Biophysics Major, B.A./B.S.

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74 hours

The Biophysics major is a highly flexible program that allows student to obtain training in biophysics as well as other complimentary subjects in the sciences. Although the program may include several science areas, it also permits the student to study one area in depth.

Required Courses (42 hours)

BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 151 - Botany Credits: 3
BIOL 152 - Zoology Credits: 3
PHYS 205 - Intermediate Physics I Credits: 5
PHYS 206 - Intermediate Physics II Credits: 5
PHYS 371 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: 3
CHEM 261 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 262 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
MATH 230 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics Credits: 3
MATH 235 - Calculus II Credits: 4

Synthesis (3 hours)

In consultation with your academic advisor, select one of the following:

BIOL 481 - Organic Evolution Credits: 3
MATH 492 - History of Mathematics Credits: 3
Or Chemistry seminar/research sequence

Research (3 hours)

BIOL 499 - Independent Research Credits: 1-3
PHYS 499 - Research Credits: 1-2
CHEM 499 - Introduction to Research Credits: 1-2
MATH 499 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credits: 1-3

Electives (26 hours)

26 hours minimum chosen from the following list in consultation with advisor.

One course must be chosen from both biology and physics disciplines.

BIOL 333 - Animal Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 334 - Cell Biology Credits: 3
BIOL 336 - Plant Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 342 - Comparative Chordate Anatomy Credits: 5
BIOL 382 - Genetics Credits: 4
BIOL 434 - Macromolecules and Metabolism Credits: 4
BIOL 436 - Molecular Biology Techniques Credits: 4
BIOL 482 - Molecular Biology Credits: 3
PHYS 361 - Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 381 - Electromagnetic Fields Credits: 3
PHYS 439 - Thermodynamics Credits: 3
CHEM 321 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 351 - Polymer Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 353 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 354 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 421 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 422 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis II Credits: 3
CHEM 431 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 432 - Biochemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 453 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 462 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4
MATH 331 - Mathematical Models with Applications Credits: 3
MATH 335 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 362 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 432 - Advanced Calculus Credits: 3
MATH 366 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 437 - Numerical Analysis Credits: 3

Note(s):

At least 50 hours of coursework for the degree must be taken at the 300- and 400-level.