89 courses with the subject BIOL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BIOL 1010Introduction to Biology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Non-majors course in biology emphasizing mechanisms of living systems and impact of biological problems on human affairs. Course is designed to foster critical thinking, problem solving and the application of scientific thinking in biology. Not intended for science majors. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1015 recommended Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll
BIOL 1015Intro to Biology Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Optional lab to accompany BIOL 1010 . One 2-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1010 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll
BIOL 1020Human Biology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Designed for non-biology majors seeking a basic introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Outlines the basic structure and function of the body from cellular to system levels. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1025 recommended Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll
BIOL 1025Human Biology Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Optional lab to accompany BIOL 1020 . Two (2) hours of lab per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1020 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll
BIOL 1610General Biology I3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee This course is intended for science majors. (Non-science majors should enroll in BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1020). It provides a basic foundation in the areas of biochemistry, organization and function of cells, as well as the transmission of genetic information. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1615 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll
BIOL 1615General Biology Lab I1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 1610 . One two-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll
BIOL 1620General Biology II3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee This course introduces science majors to the study of biology and the diversity of life. It provides fundamental knowledge of morphological complexity, physiology, development, environmental adaptation, and the evolutionary history of life on Earth. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 1620 . One two-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1620 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll
BIOL 2050Southern Utah Flora3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee An introduction to the native plant populations of the intermountain region and the interaction of humans, animals, and other environmental factors with the plant kingdom. Students travel to a different regional ecosystem each week and learn the major plant species, discuss the historical and modern uses of plant species by man, and observe integrated effects of ecological environmental dilemmas. Students prepare personal plant resource books containing identification, historical, and ecological data on each plant observed. Recommended for non-majors, teaching, and biology majors. One five-hour field excursion per week. May be repeated for credit if taken at different seasons. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit if taken at different seasons.
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Designed for non-majors and allied health students. This course provides an application-based approach to human-microbe interactions with an emphasis on disease control, pathogenicity, epidemiology, and the immune response. Topics include prokaryotic cell biology, viral replication, parasitology, and the role of microorganisms in the world around us. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 2060 . Practical skills for working with microorganism and lab exercises to support lectures on biology of microorganism and their effect on human activities. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee This course is designed to take the student volunteer through the process of volunteerism and its application to themselves and their academic training in biology through practical experience and critical reflection. May be taken two (2) times for credit. This is a designated Service Learning course. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Introduction to Pathophysiology for the health sciences student. Using a systematic approach to cellular and then organ system changes, students will gain an understanding of physical changes and methods of evaluating, diagnosing, and treating health alterations. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 2320 and ( BIOL 2323 or BIOL 2325 ) and BIOL 2420 and ( BIOL 2423 or BIOL 2425 ) -
BIOL 2230The Evolution of Human Sexuality3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Study of the scientific basis of human sexuality, encompassing evolutionary adaptations, anatomy, physiology, genetics, and biological diversity. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee The study of the structure of the human body with emphasis on surface, regional, and systemic anatomy of all body systems. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee A virtual lab using multimedia software with interactive activities and illustrations. One (1) campus day is offered for dissections and cadaver. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 2320 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll Equivalent Course(s): BIOL 2325
BIOL 2325Human Anatomy Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 2320 . One two-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 2320 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll Equivalent Course(s): BIOL 2323
BIOL 2420Human Physiology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Systematic study of the functions of the human body from the cellular to the systems. Three (3) hours of lectures per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 2420 . One two-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (As Needed) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 2420 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll Equivalent Course(s): BIOL 2425
BIOL 2425Human Physiology Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 2420 . One two-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 2420 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll Equivalent Course(s): BIOL 2423
BIOL 2500Environmental Biology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Course investigates diverse ecosystems found in southern Utah. Ecosystems will be used to learn about cycling of matter/energy, patterns, scale, proportion, the link between structure/function, cause/effect, and evidence of stability and change. Students will gather data about ecosystems, describe possible problems, the causation and possible solutions. Recommended for Education Majors K-12. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 per credit Fee In this course students will participate in various introductory workshops related to biology, biological techniques, or biological research; or introductory biological learning situations outside of the traditional class and lab. Workshop credit must be arranged by a Biology program faculty member and receive approval at the department level. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six (6) credits. Variable times. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Subject
BIOL
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of six (6) credits.
