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- Academic Environment
- Academic Honesty Policy
- Plagiarism
- Fabrication or Falsification
- Cheating
- Academic Misconduct
- Procedures for Handling Incidents of Academic Dishonesty or Other Academic Misconduct
- Applicable Actions (for Academic Misconduct)
- Honor Code Office Invovement (in Academic Misconduct)
- Faculty Academic Integrity
- Academic Standards
- Academic Warning. See Academic Standards
- Academic Status - Probation
- Academic Status - Suspension
- Academic Status - Dismissal
- Academic Progress. See Academic Standards.
- Academic Support Office
- Accreditation and Affiliations
- School of Accountancy
- BS in Accounting
- Accounting (Acc) Courses
- Admissions
- Social Security Number
- Admissions Status and Academic Standing
- Official Notice of Admissions Committee Action
- Admission Deadlines
- New Freshman Applicants—U.S.
- High School Preparation
- ACT. See American College Test
- Early Admission
- Home School Applicants
- Concurrent Enrollment at BYU
- Concurrent Credit Transfer Policy
- Transfer Applicants—U.S.
- Evaluation of Transfer College Credit
- Former Student Applicants
- Admissions Deferments
- International Student Applicants
- Post-Baccalaureate Studies (PBS) Applicants
- Second Degree (Second Major/Additional Major)
- Spring/Summer Visiting Student Program
- Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
- American College Test (ACT)
- AP Credit
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit (see Admissions)
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Credit
- CLEP Credit
- Entrance Requirements. See Admissions.
- Application Fee. See Admissions.
- Advanced Degrees. See Graduate Studies
- Administration
- Church Board of Education
- BYU Board of Trustees
- Office of the Church Commissioner of Education
- University Administrative Officers
- Deans of Academic Units
- Deans and Directors of Academic Support Services
- Chairs, Directors, or Coordinators of Instructional Units
- Chairs or Directors of Professional Institutes and Programs
- Coordinators or Directors of Academic Areas
- Advisement Center Personnel (see Administration)
- Research Centers and Institutes
- Other Areas of Service (see Administration)
- Maeser Professorships
- Alcuin Fellows
- Advisement Resources
- Choosing a Major
- Choosing a Minor
- Academic Advisement
- AIM (see Academic Advisement)
- MyMAP (see Academic Advisement)
- Progress Reports (see Academic Advisement)
- MAP (see Academic Advisement)
- College Advisement Centers
- University Advisement Center
- Honors Advisement Center
- Preprofessional Advisement Center
- Veterinary Medicine (see Preprofessional Advisement Center
- Counseling and Career Center
- Academic Support (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Workshops (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Courses for Credit (see Counseling and Career Center
- Career Counseling (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Career and Learning Information Center (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Testing Services (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Career Services (see Counseling and Career Center)
- Undergraduate Majors (List)
- Undergraduate Minors (List)
- Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC) Department
- Minor in Aerospace Studies
- Aerospace Studies (Aeros) Courses
- The Aims of a BYU Education
- Spiritually Strengthening (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Intellectually Enlarging (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Character Building (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- Lifelong Learning and Service (see The Aims of a BYU Education)
- American Heritage (A Htg) Courses
- American Studies Program
- BA in American Studies
- Minor in Western American Studies
- American Studies (Am St) Courses
- Anthropological Collections. See Museum of Peoples and Cultures.
- Anthropology Department
- BA in Anthropology: Archaeology Emphasis
- BA in Anthropology: Sociocultural Emphasis
- BA in Anthropology (Sociocultural Double Major)
- Minor in African Studies
- Minor in Anthropology
- Anthropology (Anthr) Courses
- Asian and Near Eastern Languages Department
- Minor in Arabic
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: Arabic
- Arabic (Arab) Courses
- BA in Chinese
- Minor in Chinese
- Minor in Chinese Teaching
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: Chinese
- Chinese—Mandarin (Chin) Courses
- Chinese—Cantonese (Cant) Courses
- Minor in Hebrew
- Hebrew (Heb) Courses
- BA in Japanese
- Minor in Japanese
- Minor in Japanese Teaching
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: Japanese
- Japanese (Japan) Courses
- BA in Korean
- Minor in Korean
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: Korean
- Korean (Korea) Courses
- Near Eastern Languages (Ne Lg) Courses
- Athletics. See Recreational Environment
- Biology Department
- BS in Bioinformatics
- BS in Biological Science Education
- BS in Biology
- Preveterinary Medicine (see BS in Biology)
- BS in Conservation Biology
- Biology (Bio) Courses
- Botanical Collection. See M. L. Bean Life Science Museum
- Business Management Department
- Business (see Marriott School of Management)
- Business Management (Bus M) Courses
- Management Economics (ManEc) Courses
- University Calendar
- Fall Semester 2009 Calendar
- Winter Semester 2010 Calendar
- Spring Term 2010 Calendar
- Summer Term 2010 Calendar
- Chemical Engineering Department
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (Ch En) Courses
- Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
- BA in Chemistry
- BS in Biochemistry
- BS in Chemistry
- BS in Chemistry Education
- Minor in Chemistry
- Minor in Chemistry Education
- Chemistry and Biochemistry (Chem) Courses
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering (CE En) Courses
- Communication Disorders Department
- BS in Communication Disorders
- Minor in Communication Disorders
- Communication Disorders (ComD) Courses
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. See Communication Disorders
- Communications Department
- BA in Communications: Advertising Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Broadcast Journalism Emphasis
