior in any laboratory session may result in expulsion of the offending students
from that session and loss of all credit for that laboratory. Any such expulsion will be subject to
a mandatory review by the supervising professor.
SCHEDULE:
Note: There are several separate laboratory sections covered by this syllabus, each with separate
meeting times and with a specifically assigned Graduate Teaching Assistant. In this syllabus schedule,
assignments and test dates will be referenced by the course week in which they are scheduled. Your
specific date and time will depend on your specific section. Dates for “Practical” exams are the earliest
time they may be offered. Depending on schedule, they may be delayed a week or more. During the
week that includes Thanksgiving Vacation, there will be an online (BlackBoard) review offered.
Wk
Dates
Topics
Readings
1
Aug 29 –
Sept 3
UTEP Lab 1,
In class
Handouts
2
Sept 5 –
Sept 10
3
Sept 12 to
Sept 17
4
Sept 19 to
Sept 24
Introduction,
Safety lecture,
Pipettes and Std
Curve
Dilutions & Spectr.;
Intro to Microscope
and
hemocytometer
Hemocytometer,
Asceptic
Technique, Colony
Forming Units
Microscope with oil
immersion ;
Staining bacteria,
intro streak for
isolation
UTEP Lab 2,
GEK Chap 1
&4
UTEP Lab 3,
GEK Chap 2
&4
UTEP Lab 4,
GEK Chap 3
&5
Videos
posted
Safety,
Pipetting I
Dilutions,
microscope,
hemocytome
ter I & II
Plating on
Agar,
spreading
and streaking
Microscope
use, staining
Practicals
HomeWork
Beers Law
Predictions;
Pipetting Rpt.
Hemocytometer
Calculations;
Dilution Rpt.
Pipette
Use
Hemocyt. CFU Rpt,
Direct/Indirect
Stain Rpt.
5
Sept 26 to
Oct 1
6
Oct 3 to
Oct 8
Oct 10 to
Oct 15
7
8
9
Oct 17 to
Oct 22
Oct 24 to
Oct 29
Gram Stain,
Streak unknowns
for Isolation
Metabolic testing
of knowns,
Binary Decision
Tree, Metabolic
Assays of unkns
Unknown Lab cont.
UTEP Lab 5,
GEK Chap 6
Streak for
isolation
Spectrom.
Dil.
UTEP Lab 6,
GEK Chap 8
UTEP Lab 7,
(Rev2-8)
tba
Gram
Stain
UTEP Lab 8
tba
Phage Lab
tba
Unknown Report
Bioinformatic
s Lab video
Phage Lab Rpt.
tba
Enviro Rpt/
Bioinformatic
Report
Abx Rpt
tba
(celebrative
beverage of
choice…)
10
Oct 30 to
Nov 5
Enviro. Sample/
Bioinformatics
11
Nov 7 to
Nov 12
Antibiotics
UTEP Lab 9,
GEK Chap
11
UTEP Lab10
GEK Chap
11
UTEP Lab11
12
Nov 14 to
Nov 19
Nov 21 to
Nov 26
Nov 28 to
Dec 3
PCR
UTEP Lab12
13
Online Review – no
class meeting
Final Exams for
Laboratory only, at
usual class time
tba
Gram Stain Rpt
Binary Tree for
Unkn
Bact
isolation
Metab Lab Rpt
PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY (MICR 3343)
Spring 2012
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
OFFICE HOURS:
Dr. Kyle L. Johnson, Department of Biological Sciences
Bioscience Research Building, Room 3.148; Lab, Room 3.216
Office: 747-6889
[email protected]
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 - 5 p.m., or by appointment
LECTURE:
TEXTBOOK:
Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 – 2:50 p.m., UGLC Room 346
Murray, et al., Medical Microbiology, 6th Edition REQUIRED
COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course provides an integrated approach to studying the mechanisms by which bacteria
and viruses cause human disease. Our objectives are:
1. To build a foundation of basic scientific principles in microbiology in order to
interpret clinical problems
2. To develop familiarity with and understanding of standard microbiological
procedures and instrumentation
3. To understand the appropriate laboratory techniques to be used for diagnosis of
common infectious diseases
COURSE GOALS
1. Learn the fundamental concepts in medical microbiology
2. Apply the concepts you’ve learned
3. Extrapolate information and facts from what you already know
4. Communicate your understanding of microbiology
5. Learn to think critically
COURSE APPROACH
Each 90-minute class session will combine my lectures with cooperative learning activities.
These activities are designed to give you the opportunity to participate in the learning
process. In the next two weeks we will form groups of 4 students. You will remain a
member of your group for the duration of the semester. We will use the groups for class
discussions, group-learning exercises, review of clinical cases, and for turning in homework
assignments. The in-class activities will give each of you the opportunity to discuss issues
that are posed to the class and may include course material from your textbook or new
material not presented to you beforehand.
BLACKBOARD. I will post all materials for this course on Blackboard. It is your
responsibility to download anything required for the class session and to bring it with you
to class. I strongly recommend that you visit the course Blackboard site before each class.
RATs will be given on Blackboard.
CLASS POLICIES
MISSED EXAMS. If you know ahead of time that you will not be able to take an exam on
the scheduled date, notify me and I will allow you to take the exam early, with no penalty.
If you miss an exam and you can provide PROOF for your (reasonable) absence, the exam
will be rescheduled at my convenience but must be taken before the graded exam is
distributed to the class. If you miss the exam, and you cannot provide proof for your
absence, there will be NO make-ups!!
LATE HOMEWORK. Homework is due at the beginning of class ONLY on the due date (see
schedule) WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. LATE homework will NOT be accepted. Failure to turn
in an on-time assignment will result in an automatic score of zero.
