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CHEM 151/153. General Chemistry I & lab. Introductory course in chemistry; three lectures and one lab per week.Prerequisite: MATH 131 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently). (NMCCN CHEM 1213/1211)(Area III). (4)

CHEM 152/154. General Chemistry II & lab. Second introductory course in chemistry; three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 151/153. (NMCCN CHEM 1223/1221)(Area III). (4)

BIOL 202/203 Majors I: Plant Form, Function and Diversity. Introduction to plant biology: summarizes the major disciplines of botany and includes study of the more important plant groups: three lectures and one laboratory period per week. This course, BIOL 204, and BIOL 206 constitute the prerequisite for all biology related majors and minors. BIOL 202, 204 and 206 can be taken in any order. (NMCCN BIOL 1213/1211) (Area III). (4)

BIOL 204/205 Majors II. Animal Form, Function and Diversity. Introductory biology covering biological macromolecules, ecology, evolution, systematics, phylogeny, developmental biology, and a survey of major animal groups; three lectures and one two-hour laboratory a week. This course, BIOL 202, and BIOL 206 constitute the prerequisite for all biology related majors and minors. BIOL 202, 204, and 206 can be taken in any order.(NMCCN BIOL 1223/1221)(Area III). (4)

BIOL 206/207 Majors III: Intro Cell Biology & lab. Introductory biology for majors covering biological molecules, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell form and function, cellular metabolism and mechanisms of heredity; three lectures and one two-hour laboratory a week. This course, BIOL 202 and 204 constitute the prerequisites for all biology related majors and minors. BIOL 202, 204, and 206 can be taken in any order. (4)

BIOL 301/303 Ecology & lab. The study of the interactions between organisms, their abiotic environment, and other biotic components of natural systems; the structure and function of biotic communities and ecosystems; three lectures and one laboratory or field period per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, and ENGL 102.Offered every Spring. (4)

BIOL 310/312 Invertebrate Zoology & lab. Systematic study of invertebrate groups including taxonomy, ecology, anatomy reproduction and natural history of invertebrates; three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 204/205 and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (4)

BIOL 311/313 Vertebrate Zoology & lab. Study of vertebrate animals, their evolution, morphology, and ecology: three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 204/205 and ENGL 102. Offered every Fall. (4)

BIOL 322/324 Dendrology & lab. Identification and natural history of North American trees, shrubs, and vines, with emphasis on species native to the Southwest. Considerable time spent in field study. Three major projects involving analysis and interpretation of field data collected by the class in lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (4)

BIOL 331/333 Biology of Algae and Fungi & lab. Structure, taxonomy, evolution, and ecology of fungi and non-vascular plants; three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203 and ENGL 102.Offered alternate years. (4)

BIOL 332/334 Evolution and Diversity of Plants & lab. Anatomy, morphology, and evolutionary development of the vascular plants; three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203 and ENGL 102. Offered alternate years. (4)

BIOL 360/362 Cell Biology & lab. Structure and functional dynamics of living cells; three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 206/207 and either 202/203 or 204/205, CHEM 151/153, and ENGL 102. (4)

BIOL 366/368 Genetics & lab. Methods and results of the transmission of hereditary characteristics; three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. (4)

BIOL 371/373 Microbiology & lab. The structure, taxonomy, interaction between microbe and host, and applied microbiology will be studied; the laboratory emphasizes culturing, biochemical tests and the identification of an unknown species; three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: One of the following: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, 254/256, or BIOL 255/257, and ENGL 102 or Instructor permission. Spring and Summer. (NMCCN BIOL 2513/2511). (4)

BIOL 415/417. Ichtyology & lab. The study of cartilaginous (Chondrichthyes) and bony (Osteichethyes) fishes will review the evolutionary history, phylogenetic relationships, global diversity, life histories, general ecology, and biology of these successful vertebrates. The conservation of these groups in light of increasing human pressure for food and water will be explored. Laboratory exercises will focus on the anatomy, identification, ecology, and conservation status of regional fish faunas; three lectures and one laboratory per week with at least one required week-end field trip. Prerequisites: BIOL 205/207, 311/313, and ENGL 102. (4)

BIOL 422. Evolution. The study of changes in natural populations of organisms and the dynamics underlying those changes. Evolutionary processes including mutation, genetic recombination, natural selection, migration, and genetic drift are reviewed, as well as their microevolutionary and macroevolutionary consequences; three lectures or discussion periods per week. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and 15 credit hours of biology including BIOL 366.Offered alternate years. (3)

BIOL 442/443. Ornithology & lab. Introductory scientific study of birds, with emphasis on North American species; three lectures and one laboratory period per week; two Saturday field trips required. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, BIOL 204, BIOL 311, and ENGL 102, or Instructor permission. Offered alternate years. (4)

BIOL 448/449. Herpetology & lab. The study of amphibians and reptiles will review the evolutionary history, phylogenetic relationships, global diversity, life history, and general biology of these important groups. Laboratory will focus on the identification of the regional herpetofauna; three lectures and one laboratory per week with at least one required weekend field trip. Prerequisites: BIOL 202, BIOL 204, BIOL 311, and ENGL 102, or Instructor permission. Offered alternate years. (4)

BIOL 457/459. Entomology & lab. An introduction to the biology, classification, ecology, and evolution of insects, with emphasis on the roles insects play in global ecosystems and human affairs. Entomology has applications in fields of ecology, medicine, agriculture, forestry, and conservation, and is a suitable course for students pursuing careers in those areas. Offered alternate years. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: BIOL 204/205, 206/207, and ENGL 102. (4)

BIOL 471/473. Majors Microbiology & lab. The study of microbial biology with a focus on structure, metabolism, taxonomy, and pathogenesis. This course is intended to give students a broad understanding of microbiology including the historical context of many advances in the field. Students will also become familiar with many commonly used laboratory techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 202/203, 204/205, BIOL 206/207, and ENGL 102. Offered alternative years (odd years fall) (4)

BIOL 475. Field Biology. Will develop the upper undergraduates ability to design, execute, and report biological field studies. Overnight camping required four nights per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 204; BIOL 301/303 recommended, and ENGL 102. Summers only. (6)

BIOL 486. Senior Project. Individually tailored research course involving a synthesis of biology disciplines and requiring use of data gathering principles and library facilities. All students must take an appropriate biology exit exam by the eighth week of the semester to receive a grade. Required of all senior students majoring in biology, botany, or zoology. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (2)