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BIOL 2700 - Predental Orientation and Observation
3 credits
Introduces predental students to the dental curriculum and characteristics of the dental profession. Each student assigned to a practicing dentist for part of the course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of advisor
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 2800 - Science Excursion
1 credit
Extended field trips to study the biology, geology, geography, and historical aspects of areas in Utah. Human-powered transportation is required for many trips. Included attendance of one or more pre- or post-trip lecture. Students with physical disabilities should contact the instructor before enrolling.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BIOL 2977 - Cooperative Education
1-3 credits
Life science majors may gain “hands-on” experience working with life science professionals in industry, business, or government. The work supervisor and life science instructor determine/approve the student’s curriculum and credit hours earned.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BIOL 2988 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Enables an individual to probe/study a biological topic of specific interest. The topic must be approved by a supervising instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.
Repeatable for credit
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BIOL 3010 - Evolution (DSC)
DSC Depth Life and Physical Sciences
3 credits
Origins and evidence for the theory of biological evolution, and its significance for society and science.
Prerequisite/Restriction: University Studies Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 3030 - Genetics and Society (DSC)
DSC Depth Life and Physical Sciences
3 credits
Course for non-science majors. Addresses basic genetic principles applicable to humans and contemporary issues in human genetics as well as ethical and social implications of advances in genetics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1610 or USU 1350 or HONR 1350 or AP Biology score of 3 or greater Not open to biology majors or to those with credit in BIOL 3060
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 3040 - Plants and Civilization (DSC)
DSC Depth Life and Physical Sciences
3 credits
Examines the importance of plants as food, shelter, clothing, medicine, and drugs. Social and historical role of plants in aesthetics, religion, energy, biotechnology, human exploration, and migration.
Prerequisite/Restriction: University Studies Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 3060 - Principles of Genetics (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
4 credits
Introduction to transmission, population, and molecular aspects of modern genetics.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610 ; CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1210 The BIOL 1610 and 3060 option for BLS credit is available only to students in the Bioinformatics Emphasis of the Computer Science Major
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 3065 - Genetics Laboratory
2 credits
Experimental approach to genetics using bacteria, fungi, plants, insects, and humans. Students will be introduced to several computer and laboratory techniques, and will design many of the experiments.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 (may be taken concurrently)
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, alternate years
Course Fee: $75.00
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BIOL 3100 - Bioethics (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Discussion of current controversial ethical issues in medicine, animal rights, and environmental conservation.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 3220 - Field Ecology (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
2 credits
Field trips and exercises to study ecological patterns and processes in terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Emphasis on hypothesis testing and collection and analysis of data from the field.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2220 (may be taken concurrently); MATH 1100 or MATH 1210 Recommended: Course in statistics
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $120.00
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BIOL 3300 - General Microbiology
4 credits
Biology, ecology, and diversity of microorganisms. Emphasis placed on bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists, and their role in the environment. Two lectures, two labs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610 (with a grade of C- or better); CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1220 or CHEM 2300 or CHEM 2310 (may be taken concurrently) To receive University Studies Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) credit, students must complete both BIOL 1610 and BIOL 3300 The BIOL 1610 and BIOL 3300 option for BLS credit is available only to students majoring in Biological Engineering or Environmental Engineering
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Course Fee: $140.00
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BIOL 3500 - Plagues, Pests, and People (DSC)
DSC Depth Life and Physical Sciences
3 credits
Examines the biology and diversity of medically important insects and their associated diseases. Emphasizes the basic principles and concepts in medical, veterinary, and forensic entomology, as well as the historical impact of insect-borne diseases.
Prerequisite/Restriction: University Studies Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) course
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 3760 - Independent Study
1-3 credits
Directed individual or group study. Not counted as Biology degree elective or toward the Biology, Biomath, or Public Health minors.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 and instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 4000 - Human Dissection
1 credit
Exposure and dissection of the human body, with an emphasis on bones, joints, muscles, and internal organs. One evening lab per week.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2320
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $190.00
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BIOL 4060 - Exploring Animal Behavior (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
In-depth investigation into current topics. Students will generate hypotheses; design and complete experiments in field and lab; and prepare a written lab report, book review, and poster for public presentation. Two lectures, one lab.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 and; BIOL 2220 or WATS 2220
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $80.00
Effective Term
Spring
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BIOL 4230 - Applied Mathematics in Biology (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
3 credits
Formulation, analysis, and experimental tests of mathematical models in biology. Combines mathematics, computing, experimental design, and statistical analysis while applying the scientific method to biological systems. Lectures, recitations, and a laboratory.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Prerequisites: C- or better in BIOL 1620 and MATH 2250 ; or Instructor permission. Programming recommended.
