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BIOL 2425 - Human Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 2420 . One two-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer as needed)
Co-requisite: BIOL 2420
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 2500 - Environmental Biology 3 Credit(s)
Course investigates diverse ecosystems found in southern Utah. Ecosystems will be used to learn about cycling of matter/energy, patterns, scale, proportion, the link between structure/function, cause/effect, and evidence of stability and change. Students will gather data about ecosystems, describe possible problems, the causation and possible solutions. Recommended for Education Majors K-12 A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall)
General Education Course: Yes- Life Science
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BIOL 2920 - Introductory Biology Workshop
In this course students will participate in various introductory workshops related to biology, biological techniques, or biological research; or introductory biological learning situations outside of the traditional class and lab. Workshop credit must be arranged by a Biology program faculty member and receive approval at the departmental level. May be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 6 credits. Variable times.
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BIOL 3010 - General Microbiology 3 Credit(s)
Microbiology for science majors. Explores the cell structure, physiology, metabolism, genetics and diversity of microbes. Emphasis placed on prokaryotes, viruses, protists and fungi including their impact on the environment and our daily lives. Topics include biotechnological applications, fermentation technology, industrial products, medical interactions, and recycling nutrients in ecosystems. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course (Fall, Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3015
Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615
General Education Course: No.
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BIOL 3015 - General Microbiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3010. The student will use aseptic techniques and applied methodologies to isolate, cultivate, stain and identity unknown bacteria. Laboratory exercises will include a survey of microorganisms and a demonstration of microbial properties. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3010
Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615
General Education Course: No.
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BIOL 3030 - Ecology 3 Credit(s)
Biological and physical mechanisms related to the distribution, abundance, and adaptations of organisms. Topics include ecosystem structure and function, physiological ecology, population ecology, life-history strategies, community ecology, and geographical ecology. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3035
Prerequisite: MATH 1040 (recommended), BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 , BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3035 - Ecology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3030 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be required. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3030
Prerequisite: MATH 1040 (recommended), BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 , BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625 ,
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3050 - Biomedical Ethics 2 Credit(s)
Exploration of current ethical problems in the medical and psychological disciplines and their impacts on society and the individual. Two hours of lecture per week. (Spring)
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3060 - Genetics 3 Credit(s)
Transmission and expression of genetic information, organisms, and populations. Topics include basic transmission and molecular genetics, regulation of gene expression, developmental genetics, genetics of cancer, the immune response and behavior, and population genetics and evolution. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring, As Needed)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3065
Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 , BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625 , and CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1115 or CHEM 1210 /CHEM 1215
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3065 - Genetics Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3060 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring, As Needed)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3060
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3110 - Evolution 3 Credit(s)
Study of pattern and processes shaping the unity and diversity of life. Emphasis on natural selection theory, paleontological evidence, and a neo-Darwinian view of the genetic basis for variation and adaption, speciation, and phylogenetic patterns, including human evolution. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 /BIOL 3035 and BIOL 3060 /BIOL 3065
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3230 - Cadaver Practicum 2 Credit(s)
Supervised maintenance and dissection of human cadavers. Enrollment must be approved by instructor. Four hours work required per week. Course is repeatable for multiple credits up to a maximum of 4. A minimum grade of C (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. May be repeated up to 4 credits. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and BIOL 2320 /BIOL 2325
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3250 - Histology 3 Credit(s)
A clinically-oriented study of microscopic structure of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Students will gain an understanding of the structural organization of cell types within different organs and organ systems. Though emphasis is placed on identification, the ultimate goal is functional morphology - understanding how cell/tissue structure enables function. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3255
Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3255 - Histology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3250 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3250
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3270 - Vertebrate Physiology 3 Credit(s)
Study of mechanisms of function of major organ systems in the vertebrate body, especially the human, with emphasis on the cellular and molecular level. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3275
Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625 , MATH 1040 (recommended)
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3275 - Vertebrate Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3270 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3270
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3290 - Developmental Biology 3 Credit(s)
A study of animal development including an introduction to the mechanisms of cell division and differentiation, embryonic patterning, organ development, and errors in developmental regulation. The course will focus on genetic control of the developmental process with a focus on signal transduction pathways and gene regulation. Experimental methods, readings from the primary literature, and model systems, including C. elegans, Xenopus, zebrafish, chicken and pig, will be emphasized throughout.) A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3295
Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625 , and BIOL 3060 /BIOL 3065
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3295 - Developmental Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3290 and will include preparation and examination of embryos of model organisms as well as student driven projects. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3290
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3310 - Cell & Molecular Biology 3 Credit(s)
Study of structure and function of cells and organelles from the molecular and experimental perspectives. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3315
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /BIOL 3065
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3315 - Cell & Molecular Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3310 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3310
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3350 - Immunology 3 Credit(s)
A course dealing with topics of current research in immunology, such as antigen-antibody interactions, antibody synthesis, hypersensitivity, and auto-immunity. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall odd years)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3370 - Ichthyology 3 Credit(s)
Natural history and classification of fishes, including their diversity, distribution, ecology, reproduction, behavior, evolution and conservation Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring even years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3375
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 /BIOL 3035
