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Welcome to the Texas A&M University at
Galveston
2007 - 2008 Catalog No. 130
Section Four
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Course Descriptions
All
courses offered at the University are described on the following
pages and are listed by disciplines, arranged alphabetically.
The
course numbering scheme is as follows: 100 to 199, courses primarily
open to freshmen; 200 to 299, courses primarily open to sophomores;
300 to 399, courses primarily open to juniors; 400 to 499, courses
primarily open to seniors; and 600 to 699, courses limited to
graduate students or undergraduate students with special approval.
Figures in parentheses following the number of the courses indicate
the clock hours per week devoted to theory and practice,
respectively. Theory includes recitations and lectures; practice
includes work done in the laboratory, shop, drawing room, or field.
The unit of credit is the semester hour, which involves one hour of
theory, or from two to four hours of practice per week for one
semester of 15 weeks.
When
courses are cross-listed (e.g., offered as MARA 212 at TAMUG and
MGMT 212 at TAMU), credit cannot be received for both courses.
Any
course may be withdrawn from the semester or summer schedule if the
number of registrants is too small to justify its being offered.
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Accounting (ACCT)
229.
INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ACCT 2301).
Analysis, recording and reporting of business transactions;
partnership and corporation accounting; analysis and use of
financial statements.
230.
INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ACCT 2302).
Continuation of ACCT 229. Use of budgets; introduction to cost
accounting; cost control techniques and methods of measuring
performance. Prerequisites: ACCT 229.
315.
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTING MAJORS I. (3-0). Credit
3. Revenue recognition principles of asset valuation, and disclosure
requirements for corporations; interpretation of financial
statements, rather than their preparation. Prerequisites: ACCT 230.
Junior or senior classification.
316.
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTING MAJORS II. (3-0). Credit
3. Includes the measurement and disclosure requirements for
liabilities and stockholders’ equity, SEC registration statements,
and cash flow reporting; focus on the analysis and interpretation of
financial statements rather than their preparation. Does not qualify
as a directed or free elective for accounting majors and does not
count towards the accounting requirement for the CPA exam.
Prerequisite: ACCT 315 or 327.
Agricultural Economics
(AGEC)
350.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS. (3-0). Credit 3.
Inspection of issues such as environmental degradation, population
growth, recycling, water use and depletion, natural habitat
protection, water and air pollution, acid deposition, fishery
management, and global warming using economically derived principles
and tools. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
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Anthropology (ANTH)
202.
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ANTH 2302). An
introduction to the study of the human past through the retrieval,
analysis, and interpretation of material remains.
210.
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ANTH
2351). Evolution of cultures; differences, similarities and effects
of material and non-material culture on economic, social and
political organization.
225.
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Human biology to include
examination of evolutionary processes acting on human populations;
human genetics; non-human primate anatomy, classification and
ecology of primates; the primate paleontological record, and human
variation and adaptation. Prerequisite: BIOL 111.
316.
NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Underwater shipwrecks, sunken
harbors, and other submerged evidence of human activities;
relationship to cultural geography in general; problems of diving
technology, surveying and preservation; relevance to modern
problems. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
318.
NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE AMERICAS. (3-0). Credit 3. Seafaring in
the Americas from the 16th to the 20th centuries based on shipwreck
archaeology; ship construction, exploration, commerce, naval warfare
and related activity; influence of seafaring on the cultures,
economics and history of the Western Hemisphere. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
350.
ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE OLD WORLD. (3-0). Credit 3. Overview of
archaeology and prehistory of Europe, Africa and Asia from the
evolution of the hominids to the development of agriculture and the
rise of civilization. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
351.
CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Origins and spread of
Western civilization through the material remains of Minoan,
Mycenaen, Etruscan, and early Greek and Roman cultures.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-9. Individual research in anthropology on
subjects not included in established courses. Prerequisites:
Approval of department head. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
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Biology (BIOL)
111.
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I. (3-3). Credit 4. (TCCNS BIOL 1306 and TCCNS
1106). First half of an introductory two-semester survey of
contemporary biology that covers the chemical basis of life,
structure and biology of the cell, molecular biology and genetics.
112.
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II. (3-3). Credit 4. (TCCNS BIOL 1307 and TCCNS
1107). The second half of an introductory two-semester survey of
contemporary biology that covers evolution, history of life,
diversity and form and function of organisms. Prerequisite: BIOL
111.
351.
FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY. (3-4). Credit 4. Basic microbiology;
comparative morphology, taxonomy, pathogenesis, ecology, variation
and physiology of microorganisms. Prerequisites: CHEM 227, 237;
three hours of biology; or approval of instructor. Junior or senior
classification.
Center for
Academic Enhancement (CAEN)
101.
APPLICATION OF LEARNING THEORY. (2-0). Credit 2. A seminar course
designed to introduce students to the resources, skills, and
strategies needed to succeed in college.
102.
CAREER AWARENESS. (2-0). Credit 2. Introduction to the concepts of
career planning, employment trends, and methods of researching and
preparing for the job market.
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Chemistry (CHEM)
101.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS CHEM 1311).
Introduction to modern theories of atomic structure and chemical
bonding; chemical reactions; stoichiometry; states of matter;
solutions; equilibrium; acids and bases; coordination chemistry.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in CHEM 111 is suggested.
