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Courses - Winter 2024
BSCI
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BSCI338V
Special Topics in Biology; Introduction to Python Programming for Life Sciences
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Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: C- or better in BSCI160 and BSCI170. Credit only granted for BSCI238F or BSCI338V.

Fundamentals of coding using Python with a focus on applications to life sciences. Explore how programming is used in the broader context of the life sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Students will learn fundamental coding and apply their coding knowledge through student-developed projects. Prior coding experience is not necessary.

(Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Acceptable toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: CEBG (Additional CEBG Courses Category), ECEV, GENB (Additional Courses Category), and PHNB.
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BSCI338Z
Special Topics in Biology; Field Research
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Credits: 1 - 4
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
(Sponsoring Dept: BIOL). Cannot be used as credit toward the major requirements for any Biological Sciences major.
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BSCI342
Biology of Reproduction
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: BSCI170 and BSCI171; or BSCI105; or permission of the Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; or permission of CMNS-Biological Sciences UG Program.
Cross-listed with: WGSS326.
Credit only granted for: BSCI342, WMST326 or WGSS326.
Formerly: WMST326.
The biology of the reproductive system with emphasis on mammals and, in particular, on human reproduction. Hormone actions, sperm production, ovulation, sexual differentiation, sexual behavior, contraception, pregnancy, lactation, maternal behavior and menopause.
(Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Acceptable towards Biological Sciences Specialization Area: GENB (Cell Biology, Development, Physiology). Cross-listed with WGSS326. Credit only granted for BSCI342 or WGSS326.
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BSCI343
Cellular Mechanisms of Aging and Disease
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in BSCI330.
Credit only granted for: BSCI339I or BSCI343.
Formerly: BSCI339I.
Explore how alterations in normal cellular and molecular processes lead to both aging and a variety of non-infectious human diseases currently plaguing our society. Students will read, analyze, and discuss current primary and secondary literature in the field of cell biology and biomedicine.
(Sponsoring Dept: BIOL). Acceptable toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: CEBG (Cell Biology Group), GENB (Cell Biology, Development, Physiology category), and PHNB.
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BSCI348J
Special Topics in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics; Medical Microbiology
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: BSCI105 (grade of B or better) or BSCI223 or BSCI283. Credit only granted for BSCI424 or BSCI348J. Mechanisms of pathogenesis detection, prevention and treatment of bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens of humans.
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BSCI348M
Special Topics in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics; Epidemiology of Microbial Pathogens
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Acceptable towards Biological Sciences areas: MICB and GENB. Prerequisite: BSCI105.

Study of infectious bacteria and viruses acting at the population level in humans and animals. Identification of causes and spread of infection.
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BSCI348R
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Special Topics in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics; Microbiology Internship
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Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
(Sponsoring Dept.: CBMG). An opportunity for students interested in microbiology to pursue a research project in an off-campus lab. The student must see the instructor and complete an information sheet found on the web site, prior to enrolling in the course. Web site: https://go.umd.edu/SqU
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BSCI353
Principles of Neuroscience
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: 1 course with a minimum grade of C- from NEUR200, BSCI207 or BSCI330.
Corequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in PHYS132 or equivalent course.
Cross-listed with: NEUR306.
Credit only granted for: NEUR306 or BSCI353.
Students will gain an appreciation of neuroscience as the nexus of chemistry, physics, and biology. Additionally, they will gain an understanding of how: both individual and networks of neurons function as variable electrical circuits; our nervous systems transduce signals from the outside world and sets-off molecular cascades; the behavior of a neuron can be changed and or remain the same in response to changing variables. Techniques used to study the nervous system at a cellular and molecular level will be discussed.
(Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Acceptable toward Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: CEBG (Cell Biology Group), GENB (Cell Biology, Development, Physiology category), and PHNB.
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BSCI361
Principles of Ecology
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Credits: 4
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: BSCI160 and BSCI161; or BSCI106. And (MATH130, MATH136, or MATH140).
Basic principles of population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Use of these principles to predict possible consequences of human-caused changes in the environment and to understand the level of uncertainty of those predictions.
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BSCI399
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Biology Department Research
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Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg
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BSCI399L
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Biology Department Research; Biology Lab Research
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Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg
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BSCI433
Biology of Cancer
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: BSCI222 and BSCI330; or permission of CMNS-Biological Sciences UG Program.
Causes and consequences of neoplastic transformations at the biochemical and cellular levels.
(Sponsoring Dept.: BIOL). Acceptable towards Biological Sciences Specialization Areas: CEBG (Cell Biology Group), GENB (Cell Biology, Development, Physiology category), and PHNB.
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