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Postbaccalaureate certificates
Do you already hold a baccalaureate degree?
Are you taking courses to fulfill requirements before you apply to veterinary, medical, dental, or optometry schools, or for a physician's assistant program?
If so, then you could earn a certificate in pre-medical or pre-veterinary studies. By enrolling in a certificate program, you are assigned a faculty advisor to guide you, and you may enroll in courses during Advanced Registration each term.
Please see the 2009-2011 tentative course schedule to facilitate the planning of your classwork.
For more information, contact Dr. Pat O'Mahoney-Damon.
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-medical Studies
In addition to having already graduated from college with a baccalaureate degree, all of the following courses are required. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed below.
Required Biology core courses:
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EITHER |
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| BIO
105K |
Biological
Principles I: Cellular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
106K |
Biological
Principles: Laboratory Biology |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO
107 |
Biological
Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology |
4.5
Credits |
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OR |
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| BIO
111 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology I |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO 112 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO 211 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology II |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
212 |
Human
Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory |
1.5 Credits |
In addition, two Biology courses with labs chosen from Genetics (BIO 201)/Experimental Genetics (BIO 408), Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (BIO 205), or those numbered 300 or higher.
The
following science and math courses are also required:
Chemistry
| CHY
113K |
Principles
of Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
114K |
Principles
of Chemistry I Laboratory |
1.0
Credits |
| CHY
115 |
Principles
of Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
116 |
Principles
of Chemistry II Laboratory |
1.0
Credits |
| CHY
251 |
Organic
Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
252 |
Organic
Chemistry I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
253 |
Organic
Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
254 |
Organic
Chemistry II Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
Physics
| PHY
111K |
Elements
of Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
112 |
Elements
of Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
Mathematics
Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Pre-veterinary Studies
In addition to having already graduated from college with a baccalaureate degree, all of the following courses are required. A grade of C- or higher is required for all courses listed below.
Required Biology courses:
| BIO
105K |
Biological
Principles I: Cellular Biology |
3.0
Credits |
| BIO
106K |
Biological
Principles: Laboratory Biology |
1.5
Credits |
| BIO
107 |
Biological
Principles II: Evolution, Biodiversity, and Ecology |
4.5
Credits |
| BIO 311 |
Microbiology |
3.0 Credits |
| BIO
312W |
Microbiology Laboratory |
2.0 Credits |
In addition, one Biology courses with labs chosen from Genetics (BIO 201)/Experimental Genetics (BIO 408), Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (BIO 205), or those numbered 300 or higher.
The
following science and math courses are also required:
Chemistry
| CHY
113K |
Principles
of Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
114K |
Principles
of Chemistry I Laboratory |
1.0
Credits |
| CHY
115 |
Principles
of Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
116 |
Principles
of Chemistry II Laboratory |
1.0
Credits |
| CHY
251 |
Organic
Chemistry I |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
252 |
Organic
Chemistry I Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
| CHY
253 |
Organic
Chemistry II |
3.0
Credits |
| CHY
254 |
Organic
Chemistry II Laboratory |
2.0
Credits |
Physics
| PHY
111K |
Elements
of Physics I |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
114K |
Elements
of Physics I Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
| PHY
112 |
Elements
of Physics II |
4.0
Credits |
| PHY
116 |
Elements
of Physics II Laboratory |
1.0
Credit |
Mathematics
Relevant Courses
in Science and Math
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 minus or higher
in, or concurrent 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 minus or higher in BIO
105K and BIO 106K. Cr 4.5.
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. Cr3.
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
minus or higher in BIO 107 or BIO 211, 212 and CHY 115; or
permission of instructor. Cr 3.
BIO
205 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
A modern look at
an old subject: 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 minus 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, reproductive,
digestive, and urinary systems will be discussed. Prerequisite:
grade of C minus 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 minus or higher in BIO 112; BIO 211
or concurrently. Cr 1.5.
BIO
305 Developmental Biology
An analysis of the cellular and molecular interactions leading to normal development.
