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  • BIOL 1610: Principles of Biology I (LS)

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills General Education Life Sciences requirement. Introductory course required of all Biology majors, pre-veterinary, pre-medical, pre-dental, and other pre-professional majors. Emphasizes the scientific method; cell processes, including basic chemistry, cellular level structure, and function; and the principles of inheritance, evolution and ecology. Fulfills prerequisite to most other Biology courses. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the scientific method, including asking testable questions, forming hypotheses, and using experimental design to evaluate hypotheses. 2. Describe and apply concepts related to the chemistry of life, cell theory, the genetic basis for life, evolution, and ecology. 3. Apply information literacy skills including effectively locating, evaluating, and communicating scientific information. Corequisites: BIOL 1615. FA, SP, SU
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  • BIOL 1615: Principles of Biology I Lab (LAB)

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of BIOL 1610. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand and apply basic laboratory safety. 2. Use a compound microscope and a wide-field stereoscope. 3. Understand basic concepts in biology pertaining to scientific methods, microscopy, cell structure and function, enzymatic processes, cellular respiration, cell reproduction, Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, natural selection, population growth, and evolutionary agents. 4. Apply proper laboratory techniques in measuring materials, making wet mount slide preparations, pipetting, preparing gels for electrophoresis and carrying out gel electrophoresis. 5. Develop and evaluate hypotheses and interpret scientific data. Course fee required. Corequisite: BIOL 1610. FA, SP, SU
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  • BIOL 1615A: Honors Prin. of Biology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Honors course. Lab portion of BIOL 1610A. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the scientific method, including asking testable questions, forming hypothesis, and using experimental design to evaluate hypotheses. 2. Describe and apply concepts related to the chemistry of life, cell theory, the genetic basis for life, evolution, and ecology. Demonstrate information literacy skills including effectively locating, evaluating, applying, and communicating scientific information. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Honors Program OR program director permission. Corequisite: BIOL 1610A.
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  • BIOL 1620: Principles of Biology II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Required of all Biology majors, including pre-health science, pre-nursing, pre-veterinary, pre-medical, pre-dental, and other pre-professional students. Continues BIOL 1610; emphasizes Evolution, diversity processes, animal structure and function, plant structure and function. Prerequisite to many other Biology courses. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and compare the structural and physiological diversity of viruses and bacteria. 2. Explain and compare the structural and physiological diversity of the protists. 3. Explain and compare the various life cycles and the structural and physiological diversity of fungi. 4. Explain and compare the various life cycles and the structural and physiological diversity of the plants. 5. Explain and compare the various life cycles and the structural, physiological, and evolutionary diversity of the invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 1625. FA, SP
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  • BIOL 1625: Principles of Biology II Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of BIOL 1620. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Deepen understanding of the main groups of living organisms. 2. Develop clear, testable hypotheses. 3. Design proper experiments and analyze and interpret the resulting data. 4. Report experiment results through oral presentations. 5. Report experimental results through writing. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 1615 or BIOL 1615A (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 1620. FA, SP
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  • BIOL 2060: Principles of Microbiology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For health science, pre-pharmacy and other allied health professionals who need an understanding of microbiology. Focuses on essentials of microbiology, including disease control, nomenclature, function of immune system, pathologies, causes and cures, and laboratory methods for safely studying microorganisms. Successful completion of the course gives students an understanding of microbes and their relationship to the human system and health. The material of this course is presented in an advanced manner. Relevant background of basic biology is assumed. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the people who have made important contributions to the understanding of microbiology. 2. Summarize the structure and function of various microbes, how prokaryotic cells survive, communicate, and reproduce. 3. Explain how microbes cause disease states, and describe various clinical outcomes of biological infections of different microbes. 4. Describe various methods used to isolate and identify different types of microbes, and how these methods are currently applied in clinical labs and new research. 5. Outline examples of how microbiology is used as a tool in our everyday lives and various industries, including food production and medicine. Prerequisites: BIOL 1010, BIOL 1200, or BIOL 1610. Corequisites: BIOL 2065. FA SP SU
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  • BIOL 2065: Principles of Microbiology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of BIOL 2060, stressing safety; sterile technique; methods of staining; preparing, culturing, and transferring microorganisms; and identification of an unknown. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. List individuals that have made important contributions to the understanding of microbiology. 2. Identify the structure and function of prokaryotic cells. 3. Summarize how prokaryotic cells survive and reproduce. 4. Outline information exchange within and between prokaryotic cells. 5. Summarize virus structure, genetics, reproduction, and diversity. Corequisites: BIOL 2060. FA, SP, SU
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  • BIOL 2300: Fundamentals of Bioinformatics

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course provides students with exposure to broad themes in bioinformatics. Specifically, it is focused on: the objectives of bioinformatics, the overarching techniques of bioinformatics, and bioinformatics-related career opportunities. No coding experience is required for this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how bioinformatics is used in diverse research fields; 2. Describe bioinformatics-related career opportunities; 3. Evaluate the scientific literature in bioinformatics and applications in society. FA
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  • BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For students pursuing health science fields, including pre-allied health, pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy, pre-dental, pre-medical, and many others. Examines the structures of the human body, including muscles, nerves, blood supply, bones, lymph, internal organs, and reproductive anatomy. Includes lectures supplemented with laboratory examinations of cadavers and physical and virtual models. Successful completers will have advanced familiarity with the nomenclature and locations of structures in the human body. Successful completion of BIOL 1010, BIOL 1200, BIOL 1610, or equivalent recommended prior to enrolling. Inclusive Access Course Material fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify structures of the human body on cadavers and models. 2. Explain certain medically important concepts. 3. Apply knowledge of the body in future courses and/or occupations. 4. Identify structures of the human body in all regions, including muscles, with some origins and insertions, ligaments and tendons, bones with some anatomical landmarks, organ systems, circulatory routes, and certain neurological pathways of both the central and peripheral nervous system. Corequisite: BIOL 2325. FA, SP, SU
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  • BIOL 2325: Human Anatomy Lab

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of BIOL 2320. Includes cadaver study. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify structures of the human body. 2. Explain certain medically important concepts. 3. Apply knowledge of the body in future courses and/or occupations. 4. Identify structures of the human body in all regions, including muscles, with some origins and insertions, ligaments and tendons, bones with some anatomical landmarks, organ systems, circulatory routes, and certain neurological pathways of both the central and peripheral nervous system. Course fee required. Corequisites: BIOL 2320. FA, SP, SU
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