407 AED Advanced Problems in Art Education An opportunity for the student to do advanced work in art education related problems. Atotal of 6 credits may be taken. Prerequisites: completion of the sequence of courses in the related discipline and permission of the instructor and Art Department chair. Cr 1 to 6. AED 421 Seminar in Art Education This seminar examines art curriculum design and evaluation. Critical issues in art education for the emerging art education professional today are explored through discussion, writings, and readings. This course is to be taken while student teaching. Prerequisite: AED 321. Cr 3.
AED 428 Independent Study in Art Education An opportunity for the student who has demonstrated competence in a specific area of study to work independently, with scheduled tutoring from a faculty member of the students choice. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and Art Department chair. Cr 1 to 6. EDU 324 Student Teaching The student teaching year consists of two semesters. During the fall semester, students are in an elementary (I) school half-time for eight weeks and in a secondary school (II) half-time for the remaining eight weeks. During the spring semester, experiences are in the same schools full-time for eight weeks each. Students are under direct supervision of supervising teachers and a University supervisor. Cr 12.
Biological Sciences
Chair of the Department: Theresa Theodose, 408 Science Building, Portland Health Professions Advisor: Patricia M. OMahoney-Damon, 221 Science Building, Portland, Professors: Gainey, Mazurkiewicz, Najarian, Weber; Associate Professors: Champlin, Knight, Maher, Moore, OMahoney-Damon, Theodose, Walker; Assistant Professor: Currie; Adjunct Professors: Evers, Incze, Ng A four-year program leading to a B.S. in biology is offered and includes three options: biology, human biology, and biotechnology. All programs of study provide students with a liberal arts education emphasizing the sciences. The required courses in the biology specialization expose students to an examination of life from the molecular to the community level. The required courses in the biotechnology specialization emphasize cell and molecular biology. Other biology courses may be elected to suit individual interests and needs. The required courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics reflect the interdisciplinary status of the biological sciences. Graduates of these programs have found careers in biological and medical research laboratories, biotechnology companies, and field biology, or have furthered their education by entering graduate medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, and law schools, as well as schools for allied health professions. Additional information about the Biological Sciences Department can be found at www.usm.maine.edu/bio.
Pre-medical Students
Almost every American school of medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry requires for admission a baccalaureate degree (major optional), two years of biology, two years of chemistry, one year of physics, a course in calculus, satisfactory performance on a national professional aptitude test, and a recommendation from a committee at the baccalaureate institution. At this campus, the Health Professions Pre-professional Evaluation Committee comprises faculty from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and is responsible for evaluating, comparing, and recommending students. For further information contact Patricia OMahoneyDamon, 221 Science Building, Portland.
Lewiston-Auburn College Courses
The following Lewiston-Auburn College courses fulfill the corresponding prerequisite requirements in the Department of Biological Sciences: SCI 105K = BIO 105K, SCI 106K = BIO 106K, SCI 107 = BIO 107, SCI 170 = BIO 111, SCI 171 = BIO 112, SCI 172 = BIO 211, and SCI 173 = BIO 212.
Programs and Requirements
Bachelor of Science: Biology
The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the Universitys Core curriculum) required for the major: 73. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed below.
