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BSCI 405 - Diversity of Life
Credits:
4.00
Survey of ecology, evolution, genetics, and the diversity
of life. Emphasis on basic biological principles. For
non-biological science majors. Lecture and lab. Cannot be
taken for credit after completion of BIOL 411, 413, or
equivalent. No credit for students who have completed BIOL
405. Special fee. Lab.
BSCI 406 - Human Organism
Credits:
4.00
Survey of biological chemistry, molecular and cell
biology, and major plant and animal systems. Emphasis on
basic biological principles. For non-biological science
majors. Lecture and Lab. Cannot be taken for credit after
completion of BIOL 412, 414, or equivalent. No credit for
students who have completed BIOL 406. Special fee. Lab.
BSCI 421 - Diseases of the 21st Century
Credits:
4.00
Provides a basic understanding of several different
diseases that may be prevalent over the next century.
Treatment and prevention of the disease are also discussed.
Students will acquire a basic understanding of the research
methodologies underlying several fields within the
biological sciences, such as microbiology, immunology, and
molecular biology. Agents of biological warfare are also
discussed. Prereq: ENGL 401.
BSCI 422 - Biotechnology and Society
Credits:
4.00
Provides a basic understanding of genetic engineering.
Techniques discussed include cloning, gene transfer, the
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), in vitro fertilization,
organ transplants, and paternity testing. Ethical issues
involved with each technological advance are examined.
BSCI 432 - Medical Terminology
Credits:
2.00
This course is an introduction to medical terminology. The
origin, roots, prefixes and suffixes of common scientific
and medical terms are examined. Course is totally online
and includes assigned online interactive material.
Appropriate for biology majors, prePA, premed, and other
interested majors.
BSCI 670 - Clinical Pathophysiology
Credits:
4.00
This course covers the principles and mechanisms of disease
at the cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels,
including responses to cell injury, death and adaptation,
and inflammation. Acute and chronic disease processes as
well as trauma are used to both understand the impact of
these processes on body function as well as a means to gain
a better understanding of integrative body systems. No
credit if credit earned for BMS 794 or UMST 599 Clinical
Pathophysiology. Prereq: BIOL 413/414 or BMS 507/508.
BSCI 680 - Pharmacology
Credits:
4.00
This course is designed to cover the concepts of basic
pharmacology and drug therapy. It includes examination of
the body systems and the related drugs therapy within each
system. It explores the basic drug groups, key similarities
and differences among drugs in each group. Emphasis is
placed on the mechanism of action for each group and how
these medications act in relation to normative and
pathophysiology. The therapeutic use and adverse effects of
drugs as well as understanding recreational drug use will
be included. No credit if credit received for UMST 599
Pharmacology. Prereq: BIL 413/414 or BMS 507/508.
BSCI 701 - Senior Seminar I
Credits:
1.00
To be taken during the last two semesters of the senior
year as students complete their Capstone project. Course
emphasizes written and oral communication, discussion of
current topics in biology, and career guidance. Fall and
spring semester. Cr/F.
BSCI 702 - Senior Seminar II
Credits:
1.00
To be taken during the last two semesters of the senior
year as students complete their Capstone project. Course
emphasizes written and oral communication, discussion of
current topics in biology, and career guidance. Fall and
spring semester. Cr/F.
BSCI 735 - Cell Biology
Credits:
4.00
This course is an upper level biology class that expands on
the basic knowledge of cellular structure and function.
The focus is on molecular biology and cell signaling.
Experiments by preeminent scientists are explored and
analyzed. Prereq: BIOL 413-414, CHEM 403-404, or equivalent.
BSCI 740 - Aquatic Microbiology
Credits:
4.00
Lectures and labs focus on Lake Massabesic and its use as
the source of supply as th drinking water for
approximately 160,000 New Hampshire residents. The course
covers a basic history of the Lake, the importance of
watershed protection, EPA regulations, and standards and
the various techniques and methods available to analyze
water for basic quality. No credit for students who have
earned credit for UMST 599 Aquatic Microbiology. Prereq:
BIOL 541; BMS 503. Permission. Special fee. Writing
intensive.
BSCI 792 - Research
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Advanced independent research under the direction of a
faculty mentor. Content area to be determined in
consultation with faculty member. Prereq: permission. May
be repeated for up to 8 credits. Up to 4 credits may be
applied to self-designed concentration. Up to 4 credits may
be applied to the Capstone requirement. Fall and spring
semester. Prereq: Permission of Faculty mentor. Cr/F.
BSCI 793 - Internship
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Field-based learning opportunities in the biological
sciences through placement in the appropriate outside
agency, under the direction of a faculty mentor and
representative of outside agency. Content area to be
determined in consultation with faculty mentor. Prereq:
Permission. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. Up to 4
credits may be applied to self-designed concentation. Up to
4 credits may be applied to the Capstone requirement. Fall
and spring semester. Cr/F.
BSCI 795 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Advanced individual study under the direction of a faculty
mentor. Content area to be determined in consultation with
faculty mentor. Prereq: permission. May be repeated for up
to 8 credits. Up to 4 credits may be applied to
self-designed concentration. Up to 4 credits may be applied
to the Capstone requirement. Fall and spring semester. Cr/F.