102.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS CHEM 1312).
Theory and applications of oxidation-reduction systems;
thermodynamics and kinetics; complex equilibria and solubility
product; nuclear chemistry; descriptive inorganic and organic
chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 101, CHEM 111 or their equivalent.
107.
GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS. (3-3). Credit 4.
Introduction to important concepts and principles of chemistry;
emphasis on areas considered most relevant in an engineering
context; practical applications of chemical principles in
engineering and technology. Students completing CHEM 107 and
changing majors to curricula requiring CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 may
substitute CHEM 107 for CHEM 101 and/or CHEM 101 /111. Students may
not receive credit for both CHEM 107 and CHEM 101 and/or CHEM
101/111.
111.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. (0-3). Credit 1. (TCCNS CHEM
1111). Introduction to methods and techniques of chemical
experimentation; qualitative and semiquantitative procedures applied
to investigative situations. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or registration
therein.
112.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. (0-3). Credit 1. (TCCNS
CHEM 1112). Introduction to analytical and synthetic methods and to
quantitative techniques to both inorganic and organic compounds.
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, 111; CHEM 102 or registration therein.
227.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS CHEM 2323).
Introduction to chemistry of compounds of carbon. General principles
and their application to industrial and biological processes.
Concurrent registration in CHEM 237 is suggested. Prerequisite: CHEM
102/112 or 104.
228.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS CHEM 2325).
Continuation of CHEM 227. Concurrent registration in CHEM 238 is
suggested. Prerequisite: CHEM 227.
237.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. (TCCNS CHEM 2123).
Operations and techniques of elementary organic chemistry
laboratory. Preparation, reactions and properties of representative
organic compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 112 or 114; CHEM 227 or
concurrent registration.
238.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. (TCCNS CHEM 2125).
Continuation of CHEM 237. Prerequisites: CHEM 237; CHEM 228 or
registration therein.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Introduction to research, library, and
laboratory work. Prerequisite: Approval of MARS department head.
316.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. (2-0). Credit 2. Introduction to methods of
chemical analysis. Chemical equilibrium. Prerequisites: CHEM 102/112
or 104. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
318.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. Laboratory work
consists of selected experiments in quantitative analysis designed
to typify operations of general application; work is primarily
volumetric with limited gravimetric experiments. Prerequisites: CHEM
102/112 or 114; CHEM 315 or 316 or concurrent registration. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
383.
CHEMISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION. (3-0). Credit 3. Chemical
pollutants in the air, in water, and on land. Their generation,
chemical reactivity, action on environment and disappearance through
chemical mechanisms. Chemistry of existing pollution abatement.
Prerequisites: CHEM 228 or equivalent. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Introduction to research, library, and
laboratory work. Prerequisites: Senior classification; approval of
MARS department head.
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Civil Engineering (CVEN)
311.
FLUID DYNAMICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Fluid properties; statics;
kinematics; basic conservation principles of continuity, energy and
momentum; similitude and hydraulic models; incompressible flow in
pipes; fluid dynamic drag. Prerequisites: ENGR 211 or 221. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
336.
FLUID DYNAMICS LABORATORY. (0-2) Credit 1. Introduction to
laboratory techniques; calibration principles, reports and fluid
measurements; determination of fluid properties; visualization of
types of flow; experiments in closed conduit flow of air, water and
oil; fluid drag and turbomachinery tests; open channel and gravity
wave demonstrations. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
344.
REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES. (2-3). Credit 3. Analysis and design
of reinforced concrete beams, columns, slabs, and footings using
ultimate strength methods. Prerequisites: CVEN 345. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
345.
THEORY OF STRUCTURES. (3-0). Credit 3. Structural
engineering-functions of structure, design loads, reactions and
force systems. Analysis of statically determinate structures;
including beams, trusses, and arches. Methods of determining
deflections of structures. Influence lines and criteria for moving
loads. Analysis of indeterminate structures; including continuous
beams and frames. Prerequisites: ENGR 211 or 221, MASE 214. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
365.
INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING. (2-2). Credit 3. Physical
properties of soils, classification systems, soil exploration,
permeability, consolidation, compaction, and shear strength.
Laboratory tests conducted to determine the physical and engineering
soil properties needed for application in geotechnical engineering
design. Prerequisites: ENGR 211 or 221. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
446.
STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN. (3-0). Credit 3. Design of structural steel
elements found in bridges and building structures, including plate
girders, other build-up members, composite beams and slender
columns; frame stability, tubular members and connections.
Prerequisites: CVEN 345. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor. (pending approval)
483.
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES. (2-3). Credit 3. Overall
procedure of analysis and design; including functions, loads,
layouts of force systems; analysis, design drafting, specifications,
cost comparisons, and maintenance as applied to typical simple
bridge and building structures. Prerequisites: CVEN 344, 346, 365.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
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Classics (CLAS)
371.
IN SEARCH OF HOMER AND THE TROJAN WAR. (3-0). Credit 3. The nature,
background, authorship, and historically of the Iliad and the
Odyssey, Aegean culture in the Stone, Bronze, and early Iron ages;
the value of Greek epics as historical documents; oral poetry; the
Trojan War in Greek literature, readings in English. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
Communications (COMM)
203.