Cross-listed as: MATH 4230 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 4250 - Internship/Co-op
1-2 credits
Internship/cooperative work experience in biology or prehealth biology to allow student to gain a professional level of experience.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 4400 - Plant Physiology (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
4 credits
Introduction to plant metabolism, water relations, and growth.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 ; MATH 1050 or higher or AP Calculus AB score of 3 or higher
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $90.00
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BIOL 4410 - Plant Structure
3 credits
Morphology, anatomy, and development of seed plants, with an emphasis on angiosperms. Two lectures and one lab.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $30.00
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BIOL 4421 - Plant Taxonomy I
2 credits
Laboratory course developing understanding of vascular plant structures by showing students how they are used in plant classification and identification, how they affect a plant’s adaptive ability, and how they differ among major plant groups. Students learn how to use identification keys and document vegetation studies. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, writing, or lab work is required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6421 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 4422 - Plant Taxonomy II
1 credit
In this field and laboratory course, students develop ability to recognize the most common plant families in Western North America, to use principles of phylogenetic analysis in plant biology, and to understand how plant classification systems have changed over time. As an integral part of the course, students prepare a pre-semester, summer plant field collection. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional work is required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 4421 and instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6422 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 4430 - Introduction to Plant Pathology
4 credits
Combined lecture-lab course emphasizing concepts in plant pathology. Symptoms and disease-causing organisms are described. Methods of control, the nature of epidemics, and disease prediction.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $100.00
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BIOL 4450 - Neurobiology
3 credits
Physiology, organization, and development of nervous systems. Examples taken from vertebrate and invertebrate systems. Special emphasis placed on cellular and molecular substrates of electrical excitability.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 ; CHEM 1220 ; and PHYS 2120 or PHYS 2220
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Even Years
Effective Term
Spring 2016
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BIOL 4500 - Applied Entomology
3 credits
Fundamentals of insect biology, emphasizing species of economic importance. Principles and tactics of pest management. Laboratory includes survey of beneficial and harmful insects affecting humans and agriculture.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610 and BIOL 1620
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $90.00
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BIOL 4600 - Advanced Human Physiology
5 credits
Advanced study of the functions of the human body, emphasizing major organ systems. Four lectures and one lab.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 or BIOL 2320 , or instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $60.00
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BIOL 4710 - Teaching Internship
1 credit
Advanced undergraduates function as teaching interns under supervision of a faculty member. Only 1 credit may be counted toward Biology degree electives.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 4750 - Topics in Biology
1-3 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 5010 - Biogeography
3 credits
Distributions of plants and animals, including invertebrates, from terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems, discussed from historical and ecological perspectives. Explores ecological patterns of body size, color, species density, home range, etc., as well as their causes.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 5150 - Immunology
3 credits
Immune response in health and disease. Experimental approach to investigating immune function and abnormalities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220 ; BIOL 3060 ; and BIOL 3300 or BIOL 5210
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5160 - Methods in Biotechnology: Cell Culture
3 credits
Techniques and fundamental knowledge for culturing mammalian and insect cells. Students will learn maintenance, growing, genetic engineering of cells, cytotoxicity, hybridoma creation, cloning, etc. Extensive laboratory experience is provided.
