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Nov 23, 2024
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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
General Studies A.A. with Area of Concentration in Biology
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Program Description
This is a recommended program of study for students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in biology or a degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, or physical therapy.
Graduates of the Biology Concentration will be able to:
- Investigate natural phenomena through experimentation, using the scientific method.
- Identify interactions among biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems.
- Explain the key principles of modern evolutionary theory and its importance throughout the field of biology.
- Identify prevailing theories of the origins of organic molecules and life.
- Explain the central dogma of biology and how genetic information is transmitted across generations.
- Evaluate relationships between structure and function at the various levels of biological organization.
- Apply key concepts from chemistry and mathematics to solve biological problems.
- Report scientific findings using proper terminology and formatting, and in adherence to ethical standards.
Sequence of Study - Biology Concentration A.A.
Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.
Required Courses (in expected order)
Program Total: 60 Credits
Two semesters of calculus (MAT-2410 and MAT-2420 ) are required for admission to biology programs at some transfer institutions, including the UMCP Limited Enrollment Programs. Students eligible for calculus should take MAT-2410 as the general education math requirement and MAT-2420 as one of the program electives.
Students pursuing careers in physical therapy should take BIO-2050 and PHY-1010 as their two program electives.
One of the program electives must be at the 2000 level.
Transferability
Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:
- Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
- Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
- Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.
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