BIOL 105: Current Issues in Human Biology (3)
Intended for the student with minimum previous exposure to science. The concepts and methodology of biology are developed as a basis for a discussion of current issues in areas such as reproduction, cloning, heredity, human genome, diet, exercise physiology, emerging diseases, human ecology.

BIOL 110: Biology for Non-Majors. (3)
Biological principles important for the non-major in today’s world. Ecological, evolutionary, and molecular topics.
(Credit not allowed for both BIOL 110 and BIOL 123/124L) Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114).

BIOL 112L: Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors. (1)
An optional laboratory which may be taken concurrently with or subsequent to BIOL 110. One 3-hour lab per week including plant and animal diversity, techniques, and investigation of current issues. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science (NMCCN 1114).
Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 110.

BIOL 123: Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors. (3)
Principles of cell biology, genetics and organismic biology.
(Credit not allowed for both BIOL 123 and BIOL 110. Not accepted toward a Biology major.)

BIOL 124L: Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors Lab. (1)
One credit optional laboratory to accompany BIOL 123.
Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 123.

BIOL 201: Molecular and Cell Biology. (4)
The scientific method, the role of water in cell biology, carbon and molecular diversity, macromolecules, introduction to metabolism, tour of cell structures and functions, membrane structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell communication, and the cell cycle.
Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 121L or 131L. (Credit not allowed for both BIOL 201 and 219)
Note: At UNM-LA, this class includes a two hour lab instead of the discussion required at UNM-Albuquerque.

BIOL 202: Genetics. (4)
Mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian genetics, chromosomes and inheritance, molecular basis of inheritance, genes to proteins, genetic models (viruses and bacteria), eukaryotic genomes, genetic basis of development, and overview of genomes.
Prerequisites: BIOL 201 and (CHEM 121L or CHEM 131L.)
Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 122L or CHEM 132L. (Credit not allowed for both BIOL 202 and 221)

BIOL 203L: Ecology and Evolution. (4)
Darwinian principles, origin of the earth, the fossil record and diversification of ancient life, evolution of populations, origin of species, phylogenetics, introduction to ecology and the biosphere, behavioral ecology, population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology and conservation biology. Lab material includes a survey of the diversity of life. Three hours lab.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202, and (CHEM 122L, or CHEM 132L).
Pre- or Corequisite: MATH 162 or MATH 180.

BIOL 204L: Plant and Animal Form and Function. (4)
Introduction to plant systems including: structure, growth, transport, nutrition, reproduction, development, and control systems. Introduction to animal systems including: nutrition, circulation, reproduction, development; and immune, control and nervous systems. Three hours lab.
Prerequisites: BIOL 202 and (CHEM 122L or CHEM 132L)
Pre- or corequisites: BIOL 203L and (MATH 180 or MATH 162).

BIOL 227L: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I. (1)
Laboratory work using cats. Anatomy stressed with appropriate physiological work. Topics integrated with BIOL 237.
Pre- or co-requisite: BIOL 237. Three hrs. lab.

BIOL 228L: Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II. (1)
Continuation of BIOL 227L. Topics integrated with BIOL 238.
Pre- or corequisite: BIOL 238. Three hrs. lab.

BIOL 237: Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences. (3)
An integrated study of human structure and function to include histology, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisites: BIOL (123 and 124L) or BIOL 201 and (CHEM 111L or CHEM 121L.).

BIOL 238: Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences. (3)
A continuation of BIOL 237 to include cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive, and endocrine systems.
Prerequisite: BIOL 237.

BIOL 239L: Microbiology for Health Sciences and Non-Majors. (4)
Introduction to microbiology with emphasis on principles of infection and immunity. Not accepted toward a Biology major or minor. Credit not allowed for both BIOL 239L and BIOL 351L– BIOL 352L.
Prerequisites: BIOL (123 and 124L) and (CHEM 111L or CHEM 121L) or BIOL 201 and (CHEM 111L or CHEM 121L).

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