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3375 - Ichthyology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3370 . One four-hour lab per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring even years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3370
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3390 - Mammalogy 3 Credit(s)
Structure, classification, life histories and distribution of mammals; introduction to methods of field investigation. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall odd years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3395
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 / BIOL 3035
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3395 - Mammalogy Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3390 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall odd years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3390
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3410 - Invertebrate Zoology 3 Credit(s)
Behavior, ecology, physiology and morphology of the invertebrate animals from sponges to starfish. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall even years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3415
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 /BIOL 3035
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3415 - Invertebrate Zoology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3410 . Field trip to the Pacific Ocean. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall even years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3410
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3430 - Entomology 3 Credit(s)
Behavior, ecology, evolution and identification of major orders of insects and arachnids. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall odd years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3435
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 /BIOL 3035
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3435 - Entomology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3430 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall odd years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3430
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3450 - Comparative Vertebrate Studies 3 Credit(s)
Evolutionary comparison of the development, structure, and behavior of vertebrates. Three hours lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3455
Prerequisite: BIOL 3110
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3455 - Comparative Vertebrate Studies Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3450 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3450
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3470 - Herpetology 3 Credit(s)
Natural history and classification of amphibians and reptiles, including their diversity, distribution, ecology, reproduction, behavior, evolution and conservation. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall even years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3475
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 /BIOL 3035
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3475 - Herpetology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3470 . One four-hour lab per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall even years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3470
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3490 - Ornithology 3 Credit(s)
Structure, identification, ecology and life histories of birds; emphasis on the local fauna. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring odd years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3495
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 /BIOL 3035
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3495 - Ornithology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3490 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring odd years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3490
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3510 - Plant Anatomy& Diversity 3 Credit(s)
Comparative anatomy and developmental biology of major members of the plant kingdom. Topics include structure and development of cell types, tissues, tissue systems, and comparative development and reproduction of major groups within the plant kingdom. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall odd years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3515
Prerequisite: BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3515 - Plant Anatomy & Diversity Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3510 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall odd years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3510
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3520 - Fungi and Plant Pathology 3 Credit(s)
Field and laboratory study of current methodologies in assessing plant disease with emphasis on fungal kingdoms. One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring Odd Years)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 BIOL 3035
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3530 - Plant Physiology 3 Credit(s)
Study of functions of plants including water and mineral relations, biochemical processes, and growth. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall even years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3535
Prerequisite: BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3535 - Plant Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3530 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall even years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3530
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3550 - Plant Taxonomy 3 Credit(s)
Identification, classification and relationship of the vascular plants of the southwestern Utah region. Meets nine hours per week for one session. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring Even Years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3555
Prerequisite: BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3555 - Plant Taxonomy Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3550 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring Even Years)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3550
Prerequisite: BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3630 - Freshwater Biology 3 Credit(s)
Introduction to the biology of freshwater organisms and the physical, chemical, geological, and human factors which shape their communities. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall as needed)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3635
Prerequisite: BIOL 3030 /BIOL 3035
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3635 - Freshwater Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3630 . One three-hour meeting per week. Longer field trips may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall as needed)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3630
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3710 - Greenhouse Practicum I 1 Credit(s)
Greenhouse maintenance, plant care, pest control and plant propagation techniques. One hour of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3715
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3715 - Greenhouse Practicum I Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3710 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3710
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3730 - Greenhouse Practicum II 1 Credit(s)
Greenhouse practices including techniques of cutting, seeding, seedage, and plant care. One hour of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3735
Prerequisite: BIOL 3710 and consent of instructor
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3735 - Greenhouse Practicum II Lab 1 Credit(s)
Lab to accompany BIOL 3730 . One three-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring)
Co-requisite: BIOL 3730
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3750 - Fruit Production 3 Credit(s)
Principles and practices of fruit production including site selection, orchard planning, pruning, training, propagation, varieties, rootstock and tree nutrition. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (As needed)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3770 - Vegetable Production 3 Credit(s)
Principles and practices of vegetable crop production, storage, processing and marketing with emphasis on major vegetable crops, covering both traditional and organic methods. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (As needed)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 3990 - Advanced Topics in Biology 2 Credit(s)
Discussion and investigation of select topics in advanced Biology. One two hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 and BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4070 - Capstone: History & Literature of Biology 3 Credit(s)
Study of the historical development of biology relative to personal philosophies of scientists and to social, cultural and technological factors by reading of science literature. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring Even Years)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3110 and satisfactory completion of ETS Major Field Exam.
