UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG - UMUC Europe

CouRsE dEsCRiPtions
biol 101 tHRougH biol 211
biology
Courses in biology (designated BIOL) may be applied as
appropriate, for example, toward:
G the general education requirement in the biological and
physical sciences; and
G electives.
biol 101 Concepts of biology (3)
(For students not majoring in a science.) An introduction
to living things based on physical, chemical, and biological
principles. The organization, processes, interdependence,
and variety of living organisms are explored. Emphasis is on
understanding the impact of biological knowledge on human
societies. Consideration is given to current events that involve
biological systems. Students may receive credit for only one of
the following courses: BIOL 101, BIOL 103, BIOL 105, or
BSCI 105.
biol 102 laboratory in biology (1)
(For students not majoring in a science. Fulfills the laboratory
science requirement only with previous or concurrent credit
for BIOL 101.) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOL 101. A
laboratory study of the concepts underlying the structure
and functioning of living organisms. Laboratory exercises
emphasize the scientific method and explore topics such
as the chemical foundations of living organisms, pH, cell
structure and function, metabolism, DNA structure and
function, mechanisms and patterns of inheritance, evolution,
classification, and population biology and ecosystems.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following
courses: BIOL 102, BIOL 103, BIOL 105, or BSCI 105.
biol 103 introduction to biology (4)
(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement. Not open to
students who have completed BIOL 101 or BIOL 102.
Laboratory activities are performed both online and at home.
Purchase of a lab kit and various other common household
and food items is required.) An introduction to the concepts
underlying the structure and function of living organisms.
The organization, chemical foundations, metabolism,
genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and interdependence of
living organisms are explored. The scientific method is used
to emphasize these topics through laboratory activities.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following
courses: BIOL 103, BIOL 105, BSCI 105, or BIOL 101 and
BIOL 102.
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biol 160 Human biology (3)
(Science background not required.) 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 course that uses the
human organism as an example to illustrate 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 103, BIOL 105, BIOL 160, or BSCI 105.
A thorough introduction to the anatomy and physiology of
the integumentary, 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 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology ii (4)
(Fulfills the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite:
BIOL 101, BIOL 103, BIOL 105, BIOL 160, or BSCI 105.
An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the
sensory, cardiovascular, endocrine, lymphatic, respiratory,
digestive, excretory, immune, and reproductive systems.
Intermediary metabolism and endocrine relationships are
also studied. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: BIOL 202 or ZOOL 202.
biol 211 Environmental science (3)
A survey of ecological principles as they apply to the
interrelated dilemmas of sustainability. Topics include
overpopulation, pollution, over-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.