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EDUCATION AND TEACHING PROGRAMS MS IN LEARNING NG DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY O Required Core Courses 36 Total Credits 36 Degree Requirements Master of Science in Learning Design and Technology REQUIRED CORE COURSES DCL 600 Decisive Thinking, Communicating, and Leading (6) LDT 610 Learning Design and Digital Pedagogy (6) LDT 620 Learning Design and Data Analytics (6) LDT 630 Learning Design, Media, and Emerging Technologies (6) LDT 640 Advanced Practicum in Learning Design (6) LDT 670 Learning Design Seminar (6) COURSE SEQUENCING Courses must be taken in the order listed. Course descriptions are found on pp. 92–128. Before enrolling, check www.umuc.edu/catalogs for possible updates to program offerings. More information about certificates, including gainful employment disclosures, is available at 50 GRADUATE CATALOG | <strong>2016–2017</strong>
HEALTH CARE AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATIONS IN Bioinformatics Biosecurity and Biodefense Biotechnology Management Biotechnology Regulatory Affairs CERTIFICATE IN Bioinformatics Master the business side of science and technology to accelerate your career growth in UMUC’s award-winning master’s degree program in biotechnology. In the graduate biotechnology program, called “the science MBA” by the New York Times, you’ll combine science and technology with business savvy to gain the ultimate skill set and maximum career flexibility. Whether you are new to the field, changing careers, or looking to move up in your current organization, this program can open doors for you on the cutting edge of biotechnology. Featuring hands-on projects with biotech and symposia by industry leaders, our graduate biotechnology program has attracted national media attention and won awards for excellence in biotech education. Academic Preparation If you lack a molecular biology background, you are required to take a college-level molecular biology course before taking the required program core courses. Degree Requirements Specific course requirements are detailed under each specialization. Recognition UMUC’s MS in Biotechnology has been designated a Professional Science Master’s degree program through the Council of Graduate Schools. Academic Relationship If you are certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute, you may receive credit for PMAN 634 Foundations of Project Management if you begin study for the master’s degree within five years of earning certification. Graduate advisors can provide more information. MS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY: O O BIOINFORMATICS IN I SPECIALIZATION I A I Required Core Courses 12 Required Specialization Courses 21 Required Capstone Course 3 Total Credits 36 Learn the tools to unlock the next big discovery while gaining real-world industry experience by pursuing a master’s degree in biotechnology with a specialization in bioinformatics. A specialization in bioinformatics helps prepare you to become a qualified bioinformatics professional for public- or privatesector organizations. You’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge, and you’ll also develop experience in the field, which can give you an advantage in the job market. Bioinformatics is a blend of biology, computer science, and mathematics. Modern biology generates massive quantities of big data. Hidden in this data might be the next blockbuster cancer therapy, the definitive proof that a certain gene is responsible for a disease, or the information needed to replicate a crucial biological process—and you could be on the team that discovers it. What You’ll Learn Through your coursework, you will learn how to Code in Perl and Java Analyze big data, next-generation sequencing data, and scientific data Course descriptions are found on pp. 92–128. Before enrolling, check www.umuc.edu/catalogs for possible updates to program offerings. More information about certificates, including gainful employment disclosures, is available at www.umuc.edu/graduateprograms 51
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