• BIOL 6190: Molecular Genetics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Molecular aspects of genetics, including DNA replication, structure, rearrangement, transposition, recombination, repair, genetic engineering, and gene expression. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing is required. Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060; and CHEM 3700 or CHEM 5700. Cross-listed as: BIOL 5190.
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• BIOL 6200: Biogeochemistry of Terrestrial Ecosystems

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Carbon and nutrient cycles play a crucial role in shaping terrestrial ecosystem structure and function. This course offers a framework for understanding biogeochemical cycles, emphasizing their importance at both the ecosystem and global scales, and their relevance to ecosystem management. Registration Restriction Special Approval: Instructor permission Cross-listed as: BIOL 6200, PSC 6200
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• BIOL 6210: Measuring and Modeling the Terrestrial Carbon Cycle

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course focuses on the ecological processes that drive the terrestrial carbon (C) cycle and examines how they are represented in predictive mathematical models. Crosslisted as: CAS 6210 Prerequisites: MATH 1210, BIOL/PSC/WILD 6200, or instructor permission
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• BIOL 6220: Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Provides physiological background into hormones involved in nutrient regulation, as well as mechanisms of hormone action at the cellular and molecular levels. Includes action of steroids in the nucleus and membrane-based signal transduction pathways. Course includes lectures and literature reviews/presentations. Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700 or instructor permission. Cross-listed as: BIOL 5220 and ADVS 6220/ADVS 5220 and NDFS 6220/NDFS 5220.
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• BIOL 6240: Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Study of how interactions between vertebrate physiology and behavior shape vertebrate biology in an ecological context. Course takes a case studies approach to current research topics and involves in-class discussions, an oral presentation and writing. Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor Permission
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• BIOL 6250: Graduate Internship

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Work experience, for which the student is paid, tied to academics in a graduate student's field of study. Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department head prior to enrollment. Pass/Fail only.
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• BIOL 6260: Behavioral Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Focuses on current topics, emphasizing critical reading and thinking skills. Includes lectures, student presentations, and discussions of primary literature.
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• BIOL 6270: Theoretical Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers seminal concepts of theoretical ecology and introduces the use of mathematical models of ecology. An independent course project is required for graduate credit. Crosslisted as: CAS 6270 Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission
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• BIOL 6280: Animal Molecular Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Laboratory-based course designed to present the theory and provide an in-depth laboratory experience in RNA detection, differential gene expression analysis, real-time RT-PCR, protein detection and purification, 2-D gel electrophoresis, and microarrays. Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5260 or instructor permission. Cross-listed as: BIOL 5280 and ADVS 6280/ADVS 5280.
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• BIOL 6300: Programming for Biologists

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course teaches the theory and practice of programming for life sciences applications to life scientists. An additional project is required for graduate credit. Crosslisted as: BIOL 4300 and CAS 6300 Prerequisites: Graduate standing
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