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4220 - Capstone: Plant Defenses and Medical Botany 3 Credit(s)
A discussion of the history, ecology, and importance of plant defenses; their relationship to modern medicinal compounds; and how plant defenses affect the physiology of organs and organisms. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring odd years)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3110 and satisfactory completion of the ETS major field exam
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BIOL 4400 - Neurobiology 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Topics will include cellular neurobiology, how organisms sense and respond to environmental stimuli, and cognitive neuroscience. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall Odd Years)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3270 /BIOL 3275
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BIOL 4410 - Animal Behavior 3 Credit(s)
Study of adaptive value of animal behavior and behavioral diversity, including foraging, territoriality, communication, mating systems, sexual selection and social behavior, with emphasis on evolutionary and ecological interpretations. Three hours of lecture per week. Field trip to the Pacific Ocean may be scheduled. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3110 , MATH 1040 , and satisfactory completion of ETS Major Field Exam.
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4500 - Capstone: Biology of Disease 3 Credit(s)
The goal of this course is to provide inquisitive, self-directed students with an appreciation of the complexity of biological systems. The emphasis is top-down, beginning with a condition, moving toward explication of the underlying biochemical, cell biological and molecular biological mechanisms. Topics will be integrated with other courses, such as genetics, evolution, ecology, economics, etc. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology courses. (Fall Even Years)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 and satisfactory completion of ETS Major Field Exam.
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BIOL 4650 - Capstone: Conservation Biology 3 Credit(s)
Principles and concepts of conservation biology with emphasis on management of biodiversity (including genetic diversity), ecosystems, and populations and on socio-economic and political factors related to conservation. Course requirements include a service learning project. Three hours lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Spring)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3110 and satisfactory completion of ETS Major Field Exam.
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4830 - Individual Study 1 to 9 Credit(s)
Individual study of topics in biology arranged by contract with an appropriate faculty supervisor. Variable times. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer as needed)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4840 - Cooperative Education 1 to 3 Credit(s)
Observation and activities in professional practice situations on or off campus arranged by contract with an appropriate faculty supervisor. Variable times. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer as needed)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4850 - Undergraduate Research 1 to 9 Credit(s)
Original lab or field research in biology arranged by contract with an appropriate faculty supervisor. Variable times. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall, Spring, Summer as needed)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4890 - Internship 1 to 9 Credit(s)
An off-campus experience with an employer, agency, or organization that will provide hands-on experiences. Internships must be initiated by a contract between the student, the provider, and the faculty advisor. The student may be paid or work as a volunteer. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer as needed)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4900 - Biology Teaching Methods 3 Credit(s)
Effective strategies for doing science in the classroom based on national standards for inquiry and the scope and benchmarks of biological literacy, with emphasis on science as a way of knowing. Three hours of lecture per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Fall)
Prerequisite: BIOL 3110
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 4920 - Advanced Biology Workshop 1-3 Credit(s)
In this course students will participate in various advanced level workshops related to biology, biological techniques, or biological research; or intensive biological learning situations outside of the traditional class and lab. Students may receive workshop credit for activities such as seminars, short courses, in-service training or travel study. Workshop credit must be arranged by a Biology program faculty member and receive approval at the departmental level. May be repeated for credit, up to a maximum of 6 credits. Variable times.
