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  • BIOL 3050: Head/Neck Anatomy/Oral Anatomy, Histology, Embryology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY ON HIATUS AND IS NOT BEING TAUGHT - Covers the structure and anatomical systems of head and neck. Emphasizes bones, muscles, blood supply, glandular tissue, TMJ, nervous system, lymphatic's, fascia and spaces, dental infection, the eye, the ear, and local dental anesthesia that have dental significance. Comprehensive presentation of embryonic and general histological fetal and postnatal development of tissues and structures of the head and oral cavity, including tooth development. (EVEN years) Prerequisites: BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2325.
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  • BIOL 3070: Applied Machine Learning in Biology and Medicine

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Building upon the foundational knowledge from BIOL 2070, this course delves deeper into the practical applications of machine learning in biology. This course emphasizes the hands-on application of various AI and machine learning techniques, with a focus on advanced methodologies like deep learning. Students will explore real-world biological and medical challenges, applying sophisticated technologies to diverse datasets. Through a combination of intuitive teaching methods and practical exercises, students will gain proficiency in addressing complex biological problems using AI/ML. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Apply concepts of machine learning to biological and medical datasets. 2. Perform all steps associated with machine learning algorithm development. 3. Build upon previous courses to develop advanced skills in machine learning to be career ready. Prerequisites: BIOL 2070 (Grade C- or higher). SP
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  • BIOL 3100: Bioethics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Open to all students. An examination of the recent advancements in medicine and biological sciences in relation to basic ethical theories and traditional value systems, focusing on human reproduction, medical care, genetic engineering, humans as experimental subjects, environmental issues, and death and dying. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and discuss various concepts and issues in contemporary bioethics. 2. Apply critical thinking skills in analyzing, evaluating, and making decisions regarding complex issues in bioethics. 3. Critique and debate various bioethical issues during class presentations/discussions. 4. Demonstrate tolerance of differing and multiple viewpoints on bioethical issues. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 or BIOL 3030 or BIOL 3040 (Grade C or higher).
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  • BIOL 3110: Scientific Writing

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Augments research, writing, and communication skills of science majors. On successful completion, students will be able to effectively use scientific literature databases; find, read, understand, and critically assess primary scientific literature; write in a clear, concise, scientific style that will be required in upper-level science classes, including Senior Thesis, and in graduate study or future professions. In order to enter BIOL 3110 with the needed experience in scientific writing, students are required to have completed or be currently enrolled in a Biology course that requires an original, student-designed research project and paper (Examples: BIOL 3150, BIOL 4260, BIOL 4270, BIOL 4350, BIOL 4820, BIOL 4830, or BIOL 4910) or must obtain instructor permission before enrolling. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Effectively use scientific literature databases. 2. Find, read, understand, and critically assess primary scientific literature effectively and efficiently. 3. Write in a clear, concise, scientific context for all types of communication that you will be required to do in upper-level science classes (including senior thesis) and in your professional life (e.g., research reports for publication in primary literature and for corporate distribution). Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 and BIOL 3010 OR BIOL 3030 OR BIOL 3040 with a grade of C or better. SP
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  • BIOL 3120: Science Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    THIS COURSE IS ON HIATUS. Introduction to creative science communication styles and techniques. Students will produce written, audio, and visual representations of scientific ideas for a general audience. Emphasizes fact checking, ethics in journalism, avoiding pseudoscience, and effective communication towards increasing public engagement with science. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe effective science communication across multiple platforms. 2. Discriminate verifiable evidence-based information from pseudoscience. 3. Apply skills learned in class to produce written and recorded materials clearly explaining scientific phenomena. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of communicating science to the public in an increasingly complex and technological world. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 and BIOL 3010 or 3030 or 3040 (Grade C or higher).
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  • BIOL 3140: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills a program elective for all Biology majors. Covers the evolution of vertebrate design, surveying the tissue types that have changed to allow vertebrates to perform specific functions; emphasizing bones and muscles along with special tissues such as feathers, fur, and scales; and highlighting comparisons between groups of vertebrates to reveal different evolutionary pathways. Successful completers will clearly understand and be able to explain major evolutionary trends among vertebrates as well as specific instances where particular adaptations have allowed special functions to develop very efficiently like flying, digging, deep diving, and great running speed. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010. Corequisites: BIOL 3145. SP (odd)
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  • BIOL 3145: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of BIOL 3140. Requires dissection of representative vertebrates to learn the 3-dimensional anatomy, emphasizing similarities and differences among large vertebrates and identify major anatomical features. Corequisites: BIOL 3140. SP (odd)
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  • BIOL 3150: Biostatistics and the Scientific Method

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Includes experimental design, methods of data collection, statistical concepts, probability, testing of hypotheses, graphing techniques, estimation, discrete and continuous distributions, chi-square tests, linear regression and correlation, analysis of variance, and parametric and nonparametric tests. Successful completers will be able to identify and apply the proper statistical test(s) in the analysis of given data sets. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to reason scientifically. 2. Apply the scientific methods in problem solving and evaluating hypotheses. 3. Describe data numerically and graphically. 4. Apply the rules of probability to given situations or events. 5. Perform a variety of parametric and nonparametric tests. Prerequisites: MATH 1050, BIOL 3010, and BIOL 3030 (All grade C or higher). FA, SP
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  • BIOL 3155: Scientific Method and Experimental Design

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab designed to provide opportunities to learn and practice experimental design. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to reason scientifically. 2. Apply the scientific method in problem-solving and evaluating hypotheses through experimental design. 3. Describe data numerically and graphically. 4. Apply appropriate statistical analysis to data sets. Course fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Both grade C or higher) and BIOL 3150 (Can be concurrently enrolled or Grade C or higher). FA, SP
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  • BIOL 3200: Invertebrate Zoology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills a program elective for all Biology majors. General study of invertebrate animal phyla including sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, roundworms, rotifers, mollusks, annelids, arthropods, echinoderms, and others, emphasizing characteristics, variations in body plans, life cycles, adaptations, and evolutionary relationships among major groups of animals. Successful completers will identify major invertebrate animal phyla and discuss evolutionary trends pertaining to them. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the basic ground plan of the major higher invertebrate taxa. 2. Discuss unique features of the major higher invertebrate taxa including phylogeny, classification, anatomy, development, physiology, behavior, ecology, natural history, and biomechanics. 3. Identify major invertebrate animal phyla and discuss the diversity and evolutionary trends pertaining to them. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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