- Broadcasting. See Communications
- BA in Communications: Communications Studies Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Print Journalism Emphasis
- BA in Communications: Public Relations Emphasis
- Minor in Communications
- Communications (Comms) Courses
- Computer Science Department
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Computer Science: Animation Emphasis
- BS in Computer Science: Bioinformatics Emphasis
- Minor in Computer Science
- Minor in Computer Science Teaching
- Computer Science (C S) Courses
- Computers and the Humanities Program
- Minor in Humanities Computing
- Computers and the Humanities (CHum) Courses
- Division of Continuing Education
- Evening Classes
- Independent Study
- Correspondence Courses. See Independent Study
- Conferences and Workshops
- BYU Conference Center
- BYU Religious Enrichment Programs
- Especially for Youth Programs
- BYU Salt Lake Center
- BYU Campus Education Week, Scout Pow Wow, and Other Programs (see Conferences and Workshops)
- Adult Religion Classes
- Counseling Psychology and Special Education Department
- BS in SpecialEducation: Mild/Moderate Disabilities Emphasis
- BS in Special Education: Severe Disabilities Emphasis
- Counseling Psychology and Special Education (CPSE) Courses
- Dance Department
- BA in Dance
- BA in Dance Education
- Minor in Ballroom Dance
- Minor in Contemporary Dance
- Modern Dance (see Contemporary Dance)
- Minor in World Dance
- Folk Dance (see World Dance)
- Dance (Dance) Courses
- Ballet. See Dance
- Discontinuance Office
- Discontinuing from the University
- Terminating from the University
- Dropping all classes in a term/semester
- Economics Department
- BA in Economics
- BS in Economics
- Minor in Economics
- Economics (Econ) Courses
- David O. McKay School of Education (College)
- McKay School Student Services
- Field Services Office. See David O. McKay School of Education.
- Application for Licensure [Teaching]
- Career Placement Office—Education
- Certification. See Application for Licensure [Teaching]
- Education Internships. See David O. McKay School of Education
- Preparation of Teachers. See David O. McKay School of Education
- FBI Fingerprint and Background Check. See David O. McKay School of Education
- Educational Leadership and Foundations Department
- Educational Leadership and Foundations (EdLF) Courses
- Higher Education. See Educational Leadership and Foundations.
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
- BS in Computer Engineering
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (EC En) Courses
- Engineering and Technology Education (Eng T) Courses
- Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (College)
- Engineering/Technology Management Degree Programs
- English Department
- BA in English
- BA in English Teaching
- Minor in English
- Minor in English Teaching
- English (Engl) Courses
- Writing (Wrtg) Course
- Composition. See English
- Literature. See English
- Exercise Sciences Department
- BS in Athletic Training
- BS in Exercise and Wellness
- BS in Exercise Science
- Exercise Sciences (ExSc) Courses
- Physical Education (see Exercise Sciences)
- Fitness. See Exercise Sciences.
- Family, Home, and Social Sciences (College)
- Family Studies Center
- School of Family Life
- BS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education
- BS in Family Life: Family Studies Emphasis
- BS in Family Life: Human Development Emphasis
- Minor in Family Life
- Minor in Gerontology
- School of Family Life (SFL) Courses
- Home Economics Education (see Family and Consumer Sciences Education)
- Child Development. See Family Life: Human Development Emphasis
- Family Sciences. See School of Family Life.
- Finance Department
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Eligibility Requirements (for Scholarships/Financial Aid)
- Academic Scholarships
- Alumni Association Scholarships
- Athletic Scholarships
- College & Departmental Scholarships
- International Scholarships
- International Study Programs Scholarships
- Jerusalem Center Scholarships
- Need-Based Scholarships
- Research Scholarships
- ROTC Scholarships
- Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- Talent Awards
- General University Scholarship Policies
- Short-Term Loan
- Federal Financial Aid Programs
- Federal Pell Grant
- ACG and SMART Grants
- Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACGs)
- Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan
- Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
- Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (for loans and grants)
- Important Tax Information
- Exception to University Financial Aid Policy
- Estimated College Expenses
- Fine Arts and Communications (College)
- Fine Arts (FnArt) Course
- French and Italian Department
- BA in French (2nd Major Program)
- BA in French Studies
- BA in French Teaching
- Minor in French
- Minor in French Teaching
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: French
- BA in Italian
- Minor in Italian
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: Italian
- French (Fren) Courses
- Italian (Ital) Courses
- Romanian (Rom) Courses
- Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- BGS in General Studies: American Studies Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: English and American Literature Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Family History Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Family Life Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: History Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Management Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Psychology Emphasis
- BGS in General Studies: Writing Emphasis
- Bachelor of Independent Studies. See Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- Degrees by Independent Study. See Bachelor of General Studies Program (BGS)
- Geography Department
- BS in Geography: Environmental Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Geospatial Intelligence Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Global Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Tourism Studies Emphasis
- BS in Geography: Urban and Environmental Planning Emphasis
- Minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Minor in Geography
- Minor in Geography Teaching
- Minor in Travel and Tourism Studies
- Minor in Urban and Environmental Planning
- Geography (Geog) Courses
- Cartography. See Geography
- Geological Sciences Department
- BS in Earth and Space Science Education
- BS in Geology
- BS in Geology: Environmental Geology Emphasis
- Minor in Geology
- Minor in Geology Teaching
- Geological Sciences (Geol) Courses
- Germanic and Slavic Languages Department
- BA in German: Linguistics Emphasis
- BA in German: Literature Emphasis
- BA in German Studies (a second major program)
- BA in German Teaching
- Minor in German
- Minor in German Teaching
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: German
- German (Germ) Courses
- BA in Russian
- Minor in Russian
- Minor in Russian Teaching
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: Russian
- Russian (Russ) Courses
- Grading
- Letter Grade Values
- Incomplete Grades
- Grade Changes
- Numeric Grade Values (Law School)
- Student Academic Grievance Policy
- Scholastic Recognition (each semester)
- Grades
- Records (academic)
- Classification of Students
- Class Standing
- Academic Status
- Access to Education Records—FERPA
- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Transcript Record Holds
- Earning Credits
- Transfer Work Credit
- Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit (see Records Office)
- Military Credit (see Records Office)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit (see Records Office)
- Challenge Examination Credit
- Exemption Examinations Credit for GE Requirements
- Earning BYU Credit While on Suspension
- Repeating Classes
- Graduation
- Adherence to University Standards (for Graduation)
- Application for Graduation
- Attendance at Commencement
- Graduation Deadlines for Transfer, Correspondence, and Incomplete Credit
- Earning Lower Degree After Receiving Higher Degree
- Adding a Program to a Completed Degree
- Independent Study Credit for Graduation
- Scholastic Recognition (for Graduation)
- Graduating with University Honors
- Academic Honors. See Scholastic Recognition
- Academic Recognition. See Scholastic Recognition
- Latin Scholastic Distinctions
- Summa Cum Laude
- Magna Cum Laude
- Cum Laude
- Graduation Requirements
- Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
- GPA. See Grade Point Average Requirement for Graduation.
- Honor Code Requirement for Graduation
- D Credit (Graduation Requirements)
- Double Major
- Changes of (Major) Requirements
- "Old" Graduation Requirements and Credit, Policy on
- Advisement (Graduation Requirements)
- Adherence to University Standards for Graduation
- MyMAP
- Health and Human Performance (College)
- Health Science Department
- BS in Public Health
- BS in School Health Education
- Minor in Driver Safety Education
- Minor in Health Education
- Health Science (Hlth) Courses
- Community Health Education. See Health Science
- HEPE Courses (see Health Science)
- HEPE Courses (see Exercise Sciences)
- History Department
- BA in Family History—Genealogy
- Minor in Family History—Genealogy
- Certificate in Family History—Genealogy
- BA in History
- BA in History Teaching
- BS in Teaching Social Science
- Minor in History
- Minor in History Teaching
- Minor in Native American Studies
- History (Hist) Courses
- Church Educational System Honor Code
- Good Honor Code Standing
- Conduct
- Homosexual Behavior or Advocacy
- Dress and Grooming Standards
- Residential Living Standards
- Campus (Residence) Visiting Hours
- Continuing Student Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- Withdrawn Ecclesiastical Endorsement
- Honors Program
- Honors (Honrs) Courses
- Housing
- Campus Accommodations Office
- Campus Housing
- On-Campus Housing
- Residence Halls
- Foreign Language Student Residence
- Applications/Agreements for On-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Chartered Housing
- BYU Housing Referral Service
- Apartment Living for Men and Women
- Residences for Families
- Helaman Halls. See Housing.
- Heritage Halls. See Housing.
- University-Contracted Housing
- Humanities College (HColl) Courses
- Humanities (College)
- English Language Center
- Language Credit by Examination
- Foreign Language Student Residence. See Humanities.
- Humanities Technology Research Support Center
- Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature Department
- BA in Humanities: Art History Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Classical Studies Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Comparative Literature Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: English Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Foreign Literature Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: History Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Media Arts (Film) Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Philosophy Emphasis
- BA in Humanities: Theatre Emphasis
- Minor in Humanities
- Humanities (Hum) Courses
- BA in Classical Studies: Classical Civilization Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Classics Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Greek Emphasis
- BA in Classical Studies: Latin Emphasis
- BA in Latin Teaching
- Minor in Classical Studies (Greek option)
- Minor in Classical Studies (Latin option)
- Minor in Latin Teaching
- Classical Civilization (Cl Cv) Courses
- Classical Greek (Greek) Courses
- Classical Latin (Latin) Courses
- Classics (Clscs) Courses
- BA in Comparative Literature
- Comparative Literature (CmLit) Courses
- Minor in Scandinavian Studies
- Scandinavian (Scand) Courses
- Danish (Dansh) Courses
- Finnish (Finn) Courses
- Icelandic (Iclnd) Courses
- Norwegian (Norwe) Courses
- Swedish (Swed) Courses
- Classical Languages. See Humanities, Classics, and Comparative Literature
- Information Systems Department
- BS in Information Systems
- Information Systems (I Sys) Courses
- Instructional Psychology and Technology Department
- Instructional Psychology and Technology (IP&T) Courses
- David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies. See International and Area Studies
- International and Area Studies
- Field Studies. See International Study Programs.