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BIOL 4980 - Student Teaching 2 Credit(s)
Supervised teaching in a secondary school. Hours arranged by contract. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring)
Co-requisite: SCED 4980
General Education Course: No.
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BIOL 4990 - Seminar 1 Credit(s)
Investigation and discussion of advanced topics in biology through faculty and invited speaker presentations. One one-hour meeting per week. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (P/F) (As Needed)
Prerequisite: BIOL 1610 /BIOL 1615 ,BIOL 1620 /BIOL 1625
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 5890 - Internship 1 to 9 Credit(s)
An off-campus, full-time experience with an employer, agency, or organization that will provide hands-on experiences. Internships must be initiated by a contract between the student, the provider, and the faculty advisor. The student may be paid or work as a volunteer. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (P/F) (Fall, Spring, Summer as needed)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
General Education Course: No
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BIOL 6000 - Ecology of Southern Utah 3 Credit(s)
An advanced biology course designed for Master of Education Degree students who are teaching biology or other sciences in the secondary schools. The course provides both lecture and field experience, culminating in a 10 to 14 day field trip among the life zones of southern Utah and northern Arizona. Emphasis will be on the vegetation communities and associated animals, but geology and water resources will also be discussed. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a biological science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other biology course. (Summer as needed.)
General Education Course: No
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BU 1999 - E-Portfolio/WebCT Access 0 Credit(s)
E-Portfolio/WebCT Access is managed through this course.
General Education Course: No
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BU 2120 - Service Learning 1 Credit(s)
This course is designed to take the student volunteer through the process of volunteerism and its application to themselves and their academic training through practical experience and critical reflection. May be taken two times for credit. Pass/Fail grade only. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
General Education Course: No
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BA 1000 - Introduction to Business Careers 1 Credit(s)
Students will learn about business majors, job opportunities and salaries, career-related resources, as well as faculty expectations. They will have an opportunity to do some self-exploration to learn about their aptitudes for a specific business career, and the knowledge and skills necessary for success in business. Course will be offered in large sections each semester. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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BA 1010 - Business & Society 3 Credit(s)
The course provides an introduction to business functions, with particular emphasis on the American system. Its purpose is to create a better understanding of today’s business environment through an analysis of various economic and legal systems, business and employee management issues, marketing of products and services, accounting and financial operations including the stock market and insurance, and the relationships between business, government and international economic and market forces. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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BA 2350 - Legal Issues in Society 3 Credit(s)
A course designed for non-business majors and vocational students covering a survey of legal issues in society. This course will cover basic aspects of business transaction including law of contracts, agency, sales and negotiable instruments. (As needed)
General Education Course: Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area
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BA 2900 - Special Topics 1 to 4 Credit(s)
This course will provide opportunities for special topics to be taught at the lower division level. Topics will vary by semester. May be repeated for credit. (P/F) (As needed)
General Education Course: No
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BA 6000 - Foundations of Quantitative Analysis 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an accelerated overview of mathematical and statistical theories and methods in support of the common body of knowledge core required for all MBA students not having previous business core work. (As needed)
Prerequisite: Admission into a graduate business program and completion of relevant foundation courses, or sufficient undergraduate coursework.
General Education Course: No
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BA 6010 - Legal/Social Environment of Business 3 Credit(s)
This course provides an accelerated overview of both the theories and methods of Law in support of the common body of knowledge core required for all MBA students not having previous business coursework. (As needed)
Prerequisite: Admission into a graduate business program and completion of relevant foundation courses, or sufficient undergraduate coursework.
General Education Course: No
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BA 6100 - Advanced Issues in Business 1 to 3 Credit(s)
This course has variable credit (1-3) and is repeatable for credit. This course will be taught as a formal class once per year. It may also be taken any time under a directed readings approach on issues important to the individual graduate student. Approval of the mentoring faculty must be obtained prior to registration for the directed readings approach. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Prerequisite: Admission into a graduate business program and completion of relevant foundation courses, or sufficient undergraduate coursework.
