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Biology, the study of life
Core Faculty
Dia Elnaiem, Ph.D.
Linda Johnson, Ph.D.
Kelly Mack, Ph.D.
Madhumi Mitra, Ph.D.
Mobolaji Okulate, Ph.D.
Joseph Pitula, Ph.D.
Douglas Ruby, Ph.D., Biology Group Leader
Jeurel Singleton, Ph.D.
Maryam Taabodi, M.S.
Mission
The mission of the Biology Program is to prepare students for entry into graduate and/or professional schools and for productive careers in biology and biological sciences.
Goal
The goal of the Program is to expose students to current trends in the biological sciences by teaching skills and techniques used to obtain, analyze and interpret scientific information. The student develops the ability to think clearly, independently, and critically.
The Biology Program enhances scientific literacy, supports, nurtures, and prepares students for the new millennium.
Objectives
Provide students with challenging academic curricula to develop a strong understanding of biomedical science and to obtain a baccalaureate degree in that discipline.
Enhance student adaptability to new developments in biology.
Train students to conduct scientific research through example, mentoring and personal experience.
Prepare students for employment in newly evolving and conventional scientific fields related to biology.
Expose students to social, historical, and ethical issues through the Biology curriculum.
Curriculum Expectations
The Biology non-teaching curriculum consists of 17 semester hours of program core requirements and 61 hours of program electives and supportive courses. Program electives are selected by the student in consultation with an academic advisor based on the students interest and career goals. An additional 42 hours of general education courses are also required.
Biology Non-Teaching Curriculum
Core Courses
BIOL 111/113 Principles of Biology I/Lab
BIOL 112/114 Principles of Biology II/Lab
BIOL 222/224 Genetics/Lab
BIOL 301/303 Microbiology/Lab
BIOL 497 Biology Seminar
Supportive Course Requirements
CHEM 111/113 Principles of Chemistry I/Lab
CHEM 112/114 Principles of Chemistry II/Lab
CHEM 211/213 Fund of Organic Chemistry I/Lab
CHEM 212/214 Fund of Organic Chemistry II/Lab
CHEM 341/342 Biochemistry I/Lab
CHEM 342/344 Biochemistry II/Lab
CSDP 220 Introduction to Computer Science or
BUED 212 Computer Concepts, Applications I
MATH 112 Calculus I
Program Electives
BIOL 201/203 Marine Zoology/Lab
BIOL 202/204 Marine Botany/Lab
BIOL 211/213 Principles of Biology III/Lab
BIOL 311 Vertebrate Embryology
BIOL 322 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL 326 Cell Biology
BIOL 330 Evolution
BIOL 335 Biogeography
BIOL 341 Introductory Physiology
BIOL 361 Animal Behavior
BIOL 402 Ecology
BIOL 420 Animal Histology
BIOL 426M Biotechnology
BIOL 428 Concepts in Molecular Biology
BIOL 432 General Herpetology
BIOL 436 General Endocrinology
BIOL 441 Comparative Physiology
BIOL 461 Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 481 Mammalogy
BIOL 498 Independent Study
BIOL 499 Undergraduate Research
Extramural Research Opportunities
Biology majors have the opportunity to participate in summer internships with private industries, federal, state, and local government agencies including the National Institutes of Health, Federal Government Research Laboratories, and other Universities with which collaborative agreements have been established. Students are encouraged to take advantage of summer internship programs to gain extramural research experience.
Intramural Research
UMES offers a wide range of research opportunities to students. Areas of research include Microbiology, Ecology, Cancer Research, Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, and Toxicology. Students are exposed to the most current concepts using advanced technology.
Research Facilities Equipment:
DNA Analyzer
Micro-array Scanner
Real-Time PCR
Electrophoresis
Microplate Reader
Fluorescence-Activated Cell Scanner
Fluorometer
FTIR Spectrometer
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer
Inductively Coupled Plasma MS
Scanning Electron Microscope
Liquid Chromatograph
Ion Chromatograph
UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
Scholarships
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)
Minority Biomedical Res. Support (MBRS)
UMES Honors Program
Alliance for Minority Participation
Department of Natural Sciences
If you would like more information, please contact:
Dr. Douglas Ruby
Biology Group Leader
Department of Natural Sciences
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
(410) 651-6013/6015
News
Events
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Dr. Pitula and Prince Awuah
(MARC U*STAR 08 graduate)
(MARC U*STAR 08 graduate)
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Prince Awuah (MARC U*STAR 08 graduate)
presents his graduate research to the current UMES MARC U*STAR and MBRS RISE trainees
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Group Picture
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Dr. Hearne and Prince Awuah (MARC
U*STAR 08 graduate)
U*STAR 08 graduate)
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Dominique Dotson (MARC U*STAR 11), Monica
Artis, and Ann Fowajuh
Artis, and Ann Fowajuh
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Yvonne Puplampu-Dove (MARC U*STAR) and
Jessica M. Johnson (MARC U*STAR)
Jessica M. Johnson (MARC U*STAR)
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Dr. Hearne, Monica Artis (MARC U*STAR), Dr.
Elnaiem, and Rashalai Currington (MBRS RISE 11)
Elnaiem, and Rashalai Currington (MBRS RISE 11)
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Dr. Elnaiem, Monica Artis (MARC U*STAR), Ann
Fowajuh (MARC U*STAR), and Rashalai Currington (MBRS RISE 11)
Fowajuh (MARC U*STAR), and Rashalai Currington (MBRS RISE 11)
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Nerissa Mckenzie (Toxicology, MS)
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Nicole Addy (Toxicology, MS)
2011 Experimental Biology Conference: Olivia Martin (MBRS RISE 11), Dominique
Dotson (MARC U*STAR 11), Cherece Armwood (MARC U*STAR 11)
and Duane Simpson (MBRS RISE)
Dotson (MARC U*STAR 11), Cherece Armwood (MARC U*STAR 11)
and Duane Simpson (MBRS RISE)
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