BIO - Biology
Biology: BIO
Lower-Division Courses
BIO X01C. Topics in Biology.
Topics in biology that are especially relevant to current issues and problems in modern society.
BIO X01C.1. The Biology of Being Human.
Introductory biology course that covers human evolution, genetics and genomics, behavior, population growth and environmental issues.
BIO X01E. Problems in Modern Biology.
An introduction to major concepts in biology, with emphasis on topics, such as genetics, that are relevant to current issues in the field.
BIO X02C. Conference Course.
Supervised study of selected subjects in biology, by individual arrangement with the instructor.
BIO X02D. Science Literacy and Numeracy: Ecology and Evolution.
Explore science literacy and numeracy skills through methods of inquiry; dealing with quantitative data; and correcting common misconceptions regarding rational and quantitative thought. Examine these skills in the context of news events that include reference to some or all of the following: Mendelian genetics; microevolution; macroevolution; population ecology; community ecology; ecosystem ecology.
BIO X02E. Science Literacy and Numeracy: Genetics and Genomics.
Explore science literacy and numeracy skills through methods of inquiry, dealing with quantitative data and correcting common misconceptions regarding rational and quantitative thought. Examine these skills in the context of news events that include reference to some or all of the following: human genetics; analysis and manipulation of DNA; genetic testing; assisted reproductive technology; human ancestry; personalized medicine; forensic genetics.
BIO X02F. Science Literacy and Numeracy: Human Health and Disease.
Explore science literacy and numeracy skills through methods of inquiry, dealing with quantitative data and correcting common misconceptions regarding rational and quantitative thought. Examine these skills in the context of news events that include reference to some or all of the following: metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, genetic diseases - causes, prevention, and treatments.
BIO X02G. Science Literacy and Numeracy: Biotechnology and the Future.
Explore science literacy and numeracy skills through methods of inquiry, dealing with quantitative data and correcting common misconceptions regarding rational and quantitative thought. Examine these skills in the context of news events that include reference to some or all of the following: climate change; genetically modified organisms; biomedical technology.
BIO X06L. Introductory Laboratory Experiments in Biology.
The organizing principles of biology (such as molecular and cellular functions, reproduction, development, homeostatic mechanisms, and organismal physiology and behavior) are used within a comparative and evolutionary framework to train students in modern laboratory techniques, bioinformatics, experimental design, and interpretation of results.
BIO X06M. Introduction to Lab Experiments in Biology.
Explore the organizing principles of biology (such as, molecular and cellular functions, reproduction, development, homeostatic mechanisms, and organismal physiology and behavior) and how they are used within a comparative and evolutionary framework in modern laboratory techniques, bioinformatics, experimental design, and interpretation of results.
BIO X06N. Introduction to Lab Experiments in Biology II.
BIO X11C. Introductory Biology I.
Introduction to biological energy transformation, cell structure and physiology, and gene expression.
BIO X11D. Introductory Biology II.
Introduction to mechanisms of inheritance, evolution, physiology, and species interactions.
BIO X15H. Advanced Introduction to Genetics: Honors.
Basic principles of genetics and cell biology. Emphasis on gene structure and regulation; transmission of heritable traits; structure and function of cells; bacterial and viral genetics; and recombinant DNA technology.
BIO X19S. Topics in Biology.
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 adviser 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. .
Upper-Division Courses
BIO X25. Genetics.
Basic principles of Mendelism, molecular genetics, structure and function of genes and chromosomes, populations and evolution.
BIO X25H. Genetics: Honors.
Basic principles of genetics and evolution. Emphasis on population genetics and natural selection; structure and function of organ systems; behavioral ecology; and mutational analysis of organismal development.
BIO X25L. Laboratory Experience in Genetics.
Experimentation and direct observation in fundamental aspects of transmission genetics.
BIO X29S. Topics in Biology.
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 adviser 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.
BIO X37. Selected Topics in Biology.
Recent developments and research methods in the biological sciences.
BIO X37.2. Research Methods: UTeach.
Students perform independent inquiries and use skills from mathematics and science to solve research problems.
BIO X37J. Computational Biology Laboratory.
Overview of computational biology, with emphasis on nucleic acid sequence analysis and databases. Class projects and self-learning exercises.
BIO X56L. Limnology and Oceanography.
An introduction to the study of the interactions between aquatic organisms and their environments.
BIO X68. Peer Assistant.
BIO X70C. Topics in Conference Course.