PUBLIC SPEAKING. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS SPCH 1321). Training in
speeches of social and technical interest designed to teach students
to develop and illustrate ideas and information and to inform,
stimulate, and persuade their audiences.
Computer Science (CPSC)
203.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS COSC 2304).
Algorithms, programs, and computers. Basic programming and program
structure. Data representation. Computer solution of numerical and
non-numerical problems using a high-level programming language,
FORTRAN.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6. Permits work on special projects in
computing science. Project must be approved by MARS department
head.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6. Permits work on special projects in
computing science. Project must be approved by MARS department head.
Prerequisite: Senior classification.
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Developmental Studies
(CAEX)
001.
BASIC MATHEMATICAL SKILLS. Credit 0. Developmental instruction in
mathematics; includes the integers and rational numbers and
applications, exponents, polynomials, solution of equations,
graphing, elementary geometry, and reasoning skills. May not be used
for credit toward a degree.
002.
BASIC WRITING SKILLS. Credit 0. Individualized instruction in
English composition based on an analysis of the student’s
proofreading, revision, and editing skills; a programmed sequence of
study and practice designed for improvement of writing performance
through mastery of basic skills at word, sentence, paragraph, and
multiparagraph levels. May not be used for credit toward a degree.
003.
BASIC READING SKILLS. Credit 0. Individualized instruction in
reading based on an analysis of the student’s reading comprehension
skills; study and practice of reading strategies designed to
increase reading comprehension skills. May not be used for credit
toward a degree.
Economics (ECON)
202.
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ECON 2302).
Elementary principles of economics; the economic problem and the
price system; theory of demand, theory of production and the firm,
theory of supply; the interaction of demand and supply.
203.
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ECON 2301).
Measurement and determination of national income, employment, and
price; introduction to monetary and fiscal policy analysis; the
effects of government deficits and debt, exchange rates and trade
balances. Prerequisite: ECON 202.
311.
MONEY AND BANKING. (3-0). Credit 3. Fundamental principles of money,
credit, and banking; arbitrage conditions in domestic and
international capital markets; theoretical and institutional
analysis of money markets. Prerequisite: ECON 203.
322.
APPLIED MICROECONOMIC THEORY. (3-0). Credit 3. Use of microeconomic
theory in the analysis of problems that would face decision makers,
not only in business but also in government, non-profit firms and
other institutions. Prerequisite: ECON 202.
323.
MICROECONOMIC THEORY. (3-0). Credit 3. Determination of prices and
their role in directing consumption, production, and distribution
under both competitive and non-competitive market situations.
Prerequisites: ECON 202 and MATH 142.
412.
PUBLIC FINANCE. (3-0). Credit 3. Economic role of governments; the
choice of public sector output in a democracy and the effects of
various taxes on resource allocation and income distribution.
Prerequisite: ECON 322.
452.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE THEORY AND POLICY. (3-0). Credit 3. Basis for
trade; theory of comparative advantage; determination of product and
factor prices; gains from international trade; commercial policy and
its implications for income distribution; concept of effective
protection; market distortions, policy generated distortions and the
arguments for tariffs. Prerequisite: ECON 322.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Research and design of specific
problem areas approved on an individual basis with the intention of
promoting independent study and to supplement existing course
offerings. Results of study presented in writing. Prerequisite:
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher or approval of MARA department
head.
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Engineering Design
Graphics (ENDG)
105.
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS. (0-6). Credit 2. (TCCNS ENGR 1204). Graphical
approach to the engineering design process as applied to products;
methods of graphical communications, three-dimensional geometry,
working drawings, data analysis, computer graphics, introduction to
team dynamics, and creative problem solving.
106.
ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS. (0-6). Credit 2. Introduction to
engineering design; product development and team dynamics using
graphical methods and descriptive geometry. Spatial analysis of
geometric elements, vectors, data analysis, and graphical
applications to a variety of engineering areas. Prerequisite: ENDG
105.
Engineering (ENGR)
109.
ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING AND COMPUTING. (2-3). Credit 3.
Professional ethics, registration, and disciplines in engineering;
engineering problem-solving environments (economic, political,
technical, social), requirements, and methodologies; FORTRAN
programming on PCs, minis and mainframes. Prerequisites: Admission
to engineering curriculum and background in trigonometry.
111.
FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING I. (1-3). Credit 2. Introduction to the
engineering profession, ethics, and disciplines; development of
skills in teamwork, problem solving and design. Other topics
included, depending on the major, are: emphasis on computer
applications and programming, visualization and CAD tools,
introduction to electrical circuits, semiconductor devices, digital
logic, communications and their applications in systems; Newton's
laws, unit conversions, statistics, computers, Excel; basic graphics
skills; visualization and orthographic drawings. Co-requisite: MATH
151.
112.
FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING II. (1-3). Credit 2. Continuation of ENGR
111. Topics include, depending on the major: emphasis on computer
applications and programming and solids modeling using CAD tools or
other software; fundamentals of engineering science. advanced
graphic skills. Prerequisite: ENGR 111, MATH 151.
211.
CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES IN ENGINEERING MECHANICS. (2-2) Credit 3.