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5160 and NDFS 5160 and PSC 5160 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $50.00
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BIOL 5190 - Molecular Genetics
3 credits
Molecular aspects of genetics, including DNA replication, structure, rearrangement, transposition, recombination, repair, genetic engineering, and gene expression. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing is required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 ; and CHEM 3700 or CHEM 5700
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6190 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 5220 - Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition
3 credits
Provides physiological background into hormones involved in nutrient regulation, as well as mechanisms of hormone action at the cellular and molecular levels. Includes action of steroids in the nucleus and membrane-based signal transduction pathways. Course includes lectures and literature reviews/presentations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6220 and ADVS 5220 /ADVS 6220 and NDFS 5220 /NDFS 6220 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5230 - Developmental Biology
3 credits
Examines the mechanisms of biological development using classical embryological and modern molecular and cellular approaches.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 and BIOL 5210 ; CHEM 3700 and CHEM 5700 strongly recommended
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 5240 - Virology
3 credits
Structure, replication, genetics, and molecular biology of viruses, as well as virus-host interactions, and viral diseases and antiviral agents.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, alternate years, beginning 2017 (not the 2015 date indicated below).
Effective Term
Fall
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BIOL 5250 - Evolutionary Biology (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Current topics in organic evolution from molecular to macroevolutionary scales.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 or WILD 4880 or instructor permission; BIOL 2220/WATS 2220 recommended
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
Effective Term
Spring
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BIOL 5260 - Methods in Biotechnology: Molecular Cloning
3 credits
Laboratory-oriented course designed to teach molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, genetic probes, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700 or CHEM 5710 ; or BIOL 3060 ; or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: ADVS 5260 and NDFS 5260 and PSC 5260 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $75.00
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BIOL 5280 - Animal Molecular Biology
3 credits
Laboratory-based course designed to present the theory and provide an in-depth laboratory experience in RNA detection, differential gene expression analysis, real-time RT-PCR, protein detection and purification, 2-D gel electrophoresis, and microarrays.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5260 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6280 and ADVS 5280 /ADVS 6280 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $125.00
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BIOL 5300 - Microbial Physiology (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
4 credits
Lectures, discussions, and laboratory investigations concerning the physiology, structure, and metabolism of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3300 , MATH 1210
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $110.00
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BIOL 5310 - Soil Microbiology
3 credits
Ecology and diversity of microorganisms in soils. Emphasis on factors controlling microbial activity and the role of microorganisms in organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610 , BIOL 1620 ; CHEM 1220 or equivalent; PSC 3000
Cross-listed as: PSC 5310 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5321 - Programming for Biologists
2 credits
Introduction to programming using biological examples. Students learn to write programs, automate data analysis, and produce scientific results using Python. For graduate (6000-level) credit, an additional project will be required.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6321
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5322 - Database Management for Biologists
1 credit
Introduction to database management using biological examples. Students learn to design databases, make data entry easy and ensure the quality of entered data, extract useful data, and produce automated reports using Access. For graduate (6000-level) credit, an additional project will be required.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6322
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5323 - Computational Biology Research Project
1 credit
Introduction to conducting computational biology research projects. Students learn to use programming and database management in biology research projects by conducting an individual project using either Python or Access. For graduate (6000-level) credit, a higher-level project relative to the undergraduate (5000-level) course will be required.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6323
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5324 - Advanced Programming and Database Management for Biologists
3 credits
Advanced programming and database management using biological examples. Students learn Program Design, Object Oriented Programming, Version Control, SQL and other advanced tools for scientific programming. For graduate (6000-level) credit, a project will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 5321 /BIOL 6321 and BIOL 5322 /BIOL 6322 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6324
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5380 - Evolutionary Genetics
4 credits
