Department of Life Sciences
Mission
The Department of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio strives to provide a rich educational experience for students through face-to-face instruction, on-line learning, and hybrid courses with small class sizes and state-of-the-art technology. We emphasize hands-on experiential learning and critical thinking, and the participation of undergraduate students in the scholarship efforts of the faculty. We strive to provide our students with leadership skills and values to prepare them for the work-place, for advanced study, and for an ever-changing world.
Contact Information
Dr. Marvin M. F. Lutnesky
Professor and Chair, Department of Life Sciences
STEM 311S
Biology
- Biology Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology, Bachelor of Science
- Biology Concentration in Ecology, Bachelor of Science
- Biology Concentration in Pre-Health Professions, Bachelor of Science
- Biology Concentration in Zoology, Bachelor of Science
- Biology with Teacher Certification, Bachelor of Science
- Biology, Bachelor of Arts
- Biology, Bachelor of Science
- Biology, Minor
Psychology
Biology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1106 | General Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1107 | General Biology II - Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1306 | Gen Biology I-Attr Living Sys | 3 |
| BIOL 1307 | Gen Biology II-Biol Organisms | 3 |
| BIOL 1308 | Intro to Life Sciences I | 3 |
| BIOL 1309 | Intro to Life Sciences II | 3 |
| BIOL 2190 | Independent Study | 1 |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2402 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 2406 | Intro to Plant Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 2410 | Topics in Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 2411 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIOL 2415 | Statistics in Biology & Medicn | 4 |
| BIOL 2421 | Introduction to Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 2431 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 2490 | Topics in Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 3104 | Research Experience in Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 3304 | Biotechniques | 3 |
| BIOL 3375 | Applied Entomology | 3 |
| BIOL 3401 | Invertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 3402 | Evolution | 4 |
| BIOL 3403 | Plant Taxonomy | 4 |
| BIOL 3405 | Vertebrate Zoology | 4 |
| BIOL 3406 | Animal Behavior | 4 |
| BIOL 3407 | Ecology | 4 |
| BIOL 3408 | Animal Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 3409 | Cellular Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 4101 | Seminar-Integrative Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 4102 | Seminar-Cell/Molecular Biology | 1 |
| BIOL 4103 | Seminar-Zoology | 1 |
| BIOL 4104 | Seminar-Ecology | 1 |
| BIOL 4120 | Experiential Lab Instruction | 1 |
| BIOL 4304 | Undergrad Research in Biology | 1-3 |
| BIOL 4307 | Conserv/Restoration Ecology | 3 |
| BIOL 4356 | Topics in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4360 | Internship in Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4401 | Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 4402 | Developmental Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 4406 | Bacteriology | 4 |
| BIOL 4407 | Virology | 4 |
| BIOL 4408 | Immunology | 4 |
| BIOL 4409 | Biology of Disease Vectors | 4 |
| BIOL 4410 | Topics in Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 4411 | Appl Plant Physiology,Grwth/Dv | 4 |
| BIOL 4423 | Wildlife Management | 4 |
| BIOL 4424 | Field Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 4425 | Ornithology | 4 |
| BIOL 4426 | Cellular Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 4427 | Herpetology | 4 |
| BIOL 4429 | Mammalogy | 4 |
| BIOL 4430 | Parasitology | 4 |
| BIOL 4431 | Ichthyology | 4 |
| BIOL 4432 | Primatology | 4 |
Psychology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2202 | The Psychology Major | 2 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth & Development | 3 |
| PSYC 2315 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| PSYC 2325 | Selected Topics in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2385 | Writing in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 2388 | Psychological Research/Stats I | 3 |
| PSYC 3088 | Psyc Research & Stat II Lab | 0 |
| PSYC 3304 | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| PSYC 3305 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3312 | Motivation & Emotion | 3 |
| PSYC 3315 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3316 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3321 | Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| PSYC 3322 | Gender Issues | 3 |
| PSYC 3324 | Culture and Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3327 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| PSYC 3336 | Sports, Exer, Perf Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3344 | Military Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3359 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3360 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3365 | Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSYC 3369 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PSYC 3488 | Psyc Research & Stats II | 4 |
| PSYC 4051 | Directed Research in Psyc | 0 |
| PSYC 4151 | Directed Research in Psyc | 1 |
| PSYC 4160 | Psychology Senior Seminar | 1 |
| PSYC 4251 | Directed Research in Psyc | 2 |
| PSYC 4309 | Psychological Assessment | 3 |
| PSYC 4310 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4314 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
| PSYC 4315 | Sel Topics in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4325 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4328 | Psychology of Perception | 3 |
| PSYC 4333 | History & System of Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4335 | Intro Clinical Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4345 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| PSYC 4351 | Directed Research in Psyc | 3 |
| PSYC 4352 | Forensic Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4355 | Internship in Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4360 | Seminar in Advanced Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 4370 | Psychology and Law | 3 |
| PSYC 4388 | Psych Research & Stats III | 3 |