ADDENDA TO THIS CATALOG

The Undergraduate Catalog is published each academic year in June prior to the fall semester. The provisions of the Undergraduate Catalog are not to be regarded as a contract between the student and the University of Maryland. The university reserves the right to change its policies, rules, regulations, requirements for graduation, course offerings, tuition, fees, other charges, or any other contents of this catalog at any time.

When necessary, the university will track changes to the Undergraduate Catalog in this addenda section:

  • For addenda related to policies, rules, regulations, tuition, fees and general information, see General Addenda
  • For addenda related to curricula (i.e., descriptions, learning outcomes, and requirements for majors, minors, and certificates), see Curriculum Addenda

Note: Updates to course offerings (e.g., course description changes), will be reflected in the following year's catalog and are not tracked in this addenda section.

This section contains addenda related to policies, rules, regulations, tuition, fees and general information. Each addendum contains an excerpt from the catalog as it was originally published as well as the change that was made. To view the full original text, see the catalog page referenced in the addendum.

Division of University Relations

Under Division of University Relations

  1. The office location was updated and an Interim Vice President was appointed (published September 13, 2023).
  2. The Interim Vice President for University Relations was appointed as Vice President for University Relations (published November 15, 2023).

Original

(1) 1132 Thomas V. Miller, Jr. Administration Building
       Phone: 301-405-4680
       http://urhome.umd.edu

       Vice President: Matthew Hodge

Change

(1) 0132 Thomas V. Miller, Jr. Administration Building
      Phone: 301-405-4680
      http://urhome.umd.edu

      Vice President: Matthew Hodge (through July 13, 2023)
      Interim Vice President: James F. Harris (effective July 14, 2023)

(2) Vice President: James F. Harris (effective November 6, 2023)

University Administration and Deans

Under University Administration and Deans

  1. An Interim Vice President for University Relations was appointed (published September 13, 2023).
  2. The Interim Vice President for University Relations was appointed as Vice President for University Relations (published November 15, 2023).

Original

(1) Vice President for University Relations Matthew Hodge, Ph.D.

Change

(1) Vice President for University Relations Matthew Hodge, Ph.D. (through July 13, 2023)
       Interim Vice President for University Relations James F. Harris (effective July 14, 2023)

(2) Vice President for University Relations James F. Harris (effective November 6, 2023)

University Career Center & The President's Promise

Under University Career Center & The President's Promise (UCC/TPP)

  • The College of Information Studies was added to "A Network of Support" (published September 5, 2023).
  • Handshake, Vault, and Big Interview replaced Careers4Terps, FirstHand, and InterviewStream in the "Careers4Terps & Other Online Resources" (published September 5, 2023).

Original

A NETWORK OF SUPPORT
Located in the South Wing of Hornbake Library, the Center serves as a campus hub of career-related activities. We also distribute staff to locations in the following schools and colleges:

Distributed staff provide advising and programming that targets industries and professional fields related to majors in their respective host school or college. Students may access resources, services, and programs based on their career interests and immediate needs.

The Center partners with other campus career operations, including:

CAREERS4TERPS & OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES 
Update your Careers4Terps (C4T) profiles to manage your career. C4T is the Center's online career management database and your gateway to:

  • Applying to 1,000+ internships, part-time job, and full-time job postings
  • Scheduling career advising appointments and signing up for workshops, panels, and employer programs
  • Accessing virtual resources: Focus2 (self-assessment), FirstHand (industry guides), InterviewStream (virtual interviewing practice), and more.

Change

A NETWORK OF SUPPORT
Located in the South Wing of Hornbake Library, the Center serves as a campus hub of career-related activities. We also distribute staff to locations in the following schools and colleges:

Distributed staff provide advising and programming that targets industries and professional fields related to majors in their respective host school or college. Students may access resources, services, and programs based on their career interests and immediate needs.

The Center partners with other campus career operations, including:

HANDSHAKE & OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES 
Update your Handshake profile to manage your career. Handshake is the Center's online career management database and your gateway to:

  • Applying to 1,000+ internships, part-time job, and full-time job postings
  • Scheduling career advising appointments and signing up for workshops, panels, and employer programs
  • Accessing virtual resources: Focus2 (self-assessment), Vault (industry guides), Big Interview (virtual interviewing practice), and more.

This section contains a list of addenda related to undergraduate program changes. Each listing has a summary of the modifications (i.e., changes to descriptions, learning outcomes, and requirements for majors, minors, and certificates) or indicates if the program is new. To view a program's addendum in full detail, please visit the program's catalog page as referenced in the summary below.

Aerospace Engineering Major

Under Aerospace Engineering Major

  • The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Aerospace Engineering Program Criteria.

Change

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Animal Sciences Major

Under Animal Sciences Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, the program description, learning outcomes, and course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Animal Sciences Major.

Change

The Department of Animal and Avian Sciences provides a challenging program for academically talented students interested in the application of biology and technology to the care, management and study of domestic and aquatic animals. In addition to emphasizing the traditional farm species of dairy and beef cattle, sheep, swine and poultry, our program includes options for courses in equine science, animal biotechnology, and sciences which prepare students for veterinary or graduate school. Animal sciences majors explore a wide range of subjects - from fundamental biology to animal nutrition, physiology and genetics - while integrating science and economics into animal management. Courses offered by this department may be found under the following acronym: ANSC.

Our department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Many students in our Science/Pre-Professional option choose to continue their education in a variety of professional schools, ranging from veterinary school and MS/PhD graduate programs to things like human medical school or higher education. Our graduates also pursue industry and hands-on careers, such as research technicians, animal care specialists, sales or marketing representatives, and animal producers. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the ANSC undergraduate program will be able to:

  1. Animal husbandry requirements- Graduates of the ANSC undergraduate program will be able to apply animal science knowledge and research to the creation of rational, feasible, and legal animal management programs that take into consideration appropriate nutrition, husbandry, health, reproduction, and welfare considerations.
    2.
  2. Safely handle animals- Graduates of the ANSC undergraduate program will be able to safely approach, restrain, and move horses, sheep, dairy cows, pigs, chickens and other species specific to their curricula.
    3.
  3. Animal Science literacy- Graduates of the ANSC undergraduate program will be able to select, understand, and critically evaluate scientific studies in animal sciences disciplines such that they employ research that is applicable, timely, accurate, and useful for their animal care and management needs.
    4.
  4. Knowledge of major issues in ANSC- Graduates of the animal sciences program will be well-versed in the issues related to animal agriculture such that they contribute to societal debates around the future of farming, the use of antibiotics in animal agriculture, sustainability of our animal farms, animal welfare, farm worker needs, and scaling agricultural enterprises up and down to meet our growing population’s protein needs.
    5.
  5. Careers and opportunities in ANSC- Graduates of the ANSC undergraduate program will be able to describe at least five career options available to them with the knowledge, skills, and experience they receive as undergraduates and identify specific job opportunities that match their abilities, experience, and interests.
  6. Animal structure and function- Graduates of the ANSC undergraduate program will be able to correctly apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology of domestic animals to explain normal homeostatic functioning of program-specific domestic species at the organismal, tissue, cellular, and molecular levels. Students will be able to adapt that knowledge to address abnormalities in at least one body system.
  7. Communication- Graduates of the ANSC program will be able to communicate effectively with the public, producers, and the scientific community through oral, written, and visual means in print and on-line.

Requirements

Animal Sciences prepares students for veterinary school, graduate school, and careers in research, sales and marketing, biotechnology, aquaculture, and animal production. The curricula apply the principles of biology and technology to the care, management, and study of dairy and beef cattle, horses, fish, sheep, swine, and poultry.  Students complete the Animal Sciences core courses and choose between two broad tracks:  Animal Care and Management, for students interested in going directly into a career, or Sciences/Professional Option to prepare for admission to graduate, veterinary, pharmacy, nursing or medical school. Students can customize their program based on their area of interest (emphasis area) by selecting courses from that area to fulfill major requirements.

Students pursuing the major should review the academic benchmarks established for this program. See www.4yearplans.umd.edu or visit the ANSC Program Requirements website. Students will be periodically reviewed to ensure they are meeting benchmarks and progressing to the degree. Students who fall behind program benchmarks are subject to special advising requirements and other interventions.  

Please note: there is a $50 per course fee for Animal Science Laboratory courses.

