The Biology Department curriculum is designed to enable students to understand the process of scientific inquiry and to introduce them to the major areas of biological sciences.
Objectives of the Department are: 1) to increase knowledge and appreciation of biological systems from the cell to the ecosystem;
2) to create awareness and understanding of the role of the biological sciences in social and economic affairs;
3) to emphasize the importance...
The bachelor‘s degree biology provides students with the intellectual and technical skills to succeed in a career in a multitude of careers (e.g. medicine, forensics, wildlife, etc.). Students gain an understanding of living organisms, of how organisms interact with their environment, and of the process of biological investigation. The curriculum provides students with a knowledge base in molecular, cellular, organism, ecological, and evolutionary...
Two degrees are offered by this interdisciplinary program: the BA in biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) and the MA in biotechnology. The program includes faculty and resources in the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at CAS. It offers an exceptionally broad range of opportunities for coursework and research in the molecular biosciences. The BA in biochemistry and molecular biology may be of interest to students as a means of preparing...
The Discipline
Instruction in the biological sciences provides a basic foundation in the life
sciences, preparing students for professional careers in teaching, government
service, industry, research, and the medical professions. Emphasis is on current
developments in physiology, ecology, molecular biology, genetics, ethnology,
evolution, anatomy and natural history. No credit of less than a C- in any Biology
or Chemistry...
1. No more than 12 semester hours of upper-division transfer credit will be accepted toward the major and only 6 hours beyond the Integrated Management Core. No transfer courses will be accepted for the Integrated Management Core courses.
2. Only courses sufficient for a single emphasis are permitted.
3. Complete the following Premanagement Core courses:
Acc 200.
Econ 110.
I Sys 100, 101....
This Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology degree option is intended for students who wish to study the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular structure and function and the processes of organismal development. Molecular biology combines the knowledge and techniques of genetics, cell biology and biochemistry, forming a basis for in-depth inquiry into all aspects of biology. The option provides a solid foundation for graduate and professional...
The concentration in Molecular Biology provides a foundation for research and teaching activity in recombinant DNA technology, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, and immunology. There are no current professional certifications for most research technologists in molecular biology, so requirements for employment vary. In most cases, further laboratory and academic preparation is desirable for challenging employment opportunities in hospitals,...
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BASS) degree and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments and cultures - from various perspectives. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are combined and applied to real-world issues. Specialize your degree when...
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree and demonstrate your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry. Personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. Use previous education or work experience to enhance your degree and customize it more...
UMUC offered its first distance education courses in 1972. Today, more than 30 percent of our students are enrolled in courses that do not require on-site class attendance. The Internet serves as their link to the university.
UMUC holds the highest honor given in Web education:...
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