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  • MICR 4500: Virology

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3400, or BIOL 3550 or MICR 3450 or MICR 2060 and University Advanced Standing.. Examines the fundamentals of virology. Covers viral structure, biochemistry, genomics, viral multiplication cycles in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and techniques used in viral studies. Discusses viral diseases, transmission, therapy, evolution, and epidemiology.
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  • MICR 4505: Applied Virological Methods

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 2065 or MICR 3455; University Advanced Standing. Covers techniques commonly used in virology to identify viruses in plant samples that the students will collect including nucleic acid extraction, RT-PCR, cloning, virus inoculation, plaque assays, sequencing and bioinformatics. Instructs students on the impacts of plant virus infection on plant physiology and the genetic differences leading to a plant host being susceptible or not using plants as a model system to teach these techniques and interactions. Includes a structured research experience for students. Requires students to learn and employ lab notebook etiquette and prepare a scientific report describing their findings.
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  • MICR 4600: Arthropod-Borne Pathogens

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3400 and (MICR 2060 or MICR 3450); University Advanced Standing. Covers the cellular and organismal interactions of arthropod-borne pathogens with their vectors that lead to transmission. Examines the cell biology related to the interactions that allow arthropods to transmit pathogens of animals, humans, insects and plants. Discusses methods for control of these pathogens in the context of Integrated Pest Management.
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  • MICR 4700: Microbial Evolution

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MICR 3450 and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on the concept of evolution as a fundamental principle of biology with an emphasis on microbial evolution. Teaches how natural selection shapes the evolution of genes, gene systems, macromolecules, and organisms. Explores the roles of mutation, natural selection, population size and subdivision, and genetic recombination. Examines the mechanisms of evolution in archaea, eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses.
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  • MICR 4890R: Student Research

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620, CHEM 1210, instructor permission, and University Advanced Standing. Provides guided research studies in microbiology under the direction of a Biology Department faculty mentor. Includes any combination of literature reviews, original research, and/or participation in ongoing departmental projects. Involves students in the methodology of original microbiology research. Requires preparation and presentation of oral and/or written reports. May culminate in results that will form the basis of the senior thesis in the major, if thesis option is chosen. May be repeated for 9 credits toward graduation.
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  • MICR 4900R: Special Topics in Microbiology

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1610 or BIOL 1610H) and University Advanced Standing. Explores and examines special topics relating to the field of microbiology. Emphasizes areas of rapid growth in microbiology or current importance to society. May be repeated for a total of 9 credits toward graduation.
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  • MICR 4940R: Student Seminar

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1620 with a C- or higher, junior or senior standing, and University Advanced Standing. Requires students to research scientific literature, give oral presentations, write a research paper, and lead discussions on assigned microbiology topics in specific areas of current research in microbiology. May be repeated for up to 4 credits toward graduation.
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  • MILS 1200: Introduction to Leadership Excellence I

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Corequisite(s): MILS 1450R. Presents historical overview and development of military value systems and philosophies. Studies individual leadership styles, organization and time management, and writing skills. Includes ethics and code of an officer, role of an officer in the military, drill and ceremonies, fire team tactics, map reading, and basic rifle marksmanship. Lab required. Corequisite:    MILS 1450R
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  • MILS 1210: Introduction to Leadership Excellence II

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): MILS 1200 or Department Approval. Corequisite(s): MILS 1450R. Compares and analyzes leadership styles found in the U.S. Army, as well as business, academic, and government organizations. Studies Army organization, active and reserve forces; winter survival, advanced fire-team and aggressor tactics. Lab required. Corequisite:    MILS 1450R
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  • MILS 1430R: Military Fitness

    1.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    For Army ROTC students and all other interested students. Uses the Army Physical Fitness Test to evaluate the student's performance and improvement in the areas of flexibility, strength, and endurance. Includes instruction in foot care and road marching techniques. Repeats are required. See advisor for details.
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