- Foreign Relations. See International Study Programs.
- International and Area Studies (IAS) Courses
- Asian Studies
- BA in Asian Studies
- Minor in Asian Studies
- Asian Studies (Asian) Courses
- European Studies
- BA in European Studies
- European Studies (Europ) Courses
- International Development
- Minor in International Development
- International Relations
- BA in International Relations
- International Relations (IR) Courses
- Latin American Studies
- BA in Latin American Studies
- Minor in Latin American Studies
- Latin American Studies (Lt Am) Courses
- BA in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- BA in Middle East Studies/Arabic
- Minor in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Minor in Middle East Studies
- Ancient Near Eastern Studies (ANES) Courses
- Middle East Studies/Arabic (MESA) Courses
- Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies
- Courses offered through the Jerusalem Center
- Center for Language Studies
- Afrikaans (Afrik) Courses
- American Sign Language (ASL) Courses
- Bulgarian (Bulgn) Courses
- Czech (Czech) Courses
- Dutch (Dutch) Courses
- Foreign Language (FLang) Courses
- Hungarian (Hung) Courses
- Latvian(Latvi) Courses
- Lithuanian (Lithu) Courses
- Polish (Polsh) Courses
- Serbo-Croatian (SrbCr) Courses
- Slovenian (Sln) Courses
- Ukrainian (Ukrai) Courses
- Welsh (Welsh) Courses
- Akan. See Center for Language Studies
- Albanian. See Center for Language Studies
- Armenian. See Center for Language Studies
- Aymara. See Center for Language Studies
- Basque. See Center for Language Studies
- Bicolano. See Center for Language Studies
- Burmese. See Center for Language Studies
- Cakchiquel. See Center for Language Studies
- Cambodian. See Center for Language Studies
- Catalan. See Center for Language Studies
- Cebuano. See Center for Language Studies
- Croatian. See Center for Language Studies
- Dari. See Center for Language Studies
- Estonian. See Center for Language Studies
- Farsi. See Center for Language Studies
- Fijian. See Center for Language Studies
- Ga. See Center for Language Studies
- Guarani. See Center for Language Studies
- Haitian Creole. See Center for Language Studies
- Hawaiian. See Center for Language Studies
- Hindi. See Center for Language Studies
- Hmong. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilangot. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilocano. See Center for Language Studies
- Ilonggo. See Center for Language Studies
- Indonesian. See Center for Language Studies
- Javanese. See Center for Language Studies
- Kazakh. See Center for Language Studies
- K'iche. See Center for Language Studies
- Laotian. See Center for Language Studies
- Malagasy. See Center for Language Studies
- Malay. See Center for Language Studies
- Maori. See Center for Language Studies
- Marshallese. See Center for Language Studies
- Maya. See Center for Language Studies
- Mongolian. See Center for Language Studies
- Navajo. See Center for Language Studies
- Niuean. See Center for Language Studies
- Pashto. See Center for Language Studies
- Persian. See Center for Language Studies
- Quechua. See Center for Language Studies
- Rarotongan. See Center for Language Studies
- Samoan. See Center for Language Studies
- Serbian. See Center for Language Studies
- Swahili. See Center for Language Studies
- Tagalog. See Center for Language Studies
- Tahitian. See Center for Language Studies
- Taiwanese. See Center for Language Studies
- Tamil. See Center for Language Studies
- Thai. See Center for Language Studies
- Tongan. See Center for Language Studies
- Trukese. See Center for Language Studies
- Turkish. See Center for Language Studies
- Twi. See Center for Language Studies
- Urdu. See Center for Language Studies
- Vanuatau. See Center for Language Studies
- Vietnamese. See Center for Language Studies
- Waray-Waray. See Center for Language Studies
- Xhosa. See Center for Language Studies
- J. Reuben Clark Law School (College)
- Life Sciences (College)
- Life Sciences Student Services
- Life Sciences Preparation (Premajor Program)
- Life Sciences (LfSci) Courses
- Linguistics and English Language Department
- BA in English Language
- BA in Linguistics
- Minor in Editing
- Minor in Linguistics
- Minor in Linguistic Computing
- English Language (ELang) Courses
- Linguistics (Ling) Courses
- Linguistics Computing (LingC) Courses
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- Minor in TESOL
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
- Marriott School of Management (College)
- Business Administration. See Marriott School of Management
- BS in Management: General Business Emphasis
- BS in Management: Entrepreneurship Emphasis
- BS in Management: Finance Emphasis
- BS in Management: Global Supply Chain Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Marketing Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management Emphasis
- BS in Management: Strategy Emphasis
- Minor in Management
- Minor in Strategy
- Certificate in Global Management
- Mathematics Department
- BS in Mathematics
- Minor in Mathematics
- Mathematics (Math) Courses
- Mathematics Education Department
- BS in Mathematics Education
- Minor in Mathematics Education
- Mathematics Education (MthEd) Courses
- Mechanical Engineering Department
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (Me En) Courses
- Manufacturing (see Mechanical Engineering Department)
- Microbiology and Molecular Biology Department
- BS in Clinical Laboratory Science
- BS in Microbiology
- BS in Molecular Biology
- Minor in Microbiology
- Minor in Molecular Biology
- Microbiology and Molecular Biology (MMBio) Courses
- Military Science (Army ROTC)
- Minor in Military Science
- Military Science (Army ROTC) (Mil S) Courses
- The Mission of BYU
- School of Music
- BA in Music
- BM in Jazz Studies
- BM in Media Music Studies
- BM in Music Composition
- BM in Music Education: K-12 Choral Emphasis
- BM in Music Education: K-12 Instrumental Emphasis
