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SIE Course List

These courses are offered regularly in SIE. See testudo.umd.edu for additional SIE courses offered each semester. SIE section numbers begin with SEF* (fall) and SES* (spring).

BCHM463: Biochemistry of Physiology
(Three credits): Prerequisite: {CHEM271 and CHEM272} or {CHEM276 and CHEM277}. A grade of C (2.0) or better in all course prerequisites for majors in the College of Chemical and Life Sciences, and recommended to all students. Not open to students who have completed BCHM461 or BCHM462. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BCHM463 or {BCHM461 or BCHM462}. A one-semester introduction to general biochemistry. A study of protein structure, enzyme catalysis, metabolism, and metabolic regulation with respect to their relationship to physiology.

BSCI105: Principles of Biology I
(Four credits) Prerequisite: placement in MATH110 or higher (College-level calculus with a B (3.0) or better must be on your transcripts from a previous institution and must have been taken within the past 5 years or you will need to take the math placement test). Basic principles of biology with special emphasis on cellular and molecular biology.
Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

BSCI106: Principles of Biology II
(Four credits) Prerequisite: Math eligibility or MATH111 or higher. For science majors. Formerly BIOL106. Basic principles of biology with special emphasis on organismal, ecological and evolutionary biology.
Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

BSCI201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
(Four credits) Prerequisite: BSCI105 or equivalent. Formerly ZOOL201. Anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, neural, endocrine, and sensory systems. Course not acceptable toward major requirements in the College of Chemistry and Life Sciences. Not acceptable for credit in any Biological Sciences major.
Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

BSCI223: General Microbiology
(Four credits) Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BSCI105. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI122 or BSCI223. Formerly MICB200. Fundamental concepts in morphology, physiology, genetics, immunology, ecology, and pathogenic microbiology. Applications of microbiology to medicine, the food industry and biotechnology.
Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

BSCI330: Cell Biology and Physiology
(Four credits) Prerequisite: grade of C (2.0) or better in {BSCI105 and (CHEM131 and CHEM132)}. Not open to students who have completed BSCI230. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: BSCI230 or BSCI330. Formerly BSCI 230. Biochemical and physiological mechanisms underlying cellular function. Properties of cells which make life possible and mechanisms by which cells provide energy, reproduce, and regulate and integrate with each other and their environment. Sponsoring DEPT: BIOL. Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

BSCI338R: The Evolution of Disease in the Global Community
(Three credits) Prerequisite: BSCI105 and BSCI223. This course will investigate the natural history of some key global diseases like malaria and AIDS, and will include the evolution and current status of these diseases. Prerequisites for the course include a basic understanding of the cell and molecular principles included in BSCI105 and BSCI223. We will examine the role pathogens have played on our genetic diversity, the physiology of our immune responses, and the biological arms race between human hosts and their pathogens. Many environmental and cultural factors impact the prevalence of disease. Understanding these from an evolutionary viewpoint will help students gain a “global” understanding of the pathogens causing diseases.

BSCI422: Principles of Immunology
(Three credits) Prerequisites: BSCI222 and BSCI223. Recommended: BSCI230. The immune system in health and disease. Presentation and analysis of the cellular and molecular processes that comprise the immune system.

BSCI424: Pathogenic Microbiology
(Four credits) Prerequisite: BSCI223. The role of bacteria and fungi in the diseases of humans with emphasis upon the differentiation and culture of microorganisms, types of disease, modes of disease transmission, prophylactic, therapeutic, and epidemiological aspects. Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

BSCI440: Mammalian Physiology
(Four credits) Prerequisites: BSCI230 and CHEM233 or CHEM231 or permission of department. A study of the cardiovascular, hemopoietic, gastrointestinal, renal, and respiratory systems. Chemical and endocrine regulation of physiological functions in mammals. BSCI440 is a lecture/discussion format course. The laboratory is offered separately as BSCI441.

PHYS121: Fundamentals of Physics I
(Four credits) Prerequisite: MATH112 or MATH115. The first part of a two-semester course in general physics treating the fields of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Together with PHYS122, this generally satisfies the minimum requirement of medical and dental schools. If purchasing used books, additional software may be required. This can be purchased on the Web and the cost is under $10.00.
Students must pay a $50.00 laboratory materials fee.

PHYS122: Fundamentals of Physics II
(Four credits) Prerequisite: PHYS121 or equivalent. A continuation of PHYS121, which together with it, generally satisfies the minimum requirement of medical and dental schools. If purchasing used books, additional software may be required. This can be purchased on the Web and the cost is under $10.00.
Students must pay a $50.00 laboratory materials fee.

