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Presents a basic introduction to the sciences of anatomy and physiology. Covers the basic structure and function of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. Provides a foundation of particular value for pre-nursing students who wish to have a preview of their required life science courses.
Studies, in-depth, the anatomy of the human body. Covers the structure and some functions at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. Emphasizes the names, locations, and functions of body components. Involves problem solving and analytical thinking. Includes weekly laboratory study of human cadavers, models, and specimens. Canvas Course Mats $85/McGraw applies.
Studies, in-depth, the anatomy of the human body. Covers the structure and some functions at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. Emphasizes the names, locations, and functions of body components. Involves problem solving and analytical thinking. Includes weekly laboratory study of human cadavers, models, and specimens. Course Lab fee of $30 applies.
Is for students who intend to pursue careers in the bio-medical sciences; especially pre-nursing, pre-med, pre-dent, and pre-vet students. Emphasizes the role and value of anatomical knowledge in health and disease. Covers the same general material as ZOOL 2320, but emphasizes clinical applications of the information. Requires students to choose and complete a course project that may involve short written reports, a term paper, or a poster presentation. Includes weekly laboratory study of human cadavers, models, and specimens. Canvas Course Mats $85/McGraw applies.
For students who intend to pursue careers in the bio-medical sciences; especially pre-nursing, pre-med, pre-dent, and pre-vet students. Emphasizes the role and value of anatomical knowledge in health and disease. Covers the same general material as ZOOL 2320, but emphasizes clinical applications of the information. Students will choose and complete a course project that may involve short written reports, a term paper, or a poster presentation. Includes weekly laboratory study of human cadavers, models, and specimens. Course Lab fee of $30 applies.
Studies the functions of the human body at the chemical, cellular, organ, and system levels. Explains control mechanisms involved in homeostasis and stimulus/response pathways. Involves problem solving and analytical thinking. Includes weekly laboratory.
Accompanies ZOOL 2420. Covers topics that include the scientific method, scientific data presentation, diffusion and osmosis, enzymatic function, buffers, neurotransmission, skeletal and cardiac muscle physiology, hematology, respiratory physiology and renal physiology. Course Lab fee of $24 applies.
Studies the functions of the human body at the chemical, cellular, organ, and system levels. Explains control mechanisms involved in homeostasis and stimulus/response pathways. Involves problem solving and analytical thinking. Includes weekly laboratory. Requires a term paper, project, or presentation.
Studies the functions of the human body at the chemical, cellular, organ, and system levels. Explains control mechanisms involved in homeostasis and stimulus/response pathways. Involves problem solving and analytical thinking. Includes weekly laboratory. Course Lab fee of $24 applies.
Covers the evolutionary development of the vertebrates pertaining to major skeletal and physiological adaptations. Has an ecological approach as to vertebrate habitat requirements, their distribution, and community roles. Designed for Biology or Zoology majors who desire a broad introduction to the vertebrates and a greater understanding of their unique structure, distribution and the importance of these organisms in the present and past history of the Earth. Includes weekly laboratory.
Provides students with hands-on laboratory experience in classification and identification of vertebrates. Course Lab fee of $50 applies.
Intended for Biology Department majors. Covers the anatomy, physiology, systematics, evolution and ecology of invertebrate animals.
Covers the anatomy, physiology, systematics, evolution and ecology of invertebrate animals. Course Lab fee of $25 applies.
Covers the evolution, ecology, and diversity of reptiles and amphibians. Includes active class discussions, oral presentations. Emphasizes native Utah herpetofauna. Must be taken concurrently with weekly laboratory and required field trips.
Covers the evolution, ecology, and diversity of reptiles and amphibians. Includes active class discussions, oral presentations, and field trips. Emphasizes native Utah herpetofauna. Must be taken concurrently with lecture. Course Lab fee of $65 for transportation, support, and lab applies.
Introduces the study of insects, including insect diversity and classification, anatomy and physiology, relationships to other animals and plants, behavior, and ecology. Includes the application of the study of insects to pest management, environmental assessment, and forensic investigations.
Introduces the study of insects, including insect diversity and classification, anatomy and physiology, relationships to other animals and plants, behavior, and ecology. Includes the application of the study of insects to pest management, environmental assessment, and forensic investigations. Course lab fee of $45 applies.
Explores the taxonomy, morphology, behavior, ecology, evolution, development, and conservation of mammals. Includes three weekly lectures and a weekly laboratory.
Explores the taxonomy, morphology, behavior, ecology, evolution, development, and conservation of mammals. Includes three weekly lectures and a weekly laboratory. Course Lab fee of $67 for transportation, lab applies.
