This
page describes the B.A. degree that will be replaced in Fall
2010 with the introduction of the new curriculum. Please
consult the new curriculum
site for more information
about the new major and minor programs in Biological Sciences.
NOTE: This is not
a complete list of requirements. See the UMBC Undergraduate Catalog (PDF) for a full listing of the
requirements for this program.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) curriculum is designed for students
wanting to combine another area of study—such as
education, environmental studies, law, or science writing—with
a solid background in biology.
This curriculum is also appropriate for
students who want to pursue a career in a health-related
profession (dentistry, medicine, pharmacy,
or veterinary medicine) or those interested in training in
an allied health field (dental hygiene, medical
and research technology, nursing, pharmacy or physical therapy).
Students
who after graduation will be looking for a job as a research
technician or who will pursue further graduate level training
in science (either M.S. or Ph.D.) should consider following
the curriculum leading to a Bachelor of
Science (B.S.) degree.
 Download
the B.A. Requirements Worksheet (PDF)
| Biology (31 – 32 credits) |
| BIOL 100 |
Concepts of Biology |
| BIOL 100L |
Concepts of Biology Lab |
| BIOL 301 |
Ecology and Evolution |
| BIOL 302 |
Molecular and General Genetics |
| BIOL 302L |
Molecular and General Genetics Lab |
| BIOL 303 |
Cell Biology |
| BIOL 303L |
Cell Biology Lab |
| BIOL 304 |
Plant Biology |
| BIOL 305 |
Comparative Animal Physiology |
| BIOL 304L |
Plant Lab |
| or |
|
| BIOL 305L |
Animal Physiology Lab |
| BIOL 4XX 3-4 credits of BIOL electives
at the 400-level (except BIOL 499), taken in residence
at UMBC. |
| |
|
| Chemistry (12 credits) |
| CHEM 101 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
| CHEM 102 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
| CHEM 102L |
Introductory Chemistry Lab I |
| CHEM 351 |
Organic Chemistry I |
| |
|
| Physics (8 credits) |
| Physics 111 |
Basic Physics I |
| Physics 112 |
Basic Physics II |
| |
|
| Mathematics (3 credits) |
| STAT 350 |
Statistics with Applications |
| or |
|
| STAT 351 |
Statistics for Business and Economics |
A majority of the required BIOLOGY credits must be completed
in residence at UMBC. In fulfilling major requirements
in the biological sciences, a student must obtain a grade
of "C" or better in all required BIOLOGY (BIOL)
courses. In addition, an overall "C" average
or better in all required science/math courses must be
achieved for graduation with a degree in biological sciences. |