General Education Course: No
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BE 4900 - Teaching Business, Marketing & Info Systems 3 Credit(s)
Designed to train prospective business teachers in instructional methods as applied to basic business and marketing subjects by developing course objectives, chapter/unit tests, lesson/unit plans, teaching skills, motivation techniques, evaluation procedures, and youth organizations. (Spring)
Prerequisite: Junior class rank, ACCT 2010 , BA 2350 , ECON 1010 , FIN 3250 , MKTG 3010
General Education Course: No
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BE 4950 - Teaching Office & Computer Subjects 2 Credit(s)
Designed to train prospective business teachers in instructional methods as applied to the business skill courses: keyboarding, computer applications, and business procedures by developing course objectives, lesson and unit plans, presentation and motivation techniques, evaluation procedures, and youth organizations. (Fall)
General Education Course: No
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CCET 1010 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Design 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course covering the basis of manual drafting and design. Course includes instruction in practices and procedures used in mechanical design, architectural design and civil design. Course will include instruction in orthographic projections, isometric drawings, section views, auxiliary views, elevations, floor plans, and plat maps. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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CCET 1030 - Introduction to CAD/CAM 3D Design 3 Credit(s)
A course for engineering and non-engineering majors. An introductory course covering the basics of Computer Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing, and 3D Solid Modeling. Course includes basic instruction in AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, Mastercam and CATIA. Students gain an understanding of the principles of design and manufacturing. Course includes a survey of machining, inspection, 3D rendering, assembly, animation, and analysis. Course will also include a survey of basic principles used in architectural and civil design. Course format includes instructor lead tutorials with hands-on, practical laboratory activities. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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CCET 1040 - Introduction to Residential Architecture using AutoCAD 3 Credit(s)
An introductory course in residential architecture to apply drafting standards & terminology using CAD technology to prepare plans for the construction industry using AutoCAD. Topics include; The fundamentals of AutoCAD, Architectural Careers; Construction Procedures, Teams, & Prints; Conventions & Procedures; 2D Sketching; CAD Applications; Architectural Symbols; Floor Plans; Foundations; Wall, Stair & Cross Sections; Roofs; Elevations; Site Plans; and Electrical Plans. (Fall, Spring)
General Education Course: No
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CCET 2240 - Plane Surveying & GPS 2 Credit(s)
Introduction to the measurement of distance, direction and elevation using mechanical, optical and electronic equipment. Plane surveying applications in leveling and traversing, measurement corrections and adjustments, area and volume calculations, earthwork, horizontal circular curves, and vertical curves. Utilization of computers and software for data collection, reduction, analysis, and presentation. (Fall)
Co-requisite: CCET 2245
Prerequisite: MATH 1060
General Education Course: No
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CCET 2245 - Plane Surveying and GPS Lab 1 Credit(s)
Introduction to using chaining, stadia, leveling, transit, theodolite, electronic distance measurement, total station, and GPS equipment in plane surveying applications. Utilization of computers and software for data collection, reduction, analysis, and presentation. (Fall)
Co-requisite: CCET 2240
General Education Course: No
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CCET 2620 - 3-D Design 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to introduce the student into the world of 3-D Parametric Design and Modeling using Inventor and/or Solid Works software. The course starts with creating constrained sketches and extruding and/or revolving the sketch into a solid. The course will then go into creating a production drawing from the created solid. The production drawing would include all required orthographic views, detail views, section views and projected views as well as dimensioning and text. From there the course will go into creating and parametrically constraining assembly 3-D models. The last section of the class will allow the student to apply this new modeling knowledge to a real world project. (Fall).
Prerequisite: CCET 1040
General Education Course: No
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CCET 2650 - Mechanical Blueprint Reading 2 Credit(s)
A course designed to assist in the interpretation of machine, welding, and sheet metal type drawings. You will apply techniques understand symbols, abbreviations, nomenclature and blueprint protocol. (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCET 1010 , and/or industrial experience
General Education Course: No
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CCET 2690 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing 3 Credit(s)
The course emphasizes integration of design and manufacturing. Topics covered include manufacturing information systems, manufacturability considerations at the design and development phases with an introduction to product life cycle management. Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing will be included in the design, manufacturing, and product verification. (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCET 1030 or CCET 2620 or ENGR 1030
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CCET 3240 - Advance Surveying 2 Credit(s)
Error analysis, triangulation and control, utilization of coordinate systems, solar and celestial observations, use of GPS and GIS in surveying. (Spring)
Co-requisite: CCET 3245
Prerequisite: CCET 2240 , CCET 2245
General Education Course: No
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CCET 3245 - Advanced Surveying Lab 1 Credit(s)
Practical exercises in error analysis, triangulation and control, utilization of coordinate systems, solar and celestial observations, use of GPS and GIS in surveying. (Spring)
Co-requisite: CCET 3240
Prerequisite: CCET 2240 & CCET 2245
General Education Course: No
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CCET 3610 - Architectural Design 3 Credit(s)
An introduction to architectural design and architectural working drawings with solar design applications. Study of architectural practices, procedures, symbology, dimensioning techniques, standards and terminology, traffic patterns. Practical applications in energy efficiency, solar design, planning and functional utility in design and working drawings. (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCET 1010 , CCET 1040 .