Prerequisite: grade of C minus 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 cellular, biochemical,
and genetic aspects of prokaryotes. Viruses, and some eukaryotic
microorganisms are also considered. Prerequisites: CHY 115 and
grade of C minus 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 BIO 312 concurrently. Prerequisites:
grade of C minus or higher, or concurrent enrollment, in BIO
311. 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. Prerequisites:
grade of C minus or 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. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisites:
grade of C minus 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. Prerequisites: grade of C minus 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. Prerequisites: Grade of C minus
or higher in BIO 107. Cr 5.
BIO
351 Invertebrate Zoology
The morphology, physiology and evolution of invertebrate animals.
Three hours of lecture and two, two-hour laboratories per week.
Prerequisites: grade of C minus 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/week;
one four-hour laboratory/week. Prerequisites: grade of C minus
or higher in BIO 109. Cr 5.
BIO
361 Parasitology
The life histories and host-parasite relationships of animal parasites, with
emphasis on those of humans. Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher in BIO
105K. Cr 2.
BIO
362 Parasitological Laboratory
The morphology and life cycles of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and arthropods.
Prerequisite: BIO 361, or concurrently. Cr 2.
BIO
381 Plant Physiology
This course is a study of the physiological activities of plants,
and their growth and development as influenced by internal and
external factors. Lecture three hours/week; one three-hour laboratory/week.
Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 109 or BIO
231 and CHY115, or permission of instructor. Cr 4.5
BIO
383 Plant Ecology
This course examines plant ecology at the population, community, and ecosystem
levels. Plant adaptations to the environment are also discussed, with emphasis
on how these traits influence community and ecosystem processes. Weekly field
trips are required. Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107. Cr 5.
BIO
401 General Physiology
A study of physiological processes and their regulation in animals.
Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107 or BIO
211; CHY 115; PHY 111K or PHY 121K; or permission of instructor.
Cr 3.
BIO
402 General Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory examination of physiological mechanisms in animals. Prerequisite:
BIO 401 or concurrently; MAT 220. Cr 2.
BIO
403 Comparative Physiology
Physiological and biochemical basis of environmental adaptation.
Prerequisites: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107; CHY 115;
and junior standing. Cr 3.
BIO
404 Comparative Physiology Laboratory
Laboratory experiments on the physiological basis of environmental adaptation.
Emphasis is on marine organisms. Prerequisite: BIO 403 or concurrently; MAT 220.
Cr 2.
BIO
405W Animal Behavior
This course is a study of the principles of behavioral organization in vertebrate
and invertebrate animals, with emphasis on behavior under natural conditions.
Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher in BIO 107 or BIO 211, or permission
of instructor. Cr 3.
BIO
406 Animal Behavior Lab
This course is a laboratory and field examination of behavioral principles in
animals. Prerequisite: BIO 405 or concurrently. Cr 2.
BIO
408 Experimental Genetics
This course includes lectures and laboratory exercises in human and fruit fly
genetics. This is not a companion course to BIO 201. Prerequisite: BIO 201 or
concurrently, or permission of instructor. Cr 2.
BIO
409 Cell and Molecular Biology
A study of the eukaryotic cell at the level of organelles and
molecules. The biochemical aspects of cell growth and reproduction
are emphasized. Prerequisites:CHY 115 and grade of C minus or
higher in BIO 109. Cr3.
BIO
410 Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory
A course in which the techniques of cell fractionation and biochemical analyses
are applied to the eukaryotic cell. Prerequisite: BIO 409 or concurrently. Cr2.
BIO
415 Microbial Ecology
This course is a continuation of BIO 311. The course begins with an examination
of microbial evolution and biodiversity. It then explores the interactions of
microorganisms in populations and within communities, and their interactions
with other organisms and the environment, including an examination of physiological
adaptations and biogeochemical cycles. Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher
in BIO 311 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Cr
3.
BIO
416 Microbial Ecology
This is the companion lab course to BIO 415, designed as a hands-on project lab to introduce students to a variety of methods used in microbial ecology. There will be a field component, lab component, and written component to the projects that will be completed during the semester. Microscopic, cell culture, and molecular methods will be employed. Prerequisite: grade of C minus or higher
in BIO 415 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment, or permission of instructor.
