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Arts, Letters & Science

Don Hinton, Dean

Location: Browning Building Room 119

Phone: (435) 652-7651

Email: hinton@dixie.edu

The Division of Arts, Letters and Sciences offers you academic transfer and personal enrichment programs in areas such as humanities, social sciences, fine and performing arts, family and consumer science, education, math, science and physical education. Many of these programs will fill your general education requirements, providing you with foundation skills and content knowledge you'll need for success. In these programs, you'll find engaging teachers and enlightening course activities, supplemented by special lectures, exhibitions and cultural events.

American Sign Language 

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department Chair: Addison Everett

Office: MCD 217, 652-7810

Email: everet_a@dixie.edu

Program Description.  American sign language courses taken at Dixie State College apply toward the Associate of Arts degree or as elective credits towards the Associate of Science degree.  The Associate of Arts degree requires a full year of foreign language.  Courses taken should transfer to most four-year state institutions of higher learning.  Students wishing to graduate from Dixie State College with an emphasis in foreign languages transferable to SUU, USU, U of U, Weber State or BYU should contact a program faculty member for course requirements.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 ASL  1010                                                          (4.0 Cr)

Beginning American Sign Language I                *FL

For beginning students interested in the American Sign Language.  Emphasizes principles, methods, and techniques of communicating manually with deaf individuals.  Teaches basic receptive and expressive skills.  Also, overviews basic grammatical structure in signing.  A variety of teaching methods are employed, including drills, videos, and work in pairs.  This course, and one other ASL course will qualify students to receive an Associate of Arts degree.  Successful completers are prepared to take ASL 1020. 4 lecture hours per week.

ASL  1020                                                          (4.0 Cr)

Beginning American Sign Language II               *FL

For students interested in American Sign Language who have completed ASL 1010 or who have equivalent experience.  Students using 1020 as an entry level class may receive vertical credits for ASL 1010 upon passing 1020 with a C grade or higher.  Emphasizes principles, methods, and techniques of communicating manually with deaf individuals.  Continues the development of basic conversational skills with emphasis on the receptive skills, grammatical features, vocabulary development, and cultural awareness.  Varied methods are used to teach the class, including drills, videos, and work in pairs.  This course and one other ASL course will qualify students to receive an Associate of Arts degree.  Successful completers are prepared to take ASL 2010. 4 lecture hours per week

Prerequisite: ASL 1010 or instructor permission

ASL  2010                                                          (4.0 Cr)

Intermediate American Sign Language I           *FL

This course is taught fall semester only.  For intermediate-level students who have taken ASL 1020, or for students who have had equivalent experience (four or more years of high school ASL).  Normally, students who have had extended contact with ASL may begin the ASL instruction at the intermediate levels and receive vertical credit for the beginning level classes if they receive a C grade or higher.  Continued emphasis on communicative competence, including both expressive and receptive abilities.  This course and one other ASL course will qualify students to receive the Associate of Arts degree.  Successful completers are prepared to take ASL 2020. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ASL 1020 or instructor permission

ASL  2020                                                          (4.0 Cr)

Intermediate American Sign Language II          *FL

This course is taught spring semester only.  For intermediate-level students who have taken ASL 2010.  Normally, students who have had extended contact with ASL uses may begin their ASL instruction at the intermediate levels and receive vertical credit for the beginning level classes if they receive a C grade or higher.  Continued emphasis on communicative competence, including both expressive and receptive abilities.  This course and one other ASL course will qualify students to receive the Associate of Arts degree. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ASL 2020 or instructor permission

ASL  2990 - 2999                                        ( .5-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in American Sign Language

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

Anthropology

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department Chair: Addison Everett

Office:  MCD 217, 652-7810

Email:  everet_a@dixie.edu

Faculty:

Associate Professor: Matthew Smith-Lahrman

ANTHROPOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ANTH 1010                                                         (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Anthropology                               *SS

For all students wishing to fulfill the general education and social science requirement.  Teaches students what anthropology is, what anthropologists do, and how anthropology is applied.  Course focuses on the subdisciplines of anthropology including cultural anthropology, archeology, physical anthropology, and linguistics.  A lecture course that may include guest speakers, films, other media, writing assignments, specialized reading assignments, and examinations. 3 lecture hours per week.

