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Department of Biology | BYU-Idaho

# Department of Biology

## Make Biology a Part of Your Studies

The Department of Biology provides a variety of classes for students seeking a degree in Biology and for non-major students completing the four-credit Biological Science General Education requirement.

Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in Biology and Biology Education. Minors can be earned in Biology, Natural Resources and Biology Education.

> "Spirit and body, when joined together, become a living soul of supernal worth.
> Indeed, we are children of God-physically and spiritually."

-- Russel M. Nelson

## Bachelor's Degrees We Offer

For general information about each of our offerings, visit our 
Degrees and Programs page.

Biomedical Science (B.S.)

Explore basic biological science behind health, disease, and medical treatment development.

Fisheries, Range and Wildlife Management: Fisheries (B.S.)

Study and protect fish populations and their aquatic habitats.

Fisheries, Range and Wildlife Management: Range (B.S.)

Sustainably use and care for rangelands and natural grazing areas.

Fisheries, Range and Wildlife Management: Wildlife (B.S.)

Protect and sustain wild animal populations and their natural habitats.

Biology: Applied Lab Science (B.S.)

Use scientific methods and lab skills to solve practical problems in various industries.

Biology: Bioinformatics (B.S.)

Merge biology, computer science, and statistics to analyze large biological data sets.

Biology: Biotechnology (B.S.)

Learn how living systems and organisms are used to develop or create products for technology and health.

Biology: Microbiology (B.S.)

Study tiny living things like bacteria and viruses to understand how they affect health and the environment.

Biology: Neuroscience (B.S.)

Study the brain and nervous system and understand how they control behavior.

## Associate Degrees We Offer

Allied Health (A.S.)

Aid modern healthcare by delivering a wide range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and support services.

## Minors We Offer

Biology

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Department of Biology Faculty | BYU-Idaho

