A student majoring in biology should see a Tyler Junior College faculty advisor for help in completing a degree plan.

BIOL 1187 Special Topics in Biology I (1-2) (CB2601015224)
Designed to integrate practical hands-on study in biological science.

BIOL 1188 Special Topics in Biology II (1-2) (CB2601015224)
A continuation of BIOL 1187.

BIOL 1189 Special Topics in Biology III (1-2) (CB2601015224)
A continuation of BIOL 1188.

BIOL 1406 Majors Biology I (3-3) (CB2601015124)
A general study of the concepts of biology relating to the chemical and molecular basis of life,
the cell, energy transformations and principles of genetics. For the science major.

BIOL 1407 Majors Biology II (3-3) (CB2601015124)
A study of the principles of evolution and ecology as well as a taxonomic approach to the
diversity of life, with special emphasis on the plant and animal kingdoms. Designed for the
science major.

BIOL 1408 Introductory Biology I (3-3) (CB2601015124)
Concepts of biology relating to the cell, classification, evolution and ecology as well as plants
and invertebrates.

BIOL 1409 Introductory Biology II (3-3) (CB 2601015124)
Emphasizes the development, structure and function of organ systems in man.

BIOL 1411 General Botany (3-3) (CB2603015124)
Introduction to the plant kingdom with emphasis on the importance of plants to man including
principles of heredity and evolution.

BIOL 1413 General Zoology (3-3) (CB2601015124)
Structure, physiology and development of animals; emphasis on invertebrate animals.

BIOL 2389 Special Topics in Biology IV (2-3) (CB2601015224)
Topics will be at the discretion of the program director and will reflect current practices in
biological sciences. Students who take this course cannot take BIOL 1187, 1188, or 1189.

BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I (3-3) (CB2607065124)
Functional anatomy with emphasis on basic principles and physiological activities of different
systems of the body. A strong background in basic chemistry and introductory biochemistry,
basic cellular biology and microscopic techniques is presumed. Credit in BIOL 1409 is strongly
recommended.

BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II (3-3) (CB2607065124)
A continuation of BIOL 2401. Prerequisite: BIOL 2401.

BIOL 2406 Environmental Science (3-3) (CB0301025239)
Introduction to basic ecological principles, biotic interrelationships in aquatic and terrestrial
communities and environmental issues that have national and global effects.

BIOL 2416 Genetics (3-3) (CB2606135124)
Principles of molecular and classical genetics, the function and transmission of hereditary
material, population genetics and genetic engineering. Emphasis on plant genetics. Prerequisite: One year of biology.

BIOL 2417 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (3-4) (CB2607065124)
Comparative study of morphology, physiology and phylogeny of vertebrate organ systems.
Recommended for biology, premedical and predental majors. Prerequisites: BIOL 1406, 1407,
1411, or 1413.

BIOL 2420 Microbiology (3-3) (CB2605015124)
Characteristics and activities of microorganisms and their relation to health and disease. A
strong background in basic chemistry and introductory biochemistry, basic cellular biology and
microscopic techniques is presumed. For the health science student. Credit in BIOL 1409 is
strongly recommended.

BIOL 2421 Majors Microbiology (3-4) (CB2605015124)
Study of the morphology, physiology, ecology, genetics, control and taxonomy of
microorganisms. Laboratory methods stress pure culture studies and the use of laboratory
apparatuses in quantitative determinations. For the science major. Prerequisites: CHEM 1412,
BIOL 1406, 1407 or approval of instructor.

BIOL 2471 Native Plants (3-3) (CB2603015224)
Study of plants native to East Texas with special concentration on the wildflowers while lab and
field work emphasize plant family characteristics. Field collections required.