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  • 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. May include 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 up to 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.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Introduces computational methods for analyzing and visualizing common biological data types, focusing on developing computational skills and best practices for working with biological data. Provides instruction in command-line computing and appropriate software environments to enable robust and reproducible analyses of varied data sets.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1011 and University Advanced Standing. Introduces basic data skills for bioinformatics students with a focus on genetic sequence data, command-line usage, and pipeline development. Develops competence in interacting with a remote high-performance computing environment and installing, parsing, and linking novel bioinformatics tools. Applies the principles of project organization and reproducibility to create an analysis pipeline.
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 or BIOL 1010. Provides an authentic research experience that is structured in a way that the class will move through the stages of research at the same time throughout the semester. Covers selected essential components and skills of conducting research including laboratory techniques, experimental design, hypothesis testing, and communication of findings. Focused for biology majors with little to no research experience.. Course fee of $15 for materials applies.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 with a minimum grade of C- and University Advanced Standing. Examines the principles of Developmental Biology with emphasis on the specialization of cells and their organization into body plans. Is recommended for Biology Majors interested in developmental processes.. May be delivered online.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 and CHEM 1220 with a C- or higher in each and University Advanced Standing. For Biology majors or those desiring more knowledge of this subject. Studies the cell as an organism emphasizing molecular basis of cell structure and functions.