ANTH 2990 - 2999                                      ( .5-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in Anthropology

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, either students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Art

Department of Fine Arts

Department Chair: Eric Young

Office: ECCLES 114, (435) 652-7801

Email: young@dixie.edu

Faculty:

Professor:

      Glen B. Blakley

      Del Parson

Associate Professor:

      Dennis Martinez

Program Description. The art department offers courses designed to apply toward a variety of degrees, certificates and diplomas (courses transfer to institutions of higher education).  Students with an art emphasis transferring to four-year institutions within Utah may counsel with art faculty members about transfer requirements of individual universities. Students interested in an art career are strongly encouraged to meet with an art department faculty member for advisement.

The art department offers a variety of courses carefully designed to prepare art students to become proficient in design, creativity and other basic art skills. 

Courses in art at Dixie State College provide a foundation for the following careers:  animator, architect, art director, art critic, art educator, art librarian, art therapist, cartoonist, ceramicist, commercial artist, graphic designer, illustrator, museum director/curator, painter, photographer, printmaker, art management, sculptor and studio artist.

Biannual Art Museum Field Trip.  Art majors and minors should plan to participate in one or both of the field trips to art museums in southern California. These tours are designed to give students an educational and aesthetic experience. Museums most often visited include the Huntington, Norton Simon, Gene Autry American Heritage, L.A. County, J. Paul Getty Center, Forest Lawn, the Feffen Contemporary Museum of Modern Art (MOCA) and the California African-American Museum.

Course Recommendations for Art Emphasis:  

ART 1110, 1120, 1240 and 1410

One of the following art history courses:

      ART 1020 or 1030

One of the following 3-D courses:

      ART 1190, 1570, 2190 or 2570

One of the following painting courses::

      ART 1210, 1250 or 1420

One of the following photography courses:

      ART 1610, 2610

Additional courses may be taken as electives from the previous groupings.

Note: Art majors and art scholarship recipients should take two art courses per semester.

Course Descriptions

ART  1010                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Art                                                   *FA

For all students interested in art with or without an art program emphasis. Designed to help students develop a greater appreciation of art.  Includes identification of major art forms, a brief survey of art history, investigation of art criticism, the introduction of various media, and identification of elements and principles of art.  Uses lecture, slides, art reproductions.  Fulfills a general education fine arts requirement. Lab fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1020                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Art History I (Ancient to Pre-Renaissance)      *FA

For all students interested in art theory.  An art historical study ranging from the prehistoric through the classical periods, early Christian to the end of the 15th Century.  This course will cover the art, culture, and documentive history of specific nations and peoples.  All aspects of visual art will be discussed, from painting to sculpture to architecture to clothing to details of religion, war, customs and everyday living.  These early forms of imagery provide knowledge about contemporary society as a product of the past. 3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1030                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Art History II                                                              *FA

(Early Renaissance to Post Modern)                        For all students interested in art theory.  An art historical study ranging from the works of the great Renaissance masters and their accomplishments in perspective, value and composition through the Baroque period of artistry, to the Neo-classic, Romantic, Impressionist, early Modern, Pop, to the present. All aspects of visual art will be covered including various media and photography's influence on 20th century art and expression.  Emphasis will also be placed on the art work of contemporary artists of color and women artists. 3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1100                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Design                                           *FA

For students with an interest in art with or without an art program emphasis. Special emphasis on graphic arts, interior design, computer art, photography, architecture, etc., and for students seeking to fill fine arts requirements. Teaches students the principles and elements of design.  Uses lectures, slide presentations, videos and studio experience.  Fills fine arts general education requirements in both AA/AS degrees. Lab fees required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1110                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Basic Drawing & Composition

A required class for students with an emphasis in art, and other students interested in drawing.  Stresses creativity, the fundamentals of image-based drawing and composition.  Various techniques with black and white, and color media will be investigated.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  By the end of this course, students should have an understanding of the elements of composition, and have developed basic drawing skills.  Is a prerequisite to Art 2110. Fees required.  1 lecture hour per week.