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All of the following are required: BIO 105K, 106K Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology and Laboratory BIO 107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology BIO 109 Biological Principles III: Functional Biology BIO 201 Genetics BIO 217 Evolution One lecture/laboratory combination from each of the following four areas: AREA 1: Organismal Biology BIO 205 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy BIO 231 Botany BIO 291 Ornithology BIO 335 Entomology BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology BIO 353W Vertebrate Zoology BIO 361, 362 Parasitology and Laboratory BIO 405W, 406 Animal Behavior and Laboratory AREA 2: Community-Ecosystem BIO 331, 332 Ecological Principles and Field Ecology BIO 337 Marine Ecology BIO 383 Plant Ecology BIO 415, 416 Microbial Ecology and Laboratory AREA 3: Functional Biology BIO 321, 322 Neurobiology and Laboratory BIO 381 Plant Physiology BIO 401, 402 General Physiology and Laboratory BIO 403, 404 Comparative Physiology and Laboratory AREA 4: Cellular Biology BIO 305, 306W Developmental Biology and Laboratory BIO 311, 312W Microbiology and Laboratory BIO 409, 410 Cell and Molecular Biology and Laboratory In addition to BIO 105K, 106K, 107, 109, 201, 217, and one course each from the four stipulated areas, biology majors are required to take either two additional biology lecture courses or one biology lecture/laboratory course, with prefix numbers of 200 or above. The biology major must also satisfactorily complete all of the following: Chemistry (16 credit hours) CHY 113K, 114K, 115, 116 Principles of Chemistry I and II and Laboratory CHY 251, 252 253 Organic Chemistry I and II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Physics (10 credit hours) PHY 111K, 114K, 112, 116 PHY
Elements of Physics I and II and Laboratory or
121K, 114K, 123, 116 General Physics I and II and Laboratory Mathematics (8 credit hours) MAT 152D Calculus A MAT 220 Statistics for the Biological Sciences In addition, students must fulfill the University Core curriculum requirements.
Bachelor of Science: Biology with Emphasis in Biotechnology
The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the Universitys Core curriculum) required for the emphasis in biotechnology: 80. Students may substitute Problems in Biology for no more than one of the required AMS courses shown below. Per University policy, students enrolled in AMS courses pay graduate tuition rates. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed below.
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All of the following are required: Biology (36 credit hours) BIO 105K, 106K Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology and Laboratory BIO 107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology BIO 201 Genetics BIO 311, 312W Microbiology and Laboratory BIO 408 Experimental Genetics BIO 409, 410 Cell and Molecular Biology and Laboratory BIO 431 Immunology AMS 530, 531 Molecular Biology and Laboratory or Problems in Biology AMS 551 Immunology Laboratory or Problems in Biology Chemistry (26 credit hours) CHY 113K, 114K Principles of Chemistry I and II and Laboratory 115, 116 CHY 251, 252 Organic Chemistry I and II and Laboratory 253, 254 CHY 461, 462 Biochemistry I and II and Laboratory 463 Physics (10 credit hours) PHY 111K, 114K Elements of Physics I and II and Laboratory 112K, 116 or PHY 121K, 114K, General Physics I and II and Laboratory 123, 116 Mathematics (8 credit hours) MAT 152D Calculus A MAT 220 Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science: Biology with Emphasis in Human Biology
The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the Universitys Core curriculum) required for the emphasis in human biology: 82. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed below. All of the following are required: BIO 105K, 106K Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology and Laboratory BIO 107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology BIO 111, 112 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory BIO 211, 212 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory BIO 345 Pathophysiology BIO 401, 402 General Physiology and Laboratory Choose 15 credits from the following: BIO 201 Genetics BIO 205 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy BIO 305, 306W Developmental Biology and Laboratory BIO 311, 312W Microbiology and Laboratory BIO 321, 322 Neurobiology and Laboratory BIO 361, 362 Parasitology and Laboratory BIO 409, 410 Cell and Molecular Biology and Laboratory BIO 431 Principles of Immunology The following courses are also required: Chemistry (23-24 credit hours) CHY 113K, 114K Principles of Chemistry I and II and Laboratory 115, 116 CHY 251, 252 Organic Chemistry I and II and Laboratory 253, 254 CHY CHY 461, 462 461, 463 Biochemistry I and Laboratory or Biochemistry I and II
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Physics (10 credit hours) PHY 111K, 114K, 112K, 116 PHY
Elements of Physics I and II and Laboratory
or 121K, 114K, General Physics I and II and Laboratory 123, 116 Mathematics (8 credit hours) MAT 152D Calculus A MAT 220 Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Suggested Plan of Study
