Departmental Advisors
Undergraduate Studies Office
D. Brenes; L. Stutz; T. Griswold
BLDG 44
Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.

BIOL 1210 - 003 Principles of Biology


Optional discussion sections to be arranged. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is attached to this section. SI provides free, organized group study sessions in which students actively focus on course content, test preparation, and study skills. SI is facilitated by trained student SI leaders. SI session times are determined the first week of class.

BIOL 1210 - 003 Principles of Biology

  • Class Number: 5451
  • Instructor: DAWSON, RENEE J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 14

Optional discussion sections to be arranged. Supplemental Instruction (SI) is attached to this section. SI provides free, organized group study sessions in which students actively focus on course content, test preparation, and study skills. SI is facilitated by trained student SI leaders. SI session times are determined the first week of class.

BIOL 1210 - 020 Principles of Biology

BIOL 1210 - 020 Principles of Biology

BIOL 1210 - 070 Principles of Biology

BIOL 1210 - 070 Principles of Biology

  • Class Number: 6067
  • Instructor: MCKNIGHT, ROBERT
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 23

BIOL 1210 - 071 Principles of Biology

BIOL 1210 - 071 Principles of Biology

  • Class Number: 8682
  • Instructor: DAWSON, RENEE J
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 11

BIOL 2420 - 071 Human Physiology


Optional discussion sections to be arranged.

BIOL 2420 - 071 Human Physiology

  • Class Number: 7556
  • Instructor: VITALIS, BETH
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 39

Optional discussion sections to be arranged.

BIOL 2800 - 001 Fresher Forum


The topic is Born to Run or Born to Fight?

BIOL 2800 - 001 Fresher Forum

  • Class Number: 17071
  • Instructor: CARRIER, DAVID
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

The topic is Born to Run or Born to Fight?

BIOL 2800 - 002 Fresher Forum


The topic is Biomolecules: Nanobots with Real Superpowers

BIOL 2800 - 002 Fresher Forum

  • Class Number: 17072
  • Instructor: HORVATH, MARTIN
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

The topic is Biomolecules: Nanobots with Real Superpowers

BIOL 2800 - 003 Fresher Forum


The topic is: Will We Ever Know Reality? Sensory Biology and Evolution.

BIOL 2800 - 003 Fresher Forum

  • Class Number: 17073
  • Instructor: GOLLER, FRANZ
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 12

The topic is: Will We Ever Know Reality? Sensory Biology and Evolution.

BIOL 2800 - 004 Fresher Forum


The topic is: Hey Who Put that Fish Gene in my Tomato? Perspectives on GMO Food.

BIOL 2800 - 004 Fresher Forum

  • Class Number: 17074
  • Instructor: SIEBURTH, LESLIE
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

The topic is: Hey Who Put that Fish Gene in my Tomato? Perspectives on GMO Food.

BIOL 2800 - 005 Fresher Forum


The topic is: The Biology of Deception.

BIOL 2800 - 005 Fresher Forum

  • Class Number: 17077
  • Instructor: FEENER, DONALD
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

The topic is: The Biology of Deception.

BIOL 3080 - 001 Dental School Prep


Some of the Monday class sessions will be held in JTB 240, 245, 340 and 345.

BIOL 3080 - 001 Dental School Prep

  • Class Number: 1989
  • Instructor: MIRCI, JOSEPH
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $90.00
  • Seats Available: 58

Some of the Monday class sessions will be held in JTB 240, 245, 340 and 345.

BIOL 3215 - 001 Cell Lab


Sections 2 - 3 belong to this lecture. This course requires registration for a lab section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent lab section.

BIOL 3215 - 001 Cell Lab

  • Class Number:
  • Instructor: GRAY, ROSEMARY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $95.00
  • Seats Available: -1

Sections 2 - 3 belong to this lecture. This course requires registration for a lab section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent lab section.

BIOL 3480 - 001 Urban Stream

BIOL 3480 - 001 Urban Stream

  • Class Number: 12482
  • Instructor: SHEA, PATRICK A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $90.00
  • Seats Available: 2

BIOL 3960 - 001 Topics In Biology


This course is designed to allow biology majors to earn academic credit for biology-focused Internships. Please contact the instructor Amy Sibul amy.sibul@utah.edu for more information about this course.

BIOL 3960 - 001 Topics In Biology

  • Class Number: 15239
  • Instructor: SIBUL, AMY M
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

This course is designed to allow biology majors to earn academic credit for biology-focused Internships. Please contact the instructor Amy Sibul amy.sibul@utah.edu for more information about this course.

BIOL 3960 - 002 Topics In Biology


This course is designed to allow biology majors to earn academic credit for biology-focused Internships. Please contact the instructor Amy Sibul amy.sibul@utah.edu for more information about this course.

BIOL 3960 - 002 Topics In Biology

  • Class Number: 15240
  • Instructor: SIBUL, AMY M
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

This course is designed to allow biology majors to earn academic credit for biology-focused Internships. Please contact the instructor Amy Sibul amy.sibul@utah.edu for more information about this course.

BIOL 5255 - 001 Prokaryotic Genetics


Section 2 belongs to this lecture. This course requires registration for the lab section. Students will automatically be registered for this section when registering for the lab section. In addition to the scheduled lectures, students are expected to spend 9 hrs/wk in lab (open lab, M-F 12:30PM-4 PM).

BIOL 5255 - 001 Prokaryotic Genetics

  • Class Number:
  • Instructor: HUGHES, KELLY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $85.00
  • Seats Available: 7

Section 2 belongs to this lecture. This course requires registration for the lab section. Students will automatically be registered for this section when registering for the lab section. In addition to the scheduled lectures, students are expected to spend 9 hrs/wk in lab (open lab, M-F 12:30PM-4 PM).

BIOL 5430 - 001 Urban Stream

BIOL 5430 - 001 Urban Stream

  • Class Number: 12483
  • Instructor: SHEA, PATRICK A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $90.00
  • Seats Available: 6