Diversification Electives List
BA in Biology (BIO) Major (BI) Minor
Check the course schedules/descriptions available via the Registrar's Office for the official course descriptions.
Fall
- BIOL 202: Molecular Biology
- BIOL 204: Principles of Human Physiology
- BIOL 206: Eukaryotic Genomes
- BIOL 220: Advanced Cell Biology
- BIOL 222: Biology of Aging
- BIOL 225: Lab in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- BIOL 226: Developmental Biology
- BIOL 228A&B: iGEM I&II International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition Course Series
- BIOL 257L: Applied Genomics
- BIOL 259L: Applied Population Biology
- BIOL 260: Animal Behavior
- BIOL 399 Communication Engagement Practicum (4 credit version only)
- IND 408: Advanced Biochemistry
- 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 (Prerequisite: NSCI 201/BCSC 240)
- #### 395: Independent Research Biological Science Courses (Application to BA BIO major pending major advisor approval of final report. Only one 395 course may be used to satisfy a diversification elective)
Spring
- BIOL 205: Evolution
- BIOL 210: Molecular Cell Biology*
- BIOL 217L: Principles of Human Anatomy (BIOL 217P lab required / Should not take BIOL 217 if BME 258 is taken)
- BIOL 219L: Genomics of Quantitative Traits
- BIOL 228A&B: iGEM I&II International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition Course Series
- BIOL 243: Eukaryotic Gene Regulation
- BIOL 250L: Introduction to Biochemistry
- BIOL 252L: Principles of Biochemistry (formerly BIOL 250H; not offered after Spring 2018)
- BIOL 253L: Computational Biology Semester Change (Cancelled AY 2020-21: Will return Spring22)
- BIOL 255: Behavioral Endocrinology (This course can replace Bio 260 for a course "A" selection or, if the student has already taken Bio 260, it can serve as a diversification elective. Offered Spring 2021 only)
- BIOL 261W: Genetic Research A
- BIOL 263: Ecology* (Canceled AY 2019-2020: Will return Spring 2021)
- BIOL 265: Molecular Evolution*
- BIOL 268: Lab in Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
- BIOL 267: Human Evolutionary Genetics
- 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 (Cancelled after spring19, may use if taken)
- EESC 220: Geobiology (Even year rotation)
- IND 410: Molecular Biology and Genetics - not offered after Spring 2018. May use if already taken.
- IND 443: Eukaryotic Gene Regulation
- 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 (Prerequisite: NSCI 201/BCSC 240)
- NSCI 252: Functional Neuroanatomy (Prerequisite: BIOL 110 or equivalent - not offered spring22 will resume in spring23)
- NSCI 415: Neuroscience of Neuroprosthetics - Prerequisite: BIOL 110 or equivalent)
not offered spring22 will resume in spring23)
- #### 395: Independent Research Biological Science Courses* (Application to BA BIO major pending major advisor approval of the final report. Only one 395 courses may be used to satisfy a diversification elective; however, two 395w courses may be used to satisfy the upper-level writing requirement)
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.