Conservation principles in engineering and their application to the
modeling of mechanical systems and structures; equations of motion
for particles and rigid bodies; fundamentals of engineering
mechanics. Prerequisites: ENGR 112, MATH 251 or 253 or concurrent
registration, PHYS 218.
212.
CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES IN THERMAL SCIENCES. (2-2) Credit 3. Theory
and application of energy methods in engineering; conservation
principles to investigate “traditional” thermodynamics and internal
flow fluids. Prerequisites: Upper division status in major; MATH 251
or MATH 253 or concurrent registration; ENGR 211 or concurrent
registration.
221.
STATICS AND PARTICLE DYNAMICS. (2-2). Credit 3. Application of the
fundamental principles of Newtonian mechanics to the statics and
dynamics of particles and the equilibrium of trusses, frames, beams
and other rigid bodies. Prerequisites: Admission to a major
sequence in engineering; ENGR 112 or instructor approval; MATH 251
or 253 or concurrent registration; PHYS 218.
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English (ENGL)
104.
COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ENGL 1301). Focus
on referential and persuasive researched essays through the
development of analytical reading ability, critical thinking and
library research skills.
203.
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ENGL 1302).
Exploration of literature by genre and/or theme; literary analysis
and interpretation; intensive writing about literature.
Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
212.
SHAKESPEARE. (3-0). Credit 3. Exploration of selected works of
Shakespeare. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
222.
WORLD LITERATURE. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ENGL 2333). Representative
works in translation of major authors from A.D. 1500 to present from
various cultures, including such authors as Cervantes, Moliére,
Goethe, Tolstoy, Mahfouz, Munif, Achebe, Tolstaya, Vargas Llosa, and
Duras. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
228.
AMERICAN LITERATURE: CIVIL WAR TO PRESENT. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS
ENGL 2328). Expressions of the American experience in realism,
regionalism and naturalism; varieties of modernist and contemporary
writing; the rise of ethnic literature and experimental literary
forms; includes such writers as Dickinson, Twain, James, Crane,
Frost, Eliot, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, O’Neill, Baldwin, and
Rich. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
236.
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS
ENGL 2308). Initiation into the craft of poetry writing; extensive
reading in the genre; peer workshops. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
251.
THE LANGUAGE OF FILM. (2-2). Credit 3. Development of the language
of film: major movements, representative works, theory and
techniques; lecture/discussion following film screenings.
Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
253.
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL STUDIES AND POPULAR CULTURE. (3-0). Credit
3. An introduction to the history, theories and methods of
contemporary cultural studies. The course will explore key concepts
in cultural theory to examine specific aspects of popular culture as
well as cultural sites and practices so as to expand upon the
analytical and critical thinking skills learned in ENGL 104 and 203.
Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Readings selected for specific need of
major or minor in English.
301.
TECHNICAL WRITING. (3-0). Credit 3. Advanced writing in technical,
scientific, and business fields; reports, proposals, and other
papers; correspondence. Prerequisites: ENGL 104. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
330.
ARTHURIAN LITERATURE. (3-0) Credit 3. Legend of King Arthur in
English and American literature from its Medieval origins to the
present. Prerequisites: ENGL 104. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
334.
SCIENCE FICTION PAST AND PRESENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Origins and
development of the science fiction genre, including such authors as
Wells, Lewis, Clarke, Miller, and Le Guin. Prerequisites: ENGL 104.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
335.
LITERATURE OF THE SEA. (3-0). Credit 3. Significance of the sea in
fictional and factual accounts, such as novels, short stories,
poems, and narratives of sailors and seafaring life. Prerequisites:
Three credits of literature at 200 level or above. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
338.
AMERICAN ETHNIC LITERATURE. (3-0). Credit 3. Multi-ethnic study of
American Literature, the writings of Black Americans, American
Indians, Mexican-Americans, Jewish Americans, as well as
Euro-American ethnic groups. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
339.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE POST 1930. (3-0). Credit 3. Major works
of the African-American literary tradition studied in their cultural
and historical context, including such authors as Douglass, Du Bois,
Hurston, Wright and Morrison. Prerequisite: Three credits of
literature at 200-level or above.
374.
WOMEN WRITERS. (3-0). Credit 3. History of literature by women in
English primarily from the 16th century to the present; emphasis on
continuity of ideas and on literary contributions; study of poetry,
essays, novels, short stories, with particular attention to
characteristic themes and to racial, social, cultural diversity of
women writing in English. Prerequisites: ENGL 104. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
415.
STUDIES IN A MAJOR AUTHOR. (3-0). Credit 3. Exploration of a major
author as a vehicle for emphasizing intensive analysis, scholarship
and literary criticism. Prerequisite: Three credits of literature at
300-level or above.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Readings selected for specific need of
major or minor in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
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Finance (FINC)
341.
BUSINESS FINANCE. (3-0). Credit 3. Financial practices and financial
management of modern business corporations; cash flow, planning,
procurement of funds, management of long-term funds and working
capital. Prerequisites: ACCT 229. Junior or senior classification.
Galveston Study Abroad
(GALV)
301.
TAMUG STUDY ABROAD. (1-18). For students in approved study abroad
programs, may be repeated for credit.
Geography (GEOG)
201.
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS GEOG 1302).