- BM in Music Education: Elementary Music Specialist Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Brass Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Combined Piano and Organ Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Organ Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Percussion Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Piano Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: String Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Vocal Emphasis
- BM in Music Performance: Woodwind Emphasis
- BM in Sound Recording Technology
- Minor in Music
- Music (Music) Courses
- Conducting. See School of Music
- Music Dance Theatre Program
- BFA in Music Dance Theatre
- Neuroscience Center
- BS in Neuroscience
- Neuroscience (Neuro) Courses
- Nursing (College)
- Nursing Program
- BS in Nursing
- Nursing (Nurs) Courses
- Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science Department
- BS in Dietetics
- BS in Food Science
- BS in Nutritional Science
- Minor in Nutrition
- Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science (NDFS) Courses
- Organizatonal Leadership and Strategy Department
- Management Communication (M Com) Courses
- Organizational Behavior (Org B) Courses
- Philosophy Department
- BA in Philosophy
- Minor in Philosophy
- Minor in Logic
- Philosophy (Phil) Courses
- Physical and Mathematical Sciences (College)
- Physical Science Program
- BS in Teaching Physical Science
- Physical Science (Phy S) Courses
- Physics and Astronomy Department
- BS in Applied Physics
- BS in Physics
- BS in Physics-Astronomy
- BS in Physics Teaching
- Minor in Astronomy
- Minor in Physics
- Minor in Physics Teaching
- Physics and Astronomy (Phscs) Courses
- Physiology and Developmental Biology Department
- BS in Biophysics
- BS in Physiology and Developmental Biology
- Physiology and Developmental Biology (PDBio) Courses
- Plant and Wildlife Sciences Department
- BS in Environmental Science
- BS in Genetics and Biotechnology
- BS in Landscape Management
- BS in Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation
- Minor in Environmental Science
- Minor in Landscape Management
- Plant and Wildlife Sciences (PWS) Courses
- Agronomy. See Plant and Wildlife Sciences.
- Horticulture. See Plant and Wildlife Sciences.
- Political Science Department
- BA in Political Science
- Minor in Political Science
- Minor in Political Science Teaching
- Political Science (Pl Sc) Courses
- Government. See Political Science
- Psychology Department
- BS in Psychology
- Minor in Psychology
- Minor in Psychology Teaching
- Psychology (Psych) Courses
- Romney Institute of Public Management
- Public Management (P Mgt) Courses
- Recreation Management and Youth Leadership Department
- BS in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Leisure Services Management Emphasis
- BS in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership: Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis
- Minor in Nonprofit Management
- Recreation Management and Youth Leadership (RMYL) Courses
- Registration
- Who May Register?
- Eligibility (for Registration)
- The Registration Process
- Adding and Dropping Classes
- Changes in Registration. See Adding and Dropping Classes.
- Full-, Three-Quarter-, or Part-Time Status
- Verification of Full-Time Status for Graduate Students
- Withdrawal from Classes
- Auditing Classes
- Class Preparation Time
- Maximum Hours per Semester/Term
- Final Examinations
- Registration Holds
- Religious Education (College)
- Ancient Scripture Department
- Ancient Scripture (Rel A) Courses
- Church History and Doctrine Department
- Church History and Doctrine (Rel C) Courses
- Reservation of Right to Change Courses
- School of Social Work
- Social Work (Soc W) Courses
- Sociology Department
- BS in Sociology
- Minor in Sociology (General)
- Sociology (Soc) Courses
- Spanish and Portuguese Department
- BA in Portuguese
- Minor in Portuguese
- Minor in Portuguese Teaching
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: Portuguese
- Portuguese (Port) Courses
- BA in Spanish
- BA in Spanish Teaching
- BA in Spanish Translation
- Minor in Spanish
- Minor in Spanish Teaching
- Certificate of Language Proficiency: Spanish
- Spanish (Span) Courses
- Statement of Nondiscrimination
- Statistics Department
- BS in Actuarial Science
- BS in Statistics: Applied Statistics and Analytics Emphasis
- BS in Statistics: Biostatistics Emphasis
- BS in Statistics: Statistical Science Emphasis
- Minor in Actuarial Science
- Minor in Statistics
- Statistics (Stat) Courses
- Student Academic Record Appeals Process
- Petition
- Student Development
- Student Development (StDev) Courses
- Teacher Education Department
- Early Childhood Education Program
- BS in Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Courses
- Elementary Education Program
- BS in Elementary Education
- BS in Elementary Education: Early Childhood Education Emphasis
- Elementary Education (El Ed) Courses
- Secondary Education Programs
- Secondary Education (Sc Ed) Courses
- BS in Physical Education Teaching/Coaching (K–12)
- Minor in Coaching and Teaching Physical Education
- Teaching English Language Learners Program
- Minor in TESOL K–12
- Minor in TESOL / Bilingual K-12 - Spanish
- Teaching English Language Learners (TELL) Courses
- School of Technology
- Construction Management Program
- Architecture. See Construction Management
- Building. See Construction Management
- BS in Construction Management
- Construction Management (CM) Courses
- Facility and Property Management Program
- BS in Facility and Property Management
- Facility and Property Management (FPM) Courses
- Industrial Design Program
- BFA in Industrial Design
- Industrial Design (InDes) Courses
- Information Technology Program
- BS in Information Technology
- Minor in Information Technology
- Information Technology (IT) Courses
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program
- BS in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Minor in Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Mfg) Courses
- Technology and Engineering Education Program
- BS in Technology and Engineering Education
- Technology and Engineering Education (TEE) Courses
- Drafting. See School of Technology.