HONORS AND GRADUATE CREDIT. Please see me by February 13 if you wish to take
this course for honors credit or graduate credit (Undeclared Graduate and Masters’
students only – Doctoral students may not take this course for graduate credit). In
addition to the class requirements outlined below, I will assign a research paper on a topic
relevant to current problems in pathogenic microbiology. An outline of your paper must be
approved by April 16, and the paper is due May 2, together with a copy of the honors
contract reporting form. Students must also earn a grade of B or better to receive honors
or graduate credit.
COURTESY. As a courtesy to your classmates, please give your full attention to all
speakers and limit your in-class discussions to topics related to pathogenic microbiology.
Cell-phones and pagers must be turned off during class sessions and labs. The use of laptop
or notebook computers or tablets during class and lab sessions is limited to note-taking and
coursework only – please refrain from browsing the internet or checking your email during
class. Please be on time for class – roll may be taken at the start of each class or lab
session.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY. It is the official policy of the University of Texas at El Paso
that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be
tolerated in any form. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating,
plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are
attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another
person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit
such acts. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with
University regulations and procedures. Please see http://www.studentaffairs.utep.edu for
details.
DISABILITIES. If you have or suspect you have a disability and need an accommodation,
please contact Disabled Student Services at 747-5148, at [email protected] or in Room 106
Union East Building.
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GRADING SYSTEM
Grading is NOT based on a curve. You will each EARN a grade that reflects the effort you
put into the course and the knowledge you have gained. Your grade will be based on a
comprehensive assessment of your skills and their development throughout the course of
the semester, using the following criteria.
1. READINESS ASSESSMENT TESTS (RATs). These will be given on Blackboard and
are designed to test your knowledge of the material presented in class, in lab, and in your
reading assignments. The RATs will ensure that you are keeping up with the class and will
help me to focus my lectures on the topics you find most challenging. A total of 25 RATs
will be given, but only the 20 highest scores will count toward your final grade. Each RAT is
worth 5 points. Each RAT must be completed TWO HOURS before each day’s class. You
will have two hours in which to take each RAT and will have access to it only once. You may
use your class notes and textbooks during each RAT.
2. HOMEWORK. Four homework assignments will be given. The homework is designed to
promote critical thinking and discussion. These assignments will be done with the other
members of your group and each GROUP will turn in ONE COMMON homework assignment.
Homework must be typewritten in a legible font. It will be graded for spelling, grammar,
and content. Assignments will be posted on Blackboard. Homework will be accepted ONLY
on the due date (see schedule). You will turn in TWO copies of each homework assignment:
one IN CLASS and the second posted to Blackboard. LATE homework will NOT be
accepted. Failure to turn in an on-time assignment will result in a score of zero. Homework
that is IDENTICAL to that of another group will result in an automatic zero for everyone
involved.
3. CLINICAL CASE REVIEWS. Four clinical case reviews (CCRs) will be given. These are
problem-based learning sessions, which will take place in your small groups, IN CLASS.
They focus on your ability to integrate basic science to the solution of clinical problems and
will encourage you to work together, to develop critical thinking, to improve communication
skills, and to get to know one another better. Groups will be presented with clinical
problems, developed by the class during the homework assignments, that you will complete
and evaluate. Scores will be based on participation and a post-test grade. These exercises
are open-book: bring any notes or texts you might find helpful.
4. IN-CLASS EXERCISES. An in-class exercise will be completed in your small group
during nearly every class session. These exercises comprise an essential component of your
grade and cannot be made up if missed. Therefore, you are encouraged to come to class and
to participate in the class discussions. The point total for these exercises is 200 (20% of
your grade).
5. EXAMS. A total of FIVE exams will be given during the semester, each worth 100
points. The fifth exam is a MANDATORY, cumulative final that will be given during finals
week. The exams will test your understanding of all of the materials covered in the
3
textbook, in class, and on homework assignments, and your ability to APPLY the concepts
you have learned. Expect that up to 25% of each exam could include material from the
previous exam. Your lowest exam grade will be dropped, with no penalty, for a total of 400
possible exam points. The exams will combine multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
IN SUMMARY,
RATs
Homework
Exams
Clinical case reviews
In-class exercises
Totals
100 points (20 RATs/5 pts each)
100 points (4 assignments/25 pts each)
400 points (4 exams/100 pts each)
200 points (4 reviews/50 pts each)
200 points
1000 points
Where,
=
=
=
=
=
10% of total grade
10%
40%
20%
20%
= 100%
A = 900 – 1000
B = 800 - 899
C = 700 – 799
D = 600 – 699
F = 599 and below
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Please note that the exact date on which we will discuss each topic is subject to
change, depending on the pace of the course.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Day/Date
W Jan. 18
M Jan. 23
W Jan. 25
M Jan. 30
W Feb. 1
M Feb. 6
W Feb. 8
M Feb. 13
W Feb. 15
M Feb. 20
W Feb. 22
M Feb. 27
W Feb. 29
M Mar. 5
W Mar. 7
Mar. 12-16
M Mar. 19
W Mar. 21
M Mar. 26
W Mar. 28
M Apr. 2
W Apr. 4
M Apr. 9
W Apr. 11
M Apr. 16
W Apr. 18
M Apr. 23
W Apr. 25
M Apr. 30
W May 2
W May 9
Topics
Intro; bacterial classification, metabolism
Immune responses
Laboratory diagnosis
Bacterial pathogenesis, antibiotics
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus & Enterococcus
Corynebacterium & Mycobacterium
Clinical Case Review 1 (CCR1) in class
EXAM 1
Neisseria & Enterobacteriaceae
Vibrio & Pseudomonas
Zoonoses (Bacillus, Yersinia, Francisella)
Clostridium & Treponema
Clinical Case Review 2 (CCR2) in class
EXAM 2
SPRING BREAK-NO CLASSES
Virology introduction, viral pathogenesis
Antivirals, diagnosis
Papillomaviruses, Pox viruses
Herpesviruses (HSV, VZV, EBV)
Clinical Case Review 3 (CCR3) in class
EXAM 3
Positive-strand RNA viruses (polio, SARS)
Negative-strand RNA viruses (measles, rabies)
Negative-strand RNA viruses (influenza)
Retroviruses and HIV
Hepatitis viruses
Clinical Case Review 4 (CCR4) in class
EXAM 4
Emerging Viral Pathogens
FINAL EXAM (4:00 - 6:45 p.m.)
