• BIOL 4200: Plant Taxonomy (ALPP)

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fulfills a program elective for Biology majors who desire experience in plant systematics. Focuses on the collecting of plants and systems of classification. Successful completers will identify plants in the field using diagnostic techniques including the use of dichotomous keys. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a knowledge of, and use the terminology and nomenclature necessary for, the identification of vascular plants. 2. Identify, diagram, and describe the organs and reproductive structures of vascular plants. 3. Evaluate, identify, and classify vascular plants based on physical characteristics. 4. Use dichotomous keys and other literature in the identification of vascular plants, in the lab, and in the field. 5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the common plant families that are found in the Mojave Desert, Great Basin, and Colorado Plateau region. Prerequisites: BIOL 1620 (Grade C or Higher). Corequisites: BIOL 4205. SP
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• BIOL 4205: Plant Taxonomy Lab (ALPP)

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of BIOL 4200 designed so students gain hands on experience collecting and classifying plants through field trips, plant dissection, study of herbarium samples, microscopy, and the use of dichotomous keys. Field trips and plant collection required. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a knowledge of, and use the terminology and nomenclature necessary for, the identification of vascular plants. 2. Identify, diagram, and describe the organs and reproductive structures of vascular plants. 3. Evaluate, identify, and classify vascular plants based on physical characteristics. 4. Use dichotomous keys and other literature in the identification of vascular plants, in the lab, and in the field. 5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the common plant families that are found in the Mojave Desert, Great Basin, and Colorado Plateau region. Corequisites: BIOL 4200. SP
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• BIOL 4230: General Parasitology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fulfills a program elective for Biology majors. Emphasizes identification, life cycles, control and economic impact of organisms classified as protists, helminthes, and arthropods of veterinary and medical importance, especially the interaction between host and parasite. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the fundamental principles of parasitology. 2. Outline general life cycles of major parasites of medical and veterinary significance. 3. Characterize the ecology of parasites and their role in ecosystems. 4. Explain methods of controlling parasites and the limitations of the control methods. 5. Describe zoonoses, emerging, and re-emerging diseases. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Both grade C or higher). FA (even)
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• BIOL 4260: Herpetology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fulfills a program elective for Biology majors. Covers the biology of amphibians and reptiles including evolutionary history, functional morphology, physiological ecology, biogeography, reproductive, and population ecology. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the biology of amphibians and reptiles. 2. Synthesize and present scientific information orally. 3. Appraise and critique scientific literature. 4. Evaluate scientific information in writing. 5. Evaluate sources of scientific information. Prerequisite: BIOL 3040 and BIOL 3045 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 4265. FA (odd)
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• BIOL 4265: Herpetology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of BIOL 4260, covering systematics, natural history, and collecting/sampling techniques. Field trips required. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use unique characteristics to classify common species of amphibians and reptiles in southern Utah after brief examination. 2. Demonstrate proper and safe handling of non- venomous species of frogs, salamanders, lizards, snakes, and turtles. 3. Describe the adaptations of amphibians and reptiles and explain how these relate to their life histories and ecology. 4. Explain the importance of amphibians and reptiles through the roles they play in natural ecosystems. Course fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 3040 and BIOL 3045 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 4260. FA (odd)
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• BIOL 4270: Ichthyology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fulfills a program elective for Biology majors. Covers the biology of fishes, including evolutionary history, functional morphology, physiological ecology, and biogeography, with an emphasis on Utah species. Successful completers will be able to identify various fishes, especially those found locally. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) After successfully completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and classify the major classes and orders of fish, especially those found locally. 2, Label and identify external and internal morphology. 3. Describe basic fish physiology, behavior and ecology. 4. Describe methods of fish conservation. 5. Critically read and evaluate primary literature on ichthyological topics. 6. Write an effective review paper. 7. Design and implement scientifically sound experiments. 8. Analyze and interpret data and draw logical conclusions from that data. 9. Disseminate data and conclusions in scientifically appropriate manners. Prerequisite: BIOL 3040 and BIOL 3045 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 4275. FA (even)
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• BIOL 4275: Ichthyology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of BIOL 4270, covering identification, systematic and natural history. Field trips required. Lab fee required. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) After successfully completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and classify the major classes and orders of fish, especially those found locally. 2, Label and identify external and internal morphology. 3. Describe basic fish physiology, behavior and ecology. 4. Describe methods of fish conservation. 5. Critically read and evaluate primary literature on ichthyological topics. 6. Write an effective review paper. 7. Design and implement scientifically sound experiments. 8. Analyze and interpret data and draw logical conclusions from that data. 9. Disseminate data and conclusions in scientifically appropriate manners. Prerequisite: BIOL 3040 and BIOL 3045 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 4270. FA (even)
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• BIOL 4280: Marine Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students in the physical and biological sciences, covers global oceans with an introduction to oceanography and ocean processes; major marine ecosystems, with an emphasis on the Pacific Coast of California; marine ecology, emphasizing energy flow, populations and community structure and formation; and human impacts on the seas by considering positive and negative human activities that alter or enhance marine resources and environments. Field trip required. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the biology of marine organisms. 2. Synthesize scientific information on marine organisms and present it orally. 3. Appraise and critique scientific literature on marine organisms. 4. Evaluate and synthesize scientific information on marine organisms in writing. 5. Evaluate sources of scientific information. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 3040 (All grade C or higher). SP
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• BIOL 4300: Molecular Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The objective of this course is to help students develop a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of modern molecular biology from the standpoint of recognized molecular mechanisms for controlling basic processes in a cell, and also from an applied standpoint for using molecular biology as a tool in the laboratory. The course will take an in-depth look at traditional subjects, like manipulation of nucleic acids, the polymerase chain reaction, recombinant vectors, DNA replication, mutation and repair. It will also address some rapidly evolving fields including next-generation sequencing, microarrays, processing of RNA, microRNA and proteomics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the evolution of the science of Molecular Biology from 1953 to present. 2. Understand the technical terminology associated to Molecular Biology. 3. Apply, analyze, and evaluate Molecular Biology techniques and the corresponding outcomes. Prerequisites: BIOL 3030 and CHEM 1220. Corequisites: BIOL 4305. SP
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• BIOL 4305: Molecular Biology Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The laboratory component of BIOL 4300. It reinforces basic laboratory skills and techniques in molecular biology and introduces students to advanced techniques. Students will learn principles and practice of nucleic acid purification (plasmid and genomic DNA, RNA), DNA restriction digestion and analysis, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and more. Students will also learn the technical applications of polymerases, modifying enzymes, restriction enzymes and the different DNA cloning vectors. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the evolution of the science of Molecular Biology from 1953 to present. 2. Understand the technical terminology associated to Molecular Biology. 3. Apply, analyze, and evaluate Molecular Biology techniques and the corresponding outcomes. Corequisites: BIOL 4300. SP
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