Explore the principles and applications of ecology, and some of the experimental and descriptive methods of ecological investigations, using field projects, laboratory exercises, field trips, and computer simulation exercises.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad advisor in the Biology Instructional Office. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Introduction to computational methods for the analysis of nucleic acid and protein sequences, with applications towards biological problems.

Examine the taxonomy of aquatic insects, including the use of aquatic insects in biomonitoring.

Explore the principles of structure and functioning of higher plants with special attention to the dynamics of growth and development and reproduction.

Observe the structure and reproduction in seed plants and employ experimental techniques that demonstrate physiological processes, especially processes of growth and development.

Translate between qualitative hypotheses regarding biological processes and their more exact expression in the form of mathematical models. Analyze these models to determine predicted biological behavior under those hypotheses.

Survey the groups of living and fossil plants, comparing organization and reproduction to understand major shifts in the evolution of plant life.

Explore major plant groups emphasizing organization, reproduction, and evolution. Examine cultures, prepared and living material. Local field trips.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad advisor in the Biology Instructional Office. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Examine recent developments and research methods in the biological sciences.

Read and interpret the primary literature in human genomics. Learn and apply computational genomics tools, group projects, presentations, and the preparation of scientific manuscripts.

Discuss critical reading of primary quantitative literature on the drivers of genetic variation and its mapping to trait variation, focusing on humans. Analyze central ideas in mathematical modeling and statistical analysis of human genetic variation and explore mutation and recombination, genetic drift, natural selection, analyses of gene-expression variation, population structure, genotype-phenotype stratification, and study designs for mapping genotype to phenotype.

Examine animal communication from a multidisciplinary perspective, with emphasis on quantitative analysis, sensory processing, and evolution of signals.

Examine the anatomy, physiology, classification, and ecology of birds

Examine vertebrate endocrinology (primarily mammalian), with a focus on human pathophysiology.

Introduction to human evolution, genetics, sexuality, senescence, and population growth.

Designed for students preparing for biomedical research and the health professions. Explore microscopic and gross anatomy of human tissues and organs, with an emphasis on structure function relationships. Examine the effects of disease and aging in addition to normal human anatomy.

Examine the diversity and evolution of multicellular invertebrate animals, with emphasis on common themes in animal body construction and function.

Examine the history, spread, mitigation, and forecasting of pandemics.

Analyze the origin of domesticated plant species, the role in nature of plant products, and the ways natural products have been altered through artificial selection.

Examine pollination biology, breeding systems, reproductive strategies, and fruit and seed dispersal from evolutionary and ecological vantage points.

Discuss insects with emphasis on field study techniques, visual identification of species, collecting techniques, and curation in the field.

Examine the characteristics, importance, and biology of the major groups of insects.

Explore the basics of sleep science. Examine current research questions and novel approaches. Discuss the range of sleep disorders and their diagnoses.

Discuss an overview of the evolution, biology, and ecology of fishes, emphasizing freshwater fishes.

Examine phylogeny, taxonomy, life histories, habits, and distribution.

Introduction to the study of the interactions between aquatic organisms and their environments.

Examine behavioral ecology, with detailed consideration of animal communication, altruism, sexual selection, and plant-animal interactions.

Introduction to the study of animal behavior: descriptive analysis of behavior; physiological basis of behavior; development of behavior; adaptive significance and evolution of behavior; communication and social behavior.

Explore the evolution of animal behavior through hands-on modules that emphasize a range of analytical approaches commonly used in modern evolutionary biology.

Examine the physiology of organ systems in animal phyla, with special emphasis on the neural and behavioral adaptations of organisms to their environment.

Examine the principles of plant classification, phylogeny, and diversity as exemplified by families and species of flowering plants found seasonally in Texas with an emphasis on the local flora.

Examine population, community, and ecosystem ecology of microbes and microbiomes.

Explore an overview of human physiology, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, and renal systems, with an emphasis on critical thinking, integration, and application. Examine membrane movement, osmolarity and tonicity, endocrinology, and neurophysiology.

Examine human physiology through case studies and hands on experience. Explore the scientific method through the reading of scientific journal articles; writing protocols for basic physiological experiments; and collecting, analyzing, and presenting data.

Explore species identification by sight and sound, and research techniques such as sampling populations, data collection, and analysis.

Examine the biology of amphibians and reptiles, including evolution, ecology, behavior, physiology, life history, and identification.

Introduction to modern evolutionary biology, focusing on the evolution of molecular, developmental, morphological, and behavioral traits. Examine the genetic and ecological bases of evolutionary changes within populations and of evolutionary divergence in animals and plants.

Perform group lab and field experiments and observations, computer simulations and analyses, and independent research.

Study diversification of living and fossil organisms, including speciation, biogeography, taxonomy, and phylogeny of genes, species, and higher taxa.

Introduction to curatorial practices in natural history museums.

Explore an experimental approach to physiological mechanisms by which animals adapt to their environment.

Introduction to ecology, the study of relationships among organisms and between organisms and their environment; adaptations, population, communities, and ecosystems. Examine both plants and animals and both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Explore intensive field ecology, including group field experimentation and observation, independent projects, and field trips to other vegetation zones.

Examine tissue organization and cellular details of stems, roots, and leaves of seed plants, with emphasis on development and function.

Explore a demonstration of cellular details and tissue systems of plant organs. Discuss the preparation of plant materials for histological examination.

Apply the principles of ecology to the preservation of wild plant and animal species and to the preservation, management, and restoration of natural and seminatural ecosystems. Focus on scientific, biological aspects of issues such as endangered species protection, preserve design, and forest management.

Examine how global change is impacting biodiversity in what is now called the Anthropocene -- a new geological era where humans are the largest driver of changes in the earth system.

Conduct laboratory or field research in the various fields of biological science under the supervision of one or more faculty members.

Study vertebrate morphology from developmental anatomy to the function, biomechanics, and phylogenetic relationships of living and fossil taxa.

Perform original laboratory or field research project under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a thesis or research presentation for students in the honors program in biology.

Prepare a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option.