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BIOL 102 through BMGT 365 — UMUC Course Descriptions
BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology (1)
(For students not majoring or minoring 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 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. 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 study 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 105, 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 105, 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)
(Fulfills the civic responsibility perspective requirement.) A survey
of ecological principles as they apply to the interrelated dilemmas
of sustainability including overpopulation, pollution, overconsumption
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)
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 or minoring 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,
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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, human resource management, international business
management, management studies, or marketing;
• a certificate in various business-related areas; and
• electives.
BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management (3)
(For students with little or no business background.
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 or STAT 200. An
overview of the theory, principles, and practices of financial
management in a business environment. Topics include financial
analysis and financial risk; characteristics and valuations of
securities; capital investment analysis and decision making; the
capital structure of the firm; financial leverage; and international
finance. Emphasis is on the application of financial theory and
methods to 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 perspective 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.
2004-2005 Undergraduate Catalog