A survey of the major systems of man-land relations of the world and
their dissimilar developments. The processes of innovation,
diffusion, and adaptation stressed with regard to changing
relationships between people and their environment.
202.
GEOGRAPHY OF THE GLOBAL VILLAGE. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS GEOG 1303).
Uses of resources; identification of problems pertaining to poverty,
hunger, overpopulation; relations between nations and races,
environmental destruction and violence within the major geographic
regions of the world.
301.
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES. (3-0). Credit 3. Geographic
personality (physical and cultural) of the United States. Note: To
be used as a humanities elective for any degree program.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
Geology (GEOL)
104.
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Earth materials, structures,
external and internal characteristics; physical processes at work
upon or within the planet. A working knowledge of high school
chemistry and mathematics is required.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit (1-4) each semester. Individually
supervised research or advanced study on restricted area not covered
in regular courses.
301.
MINERAL RESOURCES. (2-3) Credit 3. Origin, geologic relations,
geographic distribution, reserves and uses of exhaustible mineral
and energy resources. Not available to geology majors. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit (1-4) each semester. Individually
supervised research or advanced study on restricted area not covered
in regular courses. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
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History (HIST)
105.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS HIST 1301 ).
Colonial Heritage; revolution; adoption of Constitution; growth of
nationalism and sectionalism; Civil War; reconstruction.
106.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS HIST 1302).
Since reconstruction; new social and industrial problems; rise of
progressivism; U.S. emergence as a world power; World War I;
reaction and New Deal; World War II; contemporary America.
226.
HISTORY OF TEXAS. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS HIST 2301). History of
Texas from Spanish period to present day. Stress placed upon period
of Anglo-American settlement, revolution, republic, and development
of modern state.
232.
HISTORY OF AMERICAN SEA POWER. (3-0). Credit 3. Development of
American sea power from the 18th century to the present.
370.
CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION. (3-0). Credit 3. Survey of background
and causes of the war; military, political, economic, and diplomatic
aspects of the war; life behind the lines; reconstruction and
post-war adjustments, 1861-1877. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
373.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II. (3-0). Credit 3. The United
States, 1929-1945; cultural, social, economic, and political
developments in the nation; global diplomacy and military strategy.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
374.
THE UNITED STATES AFTER WORLD WAR II. (3-0). Credit 3. The United
States since World War II; political, economic, cultural, and social
changes and role as a world leader. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
405.
HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST. (3-0). Credit 3. History of the Nazi
Holocaust; Third Reich; Jewish ghetto life and concentration camps;
role of the military, S.S. and German business; lessons and
legacies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Selected fields of history not covered
in depth by other courses. Reports and extensive reading required.
Prerequisites: Approval of department head. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
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Information and Operations Management (INFO)
303.
STATISTICAL METHODS. (3-0). Credit 3. Collection, tabulation, and
presentation of numerical data; sampling, estimation of averages and
variation, probability and error, hypothesis testing, and
correlation. Prerequisites: MATH 142. Junior or senior
classification.
336.
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS. (3-0). Credit 3. Application of
quantitative decision-making techniques to management decision
problems. Planning, analysis, and control of operating systems in
organizational settings. Prerequisite: INFO 364 or concurrent
registration.
364.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Concepts, issues and
techniques used to plan, analyze, and control systems of production;
operational problems in producing goods and services. Prerequisite:
INFO 303 or concurrent registration.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4 each semester. Directed study of
selected problems in an area of business analysis not covered in
other courses. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Approval of instructor and MARA department head.
Kinesiology (KINE)
198.
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITY. (0-2). Credit 1. Half lecture; half
activity; student choice of designated fitness or strength related
activities; lecture portion covers current health topics.
199.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. (0-2). Credit 1. (TCCNS PHED 1151, 1152,
1164, 1251, 1252, 1253, 2155, 2255). Selection from a wide variety
of activities designed to increase fitness and/or encourage the
pursuit of lifetime activity.
Management (MGMT)
105.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS BUSI 1301). Survey
of economic systems, forms of business ownership and running the
small business; organizing and managing businesses; managing human
resources; managing production and information; managing marketing;
introducing financial issues including accounting, money, and
banking, securities markets; business issues and challenges
including legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, and
international business.
211.
LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. (3-0) Credit 3. (TCCNS
BUSI 2302). Role of government in business and society; analysis of
social policy and legal institutions; ethical problems in management
decisions; administrative law; antitrust law; employment and
discrimination law; regulation of business transactions; protection
of property rights; regulation of information in markets including
securities and product safety; international business law.
Prerequisite: Sophomore classification.
481.
SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT. (1-0). Credit 1. Discussions and observation
of current management practice in the public and private sectors of
the nation. Reading and discussion of current events and changes
taking place in management theory and/or its application and
practice in actual business and government situations. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MARA 466 or concurrent
registration. Senior classification.
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Marine Biology (MARB)
101.
SUCCEEDING IN SCIENCE. (1-0). Credit 1. An orientation of the
biological sciences including the nature of science, functions of
scientists, and a better understanding of the fundamentals of
science. Students receive hands-on experiences that provide
opportunities to work with faculty, graduate and other undergraduate
students.
200.
INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY: THE SEA WORLD EXPERIENCE. (3-3).