All undergraduates majoring in Animal Sciences must complete the following course requirements:   

Course Title Credits
Animal Sciences Core
ANSC101
& ANSC103		Principles of Animal Science
and Principles of Animal Science Laboratory		4
ANSC204
& ANSC205		Anatomy of Domestic Animals
and Anatomy of Domestic Animals Laboratory		4
ANSC212
& ANSC214		Applied Animal Physiology
and Applied Animal Physiology Laboratory		4
ANSC314Comparative Animal Nutrition3
ANSC315Applied Animal Nutrition3
BSCI160
& BSCI161		Principles of Ecology and Evolution
and Principles of Ecology and Evolution Lab		4
BSCI170
& BSCI171		Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology
and Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory		4
BSCI223General Microbiology4
CHEM131
& CHEM132		Chemistry I - Fundamentals of General Chemistry
and General Chemistry I Laboratory		4
AREC250Elements of Agricultural and Resource Economics3
or ECON200 Principles of Microeconomics
BIOM301Introduction to Biometrics3
Select one of the following specializations:31-36
Animal Care and Management
Sciences & Combined AG and Vet Sci
Total Credits71-76

Specializations:

Animal Care and Management

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
ANSC327Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics3
or ANSC450 Animal Breeding Plans
ANSC446
& ANSC447		Physiology of Mammalian Reproduction
and Physiology of Mammalian Reproduction Laboratory		4
AREC306Farm Management and Sustainable Food Production3
or ANSC270 Animal Enterprise Management
or INAG204 Agricultural Business Management
CHEM231Organic Chemistry I3
or PLSC275
or AGST275 Fundamentals of Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry
ANSC359Internship Experience in Animal and Avian Sciences3-6
Advanced ANSC Electives
Select 9 credits of the following:9
ANSC330
Equine Science
ANSC340
Health Management of Animal Populations
ANSC410
The Gut Microbiome and its Roles in Health and Disease
ANSC417
Regulatory Issues in Animal Care and Management
ANSC435
Experimental Embryology
ANSC437
Animal Biotechnology
ANSC440
Zoonotic Diseases and Control
ANSC443
Physiology of Lactation
ANSC444
Domestic Animal Endocrinology
ANSC450
Animal Breeding Plans
ANSC452
Avian Physiology
ANSC453
Animal Welfare and Bioethics
ANSC455
Applied Animal Behavior
ANSC460
Comparative Vertebrate Immunology
ANSC497
Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory
Management Courses
Select 9 credits of the following:9
ANSC220
Livestock Management
ANSC232
Horse Management
ANSC237
Equine Reproductive Management
ANSC242
Dairy Cattle Management
ANSC245
Sheep Management
ANSC246
Beef Management
ANSC250
Companion Animal Care and Management
ANSC255
Introduction to Aquaculture
ANSC260
Laboratory Animal Management
ANSC262
Commercial Poultry Management
ANSC282
Grazing Animal Management
Total Credits34-37

Science/Professional & Combined Ag-Veterinary Medicine

Course Title Credits
Required Courses
ANSC327Molecular and Quantitative Animal Genetics3
BCHM463Biochemistry of Physiology3-4
or BSCI330 Cell Biology and Physiology
CHEM231
& CHEM232		Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I		4
CHEM241
& CHEM242		Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II		4
CHEM271
& CHEM272		General Chemistry and Energetics
and General Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory		4
PHYS121Fundamentals of Physics I4
or PHYS131 Fundamentals of Physics for Life Sciences I
PHYS122Fundamentals of Physics II4
or PHYS132 Fundamentals of Physics for Life Sciences II
Advanced ANSC Electives
Select 9 credits of the following:9
ANSC330
Equine Science
ANSC340
Health Management of Animal Populations
ANSC359
Internship Experience in Animal and Avian Sciences
ANSC410
The Gut Microbiome and its Roles in Health and Disease
ANSC417
Regulatory Issues in Animal Care and Management
ANSC435
Experimental Embryology
ANSC437
Animal Biotechnology
ANSC440
Zoonotic Diseases and Control
ANSC443
Physiology of Lactation
ANSC444
Domestic Animal Endocrinology
ANSC446
Physiology of Mammalian Reproduction
ANSC447
Physiology of Mammalian Reproduction Laboratory
ANSC450
Animal Breeding Plans
ANSC452
Avian Physiology
ANSC453
Animal Welfare and Bioethics
ANSC455
Applied Animal Behavior
ANSC460
Comparative Vertebrate Immunology
ANSC497
Animal Biotechnology Recombinant DNA Laboratory
Management Courses
Select 3 credits of the following:3
ANSC220
Livestock Management
ANSC232
Horse Management
ANSC237
Equine Reproductive Management
ANSC242
Dairy Cattle Management
ANSC245
Sheep Management
ANSC246
Beef Management
ANSC250
Companion Animal Care and Management
ANSC255
Introduction to Aquaculture
ANSC260
Laboratory Animal Management
ANSC262
Commercial Poultry Management
ANSC282
Grazing Animal Management
Total Credits38-39

*A complete listing of all currently approved Management and Advanced ANSC Elective courses is available from our ANSC Course Listing page.

Other Requirements for the Major

Animal sciences majors select one of two options to guide their coursework. Program requirements for all options are available on our website, along with a list of all ANSC courses and when they are offered.

Animal Care & Management (0104A) - Is designed for students whose career plans include animal management, production and the marketing of animal products. The curriculum provides basic courses in genetics, nutrition, physiology and reproduction while allowing students to focus on the management of one particular livestock species. You are required to supplement academic work with practical experience by completing an internship. Dairy science students, for example, intern at local farms where they participate in decisions about breeding, feeding, health practices, milk production and other aspects of herd management. This option will prepare you for ownership or management positions with dairy, livestock or poultry production enterprises; positions with marketing and processing organizations; breed associations; and positions in agribusiness fields such as sales of feed, pharmaceutical products and agricultural equipment. Graduates also work with state and federal agencies.

Science/Professional (0104E) - Prepares students for admission to veterinary, medical, and/or graduate school. Graduate study can open the door to an exciting research career in specialty areas of animal or biological sciences such as genetics, nutrition, physiology or cell biology. The curriculum emphasizes advanced courses in the biological and physical sciences and includes all the pre-veterinary and pre-medicine requirements.

Combined Ag & Vet Sci (1299D) - A combined degree program available to students who gain admission to veterinary school prior to completing their bachelor's degree. College of Agriculture and Natural Resources students who have completed at least ninety hours, including all college and university requirements, are awarded a bachelor of science degree upon successful completion of at least thirty semester hours at any accredited veterinary college . Early planning with your advisor is encouraged if you choose this option.

Minimum Grade Policy:

ANSC has a minimum grade policy which states that ANSC students must earn a “C-“ or better in all major required courses, including ANSC courses and required supporting courses in other departments. Students must also have both a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in all major requirements in order to graduate. More information on this policy is available on the ANSC Minimum Grade Policy page.

Astronomy Major

Under Astronomy Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, the program learning outcomes and course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Astronomy Major

Change

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify basic concepts from the many areas of astronomy, including motions in the sky, gravity, electromagnetic radiation, solar system, stars, and galaxies.
    2.
  2. Develop mathematical skills, acquire physics knowledge, and practice applying these skills and knowledge in astrophysical situations.
    3.
  3. Use astronomical telescopes/instruments and reduce astronomical data using modern computational methods.
    4.
  4. Demonstrate advanced level knowledge in several different areas of astronomy.
    5.
  5. Describe the current demographic composition of people working in the field of astronomy and how this affects its practice and presents barriers to broader inclusion.

Requirements

Course Title Credits
Required Basic Astronomy Courses
ASTR120Introductory Astrophysics - Solar System3
ASTR121Introductory Astrophysics II - Stars and Beyond4
ASTR310Observational Astronomy4
ASTR320Theoretical Astrophysics3
Advanced Astronomy Courses
Select any two 400 level Astronomy courses of the following:6
ASTR406
Stellar Structure and Evolution
ASTR410
Radio Astronomy
ASTR415
Computational Astrophysics
ASTR421
Galaxies
ASTR422
Cosmology
ASTR430
The Solar System
ASTR435
Astrophysics of Exoplanets
ASTR450
Orbital Dynamics
ASTR480
High Energy Astrophysics
Optional Astronomy Seminars:
ASTR288
Special Projects in Astronomy (ASTR288C-Astronomy Research Techniques)
ASTR288
Special Projects in Astronomy (ASTR288M-Current Events in Astronomy Research)
ASTR288
Special Projects in Astronomy (ASTR288I Introduction to the Astronomy Major)
ASTR288
Special Projects in Astronomy (ASTR288P-Introduction to Astronomical Programming)
Required Introductory Physics Courses 1
PHYS165Introduction to Programming in the Physical Sciences 23
PHYS171Introductory Physics: Mechanics3
PHYS272Introductory Physics: Fields3
PHYS273Introductory Physics: Waves3
PHYS275Experimental Physics I: Mechanics and Heat2
PHYS276Experimental Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism2
Advanced Physics Courses
PHYS371Modern Physics3
PHYS373Mathematical Methods for Physics II3
PHYS401Quantum Physics I4
PHYS404Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics3
Supporting Mathematics/Mathematical Methods Courses
MATH140Calculus I4
MATH141Calculus II4
MATH241Calculus III4
PHYS274Mathematical Methods for Physics I 33
Total Credits64
1

Also accepted with consent of advisor: PHYS161, PHYS165, PHYS260, PHYS261, PHYS270, PHYS271 (14 credits)

2

For students with experience with computer programming this course can be replaced by PHYS474 Computational Physics or ASTR415 Computational Astrophysics. If students complete ASTR415 for this requirement, it cannot be counted as an advanced astronomy course (400-level course) requirement.

3

Completion of both MATH246 and either MATH240 or MATH461 will be accepted in place of PHYS274.

Grades in all of the above required courses must be “C-” or better.

Biochemistry Major

Under Biochemistry Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, the course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Biochemistry Major.

Change

All required chemistry, biochemistry, and upper-level biological sciences courses must be passed with a minimum grade of "C-".  Required supporting courses, including BSCI170 & BSCI171, must be passed with a 2.0 grade point average.

