Courses
Biology 101 - General Biology (4 credits)
University parallel introductory biology for nonscience majors. Cells and cell processes, tissues, microorganisms, vertebrate anatomy and physiology, and genetics.
Biology 102 - Botany (4 credits)
Plant groups, their structure, function, and application to daily life.
Biology 113 - Principles of Biology I (4 credits)
University-parallel biology sequence for science/health majors. Evolution, ecology, and behavior, including population genetics, natural selection, coevolutionary relationships, ethology, and contemporary issues.
Biology 114 - Principles of Biology II (4 credits)
Continuation of sequence. Cellular and biochemical emphasis, including cell anatomy and physiology, energy processes, reproduction, and genetics.
Biology 110 - Forensic Biology (4 credits)
An introduction to the principles and concepts of the biological aspects of forensic science. An examination of the role of the laboratory in criminal investigation and human identification using forensic pathology, serology, anthropology, molecular biology and other specializations.
Biology 111 - Environmental Biology (3 credits)
Survey of basic scientific principles needed to understand current environmental problems and evaluate alternatives for solving those problems.
Biology 112 - Environmental Biology Laboratory (1 credit)
Supplements BIO 111, providing laboratory and field experiences relevant to environmental issues.
Biology 201 - Microbiology (4 credits)
Structure and function of microorganisms and their role in pathology. Laboratory includes culture methods, staining, and identification of bacteria.
Biology 203 - Genetics (3 credits)
Genetics and heredity. Analysis of classical and molecular genetics, emphasizing contemporary issues.
Biology 205 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
University-parallel sequence. Structure and function of human body systems with emphasis on cells, tissues, transport mechanisms, and skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
Biology 206 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
Continuation of sequence. Structure and function of circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Laboratory includes vertebrate dissection.
Biology 210 - Marine Biology (4 credits)
An introduction to marine ecosystems. Principles and processes common to all forms of life within the sea. Includes field trips to marine habitats, such as the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic beaches, and to local exhibits at the National Zoo and the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
Biology 225 - Introduction to Biotechnology (4 Credits)
Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of biotechnology, and the ways in which these are applied to agriculture, forensic science, medicine, and microbiology. The course will examine the current state of knowledge concerning nucleic acids and their role in the functions of living cells and viruses, and how the manipulation of genetic material can be utilized in industries ranging from medicine to ecology. Lab includes principles of genetic manipulation, bacterial culture techniques, DNA restriction analysis, recombination and transformation of DNA, immunological detection of disease, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and randomly amplified polymorphism detection (RAPD).