Undergraduate Program in
Biology and Medicine

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
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   B.A. in Biology

 
Anthony Olek

Dr. Anthony J. Olek, Track Coordinator and Advisor
 

The B.A. in Biology differs from the B.S. tracks in that it is more general in its subject matter and requires fewer courses/credits, thus offering greater flexibility in total programming. Students who have a definite interest in one area of the Biological Sciences choose a B.S. track.

Students should first see Marianne Arcoraci in the Biology Department Office, Hutchison 402F, to prepare the preliminary paperwork and to be assigned an advisor.
 
I. INTRODUCTORY COURSES 3 courses, 12 credits		  
  1. BIO 110 Principles of Biology I (4 cr) or BIO 112 Perspectives in Biology I (4 cr)  
      There is no companion laboratory, however, note co-registration in a 2 hour workshop.
     
2. BIO 111 Principles of Biology II (4 cr) or BIO 113 Perspectives in Biology II (4 cr)
   BIO 111L  Introductory Biology Lab (1 cr) is the companion laboratory for BIO  111
   BIO 113L  Perspectives in Biology Lab (1 cr) is the companion laboratory for BIO  113
     
3. BIO 198 Principles of Genetics (4 cr)    
   BIO 198L Principles of Genetics Lab (1 cr) is the companion laboratory for BIO 198.
     
     
 
II. LABORATORY EXPERIENCE 1 &1/2 laboratories		  
  Any combination of laboratories listed below will satisfy the laboratory requirement. Most students complete BIO 111L and BIO 198L concurrently with the lecture course and then choose a third laboratory that complements an interest.  
 
  1/2 labs (meet once per week)   *Full labs (meet twice per week)
  BIO 111L Introductory Biology Lab (1 cr)   BIO 228 Lab in Cell and Developmental Biology (4 cr)
  BIO 198L Principles of Genetics Lab (1 cr)   BIO 268 Lab in Molecular Genetics (4 cr)
  BIO 151 Intro to Biochemistry Lab (1 cr)   BCH 208 Lab in Biochemistry (4 cr)
  BIO 203 Mammalian Anatomy (4 cr)
(lab included in course)		   MBI 221 Lab in Microbiology (4 cr)
  BIO 204 Mammalian Physiology (4 cr)
(lab included in course)		   NSC 203 Lab in Neurobiology (4 cr)
  EES 271 Invertebrate Zoology (4 cr)
(lab included in course)		   BIO 395 (approved by program director) (4 cr)
         
        Full laboratories may also be used to satisfy an advanced course requirement see below.
     
     
 
III. ADVANCED COURSES 2 courses, 8 credits		  
  1. ______ Pick one from Group A BIO 205 Evolution
BIO 232 Genetic Diversity in Human Populations
BIO 247 Environmental Animal Physiology New!
BIO 260 Animal Behavior
BIO 263 Ecology		  
     
2. ______ Pick one from Group B BIO 250 Biochemistry
BIO 202 Molecular Biology
BIO 210 Molecular Cell Biology
BIO 215 Molecular Biology of Cell Signaling New!
BIO 226 Developmental Biology
     
     
 
IV. ELECTIVE /DIVERSIFICATION 3 courses, 12 credits		  
  1. ______ Three courses are to be selected from any of those offered through the Undergraduate Program in Biology and Medicine, including approved Independent Research 395. Biology Elective Courses must be 200-level or higher.

For lists of UPBM elective/diversification courses, see UPBM Course Offerings.		  
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IV. ALLIED FIELD COURSES 8 courses with indicated laboratories		  
  1. Chemical Concepts I : CHM 131 (lab included)  
2. Chemical Concepts II: CHM 132 (lab included)
3. Organic Chemistry I: CHM 203 with CHM 207 (lab) or CHM 171Q with CHM 173Q (lab)
  NOTE: CHM 171Q and CHM 172Q, Quest Organic Chemistry WITH CHM 210 will also fulfill the chemistry requirements.
4. Physics I: PHY 113, PHY 121, PHY 141
5. Calculus I: MTH 141, MTH 161, MTH 161Q, MTH 171Q
6. Calculus II: MTH 142, MTH 162, MTH 162Q, MTH 172Q
   
  FOR COURSES 7 AND 8, PICK ANY FROM LIST BELOW:
7. _____ MTH 163, 164, 235, 207, 202
STT 201, 203, 212, 216, 221
CSC 170, 171 or ECE 114
CHM 204 with associated lab, CHM 208
PHY 114 or 122 with lab

STT 211, CSC 108 AND CSC 110 ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
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NOTE: Students planning to attend medical school or graduate school should take two semesters of organic chemistry with lab and two semesters of physics with lab which are required by most medical schools and may be required by certain graduate programs. Consult with you faculty advisor regarding these courses.

In addition, be sure to consult our General Degree Requirements and Writing Policy when constructing your program.