• BTEC 3040: Zebrafish Maintenance and Microscopy

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This Course is on HIATUS. This course will give a broad introduction to zebrafish husbandry, maintenance, breeding, egg collection, and embryo microscopy. It will prepare students for advanced functional genomics coursework and research. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Employ proper maintenance of zebrafish colonies. 2. Practice zebrafish breeding and embryo collection. 3. Detail the mechanisms of light microscope usage. 4. Collect microscope images of developing zebrafish at various stages. 5. Detail the developmental stages of zebrafish. Prerequisites: Must be matriculated in a major in Biological Science, Computer Science, or Mathematics Department. FA, SP
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• BTEC 3050: CRISPR/Cas9 Techniques

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course will introduce foundational techniques of gene knockout using the CRISPR/Cas9 System. Students will gain hands on experience in a variety of techniques and carry out several experiments using CRISPR/Cas9. This class will prepare students for advanced functional genomics coursework and research. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the fundamental principles of gene knockdown using CRISPR/Cas9. 2. Carry out a gene knockout using CRISPR/Cas9 in the zebrafish model systems. Prerequisites: BTEC 2050 (Grade C- or higher). FA
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• BTEC 4020: Advanced Protein Characterization

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course provides an introduction to advanced methods use in characterization of proteins. This will be accomplished through hands-on experience in the lab as well as extensive lecture and discussion. Students will become familiar with key approaches for characterizing protein-protein interactions, enzyme activity, and protein structure. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply common analytical methods for analysis of soluble and membrane proteins and protein complexes; 2. Demonstrate common techniques used to evaluate protein activity including enzymatic assays, binding assays, and site directed mutagenesis; 3. Employ approaches use to analyze protein structure including protein crystallization techniques and structure evaluation. Prerequisites: BTEC 3020 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• BTEC 4040: Techniques in Functional Genomics

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course will introduce foundational techniques used in functional genomics experiment using the zebrafish model. It will prepare students for advanced functional genomics coursework and research. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate competencies in all techniques carried out as part of the course. 2. Employ manipulation techniques and microinjection of zebrafish embryos. 3. Detail scientific principles of functional genomics. 3. Generate a morpholino. Prerequisites: BTEC 3050 (Grade C- or higher). FA, SP
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• BTEC 4050: In Situ Hybridization

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course will introduce foundational techniques of in situ hybridization, and provide applied lab experiences in identifying abnormal phenotypes using in situ hybridization techniques. It will prepare students for advanced functional genomics coursework and research. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the theory of in situ hybridization. 2. Identify suitable research questions that can be answered using in situ hybridization. 3. Apply in situ hybridization to identify a phenotype. Prerequisites: BTEC 3050 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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• BTEC 4060: Variant Validation in Zebrafish

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This applied lab allows students to perform a functional genomics validation experiment in the zebrafish model. Students will be given a variant of unknown significance identified by hospital collaborators, and will carry out all steps required to validate the variant of unknown significance including: zebrafish mating and effective collection, microinjection, microscopic and in situ hybridization identification of phenotype, knockout rescue and variant validation. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate all techniques required for functional validation zebrafish. 2. Assemble results to be shared with collaborators within hospital and research centers. Prerequisites: BTEC 4050 (Grade C- or higher). FA, SP
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• BUS 1010: Introduction to Business

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Basic, introductory course designed to give students with little or no understanding of business a broad overview and understanding of the business world. Covers fundamental concepts of business such as definitions, business environment, business operations, role of business in the economy, the role of profit in a business, and how a business is established, financed, operated, and managed. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of oral and written communication for business. 2. Understand information management methods and networks using technology and social media. 3. Distinguish between ethical business practice and legally required business practice. 4. Recognize organizational structures and define management responsibility, structure, and function. 5. Understand the basic business structure and economic impact. 6. Evaluate international business relations in regard to cultural diversity. FA, SP
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• BUS 1370: Human Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For all students interested in combining human relations in the workplace with personal growth and career success. Focuses on developing interpersonal skills through self-evaluation, methods of conflict resolution, behavioral concepts, and effective communication principles. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the importance of obtaining and maintaining a positive attitude, self-esteem and appropriate life integration in all aspects of life, particularly in management. 2. Identify different personality and communication types and learn to apply this knowledge for successful communication in personal and business settings. 3. Identify personal values and how they differ from others' values. 4. Consider different aspects of human relations in a business/workplace setting and describe how to successfully manage those relations as they relate to leadership and teamwork. FA, SP, SU
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• BUS 3000: Intermediate Career Strategies

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduction to Career Strategies, with emphasis placed on successfully completing a focused career search. Target career industry sector(s) and specific opportunities within preferred sector(s) will be identified. Professional networking techniques / skills will be developed to effectively penetrate preferred industry sector(s). Continued emphasis will be placed on professional resume / portfolio development. It is recommended that students take this course prior to entering their Senior year. It is also recommended that students complete an internship related to their chosen major either before or while taking this course. Job interview skills will be addressed. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Conduct a targeted career search related to individual skills, interest, and current career opportunities. 2. Create and maintain a professional network that will support a targeted career search. 3. Create a customized resume for each identified career opportunity. 4. Create a Personal Career Portfolio, presenting academic work product germane to their targeted career search. 5. Demonstrate a professional manner during phone and personal interviews. Prerequisites: SSC 1010, BUS 2000 or BUS 1050. FA, SP
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• BUS 4990: Seminar in Business

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, either students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other nontraditional instruction methods. Note that this course in an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. Fees may be required for some seminar courses and instructor permission will be optional at the request of the instructor. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate learning through original and creative ideas. 2. Collaborate with others to accomplish a shared purpose or goal. 3. Use appropriate strategies and tools to represent, analyze, and integrate seminar-specific knowledge. 4. Develop the ability to think critically about course content. 5. Apply knowledge from seminar to a range of contexts, problems, and solutions.
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