Examines theoretical and applied aspects of genes in natural and artificial populations. Topics include molecular evolution, population, and quantitative genetics, with emphasis on the intersection of genetics with evolution, ecology, and conservation biology.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6380 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5390 - Genes and Behavior (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Molecular genetic principles of animal behavior and its evolution, including methods used to study behavioral genetics and case studies in behavior.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGL 2010 ; BIOL 3060 or WILD 4880 ; BIOL 5250
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Sp
Effective Term
Spring
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BIOL 5400 - Environmental Toxicology
3 credits
Presents in-depth survey of toxic chemicals present in the environment, environmental factors impacting fate of chemicals, potential biological effects associated with chemical exposures, and methods of reducing associated risks.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220 and BIOL 1620
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6400 and ADVS 5400 /ADVS 6400 and PUBH 5400 /PUBH 6400 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 5530 - Insect Systematics and Evolution
3 credits
Evolution, biology, and classification of insects, including basic external morphology. Emphasizes role of phylogeny in systematics and importance of systematics in comparative biology.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $40.00
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BIOL 5550 - Freshwater Invertebrates
3 credits
Ecology, collection, and systematics of freshwater aquatic invertebrates. Focuses on insects, but also covers crustaceans, molluscs, and annelids. Several weekend field trips and a collection are required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: One year of general biology or zoology, or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: WATS 5550 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $50.00
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BIOL 5560 - Ornithology
3 credits
Surveys evolution, systematics, physiology, anatomy, ecology, behavior, and identification of birds. Includes lectures, laboratory and field exercises, field trips, and an independent project. Attendance required at one Saturday and one Friday-Sunday field trip.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $140.00
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BIOL 5570 - Herpetology
3 credits
Evolution, adaptations, distribution, natural history, behavior, and identification of amphibians and reptiles of the world, with special emphasis on North American species. Two lectures and one lab.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $125.00
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BIOL 5580 - Mammalogy
3 credits
Evolution, adaptations, distribution, natural history, behavior, and identification of mammals of the world, with special emphasis on North American species. Two lectures and one lab.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $50.00
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BIOL 5590 - Animal Community Ecology
4 credits
Concepts and controversies in modern community ecology emphasizing aquatic and terrestrial animals. Covers the community concept, diversity and stability, null models, relative importance of competition and predation, food webs, disturbance, metapopulations, biogeography, and new directions.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2220 , STAT 3000
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6590 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5600 - Comparative Animal Physiology
3 credits
Principles and mechanisms of physiology in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 and one of CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1120 , and CHEM 1220 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6600 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 5610 - Animal Physiology Laboratory (QI)
QI Quantitative Intensive
2 credits
Laboratory exercises designed to explore principles of animal physiology, using computer simulations, tissue models, and animal preparations. Emphasis placed on hypothesis design and data interpretation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2420 or BIOL 5600 (any prerequisite may be taken concurrently)
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
Course Fee: $120.00
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BIOL 5630 - Endocrinology
3 credits
Molecular, cellular and physiological aspects of the endocrine system in vertebrates, presented with a species comparative approach. Clinical aspects and diseases associated with dysfunction of the endocrine system.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: , ,
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Alternate Odd Years
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BIOL 5790 - Protein Structure/Function and Purification
3 credits
Protein biosynthesis, modification, folding, structure, and stability, protein purification and protein analysis will be discussed. Students will develop an original research proposal through oral and written presentations. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading and writing assignments are required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Microbiology or Biochemistry or equivalent
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6790 , BENG 5790 /BENG 6790 , CHEM 5790 /CHEM 6790
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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BIOL 5800 - Undergraduate Research
1-3 credits
Faculty-directed research in biology. Maximum of 3 credits of BIOL 5800 are acceptable toward Biology degree elective requirements.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 and instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 5810 - Bachelor’s Thesis
3 credits
Preparation of a written thesis, based upon individual investigation, under the supervision of faculty.
Prerequisite/Restriction: 3 credits of BIOL 5800 (or concurrent enrollment) and instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 5850 - Microbiology Seminar
1 credit
Cross-listed as: BIOL 6850 .
