• BIOL 5485: Entomology Lab

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Insects are the most diverse group of multicellular organisms on earth. This laboratory course focuses on developing the skills to collect, curate and identify insects. Weekly labs involve collecting and identifying local insects. Attendance on a weekend field trip to the Bonderman Field Station at Rio Mesa is required. Corequisites: "C-" or better in BIOL 5480.
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• BIOL 5490: Ecosystem Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This lecture course examines the biological, physical, and chemical factors that control cycling of elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus within terrestrial ecosystems. Elemental cycles are a critical component of ecosystem function and vital to the stability of ecosystem processes. Topics include the climate system, energy and water balance, carbon and nutrient cycling, plant and ecosystem production, soils and decomposition, trophic relations, fire ecology, land use change, and global biogeochemical cycles. It is recommended that BIOL 1210; BIOL 3510 or CHEM 3510; PHYS 2010 or 2110 or 2210 or 3210 be completed prior to or concurrently with taking this course. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (CHEM 1220 or chem 1221).
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• BIOL 5495: Biophysical Ecology

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This lecture and laboratory course will examine the physical environment (light, wind, temperature, humidity) in which plants, animals, and soil organisms live, how the physical environment affects their physiological function, and how organisms in turn affect their physical environment. The course will focus on theory and methods relevant to examination of biological and ecological processes. It will be taught from an interdisciplinary perspective, including aspects of biology, physics, chemistry, and meteorology. Topics will include radiative, heat, and energy balance of plants, animals, soils, and ecosystems, convection, evaporation, transpiration, water transport through plants and soils, gas transport from leaves, boundary-layer phenomena, atmospheric structure and stability, atmospheric composition, atmospheric transport of biological trace gases, and climate change. The laboratory portion will focus on learning and using the R programming language to investigate topics covered in the lecture. It is recommended that PHYS 2010 or 2110 or 2210 be taken prior to taking this course. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MATH 1180 OR MATH 1220 OR MATH 1260 OR MATH 1320
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• BIOL 5510: Genes Development & Evo

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Understanding the molecular basis of evolutionary change is a fundamental challenge in biology. This course focuses on recent scientific literature in genetics and developmental biology to explore the mechanisms that impact evolutionary change. Topics concentrate on animal biology and include the molecular basis of diversity in body plans, limb development and evolution, genetics of pigmentation differences, and variation in other adaptive traits. We will also address how humans have shaped animal diversity through domestication. In some cases, the genes that control normal variation among species are also involved in human disease; therefore, studying the molecular mechanisms of diversity promises a greater understanding of human health. It is recommended (but not required) that BIOL 2030 is taken concurrently or completed prior to taking this course. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in BIOL 1210 OR BIOL 1610 OR AP Biology score of 4+ OR IB Biology score of 5+.
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• BIOL 5570: Eco Evo Para & Path

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Parasitism is arguably the most common lifestyle on earth. Most organisms are host to an entire community of parasites and pathogens. For example, humans host hundreds of parasite species and pathogens. The lectures will address key concepts in the ecology and evolution of parasites and pathogens, such as: origins of parasitism, evolution of virulence, disease ecology, host-parasite co-evolution and co-extinction, the role of parasites and pathogens in human history and the new field of Darwinian Medicine. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (BIOL 1210 OR BIOL 1610 OR AP Biology score of 4+ OR IB Biology score of 5+) AND (BIOL 1620 OR BIOL 2010).
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• BIOL 5575: Eco Evo Para & Path Lab

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Parasitism is arguably the most common lifestyle on earth. Most organisms are host to an entire community of parasites and pathogens. For example, humans host hundreds of parasite species and pathogens. The labs will address key concepts in the ecology and evolution of parasites and pathogens, such as: origins of parasitism, evolution of virulence, disease ecology, host-parasite co-evolution and co-extinction, the role of parasites and pathogens in human history and the new field of Darwinian Medicine. Corequisites: "C-" or better in BIOL 5570.
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• BIOL 5665: Comp. Paleobiology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course examines the methods scientists use to 'put flesh on the bones' of extinct animals. It is designed to give students the quantitative tools needed to build computational models that reconstruct the biology of extinct organisms as well as to teach them how to frame hypotheses, select appropriate methods for investigating hypotheses, analyze data, write a scientific paper, and communicate findings as an oral presentation. The class emphasizes project-based learning. The course includes a field trip and the dates are TBA. Instructor's permission is required. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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• BIOL 5720: Biol of Biotechnology

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course will introduce students to the world of biotechnology discovery and development and will teach real-world applications of biology in industry. From how to found a company, to the rigorous steps needed to bring a drug to patients, students will be introduced to the process of drug discovery and development from multiple perspectives. The course will also offer a basic understanding of functions that work in parallel with discovery research and drug development, including business strategy, portfolio decision-making, and program management.
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• BIOL 5800: Adv Tpcs Biochem & Cell

  2.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is an advanced special topics course covering active research areas in biochemistry and/or cell biology that is geared towards upper-level Biology and Chemistry majors. Specific topics will change each year, and will be decided by the instructors. Themes will include areas such as cellular metabolism and mitochondria in health and disease, protein quality control, structural biology, signaling, cellular/organellar trafficking, molecular motors, and more. The course will be taught using flipped classroom, team-based learning approaches. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (BIOL 2020 OR BIOL 2021) AND (BIOL 3510 OR CHEM 3510).
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• BIOL 5910: Math Models In Biol

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Various techniques of mathematical modelling of a range of biological systems, including ecology, physiology, cell biology, and genetics. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in MATH 1180 OR MATH 1220 OR MATH 1260 OR MATH 1320
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