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Reading
Ch 2, 3, 7, 8
Ch 10 - 13
Ch 14 – 17, 19
Ch 18, 20, 47
Ch 21
Ch 22, 23
Ch 26, 28
--------Ch 29, 30
Ch 31, 33
Ch 24, 30, 36
Ch 39, 42
------------Ch 4, 48, 67
Ch 49, 50
Ch 51, 54
Ch 53
--------Ch 56, 57
Ch 58, 60
Ch 59
Ch 64
Ch 65
--------Ch 60, 62, 63
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DUE DATES FOR RATS, CCRS, HOMEWORK, AND EXAMS
Class
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W Jan. 18
M Jan. 23
W Jan. 25
M Jan. 30
W Feb. 1
M Feb. 6
W Feb. 8
M Feb. 13
W Feb. 15
M Feb. 20
W Feb. 22
M Feb. 27
W Feb. 29
M Mar. 5
W Mar. 7
Mar. 12-16
M Mar. 19
W Mar. 21
M Mar. 26
W Mar. 28
M Apr. 2
W Apr. 4
M Apr. 9
W Apr. 11
M Apr. 16
W Apr. 18
M Apr. 23
W Apr. 25
M Apr. 30
W May 2
W May 9
Assignment Due
RAT 1
RAT 2
RAT 3
RAT 4
RAT 5
RAT 6
RAT 7; Homework 1 due in class
RAT 8; Clinical Case Review 1 (CCR1) in class
EXAM 1
RAT 9
RAT 10
RAT 11
RAT 12; Homework 2 due in class
RAT 13; Clinical Case Review 2 (CCR2) in class
EXAM 2
SPRING BREAK-NO CLASSES
RAT 14
RAT 15
RAT 16
RAT 17; Homework 3 due in class
RAT 18; Clinical Case Review 3 (CCR3) in class
EXAM 3
RAT 19
RAT 20
RAT 21
RAT 22; Homework 4 due in class
RAT 23; (Lab final week of Apr. 25)
RAT 24; Clinical Case Review 4 (CCR4) in class
EXAM 4
RAT 25; Honors papers due
FINAL EXAM (4:00 - 6:45 p.m.)
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PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY (MICR 3144)
Spring 2012
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
OFFICE HOURS:
Dr. Kyle L. Johnson, Department of Biological Sciences
Bioscience Research Building, Room 3.148
Office: 747-6889; Lab 747-6977
[email protected]
Mon and Wed, 3 - 5 p.m., or by appointment
LABORATORY
Biology Building, Room B412 - ALL SECTIONS. Exact days and times vary by
section, as indicated below.
Murray, et al., Medical Microbiology, 6th Edition - REQUIRED (same text used
for MICR 3343 lecture course); handouts posted on Blackboard.
LAB TEXT:
LABORATORY SECTIONS
Section/CRN
22595
22592
22593
22594
22596
Lab meeting
T 1:30 p – 4:20 p
W 9:30 a – 12:20 p
W 3:30 p – 6:20 p
R 9:00 a – 11:50 a
F 1:30 p – 4:20 p
LAB OBJECTIVES
This laboratory course and the accompanying lecture course (MICR 3343) provides an integrated
approach to studying the mechanisms by which bacteria and viruses cause human disease. Our
objectives in the laboratory are:
1. To develop familiarity with and understanding of standard microbiological procedures and
instrumentation
2. To understand the appropriate laboratory techniques to be used for diagnosis of common
infectious diseases
3. To learn the SAFE handling of pathogenic organisms
LAB GOALS
1. Learn the fundamental concepts in medical microbiology
2. Apply the concepts you’ve learned
3. Extrapolate information and facts from what you already know
4. Communicate your understanding of microbiology
5. Learn to think critically
LABORATORY EXERCISES
The laboratory exercises are designed to teach fundamental microbiology techniques, including
Gram staining, sterile technique, bacterial isolation, and clinical classification and identification of
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pathogenic organisms. Twelve laboratory sessions will be conducted. You will prepare a lab report
for each and will complete a comprehensive exam at the end of the semester (Week of April 23).
LABORATORY POLICIES
SAFETY. The laboratory objectives include learning the SAFE handling of REAL pathogenic
organisms. These rules exist for your safety, since the pathogens we will be using in the lab can
make you sick. The first laboratory meeting will be a REQUIRED training by UTEP’s Office of
Environmental Health and Safety. You will not be permitted to work in the lab until this training
has been completed. You are required to provide a lab coat and safety glasses, which you must
bring to the lab EACH WEEK; gloves will be provided. Only closed-toed shoes will be permitted and
long hair must be pulled back OR placed in a hairnet. No food, drink, or application of cosmetics will
be permitted in the laboratory.
MISSING LAB. You will only receive credit for a lab report if you attended the lab itself. If you
know in advance that you will miss a lab session, you can attend the lab for a different section.
However, you must have a reasonable excuse (going to the doctor is NOT a reasonable excuse!!).
