• BIOL 5255: Prokaryotic Genetics

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  A project-oriented lecture/laboratory on use of experimental and analytical tools of modern genetics using bacteria and their viruses. It is recommended that BIOL 2020 and BIOL 2030 be completed prior to taking this course.
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• BIOL 5270: Microbial Ecosystems

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Microorganisms run the world. They are the foundation of every habitat on earth, from our bodies to the deep sea. The aim of this course is to train students to appreciate the fundamental microbial processes that are at the heart of many pressing medical and environmental issues today. The course is inherently interdisciplinary and will involve concepts in microbiology, genomics, ecology, evolution, and biogeochemistry. Students with any interest in medical, molecular, environmental, or evolutionary aspects of microbiology are welcome. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (BIOL 1620 OR BIOL 2010).
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• BIOL 5275: Micro Dvsty, Genom Evol

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Microbial Diversity, Genomics and Evolution (MDGE) examines the role of microorganisms and their complex interactions with other living organisms and the environment. The lecture course provides an integrated vision of genome biology and microbial physiology, diversity and ecology and serves as a primer for all students interested in genomics. The integrated laboratory class provides students with an opportunity to collect samples from the environment and examines microbial diversity using modern molecular biological methods and bioinformatic tools. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in ((BIOL 1620 OR BIOL 2010) AND BIOL 2030).
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• BIOL 5285: 3D Macromolecular EM

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Theoretical and practical aspects of three-dimensional, cryogenic transmission electron microscopy of biological macromolecules. Practical experience imaging a macromolecule, reconstructing its three-dimensional structure, and writing about the structure of a biological macromolecule. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (BIOL 3515 OR CHEM 3515) OR Instructor Consent.
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• BIOL 5315: Adv Human Anatomy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Design and organization of the human peripheral nervous system and its connections to the central nervous system. Establishes strong foundation for clinical neuroanatomy, incorporating solid biological principles of anatomy. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in BIOL 2325.
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• BIOL 5320: Evolution of Aggression

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The goal of the course is to introduce the evolutionary theory, knowledge of hominid evolution, and current research in evolutionary psychology that may help us better understand human aggression and violence. We will explore the evolution of intraspecific aggressive behavior in animals, focusing on sexual selection, game theory, the evolution of fatal fighting, anatomical and physiological specializations for fighting, as well as human life-history, reproduction and mating system, inclusive fitness, and the archeological and ethnographic records of human violence. These topics will be explored in a lecture/discussion format using readings from the primary literature. The second half of the semester will be devoted to student presentations of their own explorations of the evolutionary psychology of human aggression. Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 3410.
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• BIOL 5345: SW Natural History

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Natural History of the Colorado Plateau (BIOL 5345) is an intensive and broad biology course focused on the natural history and environmental biology of southeastern Utah. This course will be based at the Rio Mesa Center, University of Utah. Graduate students and undergraduates in advanced standing in Biology are invited to participate and will receive credit for this course. Students will interact directly with Geologists, Botanists, Zoologists, Ecologists, and Conservation Biologists. The student observations on organisms at Rio Mesa will contribute to a natural history database from observations gathered and entered in a course field log that will provide a long term learning and research function for field scientists and subsequent classes at Rio Mesa Center. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (BIOL 1620 OR BIOL 2010).
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• BIOL 5346: SW Nat. History-H

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Natural History of the Colorado Plateau - Honors (BIOL 5346) is an intensive and broad biology course focused on the natural history and environmental biology of southeastern Utah with a connection to human activities. This course will be based at the Rio Mesa Center, University of Utah. Graduate students and undergraduates in advanced standing in Biology are invited to participate and will receive credit for this course. Students will interact directly with Geologists, Botanists, Zoologists, Ecologists, and Conservation Biologists. The student observations on organisms at Rio Mesa will contribute to a natural history database from observations gathered and entered in a course field log that will provide a long term learning. In addition, students will use their acquired knowledge to tie Biology back to human activities. It is recommended that BIOL 3410 is completed prior to taking this course. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (BIOL 1620 OR BIOL 2010) AND Member of Honors College.
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• BIOL 5350: Ornithology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Birds (Aves) constitute the best known class of organisms on earth. This course presents an overview of the enormous body of information on birds, including topics such as the evolutionary origin and early radiation of birds, molecular systematics, form and function, reproduction and development, population and community ecology, behavior and communication and conservation biology. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (BIOL 1620 OR BIOL 2010).
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• BIOL 5355: Ornithology Field Lab

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Birds (Aves) constitute the best known class of organisms on earth. This course presents an overview of the enormous body of information on birds, including topics such as the evolutionary origin and early radiation of birds, molecular systematics, form and function, reproduction and development, population and community ecology, behavior and communication and conservation biology. This course includes weekly field and/or lab work. Corequisites: "C-" or better in BIOL 5350.
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