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  • BIOL 1615A: Honors Prin. of Biology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Honors course. Lab portion of BIOL 1610A. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the scientific method, including asking testable questions, forming hypothesis, and using experimental design to evaluate hypotheses. 2. Describe and apply concepts related to the chemistry of life, cell theory, the genetic basis for life, evolution, and ecology. Demonstrate information literacy skills including effectively locating, evaluating, applying, and communicating scientific information. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech Honors Program OR program director permission. Corequisite: BIOL 1610A.
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  • BIOL 1620: Principles of Biology II

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of all Biology majors, including pre-health science, pre-nursing, pre-veterinary, pre-medical, pre-dental, and other pre-professional students. Continues BIOL 1610; emphasizes Evolution, diversity processes, animal structure and function, plant structure and function. Prerequisite to many other Biology courses. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and compare the structural and physiological diversity of viruses and bacteria. 2. Explain and compare the structural and physiological diversity of the protists. 3. Explain and compare the various life cycles and the structural and physiological diversity of fungi. 4. Explain and compare the various life cycles and the structural and physiological diversity of the plants. 5. Explain and compare the various life cycles and the structural, physiological, and evolutionary diversity of the invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 (Grade C- or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 1625. FA, SP
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  • BIOL 1625: Principles of Biology II Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of BIOL 1620. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Deepen understanding of the main groups of living organisms. 2. Develop clear, testable hypotheses. 3. Design proper experiments and analyze and interpret the resulting data. 4. Report experiment results through oral presentations. 5. Report experimental results through writing. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 1615 or BIOL 1615A (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 1620. FA, SP
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  • BIOL 2060: Principles of Microbiology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For health science, pre-pharmacy and other allied health professionals who need an understanding of microbiology. Focuses on essentials of microbiology, including disease control, nomenclature, function of immune system, pathologies, causes and cures, and laboratory methods for safely studying microorganisms. Successful completion of the course gives students an understanding of microbes and their relationship to the human system and health. The material of this course is presented in an advanced manner. Relevant background of basic biology is assumed. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the people who have made important contributions to the understanding of microbiology. 2. Summarize the structure and function of various microbes, how prokaryotic cells survive, communicate, and reproduce. 3. Explain how microbes cause disease states, and describe various clinical outcomes of biological infections of different microbes. 4. Describe various methods used to isolate and identify different types of microbes, and how these methods are currently applied in clinical labs and new research. 5. Outline examples of how microbiology is used as a tool in our everyday lives and various industries, including food production and medicine. Prerequisites: BIOL 1010, BIOL 1200, or BIOL 1610. Corequisites: BIOL 2065. FA SP SU
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  • BIOL 2065: Principles of Microbiology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of BIOL 2060, stressing safety; sterile technique; methods of staining; preparing, culturing, and transferring microorganisms; and identification of an unknown. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. List individuals that have made important contributions to the understanding of microbiology. 2. Identify the structure and function of prokaryotic cells. 3. Summarize how prokaryotic cells survive and reproduce. 4. Outline information exchange within and between prokaryotic cells. 5. Summarize virus structure, genetics, reproduction, and diversity. Corequisites: BIOL 2060. FA, SP, SU
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  • BIOL 2070: Introduction to Machine Learning in Biology and Medicine

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course explores the transformative intersection of machine learning and biology. It will outline the fundamental principles of artificial intelligence and machine learning, emphasizing their applications in the biological sciences. Students will gain insight into the conceptual foundations of AI algorithms without delving deeply into mathematical intricacies. It will highlight the role of AI in advancing biological research, addressing the capabilities, limitations, and potential future developments in intelligent computing. Through a combination of lectures, live coding demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, students will develop a practical understanding of how AI technologies contribute to various facets of biology. **Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Describe concepts of machine learning and how they apply to biology and medical data. 2. Apply machine learning to biological problems. 3. Explore career opportunities within computation and machine learning fields. Prerequisites: BIOL 1610 and Math 1050 (Grade C- or higher) or appropriate placement score to enter Math 1060. FA
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  • BIOL 2300: Fundamentals of Bioinformatics

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides students with exposure to broad themes in bioinformatics. Specifically, it is focused on: the objectives of bioinformatics, the overarching techniques of bioinformatics, and bioinformatics-related career opportunities. No coding experience is required for this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain how bioinformatics is used in diverse research fields; 2. Describe bioinformatics-related career opportunities; 3. Evaluate the scientific literature in bioinformatics and applications in society. FA
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  • BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students pursuing health science fields, including pre-allied health, pre-nursing, pre-physical therapy, pre-dental, pre-medical, and many others. Examines the structures of the human body, including muscles, nerves, blood supply, bones, lymph, internal organs, and reproductive anatomy. Includes lectures supplemented with laboratory examinations of cadavers and physical and virtual models. Successful completers will have advanced familiarity with the nomenclature and locations of structures in the human body. Successful completion of BIOL 1010, BIOL 1200, BIOL 1610, or equivalent recommended prior to enrolling. Inclusive Access Course Material fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify structures of the human body on cadavers and models. 2. Explain certain medically important concepts. 3. Apply knowledge of the body in future courses and/or occupations. 4. Identify structures of the human body in all regions, including muscles, with some origins and insertions, ligaments and tendons, bones with some anatomical landmarks, organ systems, circulatory routes, and certain neurological pathways of both the central and peripheral nervous system. Corequisite: BIOL 2325. FA, SP, SU
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  • BIOL 2325: Human Anatomy Lab

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of BIOL 2320. Includes cadaver study. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify structures of the human body. 2. Explain certain medically important concepts. 3. Apply knowledge of the body in future courses and/or occupations. 4. Identify structures of the human body in all regions, including muscles, with some origins and insertions, ligaments and tendons, bones with some anatomical landmarks, organ systems, circulatory routes, and certain neurological pathways of both the central and peripheral nervous system. Course fee required. Corequisites: BIOL 2320. FA, SP, SU
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  • BIOL 2400: Plant Kingdom (LS, ALPP)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills General Education Life Sciences requirement. Surveys the Divisions traditionally studied by botanists, including structure, reproduction, systematic, and evolution of the major prokaryotic, fungal, algal, and plant groups. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify, diagram, and describe the major concepts that apply to the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 2. Identify, diagram, and describe the major concepts that apply to the structure and function of the tissues, tissue systems, and organs of plants. 3. Identify, diagram, and describe the reproductive processes of the prokaryotes, algae, fungi, and plants. 4. Evaluate and assess the geologic timeline as it relates to the prokaryotes, algae, fungi, and plants. 5. Demonstrate a knowledge of the common plant families that are found in the Mojave Desert, Great Basin, and Colorado Plateau region. Corequisite: BIOL 2405. FA
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