Cr
2.
CHY
113 Principles of Chemistry I
A presentation of fundamental principles of chemical science.
These principles will be presented in quantitative terms and
illustrated by examples of their applications in laboratories
and in ordinary non-laboratory experience. This course and CHY
114 (normally taken concurrently) provide the basis for further
study of chemistry. Prerequisite: satisfaction of USM math proficiency
requirements. Three lectures per week. Cr 3.
CHY
114 Laboratory Techniques I
Laboratory experiments
to illustrate the principles that are presented in CHY 113 lectures.
One recitation and two laboratory hours per week. Corequisite:
CHY 113. Cr 1.
CHY
115 Principles of Chemistry II
A continuation of CHY 113. This course is designed to provide
the foundation for all further studies in chemistry and is a
prerequisite for all upper-level chemistry courses. Prerequisite:
a grade of C minus or better in CHY 113. Cr3.
CHY
116 Laboratory Techniques II
Laboratory experiments to illustrate the principles presented
in CHY 115 lectures. One recitation and two laboratory hours
per week. Prerequisite: a grade of C minus or better in CHY
114. Corequisite: CHY 115. Cr 1.
CHY
251 Organic Chemistry I
An intensive treatment of organic chemistry. Topics include:
nomenclature; structure and stereochemistry; reaction types:
substitution, addition, elimination and oxidation-reduction;
reaction mechanisms and factors influencing them; spectroscopic
techniques of structure determination (mass, nuclear magnetic
resonance, ultraviolet-visible and infrared). Prerequisite:
a grade of C minus or better in CHY 115. Cr 3.
CHY
252 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Experiments will be performed to illustrate the basic laboratory
skills of crystallization, extraction, distillation, and melting
and boiling point determinations. Spectroscopic and chromatographic
techniques will be demonstrated. Chemical reactions studied
include free radical halogenation, nucleophilic substitution,
and oxidation and reduction. Prerequisite: a grade of C minus
or better in CHY 116. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHY 251.
Cr 2.
CHY
253 Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of CHY 251, but with a more extensive (and intensive)
investigation of the principal categories of organic reactions.
Extensive problem-solving in such areas as structure determination,
spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. The structures and fundamental
chemical reactions of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic
acids will be presented. Prerequisite: a grade of C minus or
better in CHY 251. Cr 3.
CHY
254 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
The course begins
with a multi-step synthesis of an antibiotic. The second half
of the semester is devoted to organic qualitative analysis including
solubility tests, classification tests, preparation of derivatives,
and the interpretation of spectra to assist in the identification
of unknowns. One recitation and three laboratory hours per week.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHY 252. Prerequisite
or corequisite: CHY 253. Cr 2.
MAT
152D Calculus A
This is the first
of a sequence of three basic calculus courses covering functions
of one or more variables, graphs, limits, derivatives, integrals,
optimization, infinite series, vectors, and various applications.
Calculus A provides an introduction to the differential and
integral calculus of functions of one variable. Prerequisite:
two years of high school algebra plus geometry and trigonometry,
or MAT 140D. Cr 4.
PHY
111K Elements of Physics I
An introduction to
the fundamental concepts of mechanics, sound and heat. Lectures,
problem solving, demonstrations, laboratory exercises will be
used to develop an understanding of physical phenomena. This
course is not recommended for students planning to major in
the physical sciences or engineering. Prerequisite: high school
algebra. Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory, and
one hour of recitation per week.Cr 4.
PHY
112 Elements of Physics II
A continuation of
PHY 111K introducing the concepts of electricity, magnetism,
optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY 111K or equivalent.
Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory, and one hour
of recitation per week. Cr 4.
PHY
114K General Physics Laboratory I
Experiments designed to illustrate the concepts studied in PHY
111K and PHY 121K. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in
PHY 111K or PHY 121K. Two hours per week. Cr 1.
PHY
116 General Physics Laboratory II
Experiments designed to illustrate the concepts studied in PHY
112 and PHY 123. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in PHY
112 or PHY 123. Two hours per week. Cr 1.
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