Because the biology curriculum includes many support courses (chemistry, physics, math) that need to be taken in addition to biology courses, the Department offers suggested plans of study, shown below, for biology majors in the general program, the biotechnology option, or the human biology option. There is no guarantee that every course listed will be offered when the student wants the course. Students should consult their academic advisors regularly. Biology Degree Plan Year 1 Fall semester BIO 105K Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology BIO 106K Laboratory Biology CHY 113K Principles of Chemistry I CHY 114K Laboratory Techniques I ENG 100C College Writing Core curriculum course Spring semester BIO 107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity and Ecology CHY 115 Principles of Chemistry II CHY 116 Laboratory Techniques II MAT 152D Calculus A Core curriculum course Year 2 Fall semester BIO 109 BIO 201 CHY 251 CHY 252 MAT 220
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Biological Principles III: Functional Biology Genetics Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Spring semester BIO 217 Evolution BIO Area requirement CHY 253 Organic Chemistry II Core curriculum course Core curriculum course Year 3 Fall semester BIO Area requirement Physics Elements of Physics I or General Physics I PHY 114K Introductory Physics Laboratory I Core curriculum course Core curriculum course Spring semester BIO Area requirement Physics Elements of Physics II or General Physics II PHY 116 Introductory Physics Laboratory II
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Core curriculum course General elective(s) Year 4 Fall semester BIO Area requirement BIO elective Core curriculum course General elective(s) Spring semester BIO elective General elective(s)
3 variable variable 3-5 3-5 3 variable variable 3-5 variable variable
Note: Total credits must add up to 120. Suggested schedule is based on 8 semesters with approximately 15 credits per semester. Summer courses can reduce course load during the year. Biotechnology Degree Plan Year 1 Fall semester BIO 105K Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology BIO 106K Laboratory Biology CHY 113K Principles of Chemistry I CHY 114K Laboratory Techniques I ENG 100C College Writing Core curriculum course Spring semester BIO 107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology CHY 115 Principles of Chemistry II CHY 116 Laboratory Techniques II MAT 152D Calculus A Core curriculum course Year 2 Fall semester BIO 201 BIO 408 CHY 251 CHY 252 MAT 220
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Genetics Experimental Genetics Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Spring semester BIO 311 Microbiology BIO 312W Microbiological Laboratory CHY 253 Organic Chemistry II CHY 254 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Core curriculum course Year 3 Fall semester CHY 461 Biochemistry I CHY 462 Biochemistry Laboratory Physics Elements of Physics I or General Physics I PHY 114K Introductory Physics Laboratory I Core curriculum course Core curriculum course Spring semester BIO 409 BIO 410 108 Cell and Molecular Biology Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
BIO 431 CHY 463 Physics PHY 116
Principles of Immunology Biochemistry II Elements of Physics II or General Physics II Introductory Physics Laboratory II
Year 4 Fall semester AMS 530 Molecular Biology AMS 531 Molecular Biology Laboratory Core curriculum course General elective(s) Spring semester AMS 551 Immunology Laboratory Core curriculum course Core curriculum course General elective(s)
3 3 4 1 16 3 3 3 variable variable 3 3 3 variable variable
Note: Total credits must add up to 120. Suggested schedule is based on 8 semesters with approximately 15 credits per semester. Summer courses can reduce course load during the year. Human Biology Degree Plan Year 1 Fall semester BIO 105K Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology BIO 106K Laboratory Biology CHY 113K Principles of Chemistry I CHY 114K Laboratory Techniques I ENG 100C College Writing Core curriculum course Spring semester BIO 107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology CHY 115 Principles of Chemistry II CHY 116 Laboratory Techniques II MAT 152D Calculus A Core curriculum course Year 2 Fall semester BIO 111 BIO 112 CHY 251 CHY 252 MAT 220
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology I Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Statistics for the Biological Sciences
Spring semester BIO 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 212 Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology II CHY 253 Organic Chemistry II CHY 254 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Core curriculum course Year 3 Fall semester BIO 345 CHY 461 CHY 462 Physics PHY 114K
Pathophysiology Biochemistry I Biochemistry Laboratory Elements of Physics I or General Physics I Introductory Physics Laboratory I
Spring semester BIO elective CHY 463 Biochemistry II (if CHY 462 not taken in Fall) Physics Elements of Physics II or General Physics II PHY 116K Introductory Physics Laboratory II Core curriculum course General elective(s) Year 4 Fall semester BIO elective BIO elective Core curriculum course Core curriculum course Core curriculum course Spring semester BIO 401, 402 General Physiology and Laboratory BIO elective Core curriculum course General elective(s)
3-5 3 4 1 3 variable variable 3-5 3-5 3 3 3 15-19 5 3-5 3 variable variable
Note: Total credits must add up to 120. Suggested schedule is based on 8 semesters with approximately 15 credits per semester. Summer courses can reduce course load during the year.
