CATALOG - University of Maryland University College
CATALOG - University of Maryland University College
CATALOG - University of Maryland University College
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MASTER’S DEGREE ANDCERTIFICATE PROGRAMSCAREER PATHS• Biodefense policy writer• Research scientistBiotechnology ManagementThis biotechnology management specialization explores the biotechnologyfield as a commercial enterprise. The curriculum covers thecommercialization <strong>of</strong> biotechnology, project selection and evaluationprocesses, and biomanufacturing.CAREER PATHS• Laboratory supervisor• Manufacturing and production manager• Project manager• Instructor• Regulatory affairs <strong>of</strong>ficer• Public relations <strong>of</strong>ficer• Sales representative• BioethicistREQUIRED COURSES: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGYInitial Requirementto be taken within thefirst 6 credits <strong>of</strong> studyUCSP 611 Introduction to Graduate Library Research Skills (0)Course Sequencing • BIOT 640 must be taken as the first program course.• All core courses with the BIOT designator must be completed before starting any specialization.• BTMN 670 must be taken after completion <strong>of</strong> 27 credits <strong>of</strong> study.Core Courses BIOT 640 Societal Issues in Biotechnology (3)BIOT 630 Introduction to Bioinformatics (3)BIOT 645 The Business <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology (3)BIOT 643 Techniques <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology (3)PMAN 634 Foundations <strong>of</strong> Project Management (3)Capstone Course BTMN 670 Capstone in Biotechnology (3)BioinformaticsCourse Sequencing • Students without a background in statistics are strongly encouraged to take STAT 200 before the specialization courses.• BIFS 617 is a prerequisite to BIFS 619.SpecializationCoursesBIFS 613 Statistical Processes for Biotechnology (3)BIFS 617 Advanced Bioinformatics (3)DBST 651 Relational Database Systems (3)BIFS 618 Java for Biotechnology Applications (3)BIFS 619 Gene Expression Data Analysis (3)BIFS 614 Data Structures and Algorithms (3)SPECIALIZATIONSBiosecurity and BiodefenseCourse SequencingCourses must be taken in the order listed, except that BTMN 632 can be taken at any time.Specialization Courses BSBD 640 Agents <strong>of</strong> Bioterrorism (3)BSBD 641 Biosecurity and Bioterrorism (3)HSMN 610 Concepts in Homeland Security (3)HSMN 630 Business Continuity: Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Response (3)BSBD 642 Advanced Biosecurity and Bioterrorism (3)BTMN 632 Commercializing Biotechnology in Early-Stage Ventures (3)Biotechnology ManagementSpecialization Courses BTMN 632 Commercializing Biotechnology in Early-Stage Ventures (3)BTMN 634 Selection and Evaluation <strong>of</strong> Biotechnology Projects (3)BTMN 636 Biotechnology and the Regulatory Environment (3)TMAN 611 Principles <strong>of</strong> Technology Management (3)MRKT 600 Marketing Management (3)TMAN 625 Economics and Financial Analysis for Technology Managers (3)Course descriptions are found on pp. 69–107.26GRADUATE <strong>CATALOG</strong> | 2008–2009
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