- Theatre and Media Arts Department
- BA in Media Arts Studies
- BA in Theatre Arts Education K-12
- BA in Theatre Arts Studies
- BFA in Acting
- Minor in Media Arts Studies
- Minor in Theatre Arts Education
- Minor in Theatre Arts Studies
- Theatre and Media Arts (TMA) Courses
- Cinema. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Costume Design and Construction. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Directing. See Theatre and Media Arts
- Dramatic Arts. See Theatre and Media Arts.
- Film. See Theatre and Media Arts.
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Biology (Bio)
Undergraduate Courses
100-Level Courses
BIO 100
: Principles of Biology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 100 : Principles of Biology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| OFFERED: | Honors also. |
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introductory course for general education students. |
| NOTE: | This course is part of a GE Mosaic. See ge.byu.edu/mosaic-list for more information. |
BIO 101
: Principles of Biology Laboratory. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 101 : Principles of Biology Laboratory. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | Elementary education or early childhood education pre-major or major status; concurrent enrollment in Bio 100. |
200-Level Courses
BIO 220A
: Biological Diversity: Animals. (4:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 220A : Biological Diversity: Animals. (4:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | PDBIO 120 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Comparative organization and evolutionary significance of morphological, physiological, reproductive, and ecological differences in invertebrates and vertebrates. Laboratory included. |
BIO 220B
: Biological Diversity: Plants. (4:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 220B : Biological Diversity: Plants. (4:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | PDBIO 120 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Comparative organization and evolutionary significance of morphological, physiological, reproductive, and ecological differences in fungi, algae, and principal groups of land plants. Laboratory included. |
BIO 235
: Field Botany. (3:3:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 235 : Field Botany. (3:3:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Spring |
| DESCRIPTION: | Recognition, characteristics, and uses of common trees and shrubs. |
BIO 270
: Animal Restraint. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 270 : Animal Restraint. (1:0:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| DESCRIPTION: | Restraint and first aid techniques for pet, laboratory, domestic, and wild animals. |
BIO 276R
: Exploration of Teaching in Biological Sciences. (3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 276R : Exploration of Teaching in Biological Sciences. (3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall Blk 1 |
| PREREQUISITE: | FBI fingerprint and background clearance; minimum GPA of 2.85 in Chem 105, PDBio 120, Bio 220A, B. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students. |
BIO 291R
: Veterinary Medicine Seminar. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 291R : Veterinary Medicine Seminar. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| DESCRIPTION: | Preview into veterinary medicine as a profession. Application procedure and preparation for veterinary school. |
300-Level Courses
BIO 347
: Religion and the Environment. (3:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 347 : Religion and the Environment. (3:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | Introductory biology or instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | The role religion has played historically in defining how humans relate to nature and its creatures. How religion frames environmental values and ethics today, emphasizing LDS viewpoints. |
BIO 350
: Ecology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 350 : Ecology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring |
| PREREQUISITE: | PDBIO 120 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Distribution and abundance of organisms and their interactions with the physical and biotic components of the earth. |
BIO 352
: Introduction to Marine Biology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 352 : Introduction to Marine Biology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 220A |
| DESCRIPTION: | Marine life, the sea as an environment, and research methods. |
BIO 365
: Computational Biology. (3:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 365 : Computational Biology. (3:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | C S 240 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Computational analysis of DNA data; introduction to bioinformatics databasing using Perl and SQL; configuration of UNIX workstations for bioinformatics analyses. |
BIO 370
: Bioethics. (2:1:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 370 : Bioethics. (2:1:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | Introductory biology course. |
| DESCRIPTION: | In-depth lecture and small group discussion of varied bioethical issues. LDS Church positions emphasized when appropriate. |
BIO 377
: Teaching Methods and Instruction in Biology. (3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction in Biology. (3:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 276R; concurrent enrollment in Bio 378, 379, Sc Ed 380. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students in biological sciences; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance. |
BIO 378
: Practicum in Biology Teaching. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 378 : Practicum in Biology Teaching. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in Bio 377, 379, Sc Ed 380. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Implementing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students in biology; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance. |
BIO 379
: Classroom Management and Laboratory Safety. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 379 : Classroom Management and Laboratory Safety. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | Concurrent enrollment in Bio 377, 378, Sc Ed 380. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Current theory, research, and application in classroom management; creating positive teacher-student and peer relationships; developing optimal learning environments. |
BIO 380
: Comparative Animal Physiology and Anatomy. (4:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 380 : Comparative Animal Physiology and Anatomy. (4:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 220A or instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Structure and function of animal organ systems; structural and physiological responses to demands of and changes in environment; evolutionary constraints on anatomy and physiology. |
BIO 392R
