• BIOL 3205: Invertebrate Zoology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of BIOL 3200, provides hands-on opportunities to dissect and study representatives of the various invertebrate animal phyla, including field trips. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply and use proper microscope and dissection techniques when manipulating and dissecting small invertebrate organisms. 2. Identify, draw/sketch, and describe anatomical structures of the invertebrate organisms dissected or observed in the lab. 3. Examine and compare anatomical structures among related invertebrate organisms observed in the laboratory. Course fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 3200.
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• BIOL 3230R: Cadaver Practicum

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students who desire more experience in human dissection. Students will be instructed in the maintenance, dissection, and demonstration of the human cadaver. Requires six hours of dissection per week. Limited enrollment course. Repeatable up to 8 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Prepare a prosected cadaver for use in lower division courses. 2. Apply appropriate prosection techniques. 3. Identify structures of the human body in all regions, including muscles, with 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320; AND BIOL 2325; AND Instructor permission. FA, SP
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• BIOL 3250: Cancer Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Biology majors, and other interested students. Examines "Cancer," a catch-all term for hundreds of diseases that share the common feature of cells that forgo the normal regulatory systems of control and proliferate within the body. Focuses on general principles of molecular nature and cell behavior common in the disease state. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare the molecular, cellular, and environmental mechanisms that lead to the development of cancer. 2. Explain the steps leading to cancer metastasis. 3. Contrast the treatment of cancer and the different cellular pathways targeted by treatment methods. 4. Evaluate information regarding the development and treatment of cancer and present your findings to a general audience. Prerequisites: BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher). FA
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• BIOL 3300: Introduction to Bioinformatics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course is intended to be a basic introduction to Bioinformatics. At the core the main goal is for the students to understand what Bioinformaticians do and the types of jobs available. The class further allows the student to learn and gain experience in processing next generation sequencing data (NGS) and gives them an introduction to tools used by Bioinformaticians. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Contrast job and career opportunities available to Bioinformaticians; 2. Demonstrate proficiency in basic unix commands to process data; 3. Utilize NCBI blast and databases; 4. Perform pairwise alignments and homology; 5. Contrast different types of NGS data; 6. Perform basic QC on FASTQ files; 7. Summarize genome assembly and genome mapping; 8. Describe variant calling and outline the VCF format. Prerequisite: CS 1400 and IT 1100 (IT 1100 can be taken concurrently). SP
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• BIOL 3340: Plant Anatomy

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fulfills a program elective for all Biology majors. Study of the microscopic structure of the stems, leaves, roots, and reproductive structures of vascular plants with emphasis on the flowering plants. Successful completers will be able to categorize plants according to microscopic structure of tissues. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify, describe, and explain the major concepts that apply to the structure and limited function of plant cells. 2. Identify, describe, and explain the major concepts that apply to the structure and limited function of plant meristems and tissues. 3. Explain the major concepts that apply to the structure and limited function of plant organs. 4. Compare the major concepts that apply to the structures and limited function of cones, flowers, and fruits. 5. Compare the major concepts that apply to the structures and limited function of gymnosperm and angiosperm seeds. Prerequisites: BIOL 1620; and BIOL 2400. Corequisite: BIOL 3345. FA
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• BIOL 3345: Plant Anatomy Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of BIOL 3340. Provides experience using compound microscopy to study the features of various plant tissues such as stems, roots, leaves, and reproductive structures. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and diagram the major concepts that apply to the structure and limited function of plant cells. 2. Identify and diagram the major concepts that apply to the structure and limited function of plant meristems and tissues. 3. Summarize the major concepts that apply to the structure and limited function of plant organs. 4. Diagram and classify the major concepts that apply to the structures and limited function of cones, flowers, and fruits. 5. Diagram and classify the major concepts that apply to the structures and limited function of gymnosperm and angiosperm seeds. Course fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1625 or BIOL 1625A; and BIOL 2405. Corequisite: BIOL 3340. FA (odd)
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• BIOL 3360: Developmental Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fulfills a program elective for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree. Covers major development patterns of animal embryos, stressing recent advances in the roles played by organizational genes and interactions among chemical gradients that cause tissue differentiation, and emphasizing constraints posed by developmental necessities on evolutionary change. Successful completers will be able to describe the evolution of different body plans, with similarities and differences among major animal taxa, and the crucial importance of early stages of development in the proper functioning of mature organisms. Recommended prerequisite course, BIOL 3550. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the mechanisms of development at the molecular and cellular level. 2. Describe the major processes involved in the formation of organisms. 3. Successfully communicate scientific information as it pertains to developmental biology. 4. Critically evaluate and discuss scientific material. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher). SU
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• BIOL 3420: Advanced Human Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Advanced detail-oriented course that examines how mechanistically the body functions. It begins with cell transport, communication and how the body achieves homeostasis and commences with body systems and how they function. Successful completers of this intensive course will have a sufficient familiarity with the details of biologic functions to enable them to understand disease processes, treatment procedures, and research pursuits of various aspects of physiology. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs). At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the proper vocabulary and use of the terminology used in physiology. 2. Describe cell transport systems, communication, function and how the body systems interact to achieve homeostasis. 3. Summarize in detail the overall processes of major body systems: nervous, special senses, endocrine, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, blood, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive. 4. Apply and integrate knowledge gained in the course to biomedical and clinical cases. Prerequisites: BIOL 1620 (Grade C or higher). SP
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• BIOL 3450: General Microbiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Can be used to fulfill a core requirement for Biology majors. Emphasizes relationships between microbes and their ecosystems, and biotechnological applications including food production, spoilage and preservation, fermentation technology, agriculture, waste disposal, water lecture/discussion. Successful completion of the course gives students an understanding of the importance of microbes to biological communities. 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. Learn about the people who have made important contributions to the understanding of microbiology. 2. Learn the structure and function of prokaryotic cells. 3. Learn how prokaryotic cells survive and reproduce. 4. Learn about information exchange within and between prokaryotic cells. 5. Learn about virus structure, genetics, reproduction, and diversity. Prerequisites: BIOL 3030 and CHEM 1220 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 3455. SP
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• BIOL 3455: General Microbiology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of BIOL 3450; provides basic and applied methodologies, including isolation of commercially useful strains and production and purification of industrial products. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the structural and metabolic characteristics of various microbes, and apply basic techniques for culturing different microbes in the laboratory. 2. Demonstrate proper safety procedures used for culturing and transferring microorganisms in a microbiology laboratory. 3. Develop skills for proper microscope technique (including oil immersion and calibration) using Bright field microscopes. 4. Develop skills using fundamental staining techniques such as: simple stain, gram stain, and endospore stain. 5. Demonstrate the ability to identify unknown bacterial through microscopic and biochemical analysis and present your findings in written and oral form. Course fee required. Corequisite: BIOL 3450. SP
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