This
page describes the B.S. 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 Undeergraduate Catalog (PDF) for a full listing of requirements
for this program, and for information about research opportunities,
the Biological Sciences Tutorial Center, and Student Organizations.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) curriculum is appropriate
for students desiring a focused, in-depth grounding in
all the essential elements of the biological sciences,
and is particularly suitable for students intending to
pursue graduate study in biology or in the health sciences.
It also prepares students to function effectively in a
variety of technical and laboratory research settings.
| Biology (37 – 41 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 |
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| BIOL 305L |
Animal Physiology Lab |
| BIOL 442 |
Developmental Biology |
| BIOL 4XX 4 credits of BIOL electives at
the 400-level (except BIOL 422L, 428, or 499), taken
in residence at UMBC. |
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| Option: Students may take a second,
4 credit, 400-level BIOL elective as a substitute for
the combined requirement of Organic Chemistry II lecture
and lab. (BIOL 499 is not acceptable.) |
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| Evaluation of student performance is separate
for lecture and laboratory courses. All laboratories
are required for the BS degree. |
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| Chemistry (14 – 19 credits) |
| CHEM 101 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
| CHEM 102 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
| CHEM 102L |
Introductory Chemistry Lab I |
| CHEM 351 |
Organic Chemistry I |
| CHEM 351L |
Organic Chemistry Lab I |
| CHEM 352 |
Organic Chemistry II |
| CHEM 352L |
Organic Chemistry Lab II |
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| Option: Students may take a second,
4 credit, 400-level BIOL elective as a substitute for
the combined requirement of Organic Chemistry II lecture
and lab. (BIOL 499 is not acceptable.) |
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| Physics (8 credits) |
| Physics 111 |
Basic Physics I |
| Physics 112 |
Basic Physics II |
| or |
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| Physics 121 |
Introductory Physics I |
| Physics 122 |
Introductory Physics II |
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| Mathematics & Statistics (8
credits) |
| MATH 151 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
| STAT 350 |
Statistics with Applications |
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| A student planning to complete the
B.S. major in biology should begin a first course in
chemistry during the first semester of the freshman
year. The mathematics sequence should also be started
as soon as possible. |
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. |