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIOL 6010 - Biogeography
3 credits
Distributions of plants and animals, including invertebrates, from terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems, discussed from historical and ecological perspectives. Explores ecological patterns of body size, color, species density, home range, etc., as well as their causes.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5010 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 6190 - Molecular Genetics
3 credits
Molecular aspects of genetics, including DNA replication, structure, rearrangement, transposition, recombination, repair, genetic engineering, and gene expression. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing is required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 ; and CHEM 3700 or CHEM 5700
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5190 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 6200 - Biogeochemistry of Terrestrial Ecosystems
3 credits
Inputs, outputs, and cycling patterns of major nutrients. Emphasizes mechanisms for transformations, factors influencing process rates, and the impacts of management and global change on nutrient cycles and air and water quality.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 , PSC 3000 , CHEM 2300 or CHEM 2310 , or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: PSC 6200 and WILD 6200 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6220 - Endocrine Aspects of Nutrition
3 credits
Provides physiological background into hormones involved in nutrient regulation, as well as mechanisms of hormone action at the cellular and molecular levels. Includes action of steroids in the nucleus and membrane-based signal transduction pathways. Course includes lectures and literature reviews/presentations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3700 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5220 and ADVS 6220 /ADVS 5220 and NDFS 6220 /NDFS 5220 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6240 - Physiological Ecology of Vertebrates
3 credits
Study of how interactions between vertebrate physiology and behavior shape vertebrate biology in an ecological context. Course takes a case studies approach to current research topics and involves in-class discussions, an oral presentation and writing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6250 - Graduate Internship
1-6 credits
Work experience, for which the student is paid, tied to academics in a graduate student’s field of study.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department head prior to enrollment
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 6260 - Behavioral Ecology
3 credits
Focuses on current topics, emphasizing critical reading and thinking skills. Includes lectures, student presentations, and discussions of primary literature.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 6280 - Animal Molecular Biology
3 credits
Laboratory-based course designed to present the theory and provide an in-depth laboratory experience in RNA detection, differential gene expression analysis, real-time RT-PCR, protein detection and purification, 2-D gel electrophoresis, and microarrays.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ADVS 5260 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5280 and ADVS 6280 /ADVS 5280 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $125.00
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BIOL 6321 - Programming for Biologists
2 credits
Introduction to programming using biological examples. Students learn to write programs, automate data analysis, and produce scientific results using Python. For graduate (6000-level) credit, an additional project will be required.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5321
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6322 - Database Management for Biologists
1 credit
Introduction to database management using biological examples. Students learn to design databases, make data entry easy and ensure the quality of entered data, extract useful data, and produce automated reports using Access. For graduate (6000-level) credit, an additional project will be required.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5322
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6323 - Computational Biology Research Project
1 credit
Introduction to conducting computational biology research projects. Students learn to use programming and database management in biology research projects by conducting an individual project using either Python or Access. For graduate (6000-level) credit, a higher-level project relative to the undergraduate (5000-level) course will be required.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5323
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6324 - Advanced Programming and Database Management for Biologists
3 credits
Advanced programming and database management using biological examples. Students learn Program Design, Object Oriented Programming, Version Control, SQL and other advanced tools for scientific programming. For graduate (6000-level) credit, a project will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 5321 /BIOL 6321 and BIOL 5322 /BIOL 6322 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5324
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6325 - Bayesian Analysis of Biological Data
3 credits
Theory, conceptual foundations, and practical applications of Bayesian statistics applied to biological data sets.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall (alternate even years beginning 2016)
Effective Term
Fall 2016
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BIOL 6380 - Evolutionary Genetics
4 credits
Examines theoretical and applied aspects of genes in natural and artificial populations. Topics include molecular evolution, population, and quantitative genetics, with emphasis on the intersection of genetics with evolution, ecology, and conservation biology.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 3060 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5380
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6390 - Genes and Behavior
3 credits
Molecular genetic principles of animal behavior and its evolution, including methods used to study behavioral genetics and case studies in behavior.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate standing
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Sp
Effective Term
Spring
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BIOL 6400 - Environmental Toxicology
3 credits
Presents in-depth survey of toxic chemicals present in the environment, environmental factors impacting fate of chemicals, potential biological effects associated with chemical exposures, and methods of reducing associated risks.
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5400 and ADVS 6400 /ADVS 5400 and PUBH 6400 /PUBH 5400 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 6421 - Plant Taxonomy I
2 credits
Laboratory course developing understanding of vascular plant structures by showing students how they are used in plant classification and identification, how they affect a plant’s adaptive ability, and how they differ among major plant groups. Students learn how to use identification keys and document vegetation studies. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional reading, recitation, writing, or lab work is required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610
Cross-listed as: BIOL 4421 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
Course Fee: $40.00
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BIOL 6422 - Plant Taxonomy II
1 credit
In this field and laboratory course, students develop ability to recognize the most common plant families in Western North America, to use principles of phylogenetic analysis in plant biology, and to understand how plant classification systems have changed over time. As an integral part of the course, students prepare a pre-semester, summer plant field collection. For 6000-level (graduate) credit, additional work is required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 4421 and instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 4422 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6510 - Insect-Plant Interactions
2 credits
Ecology, evolution, and physiology of the interactions between insects and plants, including herbivory, defenses/compensations of plants to insect attack, pollination, and other mutualisms.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6520 - Ecological Vertebrate Physiology
3 credits
Physiological responses and adaptations of vertebrates to physical, chemical, and biological environments. Bioenergetics at the species level. Three lectures.