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Microbiology for science majors. Explores the cell structure, physiology, metabolism, genetics and diversity of microbes. Emphasis placed on prokaryotes, viruses, protists and fungi including their impact on the environment and our daily lives. Topics include biotechnological applications, fermentation technology, industrial products, medical interactions, and recycling nutrients in ecosystems. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3010 . The student will use aseptic techniques and applied methodologies to isolate, cultivate, stain, and identify unknown bacteria. Laboratory exercises will include a survey of microorganisms and a demonstration of microbial properties. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Biological and physical mechanisms related to the distribution, abundance, and adaptations of organisms. Topics include ecosystem structure and function, physiological ecology, population ecology, life-history strategies, community ecology, and geographical ecology. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. Students are encouraged to complete MATH 1040/2040 prior to taking this course. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 -
Corequisite
BIOL 3035
BIOL 3035Ecology Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3030 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be required. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. Students are encouraged to complete MATH 1040 prior to taking this course. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 -
Corequisite
BIOL 3030
BIOL 3050Biomedical Ethics3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Exploration of current ethical problems in the medical research and psychological disciplines and their impacts on society through a Socratic seminar discussion. Additional consideration is given to how religion, culture, and experience contribute to individual perceptions and ethics. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring, As Needed) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Transmission and expression of genetic information, organisms, and populations. Topics include basic transmission and molecular genetics, regulation of gene expression, developmental genetics, genetics of cancer, the immune response and behavior, and population genetics and evolution. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or above must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 and [( CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 ) or ( CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1215 )] -
Corequisite
BIOL 3065
BIOL 3065Genetics Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3060 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Study of pattern and processes shaping the unity and diversity of life. Emphasis on natural selection theory, paleontological evidence, and a neo-Darwinian view of the genetic basis for variation and adaption, speciation, and phylogenetic patterns, including human evolution. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 3060 and BIOL 3065 and ( BIOL 3340 or [ BIOL 3030 and BIOL 3035 ]) -
BIOL 3230Cadaver Practicum2
Credit(s) | $29 Fee Supervised maintenance and dissection of human cadavers. Enrollment must be approved by instructor. Four hours work required per week. Course is repeatable for multiple credits up to a maximum of four. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 2320 and ( BIOL 2325 or BIOL 2323 ) and instructor permission -
BIOL 3250Histology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee A clinically-oriented study of microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Students gain an understanding of the structural organization of cell types within different organs and organ systems. Though emphasis is placed on identification, the ultimate goal is functional morphology–understanding how cell/tissue structure enables function. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or above must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
( BIOL 2320 and [ BIOL 2325 or BIOL 2323 ]) or ( BIOL 2420 and [ BIOL 2425 or BIOL 2423 ]) or ( BIOL 3270 and BIOL 3275 ) or ( BIOL 3450 and BIOL 3455 ) -
Corequisite
BIOL 3255
BIOL 3255Histology Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3250 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Study of mechanisms of function of major organ systems in the vertebrate body, especially the human, with emphasis on the cellular and molecular level. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 ; MATH 1040 recommended -
Corequisite
BIOL 3275
BIOL 3275Vertebrate Physiology Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3270 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee A study of animal development including an introduction to the mechanisms of cell division and differentiation, embryonic patterning, organ development, and errors in developmental regulation. The course will focus on genetic control of the developmental process with a focus on signal transduction pathways and gene regulation. Experimental methods, readings from the primary literature, and model systems, including C. elegans, Xenopus, zebrafish, chicken, and pig, will be emphasized throughout. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 and BIOL 3060 and BIOL 3065 -
Corequisite
BIOL 3295