Supervised study of selected topics in biology, by individual arrangement with the instructor.
BIO X72C. Biology Peer Mentors in Research/Teaching.
Students work as peer mentors and assistants in the teaching of biology, with emphasis on developing instructional materials that teach fundamental biology with real world data.
BIO X77. Undergraduate Research.
Laboratory or field research in the various fields of biological science under the supervision of one or more faculty members.
BIO X79H. Honors Tutorial Course.
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.
Graduate Courses
BIO X80M. Topics in Biology (Cooperative Programs).
Formal, organized courses taught at institutions other than the University of Texas at Austin.
BIO X81. Advanced Plant Physiology.
Concepts in the broad field of plant physiology. Includes aspects of plant growth, development, cell signaling, and stress responses that are very similar to these processes in animals, but will also illustrate unique aspects of plants that exemplify the diversity of life strategies on earth. Explores the critical skills needed to evaluate the current literature, data interpretation, and methods for solving key questions in the field.
BIO X81K. Topics in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior: Physiology and Biophysics.
BIO X81K.11. Current Concepts in Neurophysiology.
BIO X81K.3. Sensory Physiology.
Physiology and biophysics of the transduction and peripheral processes of the major sensory systems.
BIO X81K.4. Current Concepts in Neurobiology.
A series of seminars designed to give students a broad background in neurobiology.
BIO X81K.5. Laboratory in Neurophysiology.
Training in research techniques useful for the neurophysiological study of vertebrate and invertebrate nervous systems.
BIO X81K.6. Insect Physiology.
An in-depth study of the physiology of insect organ systems, development, and behavior.
BIO X81K.7. Developmental Neurobiology.
Neuronal cell lineage and differentiation, neuronal migration, axon guidance, neural cell death, synapse formation and maintenance.
BIO X81K.8. Addiction Biology.
BIO X81N. Basic Processes of Nerve Cells.
Degeneration and regeneration in nervous systems following traumatic injury; invertebrate versus vertebrate, peripheral nervous system versus central nervous system, axonal versus cell body, role of glia versus neurons.
BIO X83K. Topics in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior: Development and Reproduction.
BIO X83K.1. Hormonal Control of Development and Reproduction.
BIO X83K.2. Techniques in the Study of Development and Reproduction.
BIO X83K.3. Comparative Endocrinology.
Structure, function, and interrelationships of endocrine glands, with emphasis on the control of hormone synthesis and secretion and mechanisms of hormone action.
BIO X83K.4. Recent Advances in Development and Reproduction.
Discussion of recent scientific papers and their contribution to modern work in development and reproduction.
BIO X83K.5. Molecular Analysis of Development.
Lectures and discussion concerning the principles of animal development at the molecular level.
BIO X83K.8. Development and Evolution.
BIO X84K. Topics in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior.
Basic concepts and methods of laboratory and field analysis in various fields of biology; systematics and ecology of natural populations.
BIO X84K.30. Recent Advances in Community Ecology.
Seminar course. Faculty- and student-led lectures and discussions of current topics in community ecology. Some written assignments required.
BIO X84K.32. Recent Advances in Macroecology.
Examines recent ideas and new findings in the fields of Macroecology, Biogeography, and Ecosystem Science.
BIO X84K.33. Recent Advances in Conservation Biology.
Seminar course. Faculty- and student-led discussions of current topics in population ecology. Some written assignments may be required.
BIO X84K.34. Recent Advances in Microbial Ecology.
Explores current subjects and controversies in microbial ecology, including community and ecosystem perspectives. Includes faculty- and student-led discussions of primary literature. Some written assignments required.
BIO X84K.35. Global Environmental Change.
Explores the knowledge of current environmental change and biological responses, efforts to understand and predict changes in the future through both experimental manipulations and models. Discussion of the scientific philosophy behind this work.
BIO X84K.41. Recent Advances in Molecular and Genomic Evolution.
BIO X84K.42. Human and Primate Evolutionary Genetics.
BIO X86. Topics in Plant Science: Ecology and Evolution.
BIO X86.10. Recent Advances in Plant Systematics.
Basic concepts and methods of laboratory and field analysis in various fields of biology; systematics and ecology of natural populations.
BIO X86.11. Advanced Subjects in Plant Ecology.
BIO X86.12. Advanced Subjects in Plant Evolution.
BIO X86.13. Advanced Subjects in Plant Molecular Biology.
BIO X87G. Taxonomic Plant Anatomy.