Credit 4. Exploration of marine organisms, survey topics in
vertebrate marine biology, and introduction to the role that aquatic
oriented parks play in education, research and conservation.
Students will have hands-on experiences by participating in aspects
of maintaining aquatic organisms in captivity including animal care
and nutrition, physiology, behavior, animal training and water
quality. Exposure to marine organismal taxonomy, natural history,
anatomy and ecology. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 with a >C average; GPA
>2.0; freshman or sophomore status or instructor permission.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6 per semester. Special topics and
problems in field and/or laboratory work suited to analysis by
individuals or small groups concerning aspects of marine biology.
Usually requires a report describing techniques and results. Only 3
credit hours may be used in the degree plan curriculum.
Prerequisites: 2.25 GPR, Approval of instructor.
289.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1-4. Study of selected
topics in an identified area of marine biology. Prerequisite:
Approval of instructor.
300.
SCIENTIFIC METHODS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. (1-3). Credit 2. An
introduction to field, laboratory and analytical methods, equipment
and instruments. The field portion will include making proper
observations, sampling techniques, and data recording. The
laboratory portion will include sample analysis methods, use of
instruments, introduction to data analysis including elementary
statistics, introduction to scientific literature and report writing
style. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
301.
GENETICS. (3-3). Credit 4. Fundamental principles of genetics;
physical basis of Mendelian inheritance; expression and interaction
of genes, linkage, sex linkage, biochemical nature of genetic
material, and mutation. Prerequisites: MARS 360; CHEM 227, 228, 237
and 238. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
303.
BIOSTATISTICS. (2-2). Credit 3. Introduction to sampling,
experimental design, analysis of data, and testing of hypotheses,
with emphasis on methods applied to biological investigations.
Parametric and non-parametric techniques. Descriptive statistics,
analysis of variance, correlation and regression. Prerequisites:
MATH 151, three credit hours of computer science. Curriculum
sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
310.
INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Cellular
structure/function; procaryotic vs. eucaryotic cells. Examination of
cellular membranes and membrane transport. Analysis of DNA
replication, transcription, and protein translation (an extension of
their treatment in MARB 301). Introduction to the components and
genetics of immunology. Cell Biology should precede or be concurrent
with enrollment in MARB 450. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM
228, MARB 301, MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
311.
ICHTHYOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Freshwater and marine fishes. Subject
will be mainly systematic, but evolution, ecology, life history, and
economics of more important species will be treated. Prerequisites:
BIOL 111, 112 and MARB 315. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
312.
FIELD ICHTHYOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Field and laboratory studies on
identification and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes of Texas.
Field trips required. Prerequisites: MARB 311. Curriculum sophomore,
junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
315.
NATURAL HISTORY OF VERTEBRATES. (3-3). Credit 4. Natural history of
fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, with emphasis on
coastal Texas vertebrates. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112.
Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
320.
FISHERIES TECHNIQUES. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to theory and
techniques in fisheries biology and ecology. Experience with
fisheries equipment and techniques will be provided in both field
and laboratory. Practical sampling design, collection, and
interpretation of data from estuarine, coastal and offshore
environments will be addressed. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, MARB
311. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
325.
BIOSPELEOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. A field-oriented introduction to the
biology of aquatic and terrestrial cave organisms with discussions
on the origin of caves, cave environment, cave fauna, and evolution.
Field trips required. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 101, GEOL 104.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
330.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Examination of how
ecological pressures dictate individual and interorganismal
physiological processes that lead to individual and community
adaptation. Discussion of the physiological interrelationships
between members of an ecological community. Attention will be
directed toward physiological systems of plants and animals.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
334.
BIOLOGY OF SEA TURTLES. (3-3). Credit 4. Living sea turtles of the
world, with emphasis on species in the Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean
basins. Emphasis includes phylogeny, population biology, ecology,
life history, behavior, social and economic aspects and their impact
on sea turtle conservation and recovery. Prerequisites: BIOL 11 and
112, MARB 315 or instructor approval.
335.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of the basic physiology of
fishes. Examination of fish cardiovascular, renal, digestive,
locomotor, reproductive, and central/peripheral nervous systems.
Discussion of physiological adaptations enhancing survival in a
water medium. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112 or MARB 311. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
340.
TROPICAL MARINE ECOLOGY. (1-9). Credit 4. This course provides for
field-oriented experience in coral reef, mangrove, sea grass and
other tropical marine ecosystems. Special emphasis will be placed on
biodiversity, ecology and conservation issues specific to Yucatan
Peninsula of Mexico. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112. All students who
dive must either be a current AAUS scientific diver or present a
current medical examination (which will be provided by the Diving
Safety Officer or instructor) completed within the past 12 months
and signed by a doctor, to the instructor before class participation
in the pool will be allowed. Prior to using scuba equipment, all
students must provide proof of open water certification or
equivalent diving experience (advanced certification recommended).
Permission of the instructor and the Diving Safety Officer is
required before any pool activity takes place. Divers Alert Network
insurance, or equivalent, is required.
345.
INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC DIVING. (3-3). Credit 4. Prepare and
qualify divers for entry into the TAMUG Scientific Diving Program.