ART  1120                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Basic Design

A required foundation class for art majors and the recommended class for students in architecture, graphic arts, computer and interior design.  Teaches students the principles and elements of two-dimensional design, critical thinking, and analysis.  Uses lectures, slide presentations, videos and studio exercises. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1190                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Sculpture

For students with an emphasis in art, and for all students interested in three-dimensional design.  Teaches basic approaches to the materials and techniques of sculpture in mixed media while emphasizing expressive design. Critical thinking and analysis will be stressed.  Uses lectures, slide presentations, videos, guest lecturers, field trips to sculptors' studios and studio practice. Is a prerequisite to ART 2190.  Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1210                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Oil Painting

For students with an emphasis in art, and for all students interested in oil painting.  Gives students a beginning in the skills necessary for realistic painting.  Course covers the use of color, value, proportion, materials and painting technique.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  Is a prerequisite to ART 2210. Fees required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1240                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Three-Dimensional Design

A required class for students with an emphasis in art, and for all students interested in art.  Reviews fundamental design principles and techniques. Students will acquire a working knowledge of various design methods and their relationship to the conceptualization, development, and completion of three-dimensional design projects.  Critical thinking and analysis will be stressed.  No prerequisite required. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1250                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Watercolor

For students with an emphasis in art, and for all students interested in watercolor.  Basic introduction to the skills necessary for watercolor painting.  Covers elements of color mixing, painting techniques, color theory, materials and management of painting, and exploration of various subject matter.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  During the course, students will acquire the fundamental skills necessary for painting with watercolor.  Is a prerequisite to ART 2250. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1410                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Life Drawing

A required class for students with an emphasis in art, and for all students interested in drawing the human form.  Course covers anatomy, proportion, and form.  Students will be drawing from a cast or live model.  Various drawing techniques will be explored.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  Upon successfully completing the course, students will know the basic bones and muscles and be able to draw in proportion.  Is a prerequisite to ART 2410. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1420                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Portrait

For students with an emphasis in art, and for all students interested in drawing faces.  Course covers proportion, value, color, form, and drawing techniques.  Students will be drawing from a cast or live model.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  By the end of the course, successful students will have developed the skills to capture a likeness. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1570                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Ceramics

For students with an emphasis in art, and for all students interested in learning about and creating ceramics.  Covers various methods of creating in clay with emphasis on throwing, hand building, decorating and glazing; also stresses the history of ceramics and contemporary ceramics.  Uses lectures, slide presentations, videos, demonstrations, text reading assignments and studio practice.  Is a prerequisite to ART 2570. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  1610                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Photography

For students with an emphasis in art, and for all students interested in basic photographic technique and principles.  Course will cover image, lighting, composition, basic camera operation and darkroom lab work.  The class is designed as a hands-on learning experience, and allows the student to explore in their specific areas of interest.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  By the end of the course, successful students will have enough technical knowledge to allow them to explore more fully the potential of the camera.  Some out-of-class shooting assignments are required, as well as in-class assignments.  Is a prerequisite to ART 2610. Fees required.  3 lecture hours per week.

ART  2110                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Basic Drawing & Composition

For students with an emphasis in art, and for more experienced drawing students.  Development of the concepts and skills necessary for expressive drawing.  Emphasis will be on design, composition, the development of a personal mode of expression, and appreciation of master drawings and contemporary art forms.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  Course may be repeated for additional credit. Fees required. 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: ART 1110 

ART  2190                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Sculpture

For students with an emphasis in art, and for more experienced three-dimensional design students.  Teaches methods of sculpting with emphasis on design and self-expression.  Critical thinking and analysis will be stressed.  Uses lectures, slide presentations, videos, guest lecturers, field trips to sculptors' studios and studio practice.  This class fills requirements for art majors.  Course may be repeated for additional credit. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ART 1190

ART  2210                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Oil Painting

For students with an emphasis in art, and for more experienced oil painting students.  Various techniques will be explored and incorporated by students into their individual styles.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  Those completing the course should be able to paint recognizable images, and be qualified to continue at a university.  Course may be repeated for additional credit. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Art 1210

ART  2250                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Watercolor

For students with an emphasis in art, and for more experienced watercolor students.  Exploration of creative approaches to watercolor painting. Emphasis on individual image painting and experimentation.  Strong use of additive/subtractive elements of painting.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  Course may be repeated for additional credit. Fee required. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ART 1250

ART  2410                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Life Drawing

For students with an emphasis in art, and for more experienced students interested in drawing the human form.  Various drawing techniques will be explored, with emphasis on greater accuracy in anatomical structure and form. Incudes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  Course may be repeated for additional credit. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ART 1410

ART  2420                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Portrait Drawing

For students with an emphasis in art, and for more experienced portrait students.  Various pastel painting techniques will be explored.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  Those completing the course should be able to capture a good likeness with realistic color.  Course may be repeated for additional credit. Fee required. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ART 1420 

ART  2570                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Ceramics