Provides instruction on the study of human bones and their remains as physical evidence in criminal investigations. Teaches the importance of dentition in determining an age estimate of human remains. Identifies the differences among the sexes, whether the remains are human or nonhuman, and what is of forensic significance. Explains crime scene methodology and clinical applications in Forensic Anthropology. Teaches problem solving and analytical thinking in order to develop a biological profile based on population-specific data and standards. Investigates different pathological conditions and variables which must be taken into consideration when determining the cause of death.
Studies acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, as well as nutritional and environmental effects on these responses. Requires separate weekly laboratory. Canvas Course Mats $70/McGraw applies.
Investigates acute and chronic physiological responses to exercise, as well as nutritional and environmental effects on these responses. Provides a hands-on experience where students conduct a variety of testing procedures, as well as analyze and interpret the various physiological responses.Course Lab fee of $28 for materials applies.
Examines the biological basis of animal behavior with emphasis on the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary causes of behavior. Covers first the proximate causes of behavior and then the ultimate or evolutionary causes of behavior. Includes topics such as the genetic basis of behavior, perceptual and effectual systems, ethology, neurophysiology, learning, animal communication, sexual behavior, and social systems.
Introduces the study of parasites. Emphasizes the biology of principal groups of parasites affecting humans, livestock, and other animals, including their medical economic, and ecological significance. Emphasizes parasites causing zoonotic diseases. Includes weekly laboratory experience involving identification of parasites. Course Lab fee of $25 applies.
For pre-professional students pursuing biomedical careers and Biology majors with a particular interest in vertebrate structure and function. Studies the microscopic structure of the body at the cellular, tissue, and organ levels. Emphasizes physical and functional relationships of various tissues in the organs of the body. Includes weekly laboratory. Course Lab fee of $35 applies.
For Biology majors with an emphasis in human physiology, pre-professional majors, and nursing students. Studies pathophysiological etiologies and mechanisms that cause disease and examines physiological adaptations and dysfunction of organs and organ systems in a disease state.
Studies the structure and function of vertebrates at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems levels. Emphasizes developmental and evolutionary comparative aspects of mammalian, avian, reptilian, amphibian, and piscian organs and systems.
Accompanies the comparative vertebrate zoology lecture. Studies the structure and function of vertebrates at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems levels. Incorporates dissections of mammalian, avian, reptilian, amphibian, and piscian organs and systems. Course Lab fee of $40 applies.
Provides an in-depth study of avian evolution, systematics, developmental anatomy (wings, beaks, feathers), physiology, and social and reproductive behavior. Emphasizes an evolutionary and adaptive theme to the study of birds. Includes lectures, laboratories and field trips. Course Lab fee of $41 for transportation, lab applies.
For students interested in biomedical science careers or with a special interest in anatomy. Covers principles and techniques of anatomical investigation and specimen preparation. Provides supervised experience in human cadaver dissection, anatomic interpretation of radiographs, craniometrics, and palpation of the body. A regional dissection approach will be used in the lab. Requires problem solving and analytical thinking. Includes the theory and basic principles of various forms of diagnostic imaging, light and electron microscopy, skeletal preparation, and injection/maceration techniques. Includes weekly laboratory. Course Lab fee of $13 applies.
Addresses physiological principles and functions of the human body systems at the molecular level. Emphasizes cell signal transduction involved in the body maintaining homeostasis. Gives special attention to nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, urinary and respiratory systems. Requires problem solving and analytical thinking skills to be successful in the class. Includes weekly laboratory. Course Lab fee of $25 applies.
Covers aspects of molecular and cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, anatomy and the interplay of these and other disciplines in our understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system. Discusses neuroanatomy, developmental neurobiology, electrophysiology, membrane specializations related to signal propagation and signal transmission, neurotransmitter function and neuropharmacology, structure and function of simple neuronal circuits and complex neural networks and the plasticity of the nervous system. Incorporates discussion of journal articles related to the latest advances in neuroscience.
Covers techniques (knife, probe, finger, etc.) used to dissect human cadavers and other mammalian specimens such as horse, cow, cat, dog, and pig for use in gross anatomy labs. Reviews how to procure different types of specimens to preserve and dissect cadavers including, but not limited to, fresh specimens, preserved specimens, and frozen specimens. Introduces various techniques for suturing, plastination, and vascular casting. Emphasizes OSHA standards for laboratory safety, including how to safely use a bone saw.
Explores and examines special topics relating to the field of zoology. Emphasizes areas of rapid growth in zoology or current importance to society. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits toward graduation.