Course Title Credits
UNIV100The Student in the University1
Lower-Level CHEM Courses
CHEM146
& CHEM177		Principles of General Chemistry
and Introduction to Laboratory Practices and Research in the Chemical Sciences		5
CHEM237Principles of Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM247Principles of Organic Chemistry II4
CHEM276
& CHEM277		General Chemistry and Energetics - Majors
and Fundamentals of Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory		5
Supporting Courses
BSCI170
& BSCI171		Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology
and Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory		4
PHYS161
& PHYS260
& PHYS261		General Physics: Mechanics and Particle Dynamics
and General Physics: Vibration, Waves, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism
and General Physics: Mechanics, Vibrations, Waves, Heat (Laboratory)		7
MATH140Calculus I4
MATH141Calculus II4
MATH241Calculus III4
Required Upper Level CHEM/BCHM Courses
CHEM395Professional Issues in Chemistry and Biochemistry1
CHEM425Instrumental Methods of Analysis4
CHEM481
& CHEM483		Physical Chemistry I
and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1		5
BCHM461Biochemistry I3
BCHM462Biochemistry II3
BCHM464Biochemistry Laboratory3
BCHM465Biochemistry III3
BCHM485Physical Biochemistry3
Approved biological science courses6
Total Credits73
1

Note: All majors and potential majors are encouraged to take MATH241 prior to beginning Physical Chemistry.

  • Specific information about course requirements can be obtained in the undergraduate office.
  • Students who enroll in the chemistry or biochemistry program at any time following the first semester of study typically will complete all or part of the non-majors introductory sequence (CHEM131,CHEM132, CHEM231/CHEM232, CHEM241/CHEM242 and CHEM271/CHEM272; CHEM132, CHEM232, CHEM242 and CHEM272 are co-requisite laboratory courses).  In this situation, completion of an additional approved upper level CHEM or BCHM course may be required to fulfill the lower-level departmental major requirements. Transfer students who wish to pursue chemistry or biochemistry majors will have their previous chemistry course work carefully evaluated for placement in the appropriate courses.
  • More information about and requirements for the Biochemistry major can be found at: http://www.chem.umd.edu/undergraduateprogram/current-students/majoradvising.

Bioengineering Major

Under Bioengineering Major

  • The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

The Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Program Criteria.

Change

The Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Chemical Engineering Major

Under Chemical Engineering Major

  • The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Chemical, Biochemical, and Biomolecular Program Criteria.

Change

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, for the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Civil Engineering Major

Under Civil Engineering Major

  • The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil Engineering Program Criteria.

Change

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Computer Engineering Major

Under Computer Engineering Major

  • The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Engineering Program Criteria.

Change

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Communication Major

Under Communication Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, the course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Communication Major.

Change

The course of study for a Communication major must satisfy all of the following requirements:

Course Title Credits
College Requirements
Oral Communication
Select one of the following:3
COMM107
Oral Communication: Principles and Practices
COMM200
Critical Thinking and Speaking
COMM230
Argumentation and Debate
Modes of Communication Inquiry
COMM250Introduction to Communication Inquiry3
Fundamentals of Communication Skills
COMM130Professional Communication and Writing1
Select one of the following:3
BMGT230
Business Statistics
STAT100
Elementary Statistics and Probability
EDMS451
Introduction to Educational Statistics
CCJS200
Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice
PSYC200
Statistical Methods in Psychology
SOCY201
Introductory Statistics for Sociology
Select one of the following specializations:36
Communication Studies
Health and Science Communication
Media and Digital Communication
Political Communication and Public Advocacy
Public Relations
Total Credits46

Communication Studies

Course Title Credits
Communication Theory & Principles
Select two of the following:6
COMM201
Introduction to Public Relations
COMM301
Rhetorical Theories
COMM302
Communication Science Theories
COMM303
Media Theory
Research Methods
COMM304Communication Research Literacy3
Select one of the following:3
COMM305
Qualitative Communication Research Methods
COMM306
Rhetorical Methods in Communication
COMM307
Quantitative Methods in Communication
Communication & Society
Select one of the following Leadership & Social Change courses:3
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM385
Influence
COMM420
Theories of Group Discussion
COMM421
Communicating Leadership
COMM422
Communication Management
COMM424
Communication in Complex Organizations
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM428
Special Topics Seminar in Dialogues and Deliberation
COMM436
Interpersonal Arguing
COMM448
Special Topics in Public Relations
COMM449
Special Topics in Digital Communication
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM459
Special Topics in Science Communication
COMM461
Voices of Public Leadership in the Twentieth Century
COMM462
Visual Communication
COMM469
The Discourse of Social Movements
COMM470
Listening
COMM475
Persuasion
Select one of the following Diversity & Inclusion courses:3
COMM324
Communication and Gender
COMM360
The Rhetoric of Black America
COMM382
Essentials of Intercultural Communication
COMM454
Rhetoric of the 1960s
COMM460
Public Life in American Communities, 1634-1900
Applied
Select one of the following:3
COMM311
Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
COMM386
Experiential Learning
COMM388
Communication Practicum
COMM498
Seminar
Select one of the following:3
COMM311
Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM331
News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations
COMM370
Mediated Communication
COMM371
Communication and Digital Media
COMM375
Documentary Theory and Practice
COMM386
Experiential Learning
COMM388
Communication Practicum
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM426
Conflict Management
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM471
COMM498
Seminar
Electives
3xx or 4xx-Level COMM Electives12
Total Credits36

Health and Science Communication

Course Title Credits
Communication Theory & Principles
COMM302Communication Science Theories3
Select one of the following:3
COMM201
Introduction to Public Relations
COMM301
Rhetorical Theories
COMM303
Media Theory
Research Methods
COMM304Communication Research Literacy3
Select one of the following Research Methods courses:3
COMM305
Qualitative Communication Research Methods
COMM306
Rhetorical Methods in Communication
COMM307
Quantitative Methods in Communication
Communication & Society
Select one of the following Leadership & Social Change courses:3
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM385
Influence
COMM420
Theories of Group Discussion
COMM421
Communicating Leadership
COMM422
Communication Management
COMM424
Communication in Complex Organizations
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM428
Special Topics Seminar in Dialogues and Deliberation
COMM436
Interpersonal Arguing
COMM448
Special Topics in Public Relations
COMM449
Special Topics in Digital Communication
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM459
Special Topics in Science Communication
COMM461
Voices of Public Leadership in the Twentieth Century
COMM462
Visual Communication
COMM469
The Discourse of Social Movements
COMM470
Listening
COMM475
Persuasion
Select one of the following Diversity & Inclusion courses:3
COMM324
Communication and Gender
COMM360
The Rhetoric of Black America
COMM382
Essentials of Intercultural Communication
COMM454
Rhetoric of the 1960s
COMM460
Public Life in American Communities, 1634-1900
Applied
Select one of the following:3
COMM311
Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
COMM386
Experiential Learning
COMM388
Communication Practicum
COMM498
Seminar
Select one of the following:3
COMM311
Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM331
News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations
COMM370
Mediated Communication
COMM371
Communication and Digital Media
COMM375
Documentary Theory and Practice
COMM386
Experiential Learning
COMM388
Communication Practicum
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM426
Conflict Management
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM471
COMM498
Seminar
Select four of the following specialization electives: 112
Specialization Electives
COMM398
Selected Topics in Communication (COMM398E: Health Communication)
COMM419
Special Topics in Health Communication
COMM422
Communication Management
COMM424
Communication in Complex Organizations
COMM426
Conflict Management
COMM427
Crisis Communication
COMM435
Theories of Interpersonal Communication
COMM459
Special Topics in Science Communication
Total Credits36
1

The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one requirement.

Media and Digital Communication

Course Title Credits
Communication Theory & Principles
COMM303Media Theory3
Select one of the following:3
COMM201
Introduction to Public Relations
COMM301
Rhetorical Theories
COMM302
Communication Science Theories
Research Methods
COMM304Communication Research Literacy3
Select one of the following Research Methods courses:3
COMM305
Qualitative Communication Research Methods
COMM306
Rhetorical Methods in Communication
COMM307
Quantitative Methods in Communication
Communication & Society
Select one of the following Leadership & Social Change courses:3
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM385
Influence
COMM420
Theories of Group Discussion
COMM421
Communicating Leadership
COMM422
Communication Management
COMM424
Communication in Complex Organizations
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM428
Special Topics Seminar in Dialogues and Deliberation
COMM448
Special Topics in Public Relations
COMM449
Special Topics in Digital Communication
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM459
Special Topics in Science Communication
COMM461
Voices of Public Leadership in the Twentieth Century
COMM462
Visual Communication
COMM469
The Discourse of Social Movements
COMM470
Listening
COMM475
Persuasion
Select one of the following Diversity & Inclusion courses:3
COMM324
Communication and Gender
COMM360
The Rhetoric of Black America
COMM382
Essentials of Intercultural Communication
COMM454
Rhetoric of the 1960s
COMM460
Public Life in American Communities, 1634-1900
Applied
Select one of the following:3
COMM311
Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
COMM386
Experiential Learning
COMM388
Communication Practicum
COMM498
Seminar
Select one of the following:3
COMM311
Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM331
News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations
COMM370
Mediated Communication
COMM371
Communication and Digital Media
COMM375
Documentary Theory and Practice
COMM386
Experiential Learning
COMM388
Communication Practicum
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM426
Conflict Management
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM471
COMM498
Seminar
Specialization Electives
Select four of the following specialization electives: 112
COMM370
Mediated Communication
COMM371
Communication and Digital Media
COMM372
Communication, Meaning, and Digital Media
COMM373
Communication and Digital Visual Narrative
COMM374
Communicating Visually: Message Production and Digital Media
COMM375
Documentary Theory and Practice
COMM376
Communication through Advocacy Short Film
COMM449
Special Topics in Digital Communication
COMM468
Seminar in Mediated Communication
Total Credits36
1

The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one requirement.