You CANNOT attend another lab section whenever you feel like it. If you miss a lab and need to
attend another section, notify your TA so that you can be accommodated. If you miss a lab and
have not made arrangements to attend another section, you will not receive credit for that lab,
even if you turn in a lab report.
LATE LAB REPORTS. Each lab report is due ONE WEEK after the laboratory exercise has been
concluded. It must be turned in to your TA at the beginning of lab. Lab reports will NOT be
accepted on any other day. Failure to turn in a lab report will result in an automatic zero.
COURTESY. As a courtesy to your classmates, please give your full attention to all speakers and
limit your in-class discussions to topics related to pathogenic microbiology. Cell-phones and pagers
must be turned off during class sessions and labs. The use of laptop or notebook computers or
tablets during class and lab sessions is limited to note-taking and coursework only – please refrain
from browsing the internet or checking your email during class. Please be on time for class – roll
may be taken at the start of each class session.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY. It is the official policy of the University of Texas at El Paso that
academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any
form. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the
submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another
person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a
student or the attempt to commit such acts. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be
disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Please see
http://www.studentaffairs.utep.edu for details
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DISABILITIES. If you have or suspect you have a disability and need an accommodation, please
contact Disabled Student Services at 747-5148, at [email protected] or in Room 106, Union East.
GRADING SYSTEM
Grading is NOT based on a curve. You will each EARN a grade that reflects the effort you put into
the course and the knowledge you have gained. Your grade will be based on a comprehensive
assessment of your skills and their development throughout the course of the semester, using the
following criteria.
1. QUIZZES. You must read each day’s lab manual assignment BEFORE COMING TO LAB. The
quizzes are designed to test your knowledge of the material presented in lab, in class, and in your
reading assignments. Your TA will give the quiz at the beginning of each laboratory period, so
please be on time to lab or you will miss that day’s quiz. A total of 10 quizzes will be given.
2. HOMEWORK. Twelve homework assignments will be given. Your TA will assign the homework
during each laboratory meeting. The homework is designed to promote critical thinking and
discussion. I encourage you to work on them with your groups, but each of you MUST turn in an
assignment written in your OWN words. Any IDENTICAL assignments will result in an automatic
zero for everyone involved.
3. LAB PARTICIPATION. The laboratory section is a required part of the course. You will be
graded on your attendance and the effort you make as a part of your lab group.
4. LAB REPORTS. Lab Reports must be turned in ONE WEEK after each lab session. These are
worth 25% of your lab grade. EACH GROUP will be required to turn in ONE common Lab Report.
5. FINAL EXAM. A final exam will be given during the last laboratory period (week of April 23,
exact date depends on the section in which you’re enrolled). The lab final is worth 100 points. The
exam will test your understanding of all of the materials covered in the laboratory and your ability
to APPLY the concepts you have learned.
In summary, laboratory grades will be determined as follows:
Quizzes
Homework
Lab Participation
Lab Reports
Final Exam
200 points (10 quizzes/20 pts each)
200 points (10 assignments/20 pts each)
250 points
250 points
100 points
Total
1000 points
3
=
=
=
=
=
20%
20%
25%
25%
10%
LABORATORY SCHEDULE
All lab material will be available as handouts during the semester. Background reading is
found in your textbook (Murray et al, 6th Edition).
Lab
-1
2
3
4
5
6
7
--8
9
10
11
12
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Week of
1/17
1/23
1/30
2/6
2/13
2/20
2/27
3/5
3/12
3/19
3/26
4/2
4/9
4/16
4/23
4/30
TOPICS
NO LABS THIS WEEK
LAB SAFETY – REQUIRED
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus and Enterococcus
Neisseria
The Enterobacteriaceae
Francisella
Clostridium
SPRING BREAK-NO CLASSES
NO LABS THIS WEEK
Bacteriophage T4
Pathogenic viruses
Virus outbreak 1
Virus outbreak 2
Lab final
NO LABS THIS WEEK
Reading
----------See handout
Ch. 21; See handout
Ch. 22-23;See handout
Ch. 29; See handout
Ch. 30; See handout
Ch. 36; See handout
Ch. 39; See handout
--------------------See handout
See handout
See handout
See handout
---------------------
Handouts will be available on Blackboard the week prior to the appropriate lab, with
the exception of the safety contract, which will be provided during the first lab
session.
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Microbial Physiology
Fall, 2011
XXXX 3345
MICRO-3445
Objective: This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation of
physiology and biochemistry of bacteria, including the growth, division, adaptation,
fermentation, energy production and chemotaxis. Laboratory courses will include the
hands on experiences on: 1) measuring the growth of bacteria; 2) isolating and
quantifying DNA, protein and lipid molecules; 3) beer and yogurt productions, and
4) the assay of bacterial enzymes.
Lecture:
Lab:
TR 4.30-5.50 PM (UGLC 342)
Will be informed later
Instructor:
Office:
E-mail:
Dr. Janelle Salkowitz-Bokal
Biology Building B201 (747-7709)
[email protected].
Office Hours:
W: 1-5 PM (or through prior appointment).
TEXT:
Microbial Physiology (4th Edition) Moat, Foster
and Spector
Reference Text:
2) Lehninger’s Biochemistry or any Standard Biochemistry Text Book.
Examination Procedure
There will be three exams and the final (which is must). In addition, there will be
classroom presentations and quizzes, which will be counted. Your grade will be
distributed as follows:
Three Class Exams: 45%.
Presentation:
15%
Final Exam:
20%
Lab Grade:
15%
Attendance:
5%
-------------------Grand Total:
100%
Note:
1) You are strongly encouraged to form groups consisting of two or three
people-this will be helpful in discussing and presenting materials in the class.