An advanced course that emphasizes those aspects of plant anatomy that are most reliable and useful for systematic purposes.
BIO X89C. Chemistry and Biology of Membranes.
Consideration of the origin and structure of biological membranes at the microscopic and molecular levels; describes membrane function, especially with regard to transport properties.
BIO X89K. Advanced Cell Biology.
BIO X90. Topics in Microbiology.
Discuss current topics in microbiology.
BIO X90G. Applied Public Health and Medical Microbiology.
One semester of full-time training in the Texas Department of Health Laboratories, with rotation in the divisions of medical microbiology, mycology, parasitology, virology, sanitary bacteriology, and biologics. Assigned reading and regular meetings with the Department of Health Laboratories staff and the molecular genetics and microbiology faculty.
BIO X90K. Scanning Electron Microscopy, Theory and Practice.
Theory of scanning electron microscopy and basic principles of instrument design; basic procedures in specimen preparation; hands-on experience.
BIO X90M. Electron Microscopy I: Theory and Practice.
An introduction to electron optics; emphasis on basic operation and maintenance of the transmission microscope; theory and practice of basic preparative techniques.
BIO X90P. Techniques in Molecular Genetics.
Laboratory training in modern molecular genetics, with emphasis on the manipulation of bacterial plasmid DNA as a model system. DNA purification, gene mapping and cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing.
BIO X91K. Cellular Immunology.
Cell-associated immune responses, with emphasis on transplantation, immunity, tumor immunology, delayed hypersensitivity, and acquired cellular resistance.
BIO X91R. Advanced Metabolism and Biochemistry of Microorganisms.
Study of the metabolic processes of microorganisms, using a biochemical approach.
BIO X91S. Microbial Genetics.
Molecular biology of nucleic acids; biosynthesis of macromolecules, transfer of genetic material from cell to cell, recombination, mutagenesis, and regulatory mechanisms.
BIO X92. Topics in Problems in Host-Parasite Biology.
BIO X92.1. Current Topics in Virology and Immunology.
BIO X92.2. Current Topics in Pathogenic Mechanisms.
BIO X92D. DNA Repair.
Broad overview of the repair of DNA in archae, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses, focusing on the primary research literature, and developing critical thinking and presentation skills.
BIO X93. Topics in Problems in Molecular Genetics.
BIO X93.1. Current Topics in DNA Transactions.
BIO X93.2. Current Topics in Fungal and Cell Molecular Biology.
BIO X93.3. Current Topics in Gene Regulation.
BIO X94. Topics in Problems in Microbial Physiology.
BIO X94.1. Current Topics in Cell Envelope Structure and Functions.
BIO X94.2. Current Topics in Microbial Signal Transduction.
BIO X94T. Tumor Biology.
Explore core aspects of cancer pathology, treatment, epidemiology, the discovery of oncogenes and tumor suppressors, and the molecular genetics underlying the characteristic features of malignant tumors (including metastatic behavior, genomic instability, angiogenesis, cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis). Emphasize the biochemical functions of cancer-related proteins and enzymes and therapeutic approaches based on understanding of these proteins. Examine important experimental approaches that have influenced the current understanding of cancer.
BIO X95F. Genetics.
Basic principles of Mendelian and molecular genetics, and an exploration of the genetic toolbox using examples of analytic methods and modern genetic manipulations. Focus on the genetic analysis of model organisms. Use of genetic tools in dissecting complex biological pathways, developmental processes, and regulatory systems.
BIO X95I. Advanced Biochemistry.
Explore advanced biochemistry concepts and the scientific process. Consider the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, and discuss enzyme mechanisms and kinetics.
BIO X96. Membranes and Walls of Bacteria.
Structure, biosynthesis, and function of bacterial envelopes and walls, including associated optional components.
BIO X96R. Microbiology Research Seminar.
Students present their research findings and receive feedback from faculty and peers. Designed to help students refine their presentation techniques, practice giving critical feedback, and gain familiarity with a wide variety of research topics.
BIO X97. Seminar in Microbiology.
BIO X97J. Advanced Genetics.
Selected related topics of current interest with an emphasis on molecular developmental genetics, and any needed review of classical genetics. Designed to help the student to read the literature critically, deliver a good seminar, and participate in thoughtful discussion.
BIO X98T. Supervised Teaching in Biological Sciences.
Teaching under the close supervision of course instructors; weekly group meetings with the instructor, individual consultations, and reports throughout the teaching period.