BIOL 3295Developmental Biology Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3290 and will include preparation and examination of embryos of model organisms as well as student-driven projects. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Study of structure and function of cells and organelles from the molecular and experimental perspectives. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3310 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that applies statistical and computational techniques to analyze large biological datasets. This course covers three core areas in bioinformatics: command-line computing, biological data management, and computer programming. Students will gain hands-on experience with high-level programming languages, including Bash, SQL, and Python, to parse, modify, and analyze data from DNA, RNA, and protein sequencing. Together, these skills provide a foundation for understanding how biological information is organized, processed, and interpreted within the biomedical sciences and the biotechnology workforce. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or above must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and methods used in epidemiology. Students will learn to investigate disease patterns, explore determinants of health, and apply epidemiological tools to control public health problems. Key topics include the design and interpretation of epidemiological studies, measures of disease frequency and association, and the role of bias and confounding in research. Case studies of real-world outbreaks will illustrate the practical application of these methods, providing students with a hands-on understanding of outbreak investigation and public health interventions. Students are encouraged to complete MATH 1040 or MATH 1190 prior to taking this course. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 (required); MATH 1040 or MATH 1190 (recommended) -
BIOL 3350Immunology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee A course dealing with topics of current research in immunology, such as antigen-antibody interactions, antibody synthesis, hypersensitivity, and auto-immunity. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Using a species-comparative approach, this course explores the molecular, cellular, and physiological aspects of the endocrine system in vertebrates. Students learn the principles of bioregulation in vertebrates, how to study bioregulatory pathways, and the clinical aspects and diseases associated with endocrine system dysfunction. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
( BIOL 3270 and BIOL 3275 ) or ( BIOL 2420 and [ BIOL 2425 or BIOL 2423 ]) -
BIOL 3370Ichthyology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Natural history and classification of fishes, including their diversity, distribution, ecology, reproduction, behavior, evolution, and conservation. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3370 . One four-hour lab per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Structure, classification, life histories, and distribution of mammals; introduction to methods of field investigation. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3390 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee This course will provide a broad overview of the study of non-human primates. We will explore primatology from anthropological and biological perspectives, incorporating psychological perspectives when relevant. Topics addressed will include primate evolution, taxonomy, behavior, cognition, and conservation. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Behavior, ecology, physiology, and morphology of the invertebrate animals from sponges to starfish. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3410. Field trip to the Pacific Ocean. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Behavior, ecology, evolution, and identification of major orders of insects and arachnids. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3430 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Evolutionary comparison of the development, structure, and behavior of vertebrates. Three (3) hours lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3450 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Natural history and classification of amphibians and reptiles, including their diversity, distribution, ecology, reproduction, behavior, evolution, and conservation. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3470 . One four-hour lab per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Structure, identification, ecology, and life histories of birds; emphasis on the local fauna. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3490 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Comparative anatomy and developmental biology of major members of the plant kingdom. Topics include structure and development of cell types, tissues, tissue systems, and comparative development and reproduction of major groups within the plant kingdom. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 -
Corequisite
BIOL 3515
BIOL 3515Plant Anatomy and Diversity Lab1
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3510 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Field and laboratory study of current methodologies in assessing plant disease with emphasis on fungal kingdoms. One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Study of functions of plants including water and mineral relations, biochemical processes, and growth. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C”(2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3530 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Identification, classification, and relationship of the vascular plants of the southwestern Utah region. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3550 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Introduction to the biology of freshwater organisms and the physical, chemical, geological, and human factors which shape their communities. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3630 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Greenhouse maintenance, plant care, pest control, and plant propagation techniques. One (1) hour of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3710 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Greenhouse practices including techniques of cutting, seeding, seedage, and plant care. One (1) hour of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Lab to accompany BIOL 3730 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $29 Fee Discussion and investigation of selected topics in advanced biology. One two-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 and BIOL 1625 -
BIOL 4070Capstone: History and Literature of Biology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Study of the historical development of biology relative to personal philosophies of scientists and to social, cultural, and technological factors by reading of science literature. Three hours (3) of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring - Even Years) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 3110 and satisfactory completion of the ETS Major Field Exam -