2) Try not to miss any exam or class without proper notification.
3) Attendance is must and everyone needs to sign the attendance roster which
carries 5% of your total grade.
4) You may not be allowed to take the test if you are absent for two weeks in a
row prior to the test.
3) Final Exam- mandatory (December 7th, 2010. Time: 4-6.45 PM)
Grading Policy
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = Below 60
Course Materials
1. Introductory Lectures on Enzyme, Carbohydrates and Lipids
(Any standard Biochemistry Textbook: I will follow Lehninger’s Biochemistry)
Enzymes:
I)
Introduction
II)
How Enzymes Work
III)
Enzyme Kinetics to understand reaction mechanisms
IV)
Acid-base Catalysis
V)
Regulatory Enzymes
Carbohydrates and Glycobiology:
I)
Monosaccharides, Disaccahrides and Polysaccahrides
II)
Glycoconjugates: Proteoglycans, Glycoproteins and Glycolipids
III)
The Sugar code
IV)
Carbohydrate Analysis
Lipids:
I)
Fatty acids and triglycerides
II)
Membrane Lipids
III)
Lipids as Signals
IV)
Lipid Analysis
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Exam-I
2. Bacterial Cell Surfaces: Structure and Function.
(Chapter 7: pp. 277-343): Microbial Physiology by Moat, Foster and Spector.
I)
Cell Structure
II)
Surface Layers of Bacteria
III)
Peptidoglycan of Bacterial Cell Walls
IV)
Peptidoglycan synthesis
V)
Teichoic Acids & Lipoptiechoic Acids
VI)
Membranes of Gram Negative Bacteria
VII) Lipopolyscacchardies
VIII) Lipopolysacchardie Biosynthesis
IX)
Bacterial Antigen
X)
Cytoplasmic and Intra cytoplasmic membranes.
XI)
Capsules
XII) Cellular Locomotion
XIII) Bacterial Flagella
XIV) Chemotaxis
XV) Motility
Ref: (Chapter 1: 1-52): The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes by White
3. Growth and Cell Division
(Chapter 2: The Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes)
I)
Measurement of Growth
II)
Growth Physiology
III)
Adaptive responses to nutrient limitation
IV)
Diauxic Growth
V)
Catabolite repressor
VI)
Septum formation and cell division
VII) Proteins required for septum formation and cell division
VIII) Growth yields and growth kinetics
Exam-2
4. Central Metabolic Pathways
(Chapter 8: pp. 350-367, Microbial Physiology; Chapter 8: The Physiology and
Biochemistry of Prokaryotes)
I)
EMP Pathway and its Enzymes
II)
Alternate Pathways of Carbohydrate Metabolism
III)
Ketoglutarate Pathway
IV)
Phosphoketolase Pathway
V)
Pentose Phosphate Cycle
VI)
Gluconeogenesis
VII) TCA Cycle
VIII) Glyoxylate Cycle
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5. Fermentation Pathways
(Chapter-11: pp. 412-431, Microbial Physiology; Chapter 14, pp 383-403,
Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes)
I)
Fermentation Balances
II)
Yeast Fermentation
III)
Lactate Fermentations
IV)
Butyric Acid and Solvent Production
V)
Mixed type Fermentation
VI)
Propionic Acid Fermentation
VII) Acetate Production
Exam-3
6. Export of Bacterial Proteins and Host-Bacteria Interactions
(Chapter-20, 648-675, Microbial Physiology by Moat, Foster and Spector)
I) Host-parasite Relationships
II) Adherence/Colonization
III) Virulence
IV) Exotoxins
V) Quorum Sensing
VI) Bacterial Pathogenesis
VII) Escherichia coli
VIII) Salmonella
IX) Listeria monocytogens
X) Chlamydia
EXAMINATION (FINAL)
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The Topics for Presentations
Cloning and Sequencing
Gene Replacement and Gene Arrays
Proteomics-I
Mutant Haunts
PCR, RT-PCR and Real time PCR
Gel Shift and Supershifts
Southern, Northern,
Western and Southwestern Blots
ELISA Assay
2D Gels and LC/MS
SDS-PAGE/Western Blot
Separation of Lipids by TLC and HPLC
Bacterial Expression Systems
Eukaryotic Expression Systems
BLAST Search
ELISA and FACS
Confocal Microscopy
Flow Cytometry
Or, any selective topic
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MICR 3146 Laboratory
Microbial Physiology Lab
Fall 2010
Instructor:
Dr. Janelle Salkowitz-Bokal ([email protected])
Lab Instructors:
Mr. Joaquin DeLeon ([email protected])
Mr. Jorge Sierra ([email protected])
Office Hours: By appointment or through e-mails.
Office: B201
The focus of this lab is twofold. First we will use selected protocols to examine the
physiology of the cell and the many processes the cell uses to produce energy and the
metabolites required for survival. Second we will examine a multitude of techniques,
including the principles behind, the uses for, and interpretation of these and other
techniques. Understanding this information will be essential to your performance in this
class. Your grade will be based on attendance, 6 quizzes, 1 exam, and a final project. It is
recommended that you maintain a notebook. However this is for your own study purposes
and will not constitute a grade in the class. Lab follow-ups are required and will be
performed on the Friday after the lab. The grade in this lab will constitute 20% of your
overall grade. The grading policy is as follows:
6 quizzes 20 pts each
Midterm exam
Final
120 Points
50 Points
50_ Points
220 Points Total
There is no textbook or lab manual for the lab. All protocols will be discussed in the lab
prior to the lab in which the protocol is performed. It is recommended that you perform all
protocols on paper, prior to lab and before attempting the protocol in lab. This will give you
an idea of where and what kinds of problems to expect in lab. This is also a good way to
learn the protocols and to understand where the theory of these protocols applies.