Political Communication and Public Advocacy

Course Title Credits
Communication Theory & Principles
COMM301Rhetorical Theories3
Select one of the following:3
COMM201
Introduction to Public Relations
COMM302
Communication Science Theories
COMM303
Media Theory
Research Methods
COMM304Communication Research Literacy3
Select one of the following Research Methods courses:3
COMM305
Qualitative Communication Research Methods
COMM306
Rhetorical Methods in Communication
COMM307
Quantitative Methods in Communication
Communication & Society
Select one of the following Leadership & Social Change courses:3
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM385
Influence
COMM420
Theories of Group Discussion
COMM421
Communicating Leadership
COMM422
Communication Management
COMM424
Communication in Complex Organizations
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM428
Special Topics Seminar in Dialogues and Deliberation
COMM436
Interpersonal Arguing
COMM448
Special Topics in Public Relations
COMM449
Special Topics in Digital Communication
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM459
Special Topics in Science Communication
COMM461
Voices of Public Leadership in the Twentieth Century
COMM462
Visual Communication
COMM469
The Discourse of Social Movements
COMM470
Listening
COMM475
Persuasion
Select one of the following Diversity & Inclusion courses:3
COMM324
Communication and Gender
COMM360
The Rhetoric of Black America
COMM382
Essentials of Intercultural Communication
COMM454
Rhetoric of the 1960s
COMM460
Public Life in American Communities, 1634-1900
Applied
Select one of the following:3
COMM311
Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
COMM386
Experiential Learning
COMM388
Communication Practicum
COMM498
Seminar
Select one of the following:3
COMM311
Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM331
News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations
COMM370
Mediated Communication
COMM371
Communication and Digital Media
COMM375
Documentary Theory and Practice
COMM386
Experiential Learning
COMM388
Communication Practicum
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM426
Conflict Management
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM471
COMM498
Seminar
Specialization Electives
Select four of the following specialization electives: 112
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM340
Communicating the Narrative
COMM360
The Rhetoric of Black America
COMM428
Special Topics Seminar in Dialogues and Deliberation
COMM450
Ancient and Medieval Rhetorical Theory
COMM456
Freedom of Speech & the First Amendment
COMM458
Seminar in Political Communication
COMM460
Public Life in American Communities, 1634-1900
COMM461
Voices of Public Leadership in the Twentieth Century
COMM469
The Discourse of Social Movements
Total Credits36
1

The same course cannot be used to fulfill more than one requirement.

Public Relations

Course Title Credits
Communication Theory & Principles
COMM201Introduction to Public Relations3
Select one of the following:3
COMM301
Rhetorical Theories
COMM302
Communication Science Theories
COMM303
Media Theory
Research Methods
COMM304Communication Research Literacy3
Select one of the following Research Methods courses:3
COMM305
Qualitative Communication Research Methods
COMM306
Rhetorical Methods in Communication
COMM307
Quantitative Methods in Communication
Communication & Society
Select one of the following Leadership & Social Change courses:3
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
COMM385
Influence
COMM420
Theories of Group Discussion
COMM421
Communicating Leadership
COMM422
Communication Management
COMM424
Communication in Complex Organizations
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
COMM428
Special Topics Seminar in Dialogues and Deliberation
COMM436
Interpersonal Arguing
COMM448
Special Topics in Public Relations
COMM449
Special Topics in Digital Communication
COMM455
Speechwriting
COMM459
Special Topics in Science Communication
COMM461
Voices of Public Leadership in the Twentieth Century
COMM462
Visual Communication
COMM469
The Discourse of Social Movements
COMM470
Listening
COMM475
Persuasion
Select one of the following Diversity & Inclusion courses:3
COMM324
Communication and Gender
COMM360
The Rhetoric of Black America
COMM382
Essentials of Intercultural Communication
COMM454
Rhetoric of the 1960s
COMM460
Public Life in American Communities, 1634-1900
Applied
COMM331News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations3
COMM386Experiential Learning3-6
Specialization Electives
COMM351Public Relations Techniques3
COMM353New Media Writing for Public Relations3
COMM483Senior Seminar in Public Relations3
COMM476Language, Communication, and Action3
Total Credits36-39

Computational Finance Minor

  • Effective Spring 2024, the Computational Finance Minor was established (published December 19, 2023).

Program Directors: Albert S. Kyle, Ph.D. and Louiqa Raschid, Ph.D.

The Minor in Computational Finance will provide students with proficiency in applying analytical models and machine learning methods to solve challenging financial tasks. The Minor will introduce students to (pseudo) realistic tasks faced by financial analysts and researchers, as well as the real world datasets that are widely used across the financial industry and by financial regulators (e.g., SEC, FINRA, etc.). The Minor, which is only open to Computer Science majors, will equip students with the domain specific skills needed for positions in the financial industry (banking and investment) or with financial regulators (SEC, FINRA, Fannie Mae, etc.) or to explore innovative opportunities in the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop proficiency in manipulating financial datasets.
    2.
  2. Apply analytical models to solve challenging financial tasks.
    3.
  3. Apply machine learning methods to analyze financial datasets.
    4.
  4. Engage with academic and industry mentors in a capstone project.
    5.
  5. Engage in experiential learning projects that are designed to solve real world problems with real datasets.
    6.
  6. Demonstrate analytical thinking skills through the use and application of analytical and machine learning methods.

Requirements

Admitted Computer Science majors will begin the minor in their junior year and MATH240, MATH241, and STAT400 (or equivalent courses) should be completed prior to entering the program. CMSC320 (or an equivalent course) should be completed either prior to beginning the minor or during a student's first semester in the minor.

Course Title Credits
BUFN400Introduction to Financial Markets and Financial Datasets3
CMSC320Introduction to Data Science3
BUFN403Capstone Computational Finance Projects3
One course from the following:3
BUFN401
Option Theory and Derivatives
BUFN402
Portfolio Management
One course from the following:3
CMSC421
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CMSC422
Introduction to Machine Learning
CMSC470
Introduction to Natural Language Processing
CMSC471
Introduction to Data Visualization
CMSC472
Introduction to Deep Learning
CMSC474
Introduction to Computational Game Theory
Total Credits15

Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering Major

Under Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering Major and Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering Major at Shady Grove

  • The Student Learning Outcomes were modified (published September 7, 2023).

Original

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of computing, engineering, science, and mathematics to identify, analyze and solve complex engineering problems.
  2. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer‐based system, process, component, or program that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
  5. An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
  6. An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
  7. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  8. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge, using appropriate learning strategies.

Change

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2.
  2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4.
  4. The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments that must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    5.
  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    6.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    7.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Economics Major

Under Economics Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, course and credit requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Economics Major.

Change

In addition to the university's general education requirements, students must earn a minimum of 41 credits via a combination of foundation and elective courses in economics and math as listed below. Both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science tracks require a sequence of courses starting with introductory micro and macroeconomics, as well as calculus. Students then proceed to intermediate level courses in theory and statistics. Finally, students take at least one upper-level course focused on quantitative analysis plus several upper-level courses where you explore specific topics in more depth. Both tracks require the same number of courses.

All courses must be passed with a grade of "C-" or better to count towards the foundation and elective requirements.  Students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average across all courses used to satisfy major degree requirements. A course used to fulfill one requirement for the major may not count towards any other economics major requirement.  

Bachelor of Arts

Course Title Credits
College Requirements
Foundation Courses
ECON200Principles of Microeconomics3
ECON201Principles of Macroeconomics3
MATH120Elementary Calculus I3-4
or MATH140 Calculus I
ECON230Applied Economic Statistics3
or BMGT230 Business Statistics
ECON305Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy4
ECON306Intermediate Microeconomic Theory & Policy4
Economics Courses of Choice
Select one of the following: 13
ECON402
Macroeconomic Models and Forecasting
ECON414
Game Theory
ECON424
Applied Econometrics
ECON425
Mathematical Economics
ECON426
Economics of Cost-Benefit Analysis
Select two 300 or 400 level ECON courses designated for B.A.6
Select three 400 level ECON courses designated for B.A.9
Select one of the following:3
ECON386
Experiential Learning
Other experiential learning course(s)
300 or 400 level ECON course designated for the B.A.
Total Credits41-42

The Economics curriculum may be updated over time, given college and campus approval. Students will be notified as other appropriate courses are approved that fulfill the requirements for the major.

Bachelor of Science

Course Title Credits
College Requirements
Foundation Courses
ECON200Principles of Microeconomics3
ECON201Principles of Macroeconomics3
MATH140Calculus I4
ECON300Methods and Tools for Economic Analysis3
or MATH241 Calculus III
Note: Students who take MATH241 must also take another statistics course
ECON321Economic Statistics3
or STAT401 Applied Probability and Statistics II
ECON325Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis4
ECON326Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis4
ECON422Econometrics3
Economics Courses of Choice
Select three 400 level ECON courses designated for the B.S.9
Select one 400 level ECON course designated for the B.S. or B.A.3
Select one 300 or 400 level ECON course designated for the B.S. or B.A.3
Total Credits42

The Economics curriculum may be updated over time, given college and campus approval.  Students will be notified as other appropriate courses are approved that fulfill the requirements for the major.