General Education Course: No
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CCET 3630 - Fundamentals of CATIA 3 Credit(s)
Develop skills in file management, coordinates, screen layout, space viewing, wire frame construction, modify techniques, part geometry, build surfaces and solids, drawing mode in 2-D and 3-D. (Fall).
Prerequisite: CCET 1040
General Education Course: No
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CCET 3650 - Residential Drafting 3 Credit(s)
Development of residential plans; floor, plot, elevations, sections, and details. The use of architectural CAD software to draft floor plans and 3-D rendering will be used. (Spring)
Prerequisite: CCET 3610
General Education Course: No
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CCET 3670 - Civil Design 3 Credit(s)
The course is designed to apply civil design applications in land development, subdivision layout, water and sewer layout, with the use of Softdesk (DCA) software curve charts, road profile details, digital terrain modeling (DTM), highway-road design, earthworks, and civil design application. (Spring Odd Years)
Prerequisite: CCET 1010 /CCET 1040
General Education Course: No
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CCET 3680 - CNC Design 3 Credit(s)
The A&M programming language is taught and utilized in the manufacturing process utilizing the vertical CNC mill. The application of creative program flow in CNC design is used in both relative and absolute modes. Three dimensional programming is introduced utilizing random access memory, editing commands, subroutines and loops. (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCET 2690 and MATH 1060
General Education Course: No
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CCET 3690 - Advanced Design Using Unigraphix NX 3 Credit(s)
This course uses Unigraphix NX software for advanced applications of parametric modeling. Topics include sketch- based features, advanced parametric constraints, solid assembly, solid animation, creation of production drawings and analysis. (Spring Even years)
Prerequisite: ENGR 1030 or CCET 2620 or CCET 3630
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CCET 4600 - Engineering Design 3 Credit(s)
A course in design applications, solving technical design problems and using problem solving techniques and research techniques along with industrial reference materials in the final mechanical design analysis, will use advanced design and CAD applications. Design procedures in flat pattern development, calculate setback and bend allowance. Apply reverse engineering and production drawing applications.(Spring)
Prerequisite: CCET 1040 & CCET 2620 , or CCET 3630 .
General Education Course: No
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CCET 4610 - Advanced Solid Modeling 3 Credit(s)
In depth training in solid modeling, analysis, manipulation of standards, setup using IGES, FTP, PGP files, work with advanced finite element design tools. Interference of mating parts, and point analysis on final design, tooling requirements. May be repeated once for credit to incorporate projects from industry. (Spring)
Prerequisite: CCET 1040 ; CCET 2620 or CCET 3630 .
General Education Course: No
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CCET 4690 - CNC Software and Applications 3 Credit(s)
Students will design parts and generate programming language utilizing Mastercam software and then produce the parts using vertical CNC mills. (Fall)
Prerequisite: CCET 3680
General Education Course: No
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CCET 4790 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) 3 Credit(s)
The course emphasizes integration of computer aided design and manufacturing. Coursework emphasizes creative and critical thinking, planning, design, and the incorporation of computers in all stages of manufacturing. Topics covered include manufacturability considerations in the design and development phases and will include product life cycle management of a final project. (Spring)
Prerequisite: CCET 4690 , CCET 3680 , CCET 2690
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CCET 4960 - Senior Project 3 Credit(s)
Consideration of selected CAD-CAM problems. Presentation of topics by students, department faculty, and CAD-CAM industry representatives. (Fall)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in CAD-CAM engineering technology
General Education Course: No
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CHEM 1010 - Introductory Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
A one semester liberal arts course dealing with the fundamentals in chemistry that apply to everyday living. A course intended to fill the general education requirement in physical science. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
Co-requisite: CHEM 1015
General Education Course: Physical Science Knowledge Area
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