Materials for this lab:
Sharpie (Required)
Lab Coat (Required)
Notebook (Not required but recommended)
Lab appropriate clothing is required for this lab. Open toe shoes and shorts are not
acceptable and long hair must be tied back. If you are not dressed appropriately, you will be
asked to leave.
Be aware that absences will hurt your grade. If you miss a lab, you will not be able to make
up any quizzes or assignments you may have missed. If you know you will be missing a lab
and need to attend another section that week, please notify me at least 1 week prior to your
absence so that I can inform the other AI that you will be attending his/her lab.
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**This is only tentative and is subject to change. Quizzes, assignments, and lab activities
may be moved, cancelled, or added.
Lab 1
Growth curves
Lab 2
Growth curves cont
QUIZ 1
Lab 3
DNA extraction and electrophoresis
QUIZ 2
Lab 4
Lipid Extraction
Lab 5
Thin Layer Chromatography
QUIZ 3
Lab 6
Midterm
Lab 7
Fermentation – Beer/Yogurt
Lab 8
Enzyme Kinetics - Lecture by Das
QUIZ 4
Lab 9
Enzyme assay
QUIZ 5
Lab 10
Feedback Inhibition
Lab 11
FINAL
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Course #:
Course Title:
CRNs:
Credit Hrs:
Term:
Course Meetings & Location:
Time:
Days:
Prerequisite Courses:
Course Fee: (if applicable)
Instructors:
Office Location:
Contact Info:
Office Hrs:
Textbook(s), Materials:
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
SYLLABUS
XXX 4353
MICR 4453
Immunology
12950, 12952, 12953, 15016, 17668
4.0
Fall 2011
Lectures: Physical Science bldg 208
Labs: Biology bldg B408 and B411
Lectures: 8:30 – 9:20 am
Labs: see lab schedule below
Lectures: Mon, Wed, and Fri (MWF)
Labs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat (MTRS)
MICR 2440 and CHEM 3325 and CHEM 3125. MICR 4453 replaced MICR 3453-1454.
Laboratory fee required.
Dr. Igor C. Almeida, PhD, Professor, Dept. of Biol. Sciences (Lectures)
Dr. Rosa A. Maldonado, PhD, Associate Professor, Dept. of Biol. Sciences (Labs)
Department of Biological Sciences
Biosciences Bldg., room 5.124 (Dr Almeida)
Biosciences Bldg., room 5.132 (Dr Maldonado)
Phone:
747-6086 (Dr Almeida)
747-6891 (Dr Maldonado)
E-mail:
[email protected] (Dr Almeida)
[email protected] (Dr Maldonado)
Fax:
747-5808
Emergency
Dr Alexandre F. Marques, 747-6898; [email protected]
Contact:
Dr Esteban M. Cordero Veas, 747-6898; [email protected]
Mon, Wed, and Fri, 10:00-11:00 am, or by appointment.
Required:
Kindt, Thomas J., Osborne, Barbara A., Goldsby, Richard A.
Kuby’s Immunology, 6th edition, 2007 (corrected version), W.H.
Freeman
ISBN: 1-4292-0211-4; ISBN-13: 978-1-429-20211-4
Textbook’s homepage:
http://www.whfreeman.com/newcatalog.aspx?disc=Biology&course=I
mmunology&isbn=1429202114
Suggested:
Course Objectives
(Learning Outcomes):
Course Period:
Activities/Assignments:
Immunology books, tutorials, articles, and reviews available over the
Internet.
The course is designed for undergraduate students pursuing Biology, Microbiology, and
Biomedical-related major degrees. The course is also offered to graduate (MS, PhD)
students. The main objective of the course is to provide the students a comprehensive
view of the immune system and how it works in health and disease. We will focus our
attention in basic mechanisms driving the innate and adaptive immune responses
against foreign organisms and molecules. In addition, we will study the molecular
mechanisms that trigger and sustain autoimmune and malignant (cancer) processes.
Last, but not least, we do hope this course may create or enhance the students’ interest
in basic and applied research in Immunology.
Aug 22, 2011 - Dec 1, 2011
1) Lectures:
Physical Science Bldg 208
Lecture’s days and time:
Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30-9:20 am
Lecture attendance is required.
2) Laboratories:
Biology building B408 and B411
Lab days and times:
Section
Day, Time
Where
17668
Mon, 2:00 pm – 4:50 pm
Biology bldg B408
12952
Mon, 5:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Biology bldg B408
12953
Tue, 12:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Biology bldg B411
12950
Thu, 12:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Biology bldg B411
15016
Sat, 4:30 pm – 7:20 pm
Biology bldg B408
Lab attendance is required.
3) Quizzes: On-line (Blackboard)
4) Seminars/Presentations: see schedule below.
Grading Policy:
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1) Two 100-point exams and one 100-point final (comprehensive) exam will be given
during the course. Altogether, they are worth 3/5 or 60% of the final grade.
Regardless their average grade on Exams 1 and 2, all students must take the Final
Exam, which will cover all topics given/discussed during the course.
2) One seminar (1/5 or 20% of the final grade) must be presented by the students in
groups of maximum 6 students (minimum 5) (see seminar schedule below).
Seminar attendance and presentation are mandatory.
3) The remaining 1/5 or 20% of the final grade will be provided by the lab grade.
4) Quizzes (total of 10) will add 10 extra-points (1.0 per quiz) to the total number of
points.
NOTES:
a) Make-up quizzes or exams will not be given under normal circumstances (please
refer to Make-up Policy below for more details and exceptions)
b) The Final Exam’s grade may replace a missing grade (due to absence) on Exam
1 or 2.