# Department of Biology Faculty

## Faculty

Lark Hillier

****Office Manager**** 
hillierl@byui.edu 
208-496-4601

Joseph Anderson

****Department Chair**** 
andersonjos@byui.edu 
208-496-4615

Caleb Bailey

****Faculty**** 
baileycal@byui.edu 
208-496-4638

Gary Baird

****Faculty**** 
bairdg@byui.edu 
208-496-4606

Lanning Baker

****Faculty**** 
bakerl@byui.edu 
208-496-4634

Eric Billman

****Faculty**** 
billmane@byui.edu 
208-496-4637

Robert Burns

****Faculty**** 
burnsr@byui.edu 
208-496-4624

Tate Carter

****Faculty**** 
cartertw@byui.edu 
208-496-4608

Steven Christenson

****Dean of Program Learning Improvement**** 
christensons@byui.edu 
208-496-4609

Van Christman

****Director, First Year Experience of Curriculum**** 
christmanv@byui.edu 
208-496-4610

Rob Coleman

****Faculty**** 
colemanr@byui.edu 
208-496-4611

Mark Dewall

****Faculty**** 
dewallm@byui.edu 
208-496-4613

Cody Diehl

****Faculty**** 
diehlc@byui.edu 
208-496-4639

Clair Eckersell

****Faculty**** 
eckersellc@byui.edu 
208-496-4614

John Fisher

****Associate Dean**** 
fisherjt@byui.edu 
208-496-4642

John Griffith

****Faculty**** 
griffithjo@byui.edu 
208-496-4617

Ehren Haderlie

****Faculty**** 
haderliee@byui.edu 
208-496-4648

Holden Higginbotham

****Faculty**** 
higginbothamh@byui.edu 
208-496-4635

Jason Hunt

****Faculty**** 
huntj@byui.edu 
208-496-4620

Kaylie Johnson

****Faculty**** 
johnsonkayl@byui.edu 
208-496-4619

Todd Kelson

****Faculty**** 
kelsont@byui.edu 
208-496-4621

Christopher Lupfer

****Faculty**** 
lupferc@byui.edu 
208-496-4643

Mark Moyle

****Faculty**** 
moylem@byui.edu 
(208) 496-4626

Sidney Palmer

****AI Officer**** 
palmers@byui.edu 
208-496-4622

Seth Ririe

****Faculty**** 
riries@byui.edu 
208-496-4623

Jason Shaw

****Faculty**** 
shawja@byui.edu 
208-496-4625

Cody Smith

****Faculty**** 
smithcod@byui.edu 
208-496-4607

Daniel Taylor

****Faculty**** 
taylordan@byui.edu 
208-496-4633

Michael Terribilini

****Faculty**** 
terribilinim@byui.edu 
208-496-4641

Susan Walker

****Lab Assistant**** 
walkersu@byui.edu 
208-496-4627

Travis Wall

****Faculty**** 
walltr@byui.edu 
208-496-4630

Gene Weller

****Faculty**** 
wellerg@byui.edu 
208-496-4629

Jericho Whiting

****Faculty**** 
whitingj@byui.edu 
208-496-4616

Dwight Wray

****Faculty**** 
wrayd@byui.edu 
208-496-4631

John Zenger

****Faculty**** 
zengerj@byui.edu 
208-496-4632

## Adjunct Faculty

Bryce Woodfield

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
woodfieldb@byui.edu 
208-270-3428

Robyn Dewall

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
dewallr@byui.edu 
208-360-3107

Lindsay Smith

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
smithlin@byui.edu

Andrew Sorensen

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
sorensenan@byui.edu

Mark Gunnell

****Adjunct Faculty****

Christian Cumagun

****Adjunct Faculty****
Strike Zone Bowling Alley | Bowling | BYU-Idaho

# Strike Zone Bowling Alley

Everyone is welcome at the Strike Zone Bowling Alley.

## Bowling Alley Reservations

Reservations are available for BYUI Campus Ward Home evening groups on Monday only. These reservations must be made at the Strike Zone checkout counter after 8:30 am on the day your group would like to bowl. NO single lane reservations may be made other than home evening groups on Monday.

Large groups and Campus Ward Bishops may reserve the entire bowling alley for activities by emailing Harold Rose at roseh@byui.edu. No reservations will be taken over the phone.

## Bowling Leauges

Students are welcome to form or join bowling leagues. Inquire at the Strike Zone for more information.

Regular Hours

Monday through Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 
 
Find adjusted hours and closures on the BYU-Idaho Auxiliary Service Hours page.

Cost

$2.50/game from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm 
$3.50/game from 5:00 pm-Close 
$1.00 Shoe Rentals

Food

Please ask the bowling alley staff about bringing food and beverages for your group when making a reservation.

Dress

BYUI classroom attire. Campus Dress and Grooming Standards are enforced.
University Branding | University Operations | BYU-Idaho

# University Branding

BYU-Idaho maintains a consistent brand that generates institutional confidence and identity at the university.

## Official Templates & Email Signature

Access BYU-Idaho's office, presentation, and email signature templates for all official communication.

Office Templates

Please use university office templates for all official campus communication.

PowerPoint Templates

Please use the university's official PowerPoint template for all official presentations.

Email Signature

Please use the university-approved email signature for all official electronic communication.

Branded Wall Plaques

Please use these Canva templates for BYU-Idaho office and room plaques.

LinkedIn Profile Banners

Download a variety of BYU-Idaho cover photos to use on your LinkedIn profile.

BYUI Cell Phone Wallpapers

Download a variety of BYU-Idaho phone wallpapers to use on your mobile device.

## Branding Guidelines

Guidelines about how to use campus and department logos, fonts, and colors for merchandise, IBC groups, and non-university relations.

BYUI Communication Policies

Explore BYUI's Communication Policies to ensure clarity, consistency, and adherence to guidelines.

Campus Logo Guidelines

Branding guidelines and exceptions for department logos, student groups or societies, graphic designs, and artwork.

Font Use Guidelines

Appropriate use of approved BYU-Idaho fonts for on-campus, off-campus, and mixed-audience publications.

Merchandise Guidelines

Follow these guidelines for proper color, placement, and use of the BYU-Idaho logo.

