Undergraduate Program in
Biology and Medicine

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY at the UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

   B.S. in Biological Sciences - Biochemistry

Dr. Elizabeth Grayhack,
Track Coordinator and Advisor
Department of Biochemistry
Room 3-7415, Medical Center (Directions)
(585) 275-2765
elizabeth_grayhack@urmc.rochester.

*Students intending to declare a BS in Biochemistry should meet with the Administrator for the UPBM, Marianne Arcoraci, to create an academic plan before meeting with the academic advisor for the BBC track. Students may either visit the UPBM office located in Hutchison Hall, room 488 or contact the office by e-mail (marianne.arcoraci@rochester.edu) to schedule an appointment.

 
Anthony Olek

Dr. Elizabeth Grayhack, Track Coordinator and 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 111P  Introductory Biology Lab (1 cr) is the companion laboratory for BIO 111
BIO 113P Perspectives in Biology Lab (1 cr) is the companion laboratory for BIO 113
     
3. BIO 198 Principles of Genetics (4 cr) BIO 198P Principles of Genetics Lab is the companion of B BIO 198P Principles of Genetics Lab is the companion laboratory for BIO 198
     
     
 
II. LABORATORY EXPERIENCE 1 & 1/2 laboratories		  
  1. BCH 208 Biochemical and Molecular Biology Techniques (4 credit full laboratory) NEW! - NOW OPEN TO SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS.  With the permission of the track coordinator, 2 semesters (8 credits) of BCH395 can replace the requirement for BCH 208 laboratory.  In this event, BCH395 cannot be used to fulfill an advanced course requirement.  
   
2. ________ Plus other full or 1/2 laboratory (see laboratory list). It is recommended that students take BIO 111P or BIO 113P and BIO 198P as part of their introductory coursework to complete this requirement.
     
     
 
III. ADVANCED COURSES 6 courses, 24 credits		  
    4 REQUIRED COURSES  
1. BIO 250 Biochemistry
2. BIO 202 Molecular Biology
3. IND 408 Advanced Biochemistry
4. IND 410 Molecular Biology and Genetics
   
  2 COURSES CHOSEN FROM THE LIST BELOW:
5. ______ BCH 412 Advanced Topics in Biological Macromolecules
BIO 243 Eukaryotic Gene Regulation
CHM 252 Physical Chemistry II
CHM 414 Bioinorganic Chemistry
CHM 440 Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
IND 409 Cell Biology
IND 447 Signal Transduction
MBI 473 Immunology
BIO 222 Biology of Aging

BCH 395 Independent Research in Biochemistry (must have approval of BCH Track Coordinator - only one semester is allowed to count in track requirements)
6. ______
     
     
 
IV. ELECTIVE /DIVERSIFICATION 1 course, 4 credits		  
  1. ______ This course must be a 200-level course, outside of the Biochemistry curriculum, and is to be selected from those courses offered through the Undergraduate Program in Biology and Medicine and must be approved by the Track Coordinator. See UPBM Course Offerings.  
     
     
 
V. ALLIED FIELD COURSES 9 courses with indicated laboratories		  
  1. CHM 131 Chemical Concepts, Systems and Practices I (lab included in course)  
2. CHM 132 Chemical Concepts, Systems and Practices II (lab included in course)
3. CHM 203 Organic Chemistry I With CHM 207 Organic Chemistry Lab
4. CHM 204 Organic Chemistry II With CHM 208 Organic Chemistry Lab
  NOTE: CHM 171Q and CHM 172Q, Quest Organic Chemistry With CHM 210 will also fulfill the chemistry requirements.
5. PHY 113 General Physics I (lab included in course) Or PHY 121 Mechanics (lab included in course), Or PHY 141 Mechanics (Honors)
6. PHY 114 General Physics II (lab included in course) Or PHY 122 Electricity and Magnetism (lab included in course), Or PHY 142 Electricity and Magnetism (Honors)
7. MTH 141 Calculus I Or MTH 161 Calculus IA Or MTH 171Q Honors Calculus I
8. MTH 142 Calculus II Or MTH 162 Calculus IIA Or MTH 172Q Honors Calculus II
   
  ONE ADDITIONAL COURSE FROM LIST BELOW:
9. _____ MTH 163, 164, 165 or 235
STT 201, 212
BCS 200
CSC 161, 170, 171 or ECE 114

STT 211, CSC 108 AND CSC 110 ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
     
     
 
VI. UPPER-LEVEL WRITING REQUIREMENT (2 courses)		  
  1. ______ All biology majors must complete two upper-level writing courses. Although students are strongly encouraged to complete both upper-level writing requirements with Biological Science courses; a natural science upper-level writing course can be used to meet one of the requirements. Independent Research (395W) courses may also be used to satisfy an upper-level writing requirement as well.

For lists of UPBM elective/diversification courses, see UPBM Course Offerings. . Please note that course titles with an " * " indicates an optional upper-level writing component is offered		  
2. ______
     
     
 
 
  In addition, be sure to consult our General Degree Requirements and Writing Policy when constructing your program.