Prerequisite/Restriction: One course in physiology and one course in ecology
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6590 - Animal Community Ecology
4 credits
Concepts and controversies in modern community ecology emphasizing aquatic and terrestrial animals. Covers the community concept, diversity and stability, null models, relative importance of competition and predation, food webs, disturbance, metapopulations, biogeography, and new directions. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 2220 , STAT 3000
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5590 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6600 - Comparative Animal Physiology
3 credits
Principles and mechanisms of physiology in vertebrate and invertebrate animals. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading, recitation, and/or writing will be required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1620 and one of CHEM 1110 , CHEM 1120 , and CHEM 1220 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5600 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6630 - Endocrinology
3 credits
Molecular, cellular and physiological aspects of the endocrine system in vertebrates, presented with a species comparative approach. Clinical aspects and diseases associated with dysfunction of the endocrine system.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: , ,
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Alternate Odd Years
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BIOL 6740 - Cellular Communication by Small Molecules and Proteins
3 credits
Using post-translational modifications, small molecules, and protein motifs in cellular communication. Variances in the communication systems related to disease state and/or cell stress and therapeutic strategies to manipulate the communication systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700 or CHEM 6700 or instructor permission
Cross-listed as: CHEM 6740 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BIOL 6750 - Topics in Biology
1-3 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 6790 - Protein Structure/Function and Purification
3 credits
Protein biosynthesis, modification, folding, structure, and stability, protein purification and protein analysis will be discussed. Students will develop an original research proposal through oral and written presentations. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading and writing assignments are required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Microbiology or Biochemistry or equivalent
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5790 , BENG 5790 /BENG 6790 , CHEM 5790 /CHEM 6790
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Odd Years
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BIOL 6800 - Biology Seminar
1 credit
Format for general graduate-level seminar topics.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIOL 6850 - Microbiology Seminar
1 credit
Cross-listed as: BIOL 5850 .
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIOL 6870 - Ecology Seminar
1 credit
The Ecology Center schedules regular seminars throughout the school year with ecological scientists from other institutions participating. Ecology majors are required to attend a minimum of 10 such lectures.
Cross-listed as: ENVS 6870 , PSC 6870 , WATS 6870 , and WILD 6870 .
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6910 - Special Problems
1-3 credits
Individual or group study under faculty guidance.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 6950 - Navigating Science’s Terra Incognita: Communicating to Non-Scientists
2 credits
Graduate students learn to communicate their research to lay audiences by identifying the audience and appropriately tailoring the most relevant points of that research.
Cross-listed as: PSC 6950
Pass/Fail
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6960 - Graduate General Ecology
4 credits
General concepts, history, and issues in all major areas of the science of ecology including: environmental biophysics; and physiological, behavioral, evolutionary, community, ecosystem, and applied ecology in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Cross-listed as: ENVS 6960 , PSC 6960 , WATS 6960 , and WILD 6960 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BIOL 6970 - Thesis Research
1-12 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-9 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 7750 - Topics in Biology
1-3 credits
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 7970 - Dissertation Research
1-12 credits
Repeatable for credit
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement
1-9 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BCCM 0010 - Green Construction - Blueprint Reading & Codes
90 contact hours
Principles of traditional and green construction designs, familiarization of symbols, specifications, measurements, and codes will be introduced. The relationship of plot, foundation, floor, elevation, and section plans will be included.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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BCCM 0020 - Green Construction - Building Site Layout/Concrete
120 contact hours
Instruction covers using a builder’s level, establishing grades, setback requirements, and squaring a building. Also included are principles of quality concrete and placement in footing, foundation walls, flatwork, and steps.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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