Other Requirements for the Major

Study Sequences and Plans of Study

Those students planning to pursue graduate study in economics must begin to prepare themselves analytically for graduate work by focusing on theory, statistics, and mathematics in their undergraduate curriculum. These students should consider the full econometrics sequence of ECON422 and ECON423. Mastery of advanced calculus and linear algebra is essential for entrance into graduate schools, and therefore students must take MATH140, MATH141, MATH240, MATH241 and MATH246. Students should also plan on taking MATH410 and MATH411.

Benchmarks

In accordance with the university's policies, the Department of Economics expects students to make timely progress towards graduation. To help measure progress during the early stages of a student's studies in economics, students will have to complete courses designated as benchmarks within a specified number of semesters in order to continue in their major.

Bachelor of Arts

Students must complete the following five courses within two semesters of entering the major:

  • ECON200, ECON201, and MATH120 or MATH140 with grades of C- or higher
  • One additional GenEd course with a D- or higher
  • Academic Writing with a C- or higher

Bachelor of Science

Students must complete the following six courses within two semesters of entering the major:

  • ECON200, ECON201, MATH140, and ECON300 with grades of C- or higher
  • One additional GenEd course with a D- or higher
  • Academic Writing with a C- or higher

These benchmark deadlines may not be appropriate for all incoming students (depending upon credit earned prior to entering the major and math placement). All students complete an individualized benchmark contract with an ECON advisor, either at orientation or in the process of declaring the major. Freshmen wishing to declare an Economics major should see an advisor as soon as possible in order to set appropriate benchmarks and establish a coherent graduation plan.

Electrical Engineering Major

Under Electrical Engineering Major

  • The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program Criteria.

Change

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Environmental Science and Technology Major

Under Environmental Science and Technology Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, the course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Environmental Science and Technology Major.

Change

This program requires a total of 120 credits for a Bachelor of Science, including the general education program course credits, required major credits; Technology and Ecosystem elective credits, and free elective credits. All courses counted toward the major must be completed with a C- or better. An overall GPA of 2.0 in major courses is required for graduation.

Course Title Credits
ENST Core for all Areas of Concentration
BSCI170
& BSCI171		Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology
and Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory		4
MATH120Elementary Calculus I3
BSCI160
& BSCI161		Principles of Ecology and Evolution
and Principles of Ecology and Evolution Lab		4
CHEM131
& CHEM132		Chemistry I - Fundamentals of General Chemistry
and General Chemistry I Laboratory		4
ENST200Fundamentals of Soil Science4
ENST233Introduction to Environmental Health4
CHEM231
& CHEM232		Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I		4
PHYS121Fundamentals of Physics I4
GEOG306Introduction to Quantitative Methods for the Geographical Environmental Sciences3
or BIOM301 Introduction to Biometrics
ENST360Ecosystem Ecology4
ENST389Internship3
Concentration (See list below)33-36
Senior Integrative Experience - Choose one course from list below3
ENST388
Honors Thesis Research
ENST470
Ideas into Impact
ENST486
Senior Professional Experience
ENST472
Capstone
Total Credits77-80

Concentrations:

Ecological Technology Design

Course Title Credits
Concentration Core
ENST281Computer Aided Design in Ecology2
ENST481Ecological Design4
MATH121Elementary Calculus II3
Concentration Depth - Ecology (2 Courses)6
ENST410
Ecosystem Services: An Integrated Analysis
ENST422
Soil Microbial Ecology
ENST450
Wetland Ecology
ENST453
Watershed Science: Water Balance, Open Channel Flow, and Near Surface Hydrology
GEOL453
Ecosystem Restoration
Concentration Depth - Design (3 Courses)9
ENST282
Ecological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
ENST405
Energy and Environment
ENST415
Renewable Energy
ENST443
ENST485
Water Management in Urban Environment
ENST456
Spatial Analysis and Ecological Sampling
or GEOG272
 Introduction to Earth Observation Science
or GEOG373
 Geographic Information Systems
or INAG237
 GPS & Drone Applications in Surveying
Ecological Technology Design Technical Electives 112
Urban Ecosystems and Human Dimensions:
ENST461
Urban Wildlife Management
GEOG331
Introduction to Human Dimensions of Global Change
LARC452
Green Infrastructure and Community Greening
PLSC480
Urban Ecology
Sustainable Technology:
ENST432
Environmental Microbiology
ENST441
Sustainable Agriculture
GEOL453
Ecosystem Restoration
INAG250
Fundamentals of Agricultural Mechanics
PLSC425
Green Roofs and Urban Sustainability
Wetlands:
ENST430
Wetland Soils
ENST450
Wetland Ecology
ENST452
Wetland Restoration
GEOL452
Watershed and Wetland Hydrology
Ecology and Ecosystem Management:
BSCI467
Freshwater Biology
ENST373
Natural History of the Chesapeake Bay
ENST460
Principles of Wildlife Management
PLSC471
Forest Ecology
Total Credits36

Ecosystem Health

Course Title Credits
Concentration Core
ENST333Ecosystem Health and Protection3
ENST334Environmental Toxicology3
ENST436Emerging Environmental Threats3
BSCI207Principles of Biology III - Organismal Biology3
BSCI222Principles of Genetics4
or BSCI223 General Microbiology
Concentration Depth (2 Courses)6
ENST403
Invasive Species Ecology
ENST423
Soil-Water Pollution
ENST432
Environmental Microbiology
ENST445
Ecological Risk Assessment
Ecosystem Health Technical Electives 112
Environmental Health:
ENST403
Invasive Species Ecology
ENST423
Soil-Water Pollution
ENST434
Toxic Contaminants: Sources, Fate, and Effects
ENST436
Emerging Environmental Threats
ENST445
Ecological Risk Assessment
Environmental Science and Management:
ENST405
Energy and Environment
GEOG415
Land Use, Climate Change, and Sustainability
GEOL452
Watershed and Wetland Hydrology
ENST432
Environmental Microbiology
LARC450
Environmental Resources
Ecological Processes:
ENST422
Soil Microbial Ecology
ENST450
Wetland Ecology
ENST460
Principles of Wildlife Management
PLSC400
Plant Physiology
BSCI467
Freshwater Biology
Human Health:
BSCI424
Pathogenic Microbiology
BSCI425
Advanced Cell Biology Lab Practices
BSCI437
General Virology
BSCI450
Mammalian Systems Physiology
Chemistry Depth:
CHEM241
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM242
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Cultural or Social Dimensions:
ENST410
Ecosystem Services: An Integrated Analysis
GEOG331
Introduction to Human Dimensions of Global Change
GEOG431
Culture and Natural Resource Management
PLCY301
Sustainability
SOCY405
Scarcity and Modern Society
Total Credits34

Natural Resources Management

Course Title Credits
Concentration Core
BSCI222Principles of Genetics4
ENST214Introduction to Fish and Wildlife Sciences3
ENST487Environmental Conflicts and Decision Making2
Concentration Depth (4 Courses)12
ENST456
Spatial Analysis and Ecological Sampling
or GEOG272
 Introduction to Earth Observation Science
or GEOG373
 Geographic Information Systems
or INAG237
 GPS & Drone Applications in Surveying
ENST450
Wetland Ecology
or ENST453
 Watershed Science: Water Balance, Open Channel Flow, and Near Surface Hydrology
AREC240
Introduction to Economics and the Environment
or AREC241
 Environment, Economics and Policy
or ENST410
 Ecosystem Services: An Integrated Analysis
or AREC250
 Elements of Agricultural and Resource Economics
ENST424
or ENST430
 Wetland Soils
or ENST441
 Sustainable Agriculture
or ENST462
 Field Techniques in Wildlife Management
or GEOG418
 Field and Laboratory Techniques in Environmental Science
Natural Resources Management Technical Electives 112
Wildlife:
ENST460
Principles of Wildlife Management 2
ENST461
Urban Wildlife Management 2
BSCI334
& BSCI335
Mammalogy
and Mammalogy Laboratory 2
ENSP102
Introduction to Environmental Policy 2
PLSC254
Woody Plants for Mid-Atlantic Landscape II
ENSP330
Introduction to Environmental Law 2
or GVPT273
 Introduction to Environmental Politics
Fisheries:
ENST314
Fisheries Management and Sustainability 3
COMM250
Introduction to Communication Inquiry 3
COMM382
Essentials of Intercultural Communication 3
GEOG331
Introduction to Human Dimensions of Global Change 3
GEOG416
Conceptualizing and Modeling Human-Environmental Interactions 3
ENSP102
Introduction to Environmental Policy 3
ENSP330
Introduction to Environmental Law 3
GVPT273
Introduction to Environmental Politics 3
Wetlands:
ENST430
Wetland Soils 4
ENST450
Wetland Ecology 4
ENST452
Wetland Restoration 4
GEOL452
Watershed and Wetland Hydrology 4
PLSC489
Special Topics in Plant Science (PLSC489O Plant Taxonomy) 4
or PLSC254
 Woody Plants for Mid-Atlantic Landscape II
Forestry:
PLSC253
Woody Plants for Mid-Atlantic Landscapes I
PLSC254
Woody Plants for Mid-Atlantic Landscape II
PLSC400
Plant Physiology
PLSC471
Forest Ecology
Total Credits33

