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BIOL 160 through BMGT 378 — UMUC Course Descriptions
A laboratory study of the concepts underlying the organization
and interrelationships of living organisms. Students may receive
credit for only one of the following courses: BIOL 102 or
BIOL 105.
BIOL 160 Human Biology (3)
(Formerly GNSC 160.) A general introduction to human structure,
functions, genetics, evolution, and ecology. The human organism is
examined from the basic cellular level and genetics, through organ
systems, to interaction with the outside world. Pertinent health topics
are also discussed. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: BIOL 160 or GNSC 160.
BIOL 161 Laboratory in Human Biology (1)
(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement only with previous or
concurrent credit for BIOL 160.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL
160. A laboratory study of the human organism as a primary
example illustrating the concepts underlying the organization
and interrelationships of all living organisms.
BIOL 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: BIOL
101, BIOL 105, or equivalent. A thorough introduction to the
anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous
systems of human beings. An overview of cellular physiology is
included. Students may receive credit for only one of the following
courses: BIOL 201 or ZOOL 201.
BIOL 211 Environmental Science (3)
(Fulfills the civic responsibility requirement.) A survey of ecological
principles as they apply to the interrelated dilemmas of overpopulation,
pollution, the increasing consumption of natural resources, and the
ethics of land use. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: BIOL 211, BOTN 211, or PBIO 235.
BIOL 215 Population Biology and General Ecology (3)
(Formerly ZOOL 270.) A general introduction to population
and community biology. Topics include evolution, population
genetics, population growth and steady states, age structure of
populations, multispecies, dependencies, and ecosystem energetics.
Illustrations are drawn both from natural populations and human
populations. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: BIOL 215 or ZOOL 270.
BIOL 220 Human Genetics (3)
(For students not majoring in a science.) An introduction to genetics,
focusing on the human organism. Topics include transmission and
biochemical genetics, mutation, the behavior of genes in populations,
and genetic engineering. The roles of recent discoveries in the treatment
of genetic diseases, cancer, and organ transplantation are examined.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
BIOL 220, BIOL 346, ZOOL 146, or ZOOL 346.
Business and Management
Courses in business and management (designated BMGT) may
be applied as appropriate (according to individual program
requirements) toward:
a major in business administration, human resource
management, management studies, or marketing;
a minor in business administration, business law and public
policy, business supply chain management, customer service
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management, finance, human resource management,
international business management, management studies,
marketing, or strategic and entrepreneurial management;
a certificate in various business-related areas; and
electives.
Some BMGT courses have been renumbered and designated
HRMN (human resource management) or MRKT (marketing)
courses. Students may not receive credit for the same course under
both listings.
BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management (3)
(For students with little or no business background. Recommended
preparation for many other BMGT courses.) Provides the
recommended preparation for many other BMGT courses. A survey
of the field of business management. Topics include human relations,
technology in business, ethical behavior, the environment, global and
economic forces, organization, quality, products and services, functional
management, and current issues and developments.
BMGT 340 Business Finance (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 221 and BMGT 230. An overview of the
principles and practices of organizing, financing, and rehabilitating
a business enterprise. Topics include the various types of securities
and their usefulness in raising funds; methods of apportioning
income, risk, and control; intercorporate relations; and new
developments. Emphasis is on solving problems of financial policy
that managers face. Students may receive credit for only one of
the following courses: BMGT 340, BMGT 341, MGMT 398D,
or TMGT 320.
BMGT 364 Management and Organization Theory (3)
Prerequisite: BMGT 110 or at least two years of business and
management experience. A study of the development of theories
about management and organizations. Processes and functions of
management discussed include the communication process, the
role of the manager as an organizer and director, the determination
of goals, and the allocation of responsibilities. Students may receive
credit for only one of the following courses: BMGT 364,
TEMN 202, TEMN 300, TMGT 301, or TMGT 302.
BMGT 365 Leadership and Change (3)
(Fulfills the civic responsibility requirement.) Prerequisite: BMGT
364. An exploration of the challenges to effective leadership and
management that the contemporary manager faces in a rapidly
changing environment. Focus is on leadership styles and
motivational techniques conducive to high performance in various
organizational settings with a very diverse workforce. Topics
include issues in the design of organizations, the corporate/
organizational culture, the design and enrichment of jobs, and
communication within organizations. Students may receive credit
for only one of the following courses: BMGT 365, MGMT
300, MGST 310, or TEMN 310.
BMGT 378 Legal Environment of Business (3)
(Fulfills the civic responsibility requirement. For students with
little or no legal background.) An overview of fundamental legal
concepts and principles that affect business in the relevant functional
and regulatory environments. Emphasis is on the definition and
application of legal principles and concepts through illustrative
examples and cases. Primary topics include the interplay among
business, ethics, and law; legal reasoning and research; the judicial
system and conflict resolution; and torts and business crimes. Key
2003/2004Undergraduate Catalog