Grade calculation:
Points
%
th
20
Exam #1 (Sep 19 , Mon, 8:30-9:20 am)……………….100
th
20
Exam #2 (Oct 17 , Mon, 8:30-9:20 am)………………..100
Final Exam (Dec 5th, Mon, 10:00 am-12:45 pm)………100
20
Group Seminar/Presentation……………………………100
20
Laboratory…………………………………………………100
20
Total :
500
100
NOTES:
1) The Final Exam’s grade may replace a missing grade (due to absence) on Exam
1 or 2.
2) Quizzes: Maximum 10 extra-points (1.0 point per quiz) to be added to the Total
number of points.
Final number of points
451–500
401–450
351–400
201–350
<201
Final Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Requirements and Grading for Graduate Students:
Graduate (MS or PhD) students are not required to attend labs. Therefore, in this case,
the final grade will be calculated as follows:
Points
Exam #1 (Sep 19th, Mon, 8:30-9:20 am)……………….100
Exam #2 (Oct 17th, Mon, 8:30-9:20 am)………………..100
th
Final Exam (Dec 5 , Mon, 10:00 am-12:45 pm)………100
Group Seminar/Presentation…………………………….200
Total :
500
%
20
20
20
40
100
NOTES:
1) The Final Exam’s grade may replace a missing grade (absence) on Exam 1 or 2.
2) Quizzes: Maximum 10 extra-points (1.0 point per quiz) to be added to the total
number of points.
Make-up Policy:
Attendance Policy:
Make-up exams and quizzes will NOT be given under normal circumstances. However,
if you have to miss an exam or quiz due to serious medical or family reason, military
duties, or any other extraordinary reason, please contact Dr Almeida or Dr Maldonado
at your earliest convenience to arrange a make-up exam/quiz.
Classes, seminars, and labs are required for all undergraduate students.
Classes and seminars but not labs are required for graduate students.
Absences must be communicated at least 24 hours in advance. In case of an
emergency, please contact the instructor(s) by e-mail and/or phone at your earliest
convenience.
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Academic Integrity Policy:
Civility Statement:
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For UTEP's Policy on academic dishonesty, please refer to:
http://admin.utep.edu/Default.aspx?PageContentID=2084&tabid=30292
http://studentaffairs.utep.edu/Portals/234/Appendix%20A%20Discipline%20process%2
0NEW%20OSL%202009.pdf
Students are encouraged to actively participate in all course activities. However, during
lectures and labs, use of cell phone, talking, and other activities unrelated to the course
are not acceptable.
Disability Statement:
If a student has or suspects he/she has a disability and needs an accommodation,
he/she should contact the Disabled Student Services Office (DSSO) at 747-5148 or at
<[email protected]> or go to Room 106 Union East Building. The student is responsible
for presenting to the instructor any DSS accommodation letters and instructions.
Website: http://studentaffairs.utep.edu/Default.aspx?alias=studentaffairs.utep.edu/dsso
Military Statement:
If you are a military student with the potential of being called to military service and /or
training during the course of the semester, you are encouraged to contact the instructor
by phone and/or e-mail at the earliest convenience.
Course Schedule:
Lecture days and time:
Lecture room:
Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:30-9:20 am
Physical Science bldg room 208
Laboratories:
Lab days and times*:
Section
17668
12952
12953
12950
15016
Biology building B408 and B411
Day, Time
Mon, 2:00 pm – 4:50 pm
Mon, 5:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Tue, 12:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Thu, 12:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Sat, 4:30 pm – 7:20 pm
Where
Biology bldg B408
Biology bldg B408
Biology bldg B411
Biology bldg B411
Biology bldg B408
* Note: There will be no labs on the first week of classes. Labs will start on Aug 29th (for
CRNs 17668 and 12952), Aug 30th (for CRN 12953), Sep 1st (for CRN 12950), and
Sept 3rd (for CRN 15016).
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Exam
Exam #1
Exam #2
Final Exam
Date
Sep 19th, Mon
Oct 17th, Mon
th
Dec 7 , Mon
Time
8:30-9:20 am
8:30-9:20 am
10:00 am-12:45 pm
Location
PHYS 208
PHYS 208
PHYS 208
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Note: Students must bring their own scantron and pencil for each exam, since these
will not be provided by the instructor.
Quizzes:
They will be posted on-line at the course’s website (Blackboard). Students will be given
a notice in advance.
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Schedule of Students’ Seminars/Presentations
Seminar
Group #
*
Date
1
Oct 31, Mon
2
Oct 31, Mon
3
Nov 2, Wed
4
Nov 4, Fri
5
Nov 7, Mon
6
Nov 7, Mon
-Clinical transplantation
7
Nov 9, Wed
-Viral infections
8
Nov 11, Fri
9
Nov 11, Fri
10
Nov 14, Mon
11
Nov 14, Mon
-Emerging infectious diseases
12
Nov 16, Wed
-Active and passive immunization
-Designing vaccines for active immunization
-Vaccine adjuvants
13
Nov 16, Wed
14
Nov 18, Fri
-Subunit and conjugate vaccines
15
Nov 18, Fri
-DNA vaccines
16
Nov 21, Mon
17
Nov 23, Wed
18
Nov 23, Wed
19
Nov 28, Mon
20
Nov 28, Mon
21
Nov 30, Wed
22
Nov 30, Wed
Topic#
Sub-Topic
-Establishment and maintenance of tolerance
Tolerance and Autoimmunity
(Chapter 16)
Transplantation Immunology
(Chapter 17)
-Organ-specific autoimmune disease
-Systemic autoimmune diseases
-Animal models for autoimmune diseases
-Role of CD4+ T cell, MHC, and TCR in autoimmunity
-Proposed mechanisms for induction of autoimmunity
-Immunologic basis of graft rejection
-Clinical manifestations of graft rejection
-General and specific immunosuppressive therapies
-Immune tolerance to allografts
-Bacterial infections
Immune Response to
Infectious Diseases
(Chapter 18)
-Parasitic infections
-Fungal diseases
Vaccines
(Chapter 19)
-Live/attenuated and inactivated/killed vaccines
-Primary immunodeficiencies
AIDS and Other
Immunodeficiencies
(Chapter 20)
-AIDS and other acquired or secondary immunodeficiencies
-Current therapies to treat AIDS
-Vaccine to prevent AIDS: update
-Cancer: Malignant transformation of cells
-Oncogenes and cancer induction
-Tumors of the Immune system
-Tumor antigens
Cancer and the
Immune System
(Chapter 21)
-Tumor evasion
-Cancer Immunotherapy
NOTES:
* Groups will be assigned at the beginning of the course. Seminar attendance is mandatory. For every unjustified
absence, 5 points will be taken off the absentee’s presentation grade.