Soil and Watershed Science

Course Title Credits
Concentration Core
GEOL100
& GEOL110		Physical Geology
and Physical Geology Laboratory		4
ENST456Spatial Analysis and Ecological Sampling3
or GEOG272 Introduction to Earth Observation Science
or GEOG373 Geographic Information Systems
or INAG237 GPS & Drone Applications in Surveying
Concentration Depth - Soil Sciences7
ENST411
Principles of Soil Fertility
ENST414
Soil Morphology, Genesis and Classification 5
ENST417
Soil Hydrology and Physics 5
ENST421
Soil Chemistry 5
ENST422
Soil Microbial Ecology 5
Concentration Depth - Field Experiences3
ENST301
Field Soil Morphology I
ENST302
Field Soil Morphology II
ENST303
Field Soil Morphology III
ENST309
Advanced Field Soil Morphology
ENST424
ENST430
Wetland Soils
ENST441
Sustainable Agriculture
ENST450
Wetland Ecology
Concentration Depth - Systems6
AREC365
World Hunger, Population, and Food Supplies
ENST410
Ecosystem Services: An Integrated Analysis
ENST432
Environmental Microbiology
PLSC400
Plant Physiology
Soil and Watershed Science Technical Electives 112
Agriculture and Sustainable Land Use:
AREC365
World Hunger, Population, and Food Supplies
PLSC303
Global Food Systems
PLSC405
Agroecology
Social Ecology:
BSCI223
General Microbiology
BSCI337
Biology of Insects
BSCI467
Freshwater Biology
ENST410
Ecosystem Services: An Integrated Analysis
Geosciences:
GEOL322
Mineralogy
GEOL340
Geomorphology
GEOL341
Structural Geology
GEOL342
Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
GEOL444
Low Temperature Geochemistry
Watersheds:
ENST334
Environmental Toxicology
ENST423
Soil-Water Pollution
ENST453
Watershed Science: Water Balance, Open Channel Flow, and Near Surface Hydrology
GEOL451
Groundwater
GEOL452
Watershed and Wetland Hydrology
GEOL453
Ecosystem Restoration
Total Credits35
1

 Any combination of electives can be taken. Courses appear in blocks of related topics to assist students in tailoring their program to particular interests within the concentration. Under some circumstances, other 300 or 400 level electives can be substituted with advisor’s approval.

2

Required for Professional Certification as an Associate Wildlife Biologist by The Wildlife Society.

3

 Required for Professional Certification as an Associate Fisheries Professional by American Fisheries Society.

4

 Required for Professional Certification as a Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) by The Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program (SWSPCP).

5

Required for Soil Certification Exam.

Fire Protection Engineering Major

Under Fire Protection Engineering Major

  1. The senior design project statement in the the program description changed (published August 11, 2023).
  2. The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

(1) A senior design or research project is required which gives the student an opportunity to explore issues beyond the normal classroom environment.

(2) The Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Fire Protection Engineering Program Criteria.

Change

(1) A senior capstone design project is included in a course that allows students who are nearing graduation to integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in their program and apply them to develop fire protection solutions to complex, yet practical, challenges.

(2) The Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Fire Protection and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

French Language and Literature Major

Under French Language and Literature Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, the program description, learning outcomes, and course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See French Language and Literature Major.

Change

The undergraduate major in French (FREN) is centered on the study of the French language and the literatures and cultures of the French and Francophone people. Our faculty members teach a wide variety of courses in culture, literature, linguistics, stylistics, cinema, civilization, the contemporary French and Francophone world, and women's studies.

Students who complete the requirements for the major can expect to be able to speak, read, write, and understand French at a level that would allow them to communicate with native speakers, to recognize and interpret the diverse cultural perspectives and products of the French-speaking world, and to be culturally sensitive members of society.

Students of French have the option of living in the Language House. University faculty-led programs in Nice (semester or year-long) and Montpellier (summer) are offered by the Department, and all students majoring in French are encouraged to participate in either, or both, of these programs as an integral part of their curriculum. Students may also consider a double major in French and another discipline, such as College of Arts and Humanities majors, Business, International relations, Economics, or Journalism.

Students can satisfy the ARHU Global Engagement Requirement by taking the appropriate French language course sequence (103>203), or by taking a higher level French course.

Students must take language acquisition courses sequentially, i.e., 103, 203, 204, 250, etc. Once credit has been received in a higher-level language acquisition or grammar course, a lower-level course may not be taken for credit. FREN387 must be taken before any 400 level course taught in French.

Advanced students of French may substitute 3xx or 4xx level electives for FREN204, FREN250, or FREN301, in consultation with the Advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the institutions, values, and cultural products of France and/or the francophone countries
    2.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in oral expression in French
    3.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in written expression in French
    4.
  4. Demonstrate reading literacy in French

Requirements

Course Title Credits
College Requirements
FREN204French Grammar and Composition3
FREN250Introduction to Cultural and Textual Analysis3
FREN301Composition and Style3
FREN387Critical Writing on France and the French-Speaking World3
Select two of the following:6
FREN302
Introduction to Translation
FREN306
Commercial French I
FREN312
France Today
FREN313
 (Current Issues in the French-Speaking World)
FREN399
Directed Study in French
FREN351From Romanticism to the Age of Modernism and Beyond3
FREN352From the Age of Epic and Romance to the Enlightenment3
Select four additional FREN4xx level courses in literature, linguistics, film, and culture, of which only one may be in English. FREN387 must be completed before any FREN4xx level course offered in French.12
Total Credits36

Students must earn a grade of "C-" or higher in each course applied toward a major or minor in the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Additionally, an overall GPA of 2.0 in a major or minor is required for graduation.

Global Terrorism Studies Minor

Under Global Terrorism Studies Minor

  • Effective Spring 2024, course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Global Terrorism Studies Minor.

Change

Course Title Credits
Minor Requirements
BSST377Applying Theory to the Practice of Countering Terrorism1
BSST330Terrorism Studies3
BSST386Experiential Learning in Terrorism Studies (Not repeatable)1
Innovative Ideas Requirement (choose one of the following)3
BSST331
Innovations in Counterterrorism
BSST335
Innovations in Countering Violent Extremism
ELECTIVES Six additional elective credits from within Terrorism Studies (BSST) 16
Select one of the following Global Perspective courses:3
ANTH265
Anthropology of Global Health
AREC345
Global Poverty and Economic Development
AREC365
World Hunger, Population, and Food Supplies
ENES269
Topics in Grand Challenges for Engineering in a Global Context
ENES316
Global Leadership in Engineering, Business, & Technology
ENES464
International Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ENES472
Leading Global Teams and Engaging Across Cultures in Business, Engineering, and Technology
ENES474
Global Perspectives of Engineering
GEOG330
As the World Turns: Society and Sustainability in a Time of Great Change
GVPT200
International Political Relations
GVPT204
Uncertain Partners: US and China in a Changing World
GVPT206
Appetite for Change: Politics and the Globalization of Food
GVPT210
Religions, Beliefs, and World Affairs
GVPT280
The Study of Comparative Politics
GVPT282
The Politics of Global Development
GVPT306
Global Environmental Politics
GVPT309
Topics in International Relations
GVPT354
International Development and Conflict Management
GVPT359
Topics in Comparative Politics
GVPT409
Seminar in International Relations and World Politics (GVPT409J: Multi-Track Diplomacy & Conflict Transformation)
GVPT409
Seminar in International Relations and World Politics (GVPT409K: Workshop in Multi-Track Diplomacy)
Total Credits17
1

Upon approval from the Director, students may substitute a relevant course outside BSST. If BSST331 is taken to fulfill the Innovative Ideas requirement, BSST335 can be taken to fulfill 3 BSST elective credits; if BSST335 is taken to fulfill the Innovative Ideas requirement, BSST331 can be taken to fulfill 3 BSST elective credits.  

All courses used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better. Students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average across all courses used to satisfy the minor requirements.

Kinesiology: Biomechanics and Motor Control Minor

  • Effective Spring 2024, the Kinesiology: Biomechanics and Motor Control Minor was established (published December 19, 2023).

Program Director: Polly Sebastian-Schurer

The Kinesiology minor in Biomechanics and Motor Control provides a depth of knowledge to enhance students' chosen major, so they excel in their careers after graduation. This minor focuses on the study of human movement and the physical and physiological principles upon which it depends and the influence of growth and development upon human and motor performance. Note: The Biomechanics and Motor Control minor is not open to declared Kinesiology majors. Minor courses are offered over summer/winter and students may need to utilize these offerings to complete the minor.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will interpret, synthesize, and critically analyze research underlying the kinesiological dimensions of physical activity and health that are specific to biomechanics and motor control.
    2.
  2. Students will develop principled reasoning skills necessary to apply and extend kinesiology knowledge to address problems that are relevant to physical activity and the health of diverse populations in relation to biomechanics and motor control.
    3.
  3. Students will integrate, interrogate, and communicate the connection between the scholarship of kinesiology and the goals of public health in relation to biomechanics and motor control.
    4.
  4. Students will engage in physical activities both within their formal curriculum with the goal of asserting the importance of lifelong physical activity.
    5.
  5. Students will integrate their physical activity experiences with kinesiology sub-disciplinary knowledge of biomechanics and motor control.