For students with an emphasis in art, and for more experienced ceramics students.  Covers the various techniques of creating ceramics and using equipment.  Design, creativity and advanced techniques are stressed.  Uses lectures, slide presentations, videos, demonstrations, text reading assignments and studio practice.  This course transfers to many schools as part of an art major.  Course may be repeated for additional credit.  Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ART 1570

ART  2610                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Advanced Photography

For students with an emphasis in art, and for more experienced photography students.  Studio lighting, large format cameras, special effects, and advanced lab techniques will be explored.  Students will be encouraged to expand the area of their knowledge through problems and assignments decided between the individual student and the teacher.  Includes lectures, demonstrations, and studio practice labs.  Students are encouraged to work towards creating a portfolio of images.  Course may be repeated for additional credit. Fee required.  3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: ART 1610

ART  2900                                                   (1.0-4.0 Cr)

Studio Practice

For students who have taken all the art classes in their area of emphasis or who desire in-depth study in specialized areas.  The instructor approves all course work, which is individualized and is based on written goals and objectives established by the student.  Art 2900 is also used for credit in group field trips.  Helps students appreciate and refine art skills.  Gives the student opportunities to see masterpieces of art which develops aesthetic appreciation plus critical and analytical skills.  Course may be repeated for additional credit. 1 lecture hour and variable lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

ART  2990 - 2999                                        ( .5-3.0 Cr)

Seminars in Art

For students seeking instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, either students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.  May be repeated for additional credit.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Biological Science

Department of Science

Department Chair: Karen Bauer

Office:  SCI 102, (435) 652-7772

Email:  bauer_k@dixie.edu

Faculty:

Associate Professor:

     Patt Allen

      Karen L. Bauer

      Jack Heppler

      Curtis Walker

Assistant Professors:

      Lee Bunnell

      Grant Wilson

Director of Paleontology:

Program Description.  The program of biological sciences includes the academic disciplines of biology and zoology.  Courses offered prepare the student for a variety of degrees, certificates and diplomas.  Dixie State College is fortunate to be located in a year-round moderate climate in an ideal biological setting.  Courses in the program take advantage of both factors by supplementing classroom discussions with field trips.  The program also maintains one of the finest collections of plants, insects and vertebrates.  

Students completing any of these pre-major areas will earn an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree and be prepared to transfer, as a fully matriculated student of junior standing, to a four-year college or university.  Students registering for courses in this program must be able to read, write and do math at a college level (see page 29 & 30).  Students are advised to consult with the transfer institution of choice for specific requirements in their selected major.

For students wanting an emphasis in biology, zoology, genetics, ecology, environmental science, pre-professional majors, i.e. pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-chiropractic, pre-optometry, park ranger, wildlife and many other biological science areas including allied health certificates.  Dixie State College has a very good reputation for preparing students in the animal science areas.  Graduates are respected and recruited into university programs.  Biological science emphasis students should complete the following core of courses. Certain core courses are better for some majors than others.  Students should consult faculty advisors prior to scheduling classes:  Dr. Karen Bauer, Dr. Curtis Walker, Dr. Patt Allen, Jack Heppler, Lee Bunnell, Dr. Grant Wilson.

Natural Science Emphasis Core Courses:

These courses, including the general education requirements, will satisfy the requirements for an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree. Many students with an animal science emphasis have found it beneficial to attend Dixie State College a third year to take other life science classes such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, ecology, genetics and pathophysiology.

BIOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIOL 1010                                                          (3.0 Cr)

General Biology                                                       *LS

An introductory course for non-science majors stressing general principles of Biology.  Not accepted for science majors.  Introduces cell theory, genetics, evolution, and interrelationships of living things.  Uses a variety of teaching methods including lecture/discussion, laboratory, overheads, videos, quizzes and exams.  Successful completion of the course should give students a greater understanding of the Biological world.  Satisfies prerequisites for BIOL 1200, and 2300. 3 lecture hours per week.

BIOL 1030                                                          (4.0 Cr)

Principles of Biology I                                            *LS

An introductory course designed for Biology majors including pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, nursing and other health professions students. Emphasis on concepts pertaining to the scientific method, cell processes including basic chemistry, cellular level structure and function, and principles of inheritance, evolution and ecology.  In-class or out-of-class written assignments may be given.  Successful completion of the course enables students to fulfill general education requirements for Life Science and prepares students for subsequent coursework in the Biological Sciences. Satisfies prerequisites for BIOL 1050, 1200, 2010, 2030, 2110, 2300, 2400, 2440. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript.  4 lecture hours per week.

