1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

BIOL 304 The Biology of Cancer (3)(For students not majoring in a science.) An overview of the biologicalbasis of cancer. The development and progression of cancerare considered at the level of cell structure and function. The rolesof genes and proteins are also examined. Students may receive creditfor only one of the following courses: BIOL 304 or GNSC 398C.BIOL 305 The Biology of AIDS (3)(For students not majoring in a science.) An overview of AcquiredImmune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) from a biological perspective.The development and treatment of AIDS and human immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV) infection are considered with respect tocells, viruses, genes, and proteins.BIOL 307 The Biology of Aging (3)(Formerly BIOL 398V. For students not majoring or minoringin a science.) An overview of the biological basis of aging. Topicsinclude typical changes that occur in cells, molecules, metabolism,and structure during the aging process. The developmentand progression of several diseases associated with aging (includingcancer, neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzeheimer’s andParkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, and loss of visual acuity andmemory) are discussed with respect to the role of genes, proteins,and environmental influences. Students may receive credit foronly one of the following courses: BIOL 307 or BIOL 398V.BIOL 330 Applied Microbiology (4)(Formerly MICB 310. Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.)Prerequisite: BIOL 230 or BSCI 223. A discussion of theways microorganisms and microbiological principles are involvedin industrial processes. The control of microorganisms, industrialfermentations, antibiotics, and sterilization are addressed. Studentsmay receive credit for only one of the following courses:BIOL 330 or MICB 310.BIOL 332 Microbiology and the Public (3)(Formerly MICB 322. For students not majoring or minoring ina science.) An overview of the sociopolitical effects of microbialphenomena. The roles of epidemic disease, water pollution, immunizationrequirements, and solid-waste disposal in the currentsocial and political problems of the United States are assessed.Students may receive credit for only one of the following: BIOL332 or MICB 322.BIOL 334 Vaccines and Society (3)(Formerly BIOL 398R. For students not majoring in a science.)An overview of the development and testing of vaccines, the preventionof disease by vaccines, and the role of vaccines in society.The scientific, clinical, and practical aspects of vaccines and vaccinationare considered with regard to the immune system. Topicsinclude epidemics, emerging infectious agents, biological terrorism,and the use of vaccines in disease prevention. Topics are consideredfrom a historical perspective, as well as in the context ofcurrent vaccine development research. Students may receive creditfor only one of the following courses: BIOL 334, BIOL 335,BIOL 398R, GNSC 398H, or MICB 388D.BIOL 335 Vaccine Development (3)(Formerly MICB 388D. For students majoring or minoring inscience.) Prerequisite: BIOL 230 or BSCI 223. A discussion ofthe basic principles of vaccine development, including bacterialand viral vaccines. Whole organism and subunit vaccines, as wellas the use of adjuvants and animal models, are discussed. Studentsmay receive credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL334, BIOL 335, BIOL 398R, GNSC 398H, or MICB 388D.BIOL 350 Molecular and Cellular Biology (3)(Formerly BIOL 398S.) Prerequisite: BIOL 101, BIOL 105,BIOL 230, BSCI 105, or BSCI 223. An introduction to the basicstructure and function of cells, with an emphasis on eukaryoticcell biology. Topics include cell-cycle growth and death; proteinstructure and metabolism; gene replication, repair, recombination,and expression; RNA processing and metabolism; and moleculartransport, traffic, and signaling. The principles and uses of recombinantDNA and genetic engineering technology are also discussed.Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: BIOL 350 or BIOL 398S.BIOL 353 Microbial Genetics (3)(Formerly MICB 380.) Prerequisite: BIOL 230 or BSCI 223. Anexamination of genetic systems in bacteria and bacterial viruses.Topics include bacterial and viral gene structure and function,fundamentals of mutation, regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes,mobile genetic elements, and transmission genetics.Emphasis is on the methods of genetic analysis used to studybiological function, including both classical and molecular approaches.Students may receive credit for only one of the followingcourses: BIOL 353 or MICB 380.121