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Jeanne Gullahorn 
Interim Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs 
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William A. Lanford 
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May 14, 1991 
In accordance with Senate procedures, I am submitting the following bills to you 
for approval. The bills were approved at the May 6, 1991, University Senate meeting. 
Senate Bill No. 9091-11: Special Talent Admission Program 
Senate Bill No. 9091-12: Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Major in Biochemistry 
and Molecular Biology 
Senate Bill No. 9091-13: Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Major in Japanese 
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Senate Bill No. 9091-14: Policy on Allocation of University-Wide Authoring 
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UNIVERSITY SENATE 
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY 
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK 
INTERDISCIPLINARY UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR 
IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 
9091-12 
INTRODUCED BY: Undergraduate Academic Council 
DATE: 
April 22, 1991 
A 1. Program of Studies: Degree Requirements for the Interdisciplinary Major in 
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -
65 credits are required in major coursework for a 
B.S. degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. These credits will be earned by taking 
and passing the prescribed courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics which 
are listed below. (Course number, credits, and name are listed.) 
Biol 10F, N, 111N, 210, 211 
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Introductory Biology (core sequence offered 
annually 
Bio 312 
3 
Molecular Biology (offered annually) 
Bio 313 
2 
Molecular Biology/Biochemistry Laboratory 
(offered annually) 
Bio 365, 366 
6 
Biochemistry (offered annually, 366 to be 
offered after Spring 1991) 
Chm 120N, 121N 
6 
Introductory Chemistry (core course offered 
annually) 
Chm 122a, b 
2 
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (offered 
annually) 
Chm 216a, b 
6 
Organic Chemistry (core course offered 
annually) 
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Chm 217a, b 
2 
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (offered annually) 
Chm 330a, b 
6 
Biophysical Chemistry (new course to be offered 
Fall 1991) 
Phy 120N, 124N 
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Pliysfos Tand 11 (core -coiirifo offered-annually) 
Mat l 12Y, 113Y 
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Calculus (core course offered annually) 
Total reguired credits: 
65 
A2. Program of Studies: Recommended Courses 
· Bio 301a, b, 302a, b 
Bio 314, 315 
Cell Biology I and II and Laboratory 
General Bacteriology and Laboratory 
Bio 399, 499 or 
Chm 424, 425, 426 
Chm 225 
Chm 420a 
Chm 430 
Csi 201 
Csi 204 
Phy 220 
Phy 122, 126 
Independent Research 
Quantitative Analysis 
Inorganic Chemistry 
Instrumental Analysis 
Introduction to Computer Science 
Scientific Computing 
Physics III 
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Problem Solving for Physics I and II 
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B 1. Objectives of the Major -
Biochemistry and molecular biology are areas of 
rapid development in science today. Students with training in these fields can pursue 
careers as researchers in academic or industrial settings or they can pursue further study 
in graduate or professional schools. Currently, students at the University at Albany can 
take courses which will train them in these areas, but this training is not recognized as a 
distinct major. Because advanced courses in both chemistry and biology are required for 
this major, recognition of the student's effort in taking the more rigorous courses is 
desired. We propose to satisfy this need by offering an undergraduate degree in 
biochemistry and molecular biology. This program of study will require basic courses in 
both biology and chemistry and will prepare the student for advanced studies in these 
areas. 
B2. Requirements for Admission -- Students must complete 40 graduation credits 
before application to the program. Students must obtain approval of the program director 
before officia11y declaring this interdisciplinary major. 
The program will be under the direction of a program director and the core faculty, 
who may make recommendations to the director. The director will assume responsibility 
for coordination of the major and will be chosen annually by the core faculty, with the 
approval of the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. Core faculty will 
consist of any faculty member who wishes to be associated with the program and is 
approved by the current core faculty. 
C. Courses And The Frequency With Which They Are Offered -
Please see Section 
A above. 
D. Independent Study And Project Work -
Independent study and advanced research 
are available in both departments (Bio 499 and Chm 426) and are recommended for 
students pursuing graduate work. Students may apply to work in the laboratories of any 
core faculty member or other members of these departments. 
E. New Courses -
Three new courses wm be required to introduce this major: 
1. Bio 365; Biological Chemistry I: This course has already been approved and will 
be coordinated by Dr. Jacqualyn Fetrow in- the Fall 1990. -This-is now a required course for 
all biology majors. The course will be tailored to fit the needs of this program, but will 
continue to satisfy the needs of both chemistry and biology majors. 