Students must pass medical, swimming, skin diving and scuba diving
tests. Lectures include diving equipment, physics, physiology,
medicine, regulations, environment, emergency and decompression
procedures. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, PHYS 201, advanced scuba
certification. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor. All students must present a current medical examination
(which will be provided by the Diving Safety Officer or instructor)
completed within the past 12 months, to the instructor before class
participation in the pool will be allowed. Prior to using scuba
equipment, all students must provide proof of basic certification.
Permission of the instructor and the Diving Safety Officer is
required before any pool activity takes place. Divers Alert Network
insurance, or equivalent, is required.
350.
METHODS IN RESEARCH DIVING. (2-6). Credit 4. Survey of research
methods and techniques using diving. Lecture and lab designed to
train students in safe, efficient use of diving to collect and
record data underwater for studies primarily in biology, geology,
and archaeology. Prerequisites: MARB 345. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor. All students must present
a completed medical examination (Appendices 1-4 in the TAMUG diving
manual) signed by a doctor, to the instructor before class
participation in the pool will be allowed. Prior to using scuba
equipment, all students must provide proof of advanced open water
certification or equivalent diving experience. Permission of the
instructor and the Diving Safety Officer is required before any pool
activity takes place. Divers Alert Network insurance, or equivalent,
is required.
360.
MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Lectures and
laboratories cover the major principles of conservation biology; a
new synthetic field that applies concepts of ecology, systematics
and evolution, biogeology, genetics, behavioral sciences, and social
sciences to the conservation of marine fisheries resources. Lab
exercises include morphometric and genetic variation, GIS, molecular
systematics and phylogenetic inference. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
400.
BIOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS. (3-3). Credit 4. A broad-spectrum course
on the taxonomy, evolution, morphology behavior, and ecology of
marine mammals, including sirenians, carnivores, baleen and toothed
whales and dolphins. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and 112, MARB 315, 410.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
401.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS. (3-0). Credit 3. Anatomy,
taxonomy, phylogeny and physiological adaptations of marine mammals.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, and MARB 315. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
402.
GENERAL MAMMALOGY. (2-3) Credit 3. Mammalian biology; evolution,
classification, biogeography, reproduction, physiology, ecology, and
behavior; focuses on basic concepts necessary for a foundation in
both wildlife science and biology. Prerequisites. MARB 315. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
403.
CETACEAN BEHAVIOR AND BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. This
course consists of lecture of up to date descriptions of Cetacean
behavior and ecology; and of labs that evaluate the literature of
topics of present relevance. Prerequisite: MARB 315. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
405.
MARINE PARASITOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Fundamentals of parasitology,
with emphasis on marine applications. Survey of major parasites of
marine animals and the diseases they cause, especially in
ecologically and commercially-important host species. Prerequisites:
BIOL 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
408.
MARINE BOTANY. (3-3). Credit 4. Morphology, systematics, ecology,
and biochemistry of representative algae, fungi, and submarine
grasses. Prerequisites: BIOL 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
410.
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. (2-3). Credit 3. Examination of ethological
concepts. Discussion of the development, genetics, physiology, and
evolution of animal behavior patterns involved in reproduction,
territoriality, aggression, communication, population dispersion,
sociality, and sociobiology of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Prerequisites: BIOL 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
412.
SOCIOBIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. (3-0). Credit 3. Application of
sociobiological concepts to examine the evolution and adaptive
significance of reproductive strategies utilized by marine and
terrestrial animals. Strategy-influencing factors to be discussed
include: mate selection and competition, sex roles, bonding,
parental investment in offspring, and socialization. Prerequisites:
BIOL 112, MARB 301 or equivalent, or concurrent registration.
Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
414.
TOXICOLOGY (3-0). Credit 3. This course presents the history and
scope of toxicology as it applies to mammals. Where possible, marine
species will be used for examples and assigned papers.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 227, CHEM 228. (Pending
approval).
420.
COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Principles of animal
physiology are examined using invertebrate and vertebrate model
systems. Topics include osmoregulation in marine vs. freshwater vs.
terrestrial organisms, excretion, fluid circulation, nervous system
structure and function, muscle activity, sensory neurobiology, and
endocrine mediation. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 228, MARB 310,
MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
423.
MARICULTURE. (3-3). Credit 4. Study of factors determining the
success of efforts to cultivate estuarine and marine species of
economic importance. Mariculture practices used worldwide in the
production of algae, mollusks, crustaceans, and fishes will be
discussed. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
425.
MARINE ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Relationship between various marine
environments and their inhabitants; intra- and interspecific
relationships between organisms; structure and function among marine
communities. Laboratory emphasis is placed on study of living
material and natural habitats in the Gulf of Mexico. Prerequisites:
MARB 315, 408, 435; ENGL 301; curriculum senior or approval of
instructor.
426.
AQUATIC ANIMAL NUTRITION. (3-0). Credit 3. Chemistry, digestion,
absorption and intermediary metabolism of nutrient classes with
special emphasis on their relationship to warmwater fish nutrition.
Determination of nutrient requirements, feed evaluation, feed
processing, ration formulation and feeding practices. Prerequisites:
CHEM 227. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
430.
