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  • BIOL 3800: Conservation Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1620 with a minimum of C-) and University Advanced Standing; BIOL 3700 strongly recommended. Presents the scientific principles of conservation biology and associated cultural and ethical issues. Explores the interplay of biodiversity, ecosystems, and human activity. Investigates the challenges facing management of our natural resources in order to maintain healthy and productive populations and ecosystems. May include a service-learning project with a community partner.. Course fee of $13 for materials, transportation applies
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  • BIOL 3850: Marine Biology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 with a C- or higher, and University Advanced Standing. Introduces students to the study of life in the ocean. Presents basic principles of the geological, chemical, and physical environment of marine systems. Examines the principal groups of marine organisms including microbes, seaweeds, invertebrates, fishes, marine birds, reptiles, and mammals. Surveys the basics of marine ecology and introduces students to the different types of oceanic habitats from the intertidal and surface waters down to the deep sea. May include an optional non-graded field trip (additional cost would apply, for more information contact the instructor).
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  • BIOL 4000: Freshwater Ecology

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 with a C- or higher in each, and University Advanced Standing. Explores physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of freshwater systems, including lakes, rivers, and streams. Emphasizes freshwater habitats as ecosystems. Studies human impacts on freshwater, with particular reference to Utah and the West. Emphasizes field experience in collecting and measuring the physiochemical characteristics and different groups of organisms found in freshwater habitats. Includes weekly laboratory.. Course Lab fee of $17 for lab, transportation applies.
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  • BIOL 4260: Ethical Issues in Biology

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1610 with a C- or higher, and University Advanced Standing. Offers an in-depth analysis of current ethical issues in biology. Requires extensive reading and an analytical term paper. Presents subjects in lecture and in lab sessions. Concentrates on readings and on analyses of issues and their effects on people. Explores and discusses individual participant paradigms.
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  • BIOL 4300: Bioinformatics and Genome Analysis

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3500 with a minimum grade C- and University Advanced Standing. Studies analysis of genomic sequences, comparison of genomes of different species to gather information about protein function. Includes hands on learning in bioinformatics and genomics. Uses a combination of computer work and discussions that will allow the student to perform basic gene and protein analysis using web tools.
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  • BIOL 4300: Phylogenetics

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3500 with a minimum grade C- and University Advanced Standing. Delves into the principles and methodologies of phylogenetics, equipping students with the necessary skills to explore evolutionary relationships among organisms and genes. Emphasizes the importance of "tree-thinking," and interpreting and constructing phylogenetic trees, gaining insights into their implications for evolutionary biology and specific disciplines for their major. Covers key topics such as sequence alignment techniques, parsimony, maximum likelihood, and Bayesian tree reconstruction methods, and concepts of nodal support and trait evolution. Utilizes hands-on projects for designing reproducible workflows for phylogenetic inference and compiling novel molecular datasets from reputable online databases. Culminates in the application of phylogenetic reconstruction methodologies on datasets created by students. Develops skills in professional communication by synthesizing analyses and results into formats suitable for scientific presentation, including posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts.
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  • BIOL 4400: Genomics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3500 with minimum grade of C- and University Advanced Standing. Introduces genomics as a science and its relationship to bioinformatics. Provides fundamental knowledge and skills to carry out analysis of genes and genomes. Covers computational approaches for interpreting genomic data, including genome sequencing and annotation, gene expression and the transcriptome, functional genomics, metagenomics, and genetic variation and SNPs.
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  • BIOL 4450: Immunology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (MICR 2060 or MICR 3450 or ZOOL 2420) and University Advanced Standing. Explores the macromolecules, cells and organs involved in innate and adaptive immunity. Examines the development of lymphocyte repertoire, positive and negative selection of lymphocytes and the production of effector lymphocytes. Studies properties of antigens, vaccines, antigen presenting cells and the mechanisms of antigen presentation. Reviews major immunological methods for medical diagnostics and other applications. Examines causes and consequences of autoimmune and lymphoproliferative diseases and immunodeficiencies. Probes how immune response could be manipulated for cancer therapy and transplantation medicine.
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  • BIOL 4455: Immunology Laboratory

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): BIOL 4450. Teaches advanced laboratory procedures involved in immunological research methods and their applications in biomedical research. Introduces techniques involved in harvesting and processing tissue samples from vertebrate model organisms for use in immunological assays such as flow cytometry. Examines cutting-edge techniques involved in cancer biology and other medical fields. Provides students a deeper understanding of immunological techniques and practices.. Course Lab fee of $150 applies. Corequisite:    BIOL 4450
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  • BIOL 4500: Principles of Evolution

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 and (BIOL 3500 or MICR 3650) with a C- or higher in each and University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): BIOL 3700 or MICR 3150 or BOT 4050.. Focuses on the concepts of evolution as a fundamental principle of biology. Emphasizes the mechanisms and explanations of the tremendous diversity of life. Studies classical, molecular and current explanations of evolution in the background of current techniques and understanding of the genetic processes. Examines the principles of evolution and the various aspects of natural selection and speciation.
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