Requirements

Students are required to have BSCI170 and BSCI201 or PHYS121 (or equivalents) completed. 

Course Title Credits
KNES1XX (Physical Activity Course)1-2
Choose five of the following:15
KNES226
The Cybernetic Human
KNES265
Mathematical, Physical, & Statistical Basis of Kinesiology
KNES300
Biomechanics of Human Motion
KNES306
Prosthetics for Limb Amputations
KNES350
The Psychology of Sports & Exercise
KNES370
Motor Development
KNES385
Motor Control and Learning
KNES402
Biomechanics of Sport
KNES462
Neural Basis of Human Movement
KNES474
Quantitative Methods in Cognitive Motor Behavior - MATLAB
KNES498
Special Topics in Kinesiology (KNES498V Clinical Biomechanics: Musculoskeletal Injury)
Total Credits16-17

Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology Minor

  • Effective Spring 2024, the Kinesiology: Exercise Physiology Minor was established (published December 19, 2023).

Program Director: Polly Sebastian-Schurer

The Kinesiology minor in Exercise Physiology provides a depth of knowledge to enhance students' chosen major, so they excel in their careers after graduation. The minor offers access to knowledge in a broad range of areas, including whole-body and molecular aspects of cardiovascular physiology, metabolism, aging, health, and disease. Note: The Exercise Physiology minor is not open to declared Kinesiology majors. Minor courses are offered over summer/winter and students may need to utilize these offerings to complete the minor.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will interpret, synthesize, and critically analyze research underlying the kinesiological dimensions of physical activity and health that are specific to exercise physiology.
    2.
  2. Students will develop principled reasoning skills necessary to apply and extend kinesiology knowledge to address problems that are relevant to physical activity and the health of diverse populations in relation to exercise physiology.
    3.
  3. Students will integrate, interrogate, and communicate the connection between the scholarship of kinesiology and the goals of public health in relation to exercise physiology.
    4.
  4. Students will engage in physical activities both within their formal curriculum with the goal of asserting the importance of lifelong physical activity.
    5.
  5. Students will integrate their physical activity experiences with kinesiology sub-disciplinary knowledge of exercise physiology.

Requirements

At least nine credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. Please note that many of the upper-level courses have prerequisites. Students should have completed MATH113 or higher, or have a minimum eligibility for MATH120, in order to take any necessary prerequisite courses for this minor.

Course Title Credits
KNES1XX (Physical Activity Course)1-2
Choose five of the following:15
KNES260
Science of Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health
KNES282
Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
KNES289
Topical Investigations (KNES289F Foundations of Food, Physical Activity, & Health)
KNES320
Physiological Basis of Physical Activity and Human Health
KNES332
Exercise Testing & Prescription for Fitness Professionals
KNES350
The Psychology of Sports & Exercise
KNES360
Physiology of Exercise
KNES445
Exercise and Brain Health
KNES460
Physiology of Aging and the Impact of Physical Activity
KNES464
Exercise Metabolism: Role in Health and Disease
KNES465
Physical Activity and Disease Prevention and Treatment
Total Credits16-17

Kinesiology: Sport, Commerce, & Culture Minor

  • Effective Spring 2024, the Kinesiology: Sport, Commerce, & Culture Minor was established (published December 19, 2023).

Program Director: Polly Sebastian-Schurer

The Kinesiology minor in Sport, Commerce, & Culture provides a depth of knowledge to enhance students' chosen major, so they excel in their careers after graduation. The minor provides students with an opportunity to study the structure and experience of contemporary sport culture from an interdisciplinary perspective, informed by research, theories, and methods drawn largely–but not exclusively–from anthropology, cultural studies, economics, gender studies, history, race and ethnic studies, urban studies, and sociology. Note: The Sport, Commerce, & Culture minor is not open to declared Kinesiology majors. Minor courses are offered over summer/winter and students may need to utilize these offerings to complete the minor.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will interpret, synthesize, and critically analyze research underlying the kinesiological dimensions of physical activity and health that are specific to Sport, Commerce, Culture.
    2.
  2. Students will develop principled reasoning skills necessary to apply and extend kinesiology knowledge to address problems that are relevant to physical activity and the health of diverse populations in relation to Sport, Commerce, Culture.
    3.
  3. Students will integrate, interrogate, and communicate the connection between the scholarship of kinesiology and the goals of public health in relation to Sport, Commerce, Culture.
    4.
  4. Students will engage in physical activities both within their formal curriculum with the goal of asserting the importance of lifelong physical activity.
    5.
  5. Students will integrate their physical activity experiences with kinesiology sub-disciplinary knowledge of Sport, Commerce, Culture.

Requirements

At least nine credits must be at the 300 or 400 level. 

Course Title Credits
KNES1XX (Physical Activity Course)1-2
KNES287Sport and American Society3
Choose four of the following:12
KNES225
Hoop Dreams: Black Masculinity and Sport
KNES285
History of Physical Culture, Sport, & Science in America
KNES289
Topical Investigations (KNES289B Baseball: The National Pastime(?))
KNES342
Sport, Commerce, and Culture in the Global Marketplace
KNES346
Sport for Development
KNES347
Sport Economics
KNES484
Sporting Hollywood
KNES485
Sport and Globalization
Total Credits16-17

Information Science Major

Under Information Science Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, the program description and course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Information Science Major.

Change

The field of information science, particularly in the iSchool, is a field concerned with the intersections of information, people, and technology. Information science is an interdisciplinary field, drawing from other areas of study such as computer science, management, social science, education, and the humanities, but with a focus on individual and institutional users of information and their information needs. In our program students gain the knowledge and the skills for creating information systems, resources, and services that help address society’s pressing needs in a variety of contexts and in a variety of private and public sector positions, ranging from financial services to healthcare; from information technology to consulting; and from education to cultural institutions.

Restriction: Students are not permitted to double-major or double-degree with the Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Information Design. 

Requirements

Students must earn a "C-" or better in all major requirements and an overall average of 2.0.

Course Title Credits
Benchmark Courses
MATH115Precalculus3
PSYC100Introduction to Psychology3
STAT100Elementary Statistics and Probability3
INST126Introduction to Programming for Information Science 13
Major Core Requirements
INST201Introduction to Information Science3
INST311Information Organization3
INST314Statistics for Information Science3
INST326Object-Oriented Programming for Information Science3
INST327Database Design and Modeling3
INST335Organizations, Management and Teamwork3
INST346Technologies, Infrastructure and Architecture3
INST352Information User Needs and Assessment3
INST362User-Centered Design3
INST490Integrated Capstone for Information Science3
Major Elective Requirements
Select ONE of the following options:15
1. Complete at least 15 credits of INST-coded major electives 2
2. InfoSci Cognate Area: Data Science, Cybersecurity and Privacy, Digital Curation, and Health Information (See below for more information)
Total Credits57
1

Other courses exist which fulfill this requirement. Please check with your advisor to make sure that a particular course fulfills this requirement before registering.

2

Check Testudo for currently available INST elective courses.

Data Science Cognate Area

The original cognate area in the InfoSci program allows students develop understanding and skills for managing, manipulating, and mobilizing data to develop insight, create value, and achieve organizational goals in a wide range of sectors. The two career streams students aim for after completing this cognate area are data analysts - focusing on analyzing and reporting data - and data stewards - focusing on extracting, manipulating, and preparing data for quicker and more efficient analysis.

Cybersecurity and Privacy Cognate Area

This cognate area is based on the perspective that a comprehensive and effective understanding of issues surrounding cybersecurity should encompass both technological and human aspects. This cognate area helps students equip themselves with human-centered cybersecurity skills and perspectives, and prepare to launch careers in the cybersecurity field with particular emphasis on management, policy, and governance-related functions. 

Digital Curation Cognate Area

This cognate area prepares students for jobs where they collect, digitize, appraise, curate, and disseminate information assets effectively and efficiently. Information is at the heart of our society's ability to learn, conduct business, recreate, and manage complex scientific, technological, industrial, and information infrastructures. Students focusing in this cognate area will play critical roles in preserving a vast and varied body of information for posterity. 

Health Information Cognate Area

This cognate area teaches students about the ways data informs the decisions made by health professionals, patients, and policy makers. Students focusing in this cognate area will learn about designing patient-centered technologies, health informatics for patients and consumers, and health data analytics. 

Information Science Major at Shady Grove 

Under Information Science Major at Shady Grove

  • Effective Spring 2024, the program description changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Information Science Major at Shady Grove.

Change

The field of information science, particularly in an iSchool, is a field concerned with the intersections of information, people and technology. It is an interdisciplinary field, drawing from other areas of study such as computer science, management, social science, education, and the humanities, but with a focus on individual and institutional users of information and their information needs. Information Science students gain the knowledge and the skills for creating information systems, resources, and services that help address society’s pressing needs in a variety of contexts and in a variety of private and public sector positions, ranging from financial services to healthcare; from information technology to consulting; and from education to cultural institutions. Undergraduate courses offered by this college may be found under the acronym: INST.

Starting in Fall 2018, UMD iSchool offers the Bachelor of Science in Information Science (BSIS) program at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) campus, as well as the College Park campus.