BIOL 1040                                                          (1.0 Cr)

Principles of Biology Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BIOL 1030.  Lab fee required. 3 lab hours per week.

BIOL 1050                                                          (4.0 Cr)

Principles of Biology II                                           *LS

A second course that satisfies the basic requirement for Biology majors including pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, nursing and other health professions students.  Emphasis on concepts pertaining to Evolution, diversity processes, animal structure and function, plant structure and function. In-class or out-of-class written assignments may be given.  Successful completion of the course enables students to proceed with other biology courses with the basic preparation required at any transfer University.4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

BIOL 1060                                                          (1.0 Cr)

Principles of Biology II Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BIOL 1050. Lab fee required.  3 lab hours per week. Lab fee required.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1040 

BIOL 1200                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Human Biology                                                        *LS

For students seeking to fill a second course in the general education Biological science requirement, or students that need a 3 credit course for Paramedics that covers anatomy and physiology of the human.  Designed for students not majoring in a biological science area.  This course will stress general structure and function of the human body including tissues, organs and systems.  Through lecture, videos, models, quizzes, and tests, students become familiar with how the human body functions.  Successful completion of this course enables students to identify many body parts and describe many body functions. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1030 

BIOL 1500                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Biotechnology

An introduction to biotechnology.  Students will experience the direction of animal and plant culture as it relates to genetic engineering.  Through lecture and laboratory exercises, students will be exposed to this new field of study. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: AP high school biology or BIOL 1030

BIOL 1510                                                          (1.0 Cr)

Introduction to Biotechnology Lab

A laboratory course for BIOL 1500.  Students will experience techniques in genetic recombination, isolating DNA, culture growth and instrumentation used in biotechnology. Lab fee required.  2 lab hours per week.

BIOL 1610                                                   (1.0-8.0 Cr)

Life Science Internship I

For students who are granted and accept an internship that provides an extensive learning experience in the field of biology.  Through arrangements with the department chair, a student may earn up to 8 credits per semester for satisfactory completion of terms of the internship.

Prerequisite: Permission from science department chair.

BIOL 1620                                                   (1.0-8.0 Cr)

Life Science Internship II

For students who are granted and accept an internship that provides an extensive learning experience in the field of biology.  Through arrangements with the department chair, a student may earn up to 8 credits per semester for satisfactory completion of terms of the internship.

Prerequisite: Permission from science department chair.

BIOL 1630                                                   (1.0-8.0 Cr)

Life Science Internship III

For students who are granted and accept an internship that provides an extensive learning experience in the field of biology.  Through arrangements with the department chair, a student may earn up to 8 credits per semester for satisfactory completion of terms of the internship.

Prerequisite: Permission from the science department chair

BIOL 1640                                                   (1.0-8.0 Cr)

Life Science Internship IV

For students who are granted and accept an internship that provides an extensive learning experience in the field of biology.  Through arrangements with the department chair, a student may earn up to 8 credits per semester for satisfactory completion of terms of the internship.

Prerequisite: Permission from the science department chair

BIOL 2010                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Human Physiology                                                  *LS

This course is for students in the health science fields, including nursing, pre-medical, pre-dental, physical therapy and many others.  It is also recommended for biology majors.  The course examines the way in which the body's functions are carried out, utilizing a systems approach; the course covers topics such as blood chemistry, nerve impulse transmission, kidney function, muscle contraction, and heart function.  The course is taught in a series of lectures, supplemented with laboratory investigations of lecture topics.  Successful completion of this intensive course gives students pursuing biology-related careers sufficient familiarity with the details of biological functions to enable them to understand disease processes, treatment procedures, research pursuits, and evolutionary consequences of various aspects of physiology. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

BIOL 2020                                                          (1.0 Cr)

Human Physiology Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BIOL 2020. Lab fee required. 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030 

BIOL 2030                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Human Anatomy                                                     *LS

This course is for students in the health science fields, including nursing, pre-medical, pre-dental, physical therapy, and many others.  It is also an option for biology majors, and those interested in massage therapy.  The course examines the structures of the human body, including muscles, nerves, blood supply, bones, lymph, internal organs, and reproductive anatomy.  The course includes lectures supplemented with laboratory examinations of cadavers, models, and CD-ROM.  Successful completion of the course gives students great familiarity with the nomenclature and locations of structures in the human body, at an advanced level. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030 or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

