CATALOG - University of Maryland University College

RELATED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSInitial Requirementto be taken within thefirst 6 credits of studyUCSP 611 Introduction to Graduate Library Research Skills (0)BioinformaticsRequired Courses BIOT 630 Introduction to Bioinformatics (3)BIFS 613 Statistical Processes for Biotechnology (3)BIFS 617 Advanced Bioinformatics (3)DBST 651 Relational Database Systems (3)BIFS 614 Data Structures and Algorithms (3)Biotechnology ManagementRequired Courses BIOT 640 Societal Issues in Biotechnology (3)BIOT 630 Introduction to Bioinformatics (3)BIOT 643 Techniques of Biotechnology (3)BTMN 636 Biotechnology and the Regulatory Environment (3)BTMN 632 Commercializing Biotechnology in Early-Stage Ventures (3)MASTER OF SCIENCE INENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTDUAL DEGREEMS INENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENTSEE P. 57 FOR DETAILS ABOUT DUAL DEGREES.+Master of BusinessAdministrationProgram DescriptionEmployment of environmental scientists is expected to increase by25 percent between 2006 and 2016, much faster than the averagejob growth, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s OccupationalOutlook Handbook. Employers will need more managementlevelprofessionals for positions created to meet this growth. TheMaster of Science (MS) in environmental management is designedfor professionals with several years of experience in the environmentalfield who want to pave a clear path to fill those managementpositions. The curriculum provides a solid conceptual and appliedfoundation in environmental management and includes wastemanagement techniques; pollution prevention for water, air, andsoil; environmental management systems; and options for effectivelymanaging land and water resources. Graduates will havethe skills, knowledge, and expertise to deftly evaluate various environmentalissues and challenges and manage teams to respond tothem effectively.Program ObjectivesGraduates of this program will be able to• Describe the institutions and processes that have an impact on thedevelopment of environmental and energy laws and policy issues.• Analyze, monitor, and mitigate impacts from an organization’soperations.• Analyze and communicate health, safety, and environmental risks.• Manage, plan, and conduct comprehensive environmental compliance,managerial, and liability audits for various industrial andcommercial facilities.• Develop teams and manage environmental projects/programs foran organization or government agency.Course descriptions are found on pp. 69–107.www.umuc.edu/grad 27