Qualified transfer students are admitted to the BSIS at Shady Grove program as a cohort group. Students complete their degree over four consecutive semesters as full-time students, taking five 3-credit courses per semester, and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Information Science degree. The BSIS program at Shady Grove is a cohort program with a pre-set class schedule to ensure admitted students are able to complete their degree in four consecutive semesters.

The BSIS at Shady Grove program offers outstanding nationally recognized faculty, uniquely qualified for excelled learning classrooms, academic support, valuable financial resources, career advising, and various student engagement and leadership opportunities.

Restriction: Students are not permitted to double-major or double-degree with the Bachelor of Arts in Technology and Information Design. 

Materials Science and Engineering Major

Under Materials Science and Engineering Major

  • The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

The Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Materials Engineering Program Criteria.

Change

The Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Materials, Metallurgical, Ceramics and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Mechanical Engineering Major

Under Mechanical Engineering Major

  • The accreditation statement in the program description changed (published September 7, 2023).

Original

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.

Change

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree program at the University of Maryland is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Robert H. Smith School of Business

Under The Robert H. Smith School of Business - Transfer Admission for Students from on or off Campus

  • The cumulative grade point average requirement for competitive review for admission changed (published October 10, 2023).
  • The cumulative grade point average requirement for direct admission changed (published October 10, 2023).
  • The listing of gateway courses changed (published October 10, 2023).

Original

  • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all college coursework is required for consideration for all internal and external transfer applicants. As of Fall 2019, admitted University of Maryland students applying to Business, who have completed all of the LEP gateway requirements, and have a 3.0 - 3.799 cumulative grade point average across all attempted college coursework will undergo a competitive review for admission to the Business major. Admitted University of Maryland students applying to Business, who have completed all of the LEP gateway requirements, and have a 3.8 or higher cumulative grade point average across all attempted college coursework will be admitted into the Business major.
  • Completion of the following gateway courses, all with "C-" or better:
Course Title Credits
Accounting
BMGT220Principles of Accounting I3
Calculus
MATH120Elementary Calculus I3
MATH130Calculus I for the Life Sciences4
MATH136Calculus for Life Sciences4
MATH140Calculus I4
Business Statistics
BMGT230Business Statistics 13
BMGT231 2
1

The following courses are approved substitutes for BMGT230: BIOM301, CCJS200, ECON230, ECON321, EDMS451, GEOG305, INST314, PSYC200, and SOCY201.

2

The following courses are approved substitutes for BMGT231: BIOE372, ENCE302, ENEE324, ENME392, or STAT400

​Change

  • A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in all college coursework is required for consideration for all internal and external transfer applicants. As of Fall 2023, admitted University of Maryland students applying to Business, who have completed all of the LEP gateway requirements, and have a 3.0 - 3.599 cumulative grade point average across all attempted college coursework will undergo a competitive review for admission to the Business major. Admitted University of Maryland students applying to Business, who have completed all of the LEP gateway requirements, and have a 3.6 or higher cumulative grade point average across all attempted college coursework will be directly admitted into the Business major.
  • Completion of the following gateway courses, all with "C-" or better:
Course Title Credits
Accounting
BMGT220Principles of Accounting I3
Calculus
Select one of the following:3-4
MATH120
Elementary Calculus I
MATH136
Calculus for Life Sciences
MATH140
Calculus I
Business Statistics
BMGT230Business Statistics 13
or BMGT231
1

The following courses are approved substitutes for BMGT230: BIOM301, CCJS200, ECON230, ECON321, EDMS451, EPIB300, EPIB315, GEOG306, HLTH300, INST314, PSYC200, and SOCY201. The following courses are approved substitutes for BMGT231: BIOE372, ENCE302, ENEE324, ENME392, STAT400, or STAT420.

Robotics and Autonomous Systems Minor

Under Robotics and Autonomous Systems Minor (CMSC) and Robotics and Autonomous Systems Minor (ENGR)

  • Effective Spring 2024, course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023). 

Original

See Robotics and Autonomous Systems Minor (CMSC) and Robotics and Autonomous Systems Minor (ENGR).

Change

Prerequisites

Course Title Credits
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Minor Prerequisites
MATH246
Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers
or ENES221
 Dynamics
One of the following:
CMSC131
Object-Oriented Programming I
ENME202
Computing Fundamentals for Engineers
ENAE202
Computing Fundamentals for Engineers
ENEE150
Intermediate Programming Concepts for Engineers

Requirements

A minimum grade of C- or better is required for all minor and all prerequisite courses. A maximum of 2 courses may be used to satisfy the requirements of both a major and a minor. 

Course Title Credits
Required Courses12
ENME480
Introduction to Robotics
ENAE450
Robotics Programming
ENEE467
Robotics Project Laboratory
CMSC477
Robotics Perception and Planning
Supporting Math Course (Required. Select one course. Must be completed prior to enrollment in CMSC477) 1 3-4
MATH240
Introduction to Linear Algebra
MATH340
Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations I (Honors)
MATH341
Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations II (Honors)
MATH461
Linear Algebra for Scientists and Engineers
ENEE290
Introduction to Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineers
Electives (select two courses):6
Course options will depend on the student's academic major and being able to meet course requirements/restrictions set by each Department. Other electives may be available. Contact minor advisor for assistance.
ENME400
Machine Design
ENME410
Design Optimization
ENME413
Bio-Inspired Robotics
ENME435
Remote Sensing Instrumentation
ENME441
Mechatronics and the Internet of Things
ENME461
Control Systems Laboratory
ENME467
Engineering for Social Change
or ENES467
 Engineering for Social Change
ENME444
Assistive Robotics
ENME476
Mircoelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) I
ENEE440
Microprocessors
ENEE460
Control Systems
ENEE461
Control Systems Laboratory
ENEE425
Digital Signal Processing
ENEE426
Communication Networks
ENEE408
Capstone Design Project (ENEE408I Capstone Autonomous Robotics)
ENAE380
Flight Software Systems
ENAE403
Aircraft Flight Dynamics
ENAE432
Control of Aerospace Systems
ENAE441
Space Navigation and Guidance
ENAE488
Topics in Aerospace Engineering (ENAE488O Introduction to Autonomous Multi-Robot Swarms)
CMSC421
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CMSC422
Introduction to Machine Learning
CMSC426
Computer Vision
CMSC427
Computer Graphics
CMSC451
Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms
CMSC498
Selected Topics in Computer Science (CMSC498E Robotics)
Total Credits21-22
1

Students may waive this requirement if they complete the course for another minor or major. 

Technology and Information Design Major

Under Technology and Information Design Major

  • Effective Spring 2024, the program description and course requirements changed (published December 19, 2023).

Original

See Technology and Information Design Major

Change

The B.A. in Technology and Information Design (InfoDesign) teaches students to frame important problems at the intersection of people and information; to design solutions for those problems; and to realize, deploy and iterate on those solutions. InfoDesign supports students in their efforts to use technology in the service of the greater good; to apply and expand their creativity; to develop a start-up mentality (in which they must try solutions and fail first in order to succeed); and to engage in rapid development and prototyping grounded by rapid evaluation and assessment. Students participate in hands-on studio and laboratory classes in user-centered design, technology development, problem-solving and cross-disciplinary communication. Graduates may become designers, planners, technology consultants, project managers, and entrepreneurs, in such wide-ranging fields as user experience, mobile development, healthcare, law, entertainment, policy, smart-city development, libraries and archives.

Restriction: Students are not permitted to double-major or double-degree with the Bachelor of Science in Information Science. 

Requirements

Course Title Credits
Core Courses
INST104Design Across Campus3
INST126Introduction to Programming for Information Science3
IDEA258Special Topics in Innovation (IDEA258A Becoming a Design Thinker: Tools and Mindsets for Innovation)1
INST201Introduction to Information Science3
SOCY105Introduction to Contemporary Social Problems3
STAT100Elementary Statistics and Probability3
INST204Designing Fair Systems3
INST380Technology and Information Design: Do Good Now3
or PLCY380 Innovation and Social Change: Do Good Now
INST367Prototyping and Development Studio3
INST406Cross Disciplinary Communication Lab3
INST454 (Modeling and Simulating Systemic Problems)3
INST466Technology, Culture, and Society3
INST491 (Integrated Capstone for Technology and Information Design)3
Major Electives18
INST311
Information Organization
INST352
Information User Needs and Assessment
INST366
Privacy, Security and Ethics for Big Data
INST401
Design and Human Disability and Aging
INST402
Designing Patient-Centered Technologies
INST404
 (Youth Experience Design Studio)
INST405
Game Design
INST441
Information Ethics and Policy
INST460
 (Video Games as Emergent Experiences)
INST463
Technology Socialprenuer (AI and Society)
Additional elective courses may be added to this list upon approval by the Technology and Information Design program committee.
Total Credits55

Benchmark courses (16 credits)

Failure to complete both sets of benchmark courses within the timeline indicated below may result in dismissal from the program. 

Course Title Credits
Benchmark I
The below courses must be completed with a C- of higher within the first two semesters of the program:
INST104Design Across Campus3
INST126Introduction to Programming for Information Science3
IDEA258Special Topics in Innovation (IDEA258A Becoming a Design Thinker: Tools and Mindsets for Innovation)1
Benchmark II
The below courses must be completed with a C- of higher within the first three semesters of the program:
INST201Introduction to Information Science3
SOCY105Introduction to Contemporary Social Problems3
STAT100Elementary Statistics and Probability3