: Preveterinary Preceptorship. (3:1:5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 392R : Preveterinary Preceptorship. (3:1:5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| DESCRIPTION: | Supervised on-the-job exposure to veterinary medicine under a clinical setting, supplemented with academic assignments. |
400-Level Courses
BIO 420
: Evolutionary Biology. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 420 : Evolutionary Biology. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring |
| PREREQUISITE: | MMBIO 240 & PWS 340 |
| RECOMMENDED: | Concurrent enrollment in Bio 421. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Intensive examination of evolution as the conceptual cornerstone of biology. |
BIO 421
: Evolutionary Biology Laboratory. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 421 : Evolutionary Biology Laboratory. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring |
| PREREQUISITE: | MMBIO 240 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Hands-on applications and analytical tools of evolutionary biology; emphasizing inference methodology and evidence complementing the theoretical constructs introduced in Bio 520, including comparative anatomy, phylogenetic inference, population genetics, species concepts, and human evolution. |
| NOTE: | Concurrent enrollment with Bio 420 is strongly recommended. |
BIO 430
: Plant Classification. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 430 : Plant Classification. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 220B or instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | General principles of taxonomy and classification, emphasizing family identification and use of keys to the temperate flora. |
BIO 441
: Entomology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 441 : Entomology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 220A or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | External morphology, natural history, evolution, distribution, and phylogeny of insects. Insect collection required. |
BIO 442
: Advanced Invertebrate Zoology. (5:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 442 : Advanced Invertebrate Zoology. (5:6:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 220A |
| DESCRIPTION: | Functional morphology, cladistics, ecology, behavior, and interrelationships of invertebrates. |
BIO 443
: Ichthyology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 443 : Ichthyology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter Even Yrs. |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 220A |
| DESCRIPTION: | Fish systematics, evolution, morphology, distribution, and natural history. |
BIO 445
: Herpetology. (4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 445 : Herpetology. (4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter Even Yrs. |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 220A |
| DESCRIPTION: | Reptile and amphibian evolution, systematics, morphology, distribution, and natural history. Lab emphasizes taxonomy, classification, and distribution of western U.S. species. |
BIO 446
: (Bio - PWS) Ornithology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 446 : (Bio - PWS) Ornithology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 220A |
| DESCRIPTION: | Avian systematics evolution, distribution, and natural history. |
| NOTE: | One three-day field trip required. |
BIO 447
: Mammalogy. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 447 : Mammalogy. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 220A |
| DESCRIPTION: | Mammalian diversity, evolution, distribution, and natural history. Two three-day field trips required. |
BIO 450
: Conservation Biology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 450 : Conservation Biology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 220A & BIO 350; or BIO 220B & BIO 350 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Scientific principles of conservation: applying population genetics, and phylogenetic and ecological theory to preservation of biological diversity; developing sustainable ecological systems compatible with human resource use. |
BIO 452
: Marine Ecology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 452 : Marine Ecology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand; Spring Even Yrs. |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 352; Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles of marine ecology of planktonic, sublittoral, rocky shore, sandy shore, and mudflat communities. Extensive field trips. |
BIO 453
: Development of Marine Animals. (3:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 453 : Development of Marine Animals. (3:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | BIO 352; Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Culturing, studying, and reporting on the development of eggs, embryos, and larvae of marine animals. |
BIO 463
: Genetics of Human Disease. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 463 : Genetics of Human Disease. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | PWS 340 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Examining the application of genetics to understanding and treatment of human disease. Functional consequences of mutations; use of model organisms; linkage and association analysis of complex traits; pharmacogenetics; ethical considerations. |
BIO 465
: Bioinformatics. (3:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 465 : Bioinformatics. (3:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | MMBIO 240 |
| DESCRIPTION: | 3-D protein structural comparisons, hidden Markov models for database comparisons, homology detection, multiple sequence analyses, and protein family comparisons. Exercises in computer programming in genomics. |
BIO 468
: (Bio-MMBio-PWS) Genomics. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 468 : (Bio-MMBio-PWS) Genomics. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | MMBIO 240 & PWS 340 |
| DESCRIPTION: | Current analysis of genes and genomes; computational and statistical approaches for analyzing genomic data, including genome sequencing and annotation, gene expression and the transcriptome, proteomics and functional genomics, and genetic variation and SNPs. |
BIO 470
: History and Philosophy of Biology. (3:1.5:1.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 470 : History and Philosophy of Biology. (3:1.5:1.5)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| PREREQUISITE: | Biology core courses through Bio 420. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Development of fundamental generalizations of biology; nature of science; applications to major philosophical issues of current science. |
BIO 476
: Biology Student Teaching. (12:0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 476 : Biology Student Teaching. (12:0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | Completion of all course work or departmental approval; major GPA of 2.85; at least a C- in Sc Ed 377. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar (Sc Ed 490R) required. |
BIO 494R
: Mentored Research. (1-6:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 494R : Mentored Research. (1-6:0:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
: Aquatic Biology.