Minor in Biology
The minimum number of credits (exclusive of the Universitys Core curriculum) required for the minor: 18. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses in the minor. The minor consists of 18 credit hours of biology coursework. Students can begin with the general biology sequence of BIO 105K, BIO 106K, BIO 107, and BIO 109, or the human biology sequence of BIO 111, BIO 112, BIO 211, and BIO 212. Students must then take additional upper-level electives (200 or above) to equal a total of 18 credit hours. At least 6 credit hours of these upper-level courses must be taken within the Department of Biological Sciences.
Laboratory Fees
A laboratory fee is assessed in biology laboratory courses. __________________________________________________________________ of evolution, taxonomy, ecology, behavior, and physiology. Cr 3. BIO 104K Marine Biology Laboratory An examination of prototype organisms will be used to illustrate their varied roles in the ocean. Prior or concurrent registration in BIO 103K. Cr 1. BIO 105K Biological Principles I: Cellular Biology This is an introduction to the scientific principles of molecular biology, cell biology, and genetics. Prerequisite: students must have fulfilled the University minimum proficiency requirements in writing and mathematics. Cr 3. BIO 106K Laboratory Biology Laboratory experiences illustrating concepts and principles introduced in BIO 105K. Concurrent enrollment in BIO 105K is highly recommended. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher or concurrent
BIO 101K Biological Foundations An introduction to the areas of current biological interest: molecular and cellular biology, genetics and development, and evolution and population biology. Intended primarily for students selecting a laboratory science to satisfy the Core curriculum or for those students not intending to take other courses in the biological sciences. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite for other biology courses. Cr 3. BIO 102K Biological Experiences Laboratory studies to complement and illustrate the concepts presented in BIO 101K. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent registration in BIO 101K. Cr 1. BIO 103K Introduction to Marine Biology A course intended for the non-science major. Selected groups of marine plants and animals are used to develop an understanding of biological processes and principles that are basic to all forms of life in the sea. Integrated in the course are aspects
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enrollment in BIO 105K. Students must have fulfilled the University minimum proficiency requirements in writing and mathematics. Cr 1.5. BIO 107 Biological Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology This is an integrated lecture-laboratory course introducing students to the scientific principles of evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. The lecture and laboratory each meet three hours weekly. Prerequisites: grades of C- or higher in BIO 105K and BIO 106K. Cr 4.5. BIO 109 Biological Principles III: Functional Biology This is an introduction to the scientific principles of structure and function in plants and animals. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 107. Cr 3. BIO 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I The course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence concerning the structure and function of the human body. The course focuses on the study of cell chemistry, cell physiology, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscle system, and nervous system. Prerequisite: satisfactory completion of minimum proficiency requirements. Cr 3. BIO 112 Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory experiences illustrating concepts and principles introduced in BIO 111. The course will cover the following topics: metrics, language of anatomy, cell physiology, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or concurrent. Cr 1.5. BIO 201 Genetics This is a study of the molecular basis of heredity and methods of genetic analysis. Prerequisites: grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 or BIO 211 and 212, and CHY 115; or permission of instructor. Cr 3. BIO 205 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy The comparative study of vertebrate organ systems from an adaptational and evolutionary point of view. Lecture three hours/week; one four-hour laboratory/week. Prerequisites: grade of C- or higher in BIO 109. Cr 5. BIO 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology II This course is a continuation of BIO 111. The structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems will be discussed. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 111. Cr 3. BIO 212 Practical Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory studies of the structure and function of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, digestive, and urinary systems. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 112; BIO 211 or concurrently. Cr 1.5.