IBC Resources

Branding and advertising guidelines for student Integrated Business Core (IBC) groups.

Non-University Organizations

Branding and advertising guidelines and exceptions for non-university organizations seeking to advertise on the BYU-Idaho campus.

## Visual Identity

BYU-Idaho uses specific colors, fonts, media, and logo designs and placement to maintain its brand.

Logos

Official BYU-Idaho logo, department logos, logo usage, colors, and placement.

Fonts and Typefaces

Approved fonts and typefaces used by BYU-Idaho for its publications, media, merchandise, and website.

Colors

BYU-Idaho uses a light ultramarine blue for its primary logo, combined with black, white, and gray. The university uses accent colors sparingly.

Photos, Illustrations, and Videos

BYU-Idaho seeks to legally promote uplifting messages with appropriate photos, illustrations, videos, and media.

Design Conductor

Create your own design using Design Conductor, or upload your premade design to a blank template.

Design Conductor
Branding Colors | University Branding | BYU-Idaho

# Branding Colors

BYU-Idaho uses a light ultramarine blue for its primary logo, combined with black, white, and gray. The university sparingly uses accent colors.

## Brand Blue

BYU is known for its navy blue, BYU-Hawaii for its red, Pathway Worldwide for its orange-yellow, and Ensign College for its green. BYU-Idaho would like to be known for its light ultramarine blue. It is sometimes referred to as "Brand Blue" or 300 Blue, after its Pantone Color System designation.

## Brand Colors

Combined with Brand Blue, we typically use black, white, and gray. Together we refer to these as the "BYU-Idaho Brand Colors."

| | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | ****CMYK (print)**** | ****RBG (screen)**** | ****HEX (web)**** |
| | 89, 55, 1, 0 | 0, 110, 182 | 006EB6 |
| | 75, 68, 67, 90 | 0, 0, 0 | 000000 |
| | 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0 | FFFFFF |
| | 0, 0, 0, 50 | 148, 148, 148 | 949598 |

## Accent Colors

Use accent colors sparingly and pair them with the official brand colors. For some applications (i.e., web, mobile, and wayfinding) different or additional accent colors might be needed. In these cases, make sure to get permission through emailing urbranding@byui.edu. Any more questions about branding colors can be directed to them as well.

| | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | ****CMYK (print)**** | ****RBG (screen)**** | ****HEX (web)**** |
| | 100, 84, 8, 1 | 33, 68, 145 | 214491 |
| | 75, 24, 2, 0 | 79, 154, 207 | 4F9ACF |
| | 41, 0, 3, 0 | 160, 212, 237 | A0D4ED |
Fonts & Typefaces | University Branding | University Operations | BYU-Idaho

# Fonts and Typefaces

Approved fonts and typefaces used by BYU-Idaho for its publications, media, merchandise, and website.

News Gothic

News Gothic is a sans-serif typeface made in 1908 by Morris Fuller Benton for newspaper and magazine publishing. BYU-Idaho uses this font often in bold for headlines. News Gothic also works well for subheadings and small captions. 
 
The university has access to it through an Adobe software agreement. 
 
Additional custom weights, such as condensed or bold, can be purchased if needed.

Minion

Minion is a serif typeface designed in 1990 for body text in a classic style, although slightly condensed and with large apertures to increase legibility. BYU-Idaho uses this font primarily for titles and body text in corporate identity, brochures and flyers, etc. 
 
The university has access to three useful sets through an Adobe software agreement. 
 
Minion Caption is for small use (8 point and below) 
 
Minion is for regular use (between 9 and 24 point) 
 
Minion Display is for large use (25 point and above)

Bickham Script

Richard Lipton's Bickham Script is a flowing, formal script typeface based on the lettering of 18th-century writing masters. BYU-Idaho uses this font sparingly, mostly for formal or official designs such as inaugurations, devotionals, and commencements. 
 
The university has access to it through an Adobe software agreement.

