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  • BIOL 3205: Invertebrate Zoology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of BIOL 3200, provides hands-on opportunities to dissect and study representatives of the various invertebrate animal phyla, including field trips. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply and use proper microscope and dissection techniques when manipulating and dissecting small invertebrate organisms. 2. Identify, draw/sketch, and describe anatomical structures of the invertebrate organisms dissected or observed in the lab. 3. Examine and compare anatomical structures among related invertebrate organisms observed in the laboratory. Course fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 3200.
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  • BIOL 3230R: Cadaver Practicum

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students who desire more experience in human dissection. Students will be instructed in the maintenance, dissection, and demonstration of the human cadaver. Requires six hours of dissection per week. Limited enrollment course. Repeatable up to 8 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Prepare a prosected cadaver for use in lower division courses. 2. Apply appropriate prosection techniques. 3. Identify structures of the human body in all regions, including muscles, with 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. Prerequisites: BIOL 2320; AND BIOL 2325; AND Instructor permission. FA, SP
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  • BIOL 3250: Cancer Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Biology majors, and other interested students. Examines "Cancer," a catch-all term for hundreds of diseases that share the common feature of cells that forgo the normal regulatory systems of control and proliferate within the body. Focuses on general principles of molecular nature and cell behavior common in the disease state. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare the molecular, cellular, and environmental mechanisms that lead to the development of cancer. 2. Explain the steps leading to cancer metastasis. 3. Contrast the treatment of cancer and the different cellular pathways targeted by treatment methods. 4. Evaluate information regarding the development and treatment of cancer and present your findings to a general audience. Prerequisites: BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher). FA
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  • BIOL 3300: Introduction to Bioinformatics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course is intended to be a basic introduction to Bioinformatics. At the core the main goal is for the students to understand what Bioinformaticians do and the types of jobs available. The class further allows the student to learn and gain experience in processing next generation sequencing data (NGS) and gives them an introduction to tools used by Bioinformaticians. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Contrast job and career opportunities available to Bioinformaticians; 2. Demonstrate proficiency in basic unix commands to process data; 3. Utilize NCBI blast and databases; 4. Perform pairwise alignments and homology; 5. Contrast different types of NGS data; 6. Perform basic QC on FASTQ files; 7. Summarize genome assembly and genome mapping; 8. Describe variant calling and outline the VCF format. Prerequisite: CS 1400 and IT 1100 (IT 1100 can be taken concurrently). SP
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  • BIOL 3360: Developmental Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fulfills a program elective for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree. Covers major development patterns of animal embryos, stressing recent advances in the roles played by organizational genes and interactions among chemical gradients that cause tissue differentiation, and emphasizing constraints posed by developmental necessities on evolutionary change. Successful completers will be able to describe the evolution of different body plans, with similarities and differences among major animal taxa, and the crucial importance of early stages of development in the proper functioning of mature organisms. Recommended prerequisite course, BIOL 3550. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the mechanisms of development at the molecular and cellular level. 2. Describe the major processes involved in the formation of organisms. 3. Successfully communicate scientific information as it pertains to developmental biology. 4. Critically evaluate and discuss scientific material. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher). SU
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  • BIOL 3420: Advanced Human Physiology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Advanced detail-oriented course that examines how mechanistically the body functions. It begins with cell transport, communication and how the body achieves homeostasis and commences with body systems and how they function. Successful completers of this intensive course will have a sufficient familiarity with the details of biologic functions to enable them to understand disease processes, treatment procedures, and research pursuits of various aspects of physiology. ** COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs). At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the proper vocabulary and use of the terminology used in physiology. 2. Describe cell transport systems, communication, function and how the body systems interact to achieve homeostasis. 3. Summarize in detail the overall processes of major body systems: nervous, special senses, endocrine, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, blood, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive. 4. Apply and integrate knowledge gained in the course to biomedical and clinical cases. Prerequisites: BIOL 1620 (Grade C or higher). SP
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  • BIOL 3450: General Microbiology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Can be used to fulfill a core requirement for Biology majors. Emphasizes relationships between microbes and their ecosystems, and biotechnological applications including food production, spoilage and preservation, fermentation technology, agriculture, waste disposal, water lecture/discussion. Successful completion of the course gives students an understanding of the importance of microbes to biological communities. 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. Learn about the people who have made important contributions to the understanding of microbiology. 2. Learn the structure and function of prokaryotic cells. 3. Learn how prokaryotic cells survive and reproduce. 4. Learn about information exchange within and between prokaryotic cells. 5. Learn about virus structure, genetics, reproduction, and diversity. Prerequisites: BIOL 3030 and CHEM 1220 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 3455. SP
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  • BIOL 3455: General Microbiology Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Lab portion of BIOL 3450; provides basic and applied methodologies, including isolation of commercially useful strains and production and purification of industrial products. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the structural and metabolic characteristics of various microbes, and apply basic techniques for culturing different microbes in the laboratory. 2. Demonstrate proper safety procedures used for culturing and transferring microorganisms in a microbiology laboratory. 3. Develop skills for proper microscope technique (including oil immersion and calibration) using Bright field microscopes. 4. Develop skills using fundamental staining techniques such as: simple stain, gram stain, and endospore stain. 5. Demonstrate the ability to identify unknown bacterial through microscopic and biochemical analysis and present your findings in written and oral form. Course fee required. Corequisite: BIOL 3450. SP
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  • BIOL 3460: Biology of Infectious Disease

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Biology majors. Provides a modern view of bacterial and viral diseases in order to build a foundation for more advanced studies in microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, and immunology. The agents of infectious diseases demonstrate excellent examples of natural selection. The various adaptations of the pathogen and defenses of the host illustrate some of the most amazing mechanisms in biology. Covers characteristics of microbes, corresponding defense mechanisms evolved by hosts of these microbes, and mechanisms of pathogenesis during infection. Molecular, cellular, and physiological concepts will be developed through use of both clinical and epidemiological pictures of selected diseases. Successful completers will have an understanding of the importance of microbes to biological communities and how evolution has impacted and continues to influence aspects of disease transmission and control. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the various stages of the host-agent relationship and their importance in transmission dynamics. 2. Describe the epidemiology of several infectious diseases of contemporary importance. 3. Explain the important properties of infectious agents and the host defenses used against them. 4. Outline the categories and characteristics of infectious agents and transmission. 5. Summarize the main features of the current global burden of infectious disease and the public health movement that has evolved to reduce its impact. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher).
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  • BIOL 3470: Introduction to Immunology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Biology majors who desire more coverage of the immune system and its response to microbes and viruses. General properties of immune responses, cells and tissues of the immune system, antibody-mediated and cell-mediated mechanisms of immunity, immunity to microbes, immunodeficiency and AIDS, autoimmune diseases, and transplantation will be discussed. Uses a variety of teaching methods including lecture/discussion, review of scientific journal articles, writing assignments, videos, quizzes, and exams. Successful completion of the course gives students a better understanding of the importance of the immune system to overall health and wellness of humans and other mammalian systems. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Expand knowledge of the cells and tissues of the immune system, and the chemical interactions among them. 2. Understand the differences and complimentary roles of the innate and acquired immune systems. 3. Evaluate historical advances and current problems in the field of immunology. 4. Apply knowledge gained in scientific communication. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and CHEM 3510 (all Grade C or higher).
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