COASTAL PLANT ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Study of the identification,
distribution, production, and ecological importance of estuarine,
coastal marsh, and dune vascular plants; the interaction of plants
with their abiotic and biotic environments; and techniques of
vegetation management and evaluation. Prerequisites: BIOL 112.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
431.
WETLANDS ECOLOGY, MONITORING, AND DELINEATION. (2-6). Credit 4.
Study of the characteristics and importance of wetlands and methods
for delineating, monitoring, and evaluating wetlands. Students will
become knowledgeable in wetland soils, plants, ecological
interactions of wetlands and other habitats and animals, and the
laws pertaining to obtaining permits and managing wetlands of the
U.S. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
432.
GIS USE IN COASTAL RESOURCES. (2-3). Credit 3. Basic concepts of
design, planning, and integration of Geographical Information
Systems in management of biological systems in coastal environments.
Students are taught to input data into GIS, organize the data, and
analyze, query, and manage data sets. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
435.
MARINE INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. General biology of
marine invertebrate animals; morphology, evolution, and systematics.
Laboratory will stress studies of local fauna. Prerequisites: BIOL
111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
436.
NON-VERTEBRATE FISHERIES. (3-3). Credit 4. A survey of the history
and importance of harvesting commercially important algae and
invertebrates, with an assessment of the current status, problems
and prospects for each fishery. Indentification, distribution and
biology of commercially important species will also be addressed.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
437.
PATHOLOGY OF MARINE ANIMALS. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to the
structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organ
systems of marine invertebrates and vertebrates as they relate to
disease and/or injury. Mechanisms of disease and identification of
lesions in common diseases and human-induced injuries will be
included. Laboratory will consist of gross and microscopic aspects
of pathology in both invertebrate and vertebrate animals.
Prerequisites: MARB 315, 435, MICR 351. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
438.
COASTAL ORNITHOLOGY. (2-3). Credit 3. Field and laboratory studies
on the identification, classification, distribution and ecology of
birds with special emphasis on birds of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Classroom lectures to include anatomy, physiology, behavior and
migration. Field trips required. Prerequisites: MARB 315. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
445.
MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT. (3-3). Credit 4. Basic knowledge from
marine ichthyology, biology of fishes and biological oceanography
related to applied aspects of marine fisheries sciences. Emphasis
placed on management techniques applicable to tidal-influenced
inland water, estuaries, and oceans. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
454.
ORNAMENTAL FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Maintenance and
health care of ornamental fish in closed recirculating systems;
aquariology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, immunology,
infectious and noninfectious diseases, checklists, quarantine
procedures and health maintenance of ornamental fish. Prerequisites:
MICR 351 and MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
460.
FISHERIES POPULATION DYNAMICS. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to
the behavior of populations. Classical and recent population
theories will be discussed in lecture. In lab, extant and programs
written by students will be used to explore population behavior and
interactions. Prerequisites: MATH 151. Senior classification or
approval of instructor.
466.
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. A conceptual examination of
evolutionary theory, not a survey of specific organismal evolutions.
Evidence for the abiotic origin of life is presented, followed by a
discussion of micro-evolutionary (including drift and natural
selection) and macro-evolutionary (including evolutionary trends)
mechanisms. The course concludes with application of these concepts
to human evolution. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor. MARB 301 is
recommended but not required.
482.
SEMINAR IN MARINE BIOLOGY. (1-0). Credit 1. Compilation of
literature pertaining to topics in marine biology. Emphasis placed
on preparation of a written report and presentation of a synopsis of
that report. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
484.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP. Credit 1-9. Supervised study in a research
or teaching laboratory remote from TAMUG. Student involvement is to
consist of real-life learning or marine biological research,
teaching, management, or a combination of these. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6 per semester. Special topics and
problems in field and/or laboratory work suited to analysis by
individuals or small groups concerning aspects of marine biology.
Usually requires a report describing techniques and results. Only 3
credit hours may be used in the degree plan curriculum.
Prerequisites: 2.25 GPR. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
489.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1-4. Study of selected
topics in an identified area of marine biology. Prerequisite: Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
491.
RESEARCH IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1 to 4. Research conducted under
the direction of faculty member in Marine Biology. May be repeated 2
times for credit. Please see academic advisor in department.
Registration in multiple sections of this course is possible within
a given semester provided that the per semester credit hour limit is
not exceeded. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and
approval of instructor.
606.
ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN MARINE POPULATION BIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3.
Novel Approaches and concepts employed studying factors affecting
recruitment, determining trophic relationships (e.g., stable
isotopes), and the consequences, at various levels, of changes in
abundance of marine populations, including ecological (community),
population (Allee effects) and genetic (effective population size).
Inference of population connectivity determined through the use of
electronic tags and molecular techniques is also examined.
Prerequisite: B.S. Marine Biology or Marine Science or approval of
instructor
616.
INTRODUCTION TO METHODS IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING. (2-3). Credit 3. This
course prepares students to use SCUBA as a research tool for the
marine sciences in compliance with University, American Academy of
Underwater Sciences and Federal OSHA standards. Practical work in
pool and open waters will complement academic experience and provide
training towards scientific diver status. Prerequisite: Advanced
scuba certification.
617.
RESEARCH DIVING METHODS. (0-6). Credit 2. Field experience in a wide
range of research diving environments stressing dive planning and
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