Previously-Approved Fonts

Over the years, other fonts have been approved for specific-use cases. However, these are not considered official brand fonts. Avoid using these old fonts for official or off-campus use.

Web Fonts

Due to technology restrictions, we give the UX and Web Development latitude to choose and propose fonts that feel similar enough to the official brand fonts while meeting technology requirements. Changes to the font on the website need to be brought to the brand committee.
Font Use Guidelines | University Branding | BYU-Idaho

# Font Use Guidelines

Appropriate use of approved BYU-Idaho fonts for on-campus, off-campus, and mixed-audience publications.

On-Campus

On-campus publications include official campus communication channels, like DSN screens, flyers, posters, etc. 
 
****Informal:**** Campus communication that remains on campus and is not speaking for or advertising on behalf of the university as a whole, can use any font that feels appropriate (e.g., The Barbershop Music Festival). 
 
****Formal:**** Campus communication that speaks for or leverages the authority of the university must use the official brand fonts.

Off-campus

Off-campus publications include web ads, social media, local bulletin boards, mailers, emails to external audiences, etc. It encompasses any communication in which the target audience is not students, staff, or faculty. 
 
****Informal:**** In most cases, the use of the brand fonts is still appropriate because it represents the university to outside audiences. A few exceptions have been granted to use non-brand fonts in their off-campus communications (e.g., Performance Tours). Always correspond with University Relations for verification when producing communications or merchandise intended for an off-campus audience. 
 
****Official:**** This includes off-campus communication that speaks for or leverages the authority of the university and must use official brand fonts. 
 
To the right are two examples of off-campus, official advertising. Notice how the styles are different but feel like they are from the same organization.

Both On and Off-Campus or Mixed Audience

Campaigns using both campus channels and external channels must follow off-campus guidelines for the entire campaign, or create two versions of the campaign (though this is not recommended). 
 
Commencement is a good example of a mixed audience of students, faculty, staff, and parents and friends of students. Other campaigns may need to target both on- and off-campus audiences. In both cases, refer to the off-campus font guidelines.

Is It Official?

An official communication usually comes from executive offices directly, but may come from any campus department or office. Official communications are defined as any messages that carry the authority of the campus. If it isn't clear which category a certain communication belongs to, contact University Communications for assistance. 
 
Contact University Communications
Logos | University Branding | University Operations | BYU-Idaho

# Logos

Official BYU-Idaho logo, colors, placement, department logos, and logo use.

## Official Logo

- The official university logo, sometimes called the "Two-Line Monogram," was developed by the CES Board of Directors to closely match both BYU and BYU-Hawaii.
- Always use the official logo artwork.

## Colors

- Use only official brand colors.
- For exceptions, contact University Communications.

## Minimum Size

- The height of the logo should never be smaller than 3/8" or approximately 36 pixels wide.
- The logo may require adjustments in small applications such as embroidery. Contact University Communications for assistance.

## Clear Space

- Always include clear space on all sides of the logo.
- Clear space should be determined by the size of the letter B found on the top left corner of the logo.
- This space should be kept clear of any other elements.

## Implied Endorsement

- Do not place the BYU-Idaho official logo next to other logos without permission from University Communications.
- This can inadvertently imply a partnership or endorsement.

## Placement

Logo placement varies depending on the medium:

- Letterheads place the logo on the top left corner. The logo is usually locked into a pre-made template.
- Campus ads usually have the logo on the bottom left corner in a black box.

Contact University Communications for access to these templates or with any questions about how to use the logo according to brand standards.

## Alteration

Do not distort or change the official logo in any way. This includes but is not limited to: 

- Stretching
- Distortion
- Re-creation of logo artwork
- Enlarging individual elements
- Changing to unapproved color schemes
- Adding text
- Changing logo fonts
- Adding texture
- Adding and or removing elements
- Moving individual elements
- Rotation

## Department Logos

- Department Logos come in a set of predetermined configurations.
- They are used on office stationery, office signage, wayfinding, and department merchandise.
- Visit SharePoint to download an existing department logo.
- To request a new department logo or to modify an existing one, please contact University Communications.
Campus Logo Guidelines | University Branding | BYU-Idaho

# Campus Logo Guidelines

Branding guidelines and exceptions for department logos, student groups or societies, graphic designs, and artwork.

