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  • 1.00 Credits

    Corequisite(s): BIOL 1610. Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 1610. Topics covered include scientific method, biomolecules, cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, Mendelian and molecular genetics, DNA technology, and evolution.. Course Lab fee of $24 applies. Corequisite:    BIOL 1610
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 with a C- or higher in each.. Corequisite(s): BIOL 1625. Provides the second semester material in the two semester introductory course designed for biology majors. Covers the evolution of life, the relationships between major taxa, anatomy and physiology of these major taxa, and interactions between living organisms and their environments. Discusses major current issues in the biological field. Corequisite:    BIOL 1625
    General Education Course
  • 1.00 Credits

    Corequisite(s): BIOL 1620. Laboratory course to accompany BIOL 1620. Topics covered include animal biology and diversity and plant biology and diversity.. Course Lab fee of $30 for lab, transportation applies. Corequisite:    BIOL 1620
  • 1.00 Credits

    For students interested in the natural world. Explores a wide variety of topics in science, including geology, botany, astronomy, zoology, ecology, and archeology. Consists of a minimum of a four-day field trip. Participants should gain an increased understanding of several fields of scientific study. May be repeated as many times as desired for interest, however a maximum of 3 credits may count toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    For students interested in the natural world. Promotes an in-depth look at a wide variety of topics in science, including geology, botany, astronomy, zoology, ecology, and archeology. Consists of 15 hours of lecture plus an appropriate field trip. Participants should gain an interdisciplinary understanding of science and nature. May be repeated for up to six credits toward graduation.
    General Education Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    Integrates the teaching of geological and biological systems of the southwestern deserts. Discusses the ecology and geology of unique desert ecosystems; the rocks and strata providing the foundation of the landscape; the evolutionary and geological processes that mold the landscape and the species within it over time; and, the relationships between the physical and biological aspects of the ecosystem, including humans. Provides an intense, hands-on field course where faculty and students participate together in daily activities in a natural setting. Is held for part of the time on the UVU main campus and part of the time at the Capitol Reef Field Station. Requires students to live and learn at the field station for approximately 1/3 of the course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1610 is recommended. Acquaints students with the principles of environmental systems, including biogeochemical cycles, energy transformations, biotic and abiotic interactions, natural resources and their management. Discusses the interactions of ecological principles and humanity's technology relative to the world today and factors that influence the quality of life.
    General Education Course
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1010 or higher or Instructor Approval. Explores and examines special topics relating to the field of Biology. Emphasizes areas of rapid growth in Biology or current importance to society. May be repeated for a total of six credits toward graduation.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): At least 3 credit hours of college-level biology, approval of a faculty mentor, and approval of the department chair. Provides individual studies in biology under the direction of a faculty mentor. Includes literature reviews, original research, and participation in ongoing departmental projects. Introduces students to the methodology of life science research. Requires written and oral communication of scientific information. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits toward graduation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Integrates the geological and biological systems of the southwestern deserts. Includes discussion of the ecology and geology of unique desert ecosystems; the rocks and strata providing the foundation of the landscape; the evolutionary and geological processes that mold the landscape and the species within it over time; and, the relationships between the physical and biological aspects of the ecosystem, including humans. Provides an intense, hands-on field course where faculty and students participate together in daily activities and experimental design in a natural setting. Is held part of the time on the UVU main campus and part of the time at the Capitol Reef Field Station. Requires students to live and learn at the field station for approximately 1/3 of the course.