BIO 217 Evolution This course teaches the geological and fossil records; the mechanism of selection as a creative principle; the genetic basis of natural selection; the pervasive imprint of evolution in living and fossil species; the evolution of complex molecules and organ systems; and the geological and ecological processes that have influenced diversification. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 107, or permission of instructor. Cr 3. BIO 231 Botany A study of structure, function, development, reproduction, and environmental adaptations of representative non-vascular and vascular plants. Lecture three hours/week; one three-hour laboratory/week. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 107 or permission of instructor. Cr 4.5. BIO 251 History of Biology A chronological survey of developments in biological investigations from earliest records to the present day. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 105K or 111, or permission of instructor. Cr 3. BIO 281 Microbiology and Human Disease Fundamentals of microbiology with emphasis on infectious diseases of people, including bacteria, rickettsia, fungi, viruses, protozoa and helminths. Prerequisites: grade of C- or higher in BIO 105K or BIO 111, and CHY 105. Cr 3. BIO 282 Microbiology and Human Disease Laboratory Laboratory techniques in the cultivation, identification, and control of microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIO 281 or concurrently. This course does not fulfill the Area 4 requirement. Cr 2. BIO 291 Ornithology This course studies the basic biology of birds: their life histories, migration, ecology, and economic importance, with emphasis on species found in Eastern North America. Numerous field trips to a variety of habitats will be taken for purposes of field identification. Students are responsible for their own appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear and for binoculars. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or higher in BIO 107, or permission of instructor. Cr 4.5. BIO 305 Developmental Biology An analysis of the cellular and molecular interactions leading to normal development. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 107. Cr 3. BIO 306W Developmental Biology Laboratory This laboratory course is designed to illustrate principles of animal development introduced in BIO 305 using genetic, histochemical, and molecular analyses. Prerequisite: prior or concurrent registration in BIO 305. Cr 2. BIO 311 Microbiology This course is a comprehensive introduction to cel-
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lular, biochemical, and genetic aspects of prokaryotes. Viruses and some eukaryotic micro-organisms are also considered. Prerequisites: CHY 115 and grade of C- or higher in BIO 107; or permission of instructor. Cr 3. BIO 312W Microbiological Laboratory The laboratory explores basic techniques of isolation and cultivation of microorganisms, primarily bacteria and fungi. In addition, biochemical, molecular, and genetic analyses of microorganisms are introduced. To fulfill the W requirement, students must be enrolled in BIO 311 and 312 concurrently. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher or concurrent enrollment in BIO 311; or permission of instructor. Cr 2. BIO 321 Neurobiology This course presents an overview of nervous system function, structure, and development. Content focuses on the cellular and molecular properties that underlie normal function. Prerequisite: grade of Cor higher in BIO 109 or BIO 111, or permission of instructor. Cr 3. BIO 322 Neurobiology Laboratory This laboratory course is designed to enable students to gain experience with a range of experimental techniques used in neurobiology research. These include cell culture, electrophysiology, histochemistry, microscopy, and behavioral analyses. Prerequsite: prior or concurrent registration in BIO 321. Cr 2. BIO 331 Ecological Principles A scientific study of interactions determining the distribution and abundance of organisms. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 107. Cr 3. BIO 332 Field Ecology Field studies demonstrating basic concepts of ecology. Prerequisite: BIO 331 or concurrently. Cr 2. BIO 335 Entomology Integrated lecture-laboratory course on the biology of insects and their impact on humanity. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 107. Cr 3. BIO 337 Marine Ecology A comparative ecological study of coastal and oceanic environments. Lecture, three hours/week; weekly four-hour field trip. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or higher in BIO 107. Cr 5. BIO 345 Pathophysiology A study of the physiological, genetic, biochemical and environmental basis of noninfectious diseases. Prerequisite: grade of C- or higher in BIO 109 or BIO 211, or permission of instructor. Cr 3. BIO 351 Invertebrate Zoology The morphology, physiology and evolution of invertebrate animals. Three hours of lecture and two, two-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or higher in BIO 107. Cr 5.
BIO 353W Vertebrate Zoology This course is a survey of the vertebrate animals, focusing on classification, morphology, physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolutionary history of each group. Lecture three hours a week; one four-hour laboratory a week. Prerequisites: grade of C- or higher in BIO 109. Cr 5. BIO 361 Parasitology The life histories and host-parasite relationships of animal parasite...