## Department Logo

We ask that official campus organizations use a Department Logo for several reasons: 

- We want our organizations to feel like they clearly belong to BYU-Idaho. It implies campus unity.
- Logos become more recognizable when they are used consistently over time.
- Organizations that utilize the official logo can leverage the reputation of BYU-Idaho.

Access Department Logos

## Student Group or Society

Societies cannot have a unique logo or a department logo. Instead, we ask that they use the I-Belong app and temporary artwork to promote themselves. 

If your society is a local chapter of a national or international society, contact University Communications for approval.

Contact University Communications

## Graphic Elements

Consistently-used colors, fonts, or graphic elements are not considered logos so long as they: 

- don't replace the department or university logo
- are used as textures, patterns, or supplemental design elements
- are not paired with the department or university name

Graphic Elements (Approved)

The blue triangles are used as a design element. This would be approved.

Graphic Elements (Not Approved)

The blue triangles are paired up with the name of the organization in such a way that it looks like a logo. This would not be approved.

## Artwork

We don't consider custom artwork as a logo so long as: 

- the artwork is not used longer than a year
- the sponsoring organization's department logo is always included
- the name of the department or BYU-Idaho's name isn't integrated within the artwork

Examples

The left example keeps the name of the organization on the department logo instead of incorporating it into the artwork like on the right.

## Restrictions

We don't allow official campus organizations to have a custom logo. Exceptions can be requested through University Relations for the following scenarios: 

- regularly-held, campus-wide events
- campus organizations that compete in the open marketplace
- on-campus food venues

University Village

The University Village is a good example of a campus organization that needs to compete in the open marketplace

R&CW

The R&CW is a campus-wide event important to the university. This event was granted approval for a custom mark.
Branding for Non-University Organizations | University Branding | BYU-Idaho

# Non-University Organizations

Branding and advertising guidelines and exceptions for non-university organizations seeking to advertise on the BYU-Idaho campus.

Can Outside Groups Advertise On Campus?

The Campus Communication Policy prohibits off-campus groups from advertising on campus.

Can Outside Groups Recruit For Jobs?

The Campus Communication Policy allows campus organizations, like the Career Center, to advertise academic and employment opportunities using company names and logos of outside organizations. 
 
Departments and campus organizations may also post such opportunities on bulletin boards, iBelong, social media, or through subscriber email.

Exceptions

These outside organizations have an approved exception to advertising on-campus (e.g., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, CES, the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, and ROTC). Even those with an exception are required to work with University Communications, follow University Brand Guidelines, and use the approved university channels.
Office Branding Templates | Branding | BYU-Idaho

# Office Branding Templates

Find branding templates for presentations, office stationary, business cards, and screen savers.

PowerPoint

Please use the official PowerPoint template for official presentations. 
 
PowerPoint Template Download

Office Stationary

This includes custom letterhead, fax templates, etc. for each department. The templates include a department logo. If your office does not have a set already designed or if an adjustment is needed, contact University Relations. 
 
Office Stationary Template Download

Business Cards

Use Print and Copy Services online system to quickly design and print official business cards. 
 
Print Official Business Cards

Screen Saver

Officially produced and branded screen savers for you to enjoy. 
 
Download Screen Savers
College of Business and Communication | BYU-Idaho

# College of Business and Communication

## Find the Right Program for You

With any degree offered within the College of Business and Communication, you can enter the workforce confidently, knowing you have the experience, expertise, and skill set necessary to perform within your chosen career. Just like any college at BYU-Idaho, we support and fulfill the University mission by:

- providing quality undergraduate degrees,
- preparing students for immediate employment and further education, and
- helping students become disciples of Jesus Christ at home, in the Church, and in their communities.

Find your career path in any one of the six departments within the College of Business and Communication:

- Accounting
- Communication
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing

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