UHCl Course Numbers

 Anatomy & Physiology I (must include lab)

BIOL 2301 Anatomy & Physiology I
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Study of the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and
endocrine systems. Not for Biology or Fitness & Performance majors; does not count toward any
B.S. or B.A. degree specialization in Biology. Corequisites: BIOL 2101
BIOL 2101 Laboratory for Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit: 1 | Lecture: 0 | Lab: 3
Lab study of the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and
endocrine systems. Not for Biology or Fitness & Performance majors; does not count toward any
B.S. or B.A. degree specialization in Biology. Corequisites: BIOL 2301
 Anatomy & Physiology II (must include lab)
BIOL 2302 Anatomy & Physiology II
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Lab study of the structure and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and
reproductive systems. Basic principles of genetics are included. Not for Biology or Fitness &
Performance majors; does not count toward any B.S. or B.A. degree specialization in Biology.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101 Corequisites: BIOL 2102
 Microbiology (must include lab)
BIOL 2321 Microbiology for Science Majors
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Study of the morphology, physiology and taxonomy of representative groups of pathogenic and
non-pathogenic microorganisms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1306, BIOL 1307, CHEM 1311, CHEM 1312
Corequisites: BIOL 2121
BIOL 2121 Laboratory for Microbiology for Science Majors
Credit: 1 | Lecture: 0 | Lab: 3
Laboratory exercises using culture of microorganisms grown on selected media. Prerequisites:
BIOL 1306, BIOL 1307, CHEM 1311, CHEM 1312 Corequisites: BIOL 2321
 Chemistry (must include lab)
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Fundamental principles of Chemistry for majors in sciences, health sciences and engineering;
topics include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, chemical reactions, states of matter and
properties, chemical bonding, structure and descriptive chemistry. Credit may not be received
for both CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1311. Corequisites: CHEM 1111
CHEM 1111 Laboratory for General Chemistry I
Credit: 1 | Lecture: 0 | Lab: 3
Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1311;
introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis and
 preparation of laboratory reports. Credit may not be received for both CHEM 1105 and CHEM
1111. Corequisites: CHEM 1311
 Elective Science
BIOL 1306 Biology for Science Majors
I Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
A general biology course including biochemistry, cell biology, cell metabolism and energetics,
photosynthesis, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, bacteria and viruses. Credit may not be received
for both BIOL 1306 and BIOL 1308. Corequisites: BIOL 1106
BIOL 1106 Laboratory for Biology for Science Majors
I Credit: 1 | Lecture: 0 | Lab: 3
Laboratory exercises in basic biochemistry, cell biology, cell metabolism and energetics,
photosynthesis, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, bacteria and viruses. Credit may not be received
for both BIOL 1106 and BIOL 1108. Corequisites: BIOL 1306
 Nutrition
ECED 1318 Nutrition, Health and Safety
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Study of nutrition, health, safety and related activities, including skills development in
management of issues, guidelines and practices in nutrition, community health, hygiene and
safety. Integration of these principles applies to a variety of Early Childhood settings. This course
requires some visits to off-campus locations.
 Introductory Psychology
PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Survey of the major psychological topics, theories, and approaches to the scientific study of
behavior and mental processes.
 Introductory Sociology
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
The scientific study of human society, including ways in which groups, social institutions, and
individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through
the application of various theoretical perspectives, key concepts, and related research methods
of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as
social stratification, gender, race/ ethnicity, and deviance.
 Lifespan Growth & Development (must cover infancy through adult)
PSYC 2314 Lifespan and Growth Development
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Lifespan Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors
and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
 Statistics (Math, Psych or Business)
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3
 Collection, analysis, presentation and interpretation of data; probability, sampling, correlation
and regression, analysis of variance and the use of statistical software. Prerequisites: Meet TSI
college-readiness standard for Mathematics; or equivalent.
 U.S. History I
HIST 1301 United States History I
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States
from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. Includes the study of pre-
Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery, sectionalism, and the Civil
War/Reconstruction eras. Themes may include: American settlement and diversity, American
culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration
and migration, and creation of the federal government.
 U.S. History II
HIST 1302 United States History II
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States
from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. Examines industrialization, immigration,
world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes may include:
American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change,
immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal
government, and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
 U.S. Government
POLS 2305 Federal Government
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national
government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, federalism, political
participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties, and civil rights.
 Texas Government
POLS 2306 Texas Government
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Origin and development of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local
government, federalism, and intergovernmental relations, political participation, the election
process, and the political culture of Texas.
 English I - Composition I
WRIT 1301 Composition I
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting,
revising, and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical
choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement, and style. Focus on writing the academic
essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating, and critical analysis.
 English II - Composition II or Technical Writing
 WRIT 1302 Composition II
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based
expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including
primary and secondary research methods, critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia
texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical
thinking about evidence and conclusions. Prerequisites: WRIT 1301 or equivalent.
 Performing Arts
ARTS 1316 Drawing Foundations
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 0 | Lab: 3
Introduces an array of materials and techniques fundamental to the practice of drawing.
Through observational studies, students will develop a technical and conceptual understanding
of this expressive medium.
 Humanities
HUMN 1301 Humanities Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
An interdisciplinary, multi-perspective assessment of cultural, political, philosophical, and
aesthetic factors critical to the formulation of values and the historical development of the
individual and of society.
 Free Electives
BIOL 1307 Biology for Science Majors II
Credit: 3 | Lecture: 3 | Lab: 0
A continuation of Biology for Science Majors I with emphasis on fungi, protists, plants, plant
function, animals, animal physiology and ecology. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1307
and BIOL 1309. Corequisites: BIOL 1107
BIOL 1107 Laboratory for Biology for Science Majors II
Credit: 1 | Lecture: 0 | Lab: 3
Laboratory exercises relating to fungi, protists, plants, plant function, animals, animal physiology
and ecology. Credit may not be received for both BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1109. Corequisites: BIOL
1307