Diversification Electives List

BS in Computational Biology (BCB) Major

Check the course schedules/descriptions available via the Registrar's Office for the official course descriptions.

Fall: Refer to Online Course Description Course Schedule CDCS for Prerequisites

  • BIOL 204: Principles of Human Physiology
  • BIOL 220: Advanced Cell Biology
  • BIOL 222: Biology of Aging
  • BIOL 225: Lab in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (For BEB Majors)
  • BIOL 226: Developmental Biology
  • BIOL 228A&B: iGEM I&II International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition Course Series
  • BIOL 260: Animal Behavior
  • BIOL 399: Communication Engagement Practicum (4 credit version only)
  • IND 408: Advanced Biochemistry Prerequisite: One-semester introductory course in biochemistry or equivalent)
  • MBI 220: Introduction to Microbiology 
  • MBI 221W: Microbiology Laboratory
  • MBI 414: Pathogenesis of Microorganisms 
  • MBI 473: Immunology 
  • NSCI 201: Basic Neurobiology
  • NSCI 241: Neurons, Circuits, & Systems 
  • NSCI 243: Neurochemical Foundations of Behavior 
  • NSCI 245 Sensory & Motor Neuroscience 
  • NSCI 251: Neurobiology of Sleep 

Spring:  Refer to Online Course Description Course Schedule CDCS for Prerequisites

  • BIOL 210: Molecular Cell Biology
  • BIOL 217L: Principles of Human Anatomy (BIOL 217P lab required / Should not take BIOL 217 if BIO 258 was taken)
  • BIOL 228A&B: iGEM I&II International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition Course Series
  • BIOL 255: Behavioral Endocrinology (Only offered in Spring 2021)
  • BIOL 261W: Genetic Research A
  • BIOL 268: Lab in Molecular, Cell & Developmental Bio
  • BIOL 278: Biochemical Mechanisms of Cellular Processes
  • BCH 308: Biochemical and Molecular Biology Techniques
  • BCH 412: Advanced Topics In Biological Macromolecules
  • BME 258: Human Anatomy  (Should not take BME 258 if BIOL 217L was taken)
  • BME 468: Introduction to Structure & Analysis of Biomolecules
  • EESC 201: Evolution of the Earth
  • EESC 207: Principles of Paleontology (Not offered every year, check CDCS for availability)
  • EESC 220: Geobiology (Not offered every year, check CDCS for availability)
  • IND 447: Signal Transduction
  • MBI 404: Intro to Emerging Pathogens
  • MBI 421: Microbial Physiology & Genetics 
  • MBI 456: General Virology 
  • NSCI 203: Lab in Neurobiology 
  • NSCI 244: Neuroethology 
  • NSCI 246: Biology of Mental Disorders 
  • NSCI 249: Developmental Neurobiology
  • NSCI 250:  Acquired Brain Disorders 
  • NSCI 252:  Functional Neuroanatomy (not offered spring22 will resume in spring23)
  • NSCI 415:  Neuroscience of Neuroprosthetics (not offered spring22 will resume in spring23)
  • NSCI 245 Sensory & Motor Neuroscience (moved to fall)

Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact your major advisor for consultation on course selections and approval of other biological sciences courses not listed.

Check the UR Course Description/Course Schedule at: https://cdcs.ur.rochester.edu to make certain prerequisites are met prior to taking the class.