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Textbook: Kuby’s Immunology, 6th edition, 2007
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Course Program:
Part I Introduction
1. Overview of the Immune System
2. Cells and Organs of the Immune System
3. Innate Immunity
Part II Generation of B-Cell and T-Cell Receptors
4. Antibodies and Antigens
5. Organization and Expression of Immunoglobulin Genes
6. Antigen-Antibody Interactions: Principles and Applications
7. The Complement System
8. The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) and Antigen Presentation
9. T-Cell Receptor
10. T-Cell Maturation, Activation, and Differentiation
11. B-Cell Generation, Activation and Differentiation
Part III Immune Effector Mechanisms
12. Cytokines
13. Leukocyte Activation and Migration
14. Cell-Mediated Cytotoxic Responses
15. Hypersensitive Reactions
Part IV The Immune System in Health and Disease
16. Tolerance and Autoimmunity
17. Transplantation Immunology
18. Immune Responses to Infectious Diseases
19. Vaccines
20. AIDS and Other Immunodeficiencies
21. Cancer and the Immune System
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Laboratory Schedule – MICR4453
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Lab attendance is required. Absence from the lab will be excused ONLY if notice is given to the
instructor 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, you will receive 1 point off your grade for each unexcused lab
absence. Make every effort to arrive on time.
Points
LABORATORY GRADING:
Lab reports (5):
30
Quizzes:
20
Exams 1 and 2:
50
Total:
100
LABORATORY REPORT
The laboratory reports will be prepared in groups. It should contain title, objectives, methodology, results,
discussion, and references.
Read this section carefully. For each lab exercise your lab report should contain the following:
I. Title
Brief and descriptive. Example: Lab Exercise # 5 - Handling of Animals, Immunizations
II. Introduction
It describes the purpose of the lab exercise/experiment and includes background information
presented by the instructor or included in the handout. It should have a minimum of 2 paragraphs in
length.
III. Materials and Methods
It should describe the supplies, reagents and equipment used and how the experiment or technique
was performed. It should be sufficiently detailed to permit another person to reproduce the work.
IV. Results
A written account of observations, findings, and raw data. The Results section should also include data
in the form of drawings, graphs or tables, when appropriate. Drawings, tables, and graphs should be
numbered and have their own brief titles.
V. Discussion
A summary of what was learned from both methodological and principle standpoints. Also, you should
describe problems encountered and possible solutions.
QUIZZES: Before each lab there will be a quiz on the exercise/experiment to be carried out.
SCHEDULE:
Where: Biology building B408 and B411
Days and times*:
Section (CRN)
17668
12952
12953
12950
15016
Day, Time
Mon (M), 2:00 pm – 4:50 pm
Mon (M), 5:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Tue (T), 12:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Thu (R), 12:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Sat (S), 4:30 pm – 7:20 pm
Where
Biology bldg B408
Biology bldg B408
Biology bldg B411
Biology bldg B411
Biology bldg B408
* Note: There will be no labs on the first week of classes. Labs will start on Aug 29th, Mon (for CRNs 17668 and
th
st
rd
12952); Aug 30 , Tue (for CRN 12953); Sep 1 , Thu (for CRN 12950), and Sept 3 , Sat (for CRN 15016).
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Week
Date (Day)
Lab #
EXPERIMENT
ASSIGNMENT
1
8/29 (M), 8/30 (T), 9/1 (R), 9/3 (S)
1
Laboratory safety
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2
9/12 (M), 9/13 (T), 9/15 (R), 9/17 (S)
2
Hematocytometer and cell counter
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3
9/19 (M), 9/20 (T), 9/22 (R), 9/24 (S)
3
White cell staining
4
9/26 (M), 9/27 (T), 9/29 (R), 10/1 (S)
4
Phagocytes
5
10/3 (M), 10/4 (T), 10/6 (R), 10/8 (S)
5
Handling of animals, immunizations
6
10/10 (M), 10/11 (T), 10/13 (R), 10/15 (S)
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Exam 1
7
10/17 (M), 10/18 (T), 10/20 (R), 10/22 (S)
6
ELISA
8
10/24 (M), 10/25 (T), 10/27 (R), 10/29 (S)
7
Start western blotting
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9
10/31 (M), 11/1 (T), 11/3 (R), 11/5 (S)
8
Finish western blotting
Report 4
10
11/7 (M), 11/8 (T), 11/10 (R), 11/12 (S)
9
Dry lab
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11
11/14 (M), 11/15 (T), 11/17 (R), 11/19 (S)
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Exam 2
Report 5
7
Report 1
Report 2
Report 3