: Bioinformatics.
: Ecology.
: Electron Microscopy.
: Entomology.
: Evolution.
: Marine Biology.
: Plant Biology.
: Systematics.
: Veterinary Science.
: Medicinal Botany.
: Plant Biochemistry.
: Fungal Biology.
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall; Winter; Spring; Summer |
| PREREQUISITE: | Supervisor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Independent student research under faculty supervision. |
: Aquatic Biology.
: Bioinformatics.
: Ecology.
: Electron Microscopy.
: Entomology.
: Evolution.
: Marine Biology.
: Plant Biology.
: Systematics.
: Veterinary Science.
: Medicinal Botany.
: Plant Biochemistry.
: Fungal Biology.
500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)
BIO 503
: Research Orientation. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 503 : Research Orientation. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall |
| DESCRIPTION: | Introduction to graduate school and research techniques. |
BIO 510
: Biological Systematics and Curation. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 510 : Biological Systematics and Curation. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall Even Yrs. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Principles, methods, and tools of taxonomy and systematics as applied to species delimitation, specimen-based research, nomenclatural codes, and the curation of biological specimens. |
BIO 511
: Lichenology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 511 : Lichenology. (3:2:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| DESCRIPTION: | Classification, morphology, and ecology on lichens. Field trip required. |
BIO 512
: Angiosperm Phylogeny. (3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 512 : Angiosperm Phylogeny. (3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 430 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Description, classification, phylogeny, and geographic distribution of flowering plant families. |
BIO 525
: Animal Disease, Biosecurity, and Zoonoses. (3:3.0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 525 : Animal Disease, Biosecurity, and Zoonoses. (3:3.0:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 380 or instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Animal disease emphasizing prevention, organ systems affected, biosecurity, and zoonotic potential. |
BIO 541
: Aquatic Entomology. (4:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 541 : Aquatic Entomology. (4:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall Even Yrs. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 441 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Morphology, classification, biology, and functional ecology of aquatic insects. Field trips required. |
BIO 550
: Physiological and Chemical Ecology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 550 : Physiological and Chemical Ecology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 350 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Ecophysiological response of plants to their environment. |
BIO 555
: Evolutionary and Ecological Modeling. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 555 : Evolutionary and Ecological Modeling. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter Even Yrs. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Senior status in bioinformatics program or graduate status; Stat 511, 512, or equivalent; instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Using models in ecology. Practical experience in analytical, simulation, and agent-based models. |
BIO 556
: Limnology. (3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 556 : Limnology. (3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall Even Yrs. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 350, Chem 106; or equivalents. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Lakes, reservoirs; their biota and physical/chemical properties. |
BIO 557
: Stream and Wetland Ecology. (4:3:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 557 : Stream and Wetland Ecology. (4:3:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Fall Odd Yrs. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 350, Chem 106; or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Stream and wetland ecology; their biota and their physical/chemical properties. |
BIO 559R
: Advanced Topics in Ecology and Evolution. (1-6:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 559R : Advanced Topics in Ecology and Evolution. (1-6:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
: Advanced Ecology.
: Advanced Systematics.
: Evolutionary Biology.
: Biogeography.
: Physiological Ecology.
: Tropical Biology.
: Biological Science Education.
: Field Biology.
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Current topics in ecology, evolution, and systematics. |
: Advanced Ecology.
: Advanced Systematics.
: Evolutionary Biology.
: Biogeography.
: Physiological Ecology.
: Tropical Biology.
: Biological Science Education.
: Field Biology.
BIO 560
: Population Genetics. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 560 : Population Genetics. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | Winter Odd Yrs. |
| PREREQUISITE: | Bio 420 or equivalent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Basic principles of population genetics applied to natural populations; drift, selection, and nonrandom mating; inferring population subdivision, migration, and gene flow. |
BIO 580
: Scanning Electron Microscopy. (3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 580 : Scanning Electron Microscopy. (3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theoretical and practical scanning electron microscopy of biological, physical science, and engineering samples, emphasizing practical applications. |
BIO 581
: Transmission Electron Microscopy. (3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 581 : Transmission Electron Microscopy. (3:2:4)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
| WHEN TAUGHT: | On Demand |
| PREREQUISITE: | Instructor's consent. |
| DESCRIPTION: | Theoretical and practical transmission electron microscopy of biological, physical science, and engineering samples, emphasizing practical applications. |
BIO 589R
: Advanced Science In-Service. (1-5:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
BIO 589R : Advanced Science In-Service. (1-5:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
: Ecology Science In-Service.
: Genetics Science In-Service.
: Evolution Science In-Service.
: Botany Science In-Service.
: Meterology Science In-Service.
| WHEN TAUGHT: | ; Summer |
| DESCRIPTION: | In-service course for science teachers. Topics vary. |
: Ecology Science In-Service.
: Genetics Science In-Service.
: Evolution Science In-Service.
: Botany Science In-Service.
: Meterology Science In-Service.
Graduate Courses
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2010–2011 Graduate Catalog.