BIOL 4220Capstone: Plant Defenses and Medical Botany3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee A discussion of the history, ecology, and importance of plant defenses; their relationship to modern medicinal compounds; and how plant defenses affect the physiology of organisms. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or higher) must be earned in this course to be counted in a biological sciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 3110 and satisfactory completion of the ETS Major Field Exam -
BIOL 4400Neurobiology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee An introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Topics will include cellular neurobiology, how organisms sense and respond to environmental stimuli, and cognitive neuroscience. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or higher must be earned in this course before it can be counted in the biological sciences major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Odd Years) [Graded Letter]
[( BIOL 3270 and BIOL 3275 ) or ( BIOL 3310 and BIOL 3315 )] and satisfactory completion of the ETS Major Field Exam -
BIOL 4410Animal Behavior3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Study of adaptive value of animal behavior and behavioral diversity, including foraging, territoriality, communication, mating systems, sexual selection, and social behavior, with emphasis on evolutionary and ecological interpretations. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. Field trip to the Pacific Ocean may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 3110 and ( MATH 1040 or MATH 1190 ) and satisfactory completion of the ETS Major Field Exam -
BIOL 4500Capstone: Biology of Disease3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee The goal of this course is to provide inquisitive, self-directed students with an appreciation of the complexity of biological systems. The emphasis is top-down, beginning with a condition, moving toward explication of the underlying biochemical, cell biological, and molecular biological mechanisms. Topics will be integrated with other courses, such as genetics, evolution, ecology, economics, etc. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall - Even Years, Summer) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 3060 and satisfactory completion of the ETS Major Field Exam -
BIOL 4650Capstone: Conservation Biology3
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Principles and concepts of conservation biology with emphasis on management of biodiversity (including genetic diversity), ecosystems, and populations and on socio-economic and political factors related to conservation. Course requirements include a service learning project. Three (3) hours lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
BIOL 3110 and satisfactory completion of the ETS Major Field Exam -
BIOL 4830Individual Study1-9
Credit(s) | $14.50 per credit Fee Individual study of topics in biology arranged by contract with an appropriate faculty supervisor. Variable times. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $14.50 per credit Fee Observation and activities in professional practice situations on or off campus arranged by contract with an appropriate faculty supervisor. Variable times. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $14.50 per credit Fee Original lab or field research in biology arranged by contract with an appropriate faculty supervisor. Variable times. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 per credit Fee An off-campus experience with an employer, agency, or organization that will provide hands-on experiences. Internships must be initiated by a contract between the student, the provider, and the faculty advisor. The student may be paid or work as a volunteer. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer [As Needed]) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $43.50 Fee Effective strategies for doing science in the classroom based on national standards for inquiry and the scope and benchmarks of biological literacy, with emphasis on science as a way of knowing. Three (3) hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $14.50 per credit Fee In this course students will participate in various advanced-level workshops related to biology, biological techniques, or biological research, or intensive biological learning situations outside of the traditional class and lab. Students may receive workshop credit for activities such as seminars, short courses, in-service training, or travel study. Workshop credit must be arranged by a biological program faculty member and receive approval at the departmental level. May be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of six (6) credits. Variable times. (Fall) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes
Subject
BIOL
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1
Credits (max)
3
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Credit(s)
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course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of six (6) credits.
Credit(s) | $29 Fee This workshop-based course explores cutting-edge biotechnology techniques, tools, and applications through examination of current research literature and real-world case studies. Students will engage in active discussion and analysis during weekly sessions. Each session will cover a topic in modern biotechnology, including but not limited to: in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceutical drug development, medical device manufacturing, bioengineering, environmental conservation, and synthetic biology. Each workshop emphasizes critical evaluation of published methodologies, experimental design, and the application of biotechnological innovations in industry and society. (Spring) [Graded Letter]
Credit(s) | $535.50 Fee Supervised teaching in a secondary school. Hours arranged by contract. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail]
Credit(s) | $14.50 Fee Investigation and discussion of advanced topics in biology through faculty and invited speaker presentations. One one-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (As Needed) [Pass/Fail]