2. Bio 366, Biological Chemistry II: A biochemistry major requires a complete, 
basic course in biochemistry, an objective which cannot be accomplished in a one semester 
course. The sequence of Bio 365 and Bio 366 as a complete biochemistry course will fulfill 
this requirement. 
3. Chm 330a, b, Biophysical Chemistry: This will be a physical chemistry course 
with an emphasis on biological problems. This course will be taught by Dr. Charles Scholes 
in the chemistry department. 
F. Available Resources -
Current courses in biochemistry and molecular biology 
have ensured that books and journals found in the University library are current and 
sufficient. Additionally, the libraries at the School of Public Health and AlbanyMedioal 
College are available to these students. 
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G. Curricula Vitae -
The administration of the program will be in the Cotlege,Q.f 
Science and Mathematics. Vitae of faculty most closely associated with.the t,)tOJfa,m:1\1!6) 
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Jacquelyn Fetrow, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences 
David Shub, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences 
Peter Snow, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences 
Henry Tedeschi, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences 
Richard Zitomer, Professor, Department of Biological Sciences 
Charles Scholes, Professor, Department of Chemistry 
Qash Myer, Professor, Department of Chemistry 
Harry Frisch, Professor, Department of Chemistry 
Ramaswamy Sarma, Professor, Department of Chemistry 
Ca ta log Description 
Faculty-initated Interdisciplinary Major with a Concentration in 
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 
Objectives of the Major: Biochemistry and molecular biology are areas of rapid 
development in science today. Students with training in these fields can pursue careers as 
researchers in academic or industrial settings or they can pursue further study in graduate 
or professional schools. This program of study will require basic courses in both biology 
and chemistry and will prepare the student for advanced studies in these areas. 
Requirements for Admission: Students must complete 40 graduation credits before 
application to the program, generally in the Spring of the sophomore year. Students must 
obtain approval of the program director before officially declaring this interdisciplinary 
major. 
Degree Requirements for the ~terdisciplinary Major in Biochemistry and Molecular 
Biology: 65 credits are required for a B.S. degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. 
These credits will be earned by taking and passing the prescribed courses in biology, 
chemistry, mathematics and physics which are listed below. 
Course Number 
Bio 1 l0F, N, 11 lN, 210, 211 
Bio 312 
Bio 313 
Bio 365, 366 
Chm l20N, 121N 
Chm 122a, b 
Chm 216a, b 
Chm 217a, b 
Chm 330a, b 
Phy 120N, 124N 
Mat l 12Y, 113Y 
Total Required Credits: · 
Recommended Curriculum: 
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Introductory Biology (core Sequence offered 
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Molecular Biology (offered annually) 
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Molecular Biology/Biochemistry Laboratory 
(offered annually) 
6 
Biochemistry (offered annually, 366 to be 
offered after Spring 1991) 
6 
Introductory Chemistry (core course offered 
annually) 
2 
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (offered 
annually) 
6 
Organic Chemistry (core course offered 
annually) 
2 
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (offered annually) 
6 
Biophysical Chemistry (new course to be offered 
Fall 1991) 
8 
Physics land II (core course 
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Calculus (core course offered 
freshman Year: Bio 110, 111, Chm 120, 121 
Sophomore Year: Chm 216a, 216b, Bio 210, 211, Mat l 12Y;ll3Y 
Junior Year: Phy 120N, 124N, Bio 365 and 366 orl:lio3lland3l3 
S,enior Year: Chm 330a, 330b, Bio 365 and 366 or Bio 312 and 313 
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Recommended Courses: Below is a list of courses which are recommended, but not 
required, for this major. Selection of courses will depend on the student's interests and 
future goals. The student is encouraged to talk to the Program Director for advisement in 
selection of these courses. 
Bio 301a, b, 302a, b 
Bio 314, 315 
Bio 399, 499 or 
Chm 424, 425, 426 
Chm 225 
Chm 420a 
Chm 430 
Csi 201 
Csi 204 
Phy 220 
Phy 122, 126 
Cell Biology I and II and Laboratory 
General Bacteriology and Laboratory 
Independent Research 
Quantitative Analysis 
Inorganic Chemistry 
Instrumental Analysis 
Introduction to Computer Science 
Scientific Computing 
Physics III 
Problem Solving for Physics I and II 
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