• BIOL 3405: Cell Biology Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 and CHEM 1220 or higher with minimum grade of C- in each and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): BIOL 3400. Uses laboratory exercises to demonstrate topics covered in BIOL 3400. Includes experimental methods for studying cell processes, enzymes, tissue specific proteins, organelles, and experimental design.. Course Lab fee of $100 applies.
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• BIOL 3500: Genetics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610 with minimum grade of C- and University Advanced Standing. For Biology majors. Studies the genetic basis of life and the mechanisms by which information to make life is stored in the DNA. Presents classical, molecular, and population genetics in the background of current techniques and understanding of genetic processes. Provides an understanding of the basic principles of genetics and preparation for more advanced courses in other aspects of biology.. Canvas CourseMat $103/Macmillan applies
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• BIOL 3515: Advanced Genetics Laboratory

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3500. Provides experience with genetic analysis of one or more model organisms. Examines recent advances in genetic analysis, how those advances impact medicine and society, and how genetics is increasingly influenced by Genomic and Bioinformatic methods. Includes examination of new technologies and their practical and ethical implications. Provides hands-on experience using bioinformatic tools in identification of gene structure and annotation of genomes.
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• BIOL 3550: Molecular Biology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610, CHEM 1215, and University Advanced Standing. Examines structure, organization, replication, and expression of genomes. Explores the methods used for study of genome structure and function, including nucleotide and protein extractions, separations, and characterizations. Compares sequence data of genomes, transcriptomes, and proteomes. Examines primary literature in the field.
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• BIOL 3555: Experiments in Molecular Biology

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3550. Performs experiments in molecular biology including cDNA synthesis, gene cloning, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), computer analysis of nucleic acid and protein sequences, protein expression-screening and protein separation and characterization.. Course Lab fee of $150 applies.
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• BIOL 3600: Biological Chemistry

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): CHEM 2320. Introduces principles of the chemical processes that define living organisms. Covers structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Explores metabolic pathways, biosynthesis, enzymatics, thermodynamics, membrane dynamics and related processes within a living cell. Emphasizes molecular mechanisms of reactions and their outcome.
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• BIOL 3605: Biological Chemistry Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): BIOL 3600. Introduces laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Studies methods and theory behind purification of proteins and nucleic acids including chromatography and electrophoresis. Uses methods in assessing enzyme activity and kinetics and protein structure analysis. Includes analysis and manipulation of DNA and RNA.. Course Lab fee of $145 applies.
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• BIOL 3620: Biological Chemistry II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 3600 or BIOL 3600) and University Advanced Standing. Is a continuation of CHEM 3600. Teaches in-depth the biochemistry of molecular and cell biology processes. Explores the topics of molecular information flow and signaling. Examines current understanding in biochemical methods and ideas beyond those discussed in Biochem I.
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• BIOL 369R: Introduction to Undergraduate Research

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1610; (MATH 1050 or STAT 2040 highly recommended) and University Advanced Standing. Introduces fundamentals of research in biology, including how to identify a research problem, form testable hypotheses, select appropriate experimental methods, collect data, determine appropriate sample size, establish appropriate controls, conduct experiments, document experiment details and data, tabulate, analyze and interpret data and how to write a research report. Emphasizes research ethics, institutional research guidelines, personal protection, and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals and biologicals. Introduces research opportunities available within and beyond the university community. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits toward graduation.
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• BIOL 3700: General Ecology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 with a C- or higher, and University Advanced Standing. Introduces the relationships between organisms and their environment, including processes at the individual, population, community, ecosystem, and biosphere levels. Includes specific topics such as adaptation to abiotic factors in terrestrial and aquatic habitats, global climate patterns and biomes, evolution of life histories, reproductive strategies and social behaviors, population distributions and dynamics, species interactions, community structure and succession, energy flow and nutrient cycles in ecosystems, global biodiversity, and the impact of humans on ecological processes.
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