BIOL 2040                                                          (2.0 Cr)

Human Anatomy Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BIOL 2030. Lab fee required. 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030 

BIOL 2110                                                          (2.0 Cr)

Principles of Microbiology                                    *LS

For biology majors, students in dentistry, medicine, and other pre-professional programs.  Teaches essentials of microbiology including disease control, nomenclature, function of immune system, pathologies, causes and cures, genetic engineering, and laboratory methods for safely studying microorganisms.  Uses a variety of teaching methods including lecture/discussion, laboratory, videos, overheads, quizzes and exams. Successful completion of the course gives students an understanding of microbes and their relationship to the human system and health.  Laboratory will stress safety, sterile technique, methods of staining, preparing, culturing, and transferring microorganisms, and identification of an unknown. 2 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

BIOL 2120                                                          (2.0 Cr)

Principles of Microbiology Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BIOL 2110. Lab fee required. 6 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030

BIOL 2300                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Local Flora                                                                *LS

For all students seeking to fill a second course in the general education life science requirement.  Designed for students in elementary and secondary education, landscape architecture, biology, pharmacology, agriculture, agronomy, horticulture, biotechnology, natural resources, ecology, environmental biology, range science, resource management, wildlife, weed control technology, park naturalist, and other applied and pure plant science fields.  Teaches how to collect and identify vascular plants using manuals. Allows a student to talk or write about plants, to discover medical or pharmaceutical use of plants, to choose garden or house plant, and make informed decisions.  Successful completion of this course prepares students for biology and applied and pure pre-plant science degrees. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1030. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

BIOL 2310                                                          (1.0 Cr)

Local Flora Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BIOL 2300. Lab fee required. 3 lab hours per week which include frequent field trips.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1030

BIOL 2400                                                          (4.0 Cr)

Principles of Genetics                                           *LS

An introductory course in genetics required for all biology majors including pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students.  Exploration of classical, molecular, and evolutionary genetics including, but not limited to, Mendelian principles of inheritance, gene linkage and mapping, pedigree analysis, cytogenetics, structure and chemistry of genes, gene expression, DNA cloning and sequencing, mutations and their repair, non Mendelian inheritance, quantitative inheritance, and population genetics.  Class requirements include a variety of problems and written assignments based upon the lectures and class discussions.  Successful completion of the course gives students a firm understanding of basic genetics and makes them aware of the latest research in the field. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: MATH 1010 AND one of the following: BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1030

BIOL 2440                                                          (3.0 Cr)

General Ecology                                                      *LS

A course for applied and pure pre-plant sciences, biology, environmental hazardous materials technology, environmental sciences, natural resources, park naturalist, plant geography, range science, soil science, wildlife, weed control technology, and animal science majors.  Teaches students the nature and development of Utah, United States, and world communities and their relations to the environmental factors controlling them.  Covers organisms and their geographical distribution, interorganismic interactions, and speciation. Teaches ecological methods of study in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This course prepares students to either enter the work force, summer employment or transfer into a bachelor's degree program. 3 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030 or Instructor Permission. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

BIOL 2450                                                          (1.0 Cr)

General Ecology Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with BIOL 2440. Lab fee required. 3 lab hours per week which include frequent field trips.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1030 or instructor permission 

BIOL 2990 - 2999                                        ( .5-3.0 Cr)

Seminar in Life Science

For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline.  Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself.  This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes.  As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone).  This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods.  Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements.

Prerequisite: Instructor permission

BIOL 4400                                                          (3.0 Cr)

Pathophysiology                                                           

This course is an introduction to pathophysiological etiology and mechanisms that cause disease and altered organ and organ systems functioning throughout the lifespan.

Prerequisite:  Instructor permission

BIOL 4410                                                          (1.0 Cr)

Pathophysiology Lab

Survey of selected organ systems with clinical correlation of pathological states.  To be taken concurrently with BIOL 4400:  Pathophysiology.  2 lab hours per week.