CHEM131 and CHEM132: Chemistry I Fundamentals of General Chemistry LECTURE and LAB
(Four credits) Formerly CHEM103. Prerequisite: Placement in MATH111 or higher. Corequisite: CHEM132. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: CHEM103, CHEM131, CHEM135, CHEM143 or CHEM146. LECTURE: An overview of the Periodic Table, inorganic substances, ionic and covalent bonding, bulk properties of materials, chemical equilibrium, and quantitative chemistry. CHEM131 is the first course in a four-semester sequence for students majoring in the sciences. Laboratory sessions will begin after the first lecture. LAB: Introduction to the quantification of chemical substances, including the concept of the mole and chemical stoichiometry. Additional work involves the synthesis of ionic substances and their qualitative characterization. Students in CHEM132 must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

CHEM231 and CHEM232: Organic Chemistry I (LECTURE and LAB)
(Four credits) Formerly CHEM233. Prerequisite: {CHEM131 and CHEM132} or {CHEM113 or CHEM153} or {CHEM135 and CHEM136} or {CHEM146 and CHEM147}. A grade of C or better in the prerequisite is recommended for all students. Not open to students who have completed CHEM233 or CHEM237. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: CHEM104, CHEM231, CHEM233 or CHEM237. LECTURE: The chemistry of carbon: aliphatic compounds, aromatic compounds, stereochemistry, arenes, halides, alcohols, esters and spectroscopy. LAB: Provides experience in developing some basic laboratory techniques, recrystallizaton, distillation, extraction, chromatography. Laboratory sessions will begin after the first lecture of CHEM231. Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

CHEM241 and CHEM242: Organic Chemistry II (LECTURE and LAB)
(Four credits) Prerequisite: {CHEM231 and CHEM232} or CHEM233 or CHEM237. A grade of C or better in the prerequisite is recommended for all students. Not open to students who have completed CHEM243 or CHEM247. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: CHEM241, CHEM243, or CHEM247. LECTURE: A continuation of CHEM231 with emphasis on molecular structure; substitution reactions; carbonium ions; aromaticity; synthetic processes; macromolecules. LAB: Synthetic organic chemistry through functional group manipulation, introduction to instrumentation essential to analysis and structure elucidation. Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

CHEM271 and CHEM272: General & Analytical Chemistry (LECTURE and LAB)
(Four credits) Formerly CHEM 113. Prerequisite: CHEM241 and CHEM242; or CHEM247. A grade of C or better in the prerequisites for Life Sciences majors and recommended for all students. Corequisite: CHEM272. Not open to students who have completed CHEM113. Credit will be granted for only one of the following: CHEM113, CHEM153, CHEM271, or CHEM276. LECTURE: An introduction to the physical aspects of chemistry; chemical kinetics, thermodynamics and electrochemistry in the context of current chemistry research. LAB: An introduction to analytical chemistry with an emphasis on bioanalytical instrumentation and techniques. Students must pay a $40.00 laboratory materials fee.

MATH220 Elementary Calculus I
(Three credits) Prerequisite: MATH112, MATH113, or MATH115. Or Must have completed 3 1/2 years of college preparatory mathematics (including trigonometry); and must have math eligibility of MATH220 or higher. Or permission of CMNS-Mathematics department. Restriction: Not open to students majoring in mathematics, engineering or the physical sciences. Credit only granted for: MATH130, MATH220, or MATH140. Basic ideas of differential and integral calculus, with emphasis on elementary techniques of differentiation and applications.

Shady Grove

Several courses in the SIE program are also available as day time classes at the Universities at Shady Grove. Course registration takes place on the semester’s first day of classes on a space available basis. To determine the course offerings and class meeting times for either the fall or spring semester, visit the Shady Grove Web site: http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate/biological-sciences.

SIE students who register for Shady Grove courses are subject to tuition and fee rates based on their residency classification. In addition to the SIE tuition and fees, there are Shady Grove specific fees that are charged to your student account such as the Auxiliary Student Fee and the Facilities Fee.

For your convenience, a campus shuttle travel from the Stamp Student Union to the Shady Grove campus 4 times daily. There is no charge for Maryland students.

To request a class, contact the Shady Grove Biological Sciences Program Director (contact information below) with your name, UID, and course desired. Again, you will not be registered until the first day of classes as these courses are offered on a space available basis. It is recommended that attend the first day of class as probability of receiving permission to attend is very high. You’ll receive a notification via e-mail if you have been added to the course.

Contact Information:

Dr. Beth Parent
Universities of Maryland Shady Grove
301-738-6007
usgbiosci@umd.edu

Summer Term

Many SIE courses are also offered during evening hours through Summer Term. Summer Term courses are not part of the formal SIE program. The SIE in-state tuition rate does not apply and students will be charged according to their residency status.

  • For complete Summer Term information, including registration and courses offered, visit summer.umd.edu.

Chemistry Information

In fall 2005, the Chemistry Department at the University of Maryland initiated a new chemistry sequence that better integrated the study of chemistry with the study of biology.

  • General Chemistry I and lab: CHEM131 & CHEM132 Pre-requisite placement in MATH130 or MATH140 (Calculus I)
  • Organic Chemistry I and lab: CHEM231 & CHEM232 Pre-requisite C or better in CHEM131 & CHEM132
  • Organic Chemistry II and lab: CHEM241 & CHEM242 Pre-requisite C or better in CHEM231 & CHEM232
  • General & Analytical Chemistry & lab: CHEM271 & CHEM272 Pre-requisite C or better in CHEM241 & CHEM242-First offered Spring 2007

CHEM113 was offered for the last time in spring 2006. Students who have already completed CHEM103 but not CHEM113 will be placed directly into Organic I, and will take General & Analytical Chem after Organic II. This sequence of four chemistry courses plus lab will satisfy the chemistry requirement for medial school, graduate school, and other professional schools.