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BSCI: Biological Science
BSCI 55-Preparation for Allied Health (0) [3]
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 70 and ESOL
71) or ESOL 100 OR (Co-requisite: ENGL 75 or ESOL 100)
AND (appropriate score on mathematics placement
test or Prerequisite or Co-requisite: any 100 level MATH
course or higher)
(formerly BI 55)
Presents basic science concepts and science study
skills. A preparatory course for students who have
limited science background.
BSCI 100-Fundamental Concepts of Biology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) or ESOL 100 AND [(Prerequisite: MATH 101A
or MATH 120A or MATH 145S)* OR (Prerequisite or
Co-requisite: MATH 101 or higher credit level (non-A or
S) MATH course) OR (appropriate score on mathematics
placement test)] *MATH 101A, MATH 120A, MATH 145S
can serve as prerequisites only, not co-requisites
(formerly BI 100)
Explores basic biological concepts involved in
understanding the structure, function, and evolution
of organisms. Introduces organization of living
matter, metabolism, genetics, evolution, and
ecology, and their application to everyday life. This
one semester laboratory course is intended for non-
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)
majors, and is designed to provide students with an
appreciation of biological concepts and their current
applications. Meets the requirement for a general
education science lab course.
BSCI 105-Human Ecology (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) or ESOL 100 AND [(Prerequisite: MATH 101A
or MATH 120A or MATH 145S)* OR (Prerequisite or
Co-requisite: MATH 101 or higher credit level (non-A or
S) MATH course) OR (appropriate score on mathematics
placement test)] *MATH 101A, MATH 120A, MATH 145S
can serve as prerequisites only, not co-requisites
(formerly BI 202)
Investigates physical environments of human beings
and the effect of technologies on the environment.
Emphasizes small group investigations of air,
water, and soil pollution and the rapidly expanding
population as it affects the natural ecosystem within
Frederick County and the Eastern seaboard. Some
Friday or Saturday field trips may be required.
BSCI 106-General Ecology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) or ESOL 100 AND [(Prerequisite: MATH 101A
or MATH 120A or MATH 145S)* OR (Prerequisite or
Co-requisite: MATH 101 or higher credit level (non-A or
S) MATH course) OR (appropriate score on mathematics
placement test)] *MATH 101A, MATH 120A, MATH 145S
can serve as prerequisites only, not co-requisites
(formerly BI 201)
Provides an overview of the interactions among
living things and their abiotic environments,
emphasizing factors which affect the abundance
and distribution of living things. The laboratory will
focus on using field experiences to develop topics
covered in the lecture. Meets the requirement for a
general education science lab course. Some Friday or
Saturday field trips may be required.
BSCI 107-Study of the Human Body (3)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) or ESOL 100 AND [(Prerequisite: MATH 101A
or MATH 120A or MATH 145S)* OR (Prerequisite or
Co-requisite: MATH 101 or higher credit level (non-A or
S) MATH course) OR (appropriate score on mathematics
placement test)] *MATH 101A, MATH 120A, MATH 145S
can serve as prerequisites only, not co-requisites
(formerly BI 117)
Examines the human body and its relationships to
health, disease, and the environment. Covers basic
concepts of anatomy, physiology, genetics, cancer,
disease, immunology, aging, human evolution, and/
or other related topics. For the non-science major.
Students cannot receive credit for both BSCI 117 and
BSCI 107.
BSCI 117-Human Biology (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) or ESOL 100 AND [(Prerequisite: MATH 101A
or MATH 120A or MATH 145S)* OR (Prerequisite or
Co-requisite: MATH 101 or higher credit level (non-A or
S) MATH course) OR (appropriate score on mathematics
placement test)] *MATH 101A, MATH 120A, MATH 145S
can serve as prerequisites only, not co-requisites
(formerly BI 107)
Presents a study of the human body and its
relationships to health, disease, and the environment.
Covers basic concepts of anatomy, physiology,
genetics, cancer, disease, immunology, aging, human
evolution, and/or related topics. For the non-science
major. Meets the requirement for a general education
science lab course. Students cannot receive credit for
both BSCI 107 and BSCI 117.
BSCI 150-Principles of Biology I (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) or ESOL 100 AND [(Prerequisite: MATH 120A
or MATH 145S)* OR (Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH
120 or higher credit level (non-A or S) MATH course) OR
(appropriate score on mathematics placement test)]
*MATH 120A, MATH 145S can serve as prerequisites
only, not co-requisites
(formerly BI 101)
Explores the basic biological principles common
to all living organisms, including biological
chemistry, bioenergetics and metabolism, cellular
and molecular biology, and classical and molecular
genetics. Methods of scientific inquiry and data
analysis are studied and practiced. BSCI 150 is the
first of a two semester series that together with BSCI
160 is a comprehensive survey of modern biology
and is intended for STEM (science, technology,
engineering, and math) majors and pre-allied
health majors. Meets the requirement for a general
education science lab course.
BSCI 160-Principles of Biology II (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisite: BSCI 150 or BI 101
(formerly BI 102)
Continues the comprehensive survey of modern
biology begun in BSCI 150 with an emphasis on
mechanisms of evolution, methods of phylogenetic
reconstruction and analysis, diversity of life, and
ecology. Surveys biological diversity of all eukaryotic
domains and kingdoms, including the study of
various anatomical, physiological, and behavioral
adaptations for life in different habitats. Select
vertebrate body systems are studied. Intended for
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)
majors, and pre-allied health majors. Meets the
requirement for a general education science lab
course.
BSCI 201-Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
• Gen Ed Science
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) or ESOL 100 AND [(Prerequisite: MATH 120A
or MATH 145S)* OR (Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH
120 or higher credit level (non-A or S) MATH course) OR
(appropriate score on mathematics placement test)]
AND (BSCI 55 or BSCI 150 or BI101 or BSCI 223 or BI 120
or CHEM 101) *MATH 120A, MATH 145S can serve as
prerequisites only, not co-requisites
(formerly BI 103)
Presents a study of physiology according to the
body systems approach. Emphasizes relationships
between form and function at both the microscopic
and gross levels of organization. Includes basic
anatomical terminology, concepts of cell biology,
histology, integumentary system, skeletal system,
muscular system, nervous system, special senses,
and endocrine system. BSCI 201 is the first course in
a two-semester sequence and is intended for STEM
(science, technology, engineering, and math) majors
and pre-allied Health majors. Meets the requirement
for a general education science lab course.
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