Chemistry

Department of Science

Department Chair:  Karen Bauer

Office:  SCI 102, (435) 652-7772

Email:  bauer_k@dixie.edu

 

Faculty:

Professor:

      David Feller                                                              

Associate Professors:

      James Lott

Assistant Professor:

      Sarah Morgan

Program Description.  Courses in chemistry are designed to meet the needs of three groups of students: 

(1) those who desire a physical science class to fill one of the general education requirements designated with *PS listing in the course description area of this program,  (2) those who need chemistry as a foundation in other major areas of study, (engineering, life science, nursing medicine, forestry, etc.), and (3) those who plan chemistry as a profession. All chemistry courses have laboratory elements that give students hands-on experience. The study of chemistry provides students with a fundamental understanding of matter.  All courses are transferable to other colleges or universities. However, students are advised to consult with the transfer institution of choice for specific requirements in their selected major.  Students should seek advisement from faculty advisors prior to scheduling classes.

Faculty Advisors: 

      James Lott, David Feller, Sarah Morgan

Chemistry Emphasis Core:

These courses, including the general education requirements, will satisfy the requirements for an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree. Prospective chemistry majors should meet with a faculty advisor. 

CHEMISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CHEM 1010                                                        (3.0 Cr)

Introduction to Chemistry                                    *PS

For students who seek to fill the general education requirements in science and who will complete no other chemistry class.  This class is for non-science majors.  It will NOT satisfy requirements for science majors, health science programs or nursing.  Emphasizes basic chemical concepts within daily life. Uses a wide variety of teaching methods that may include: lectures, multi-media presentations, guest speakers, reading assignments, worksheets, dialogue, individual and small group exercises, examinations and laboratory experiences.  Successful completion should give students a general knowledge of basic chemistry. 3 lecture hours per week.

CHEM 1110                                                        (4.0 Cr)

Elementary General/Organic Chemistry

A beginning course in general and organic chemistry for students in family and consumer sciences, health sciences and most agricultural majors.  This course covers the fundamental laws and reactions of general inorganic and organic chemistry, including the basic organic functional groups.  Successful completion of this course should prepare students for and satisfy prerequisite for CHEM 1120. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required: if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

CHEM 1120                                                        (4.0 Cr)

Elementary Organic/Bio Chemistry

An introductory course in biochemistry for students in family and consumer sciences, health sciences and most agricultural majors.  This course covers the fundamental laws of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, biochemical energy, enzymes, and molecular biology.  As part of this course the organic functional groups related to these biochemicals will be studied.  Successful completion of this course should prepare students for study in chemistry and life science courses. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1110. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

CHEM 1130                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Elementary General/Organic Chemistry Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 1110. Lab fee required.  3 lab hours per week.

CHEM 1140                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Elementary Bio-Organic Chemistry Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 1120. Lab fee required.  3 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 with lab (CHEM 1130) 

CHEM 1210                                                        (4.0 Cr)

Principles of Chemistry I *PS

For those students who will pursue a bachelors degree in life or physical sciences, pre-engineering, and pre-health professional areas (except for nursing).  The course provides the theoretical and practical framework for further study in the sciences.  It emphasizes measurement, stoichiometry, the nature of the atom, chemical periodicity, the states of matter, thermodynamics and bonding.  Uses lecture and laboratory.  Successful completion should prepare students for and satisfy prerequisite for CHEM 1220 and further study in the life and physical sciences. Corequisite: Chem 1230. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment of Math 1050.  Completion of a prior chemistry class strongly recommended. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript

CHEM 1220                                                         4.0 Cr)

Principles of Chemistry II

A continuation of Chemistry 1210.  Emphasizes kinetics, equilibrium, descriptive chemistry, nuclear chemistry and special topics.  Uses lecture and laboratory.  Successful completion should prepare students for and satisfy prerequisite for CHEM 2310 and further study in the life and physical sciences. Corequisite: CHEM 1240. 4 lecture hours per week.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1210. Concurrent enrollment in lab section required; if students don't take the lab course, the lecture course grade will not be recorded on the transcript  

CHEM 1230                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Principles of Chemistry I Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 1210. Lab fee required. 3 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment of MATH 1050 

CHEM 1240                                                        (1.0 Cr)

Principles of Chemistry II Lab

A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 1220. Lab fee required. 3 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1210 with lab (CHEM 1230)

CHEM 2310                                                        (4.0 Cr)

Organic Chemistry I                                               *PS

An introduction to functional groups and related reactions for Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineers, pre-Medical, pre-Dental, pre-Veterinarian, pre-Chiropractic, pre-Optometry, pre-Medical Technician, and pre-Pharmacy majors.  Includes an introduction to spectroscopy.  Successful completion of this course should prepare students for and satisfy prerequisite for CHEM 2320. 4 lecture hours per week.