The Physics with Emphasis in Biophysics is an interdisciplinary program for students who love physics and math and who want to work on the complex problems related to biology and medicine. Biophysics involves the frontiers of both physics and biology, where the toolbox of physics and math is applied to quantitative problems in biology. This program provides excellent undergraduate preparation for graduate work in biophysics, bioengineering, biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, computational biology, medical physics, and neurobiology. The chemistry courses comprise a minor in chemistry.
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PHYS 101 | Physics and Astronomy Seminar | 1 |
PHYS 119 | Introduction to Python Computer Programming for the Physical Sciences | 1 |
| University Physics I * | |
PHYS 2426 | University Physics II | 4 |
PHYS 317 | Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering | 3 |
PHYS 319 | Computational Physics with Python | 3 |
PHYS 321 | Modern Physics | 3 |
PHYS 332 | Electronics for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
PHYS 333 | Wave Motion, Acoustics, and Optics | 4 |
PHYS 335 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 3 |
PHYS 401 | Current Topics in Physics and Astronomy (1 sh, must be repeated for total of 2 sh) | 2 |
PHYS 411 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
PHYS 412 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
PHYS 414 | Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | 3 |
PHYS 420 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
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| Calculus I * | |
| Calculus II * | |
MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
MATH 2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
MATH 2318 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| General and Quantitative Chemistry I * | |
CHEM 1111 | General and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
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Total Hours | 120-125 |
- Suggested second majors include mathematics, chemistry, computer science, and biology. Other choices are possible.
- Planning for a second major should not be delayed beyond the middle of the sophomore year. A minor in a second subject may be chosen instead of a second major. The choice of mathematics as second major allows for four additional courses to be elective. Many students select minors in both mathematics and computer science.
* This course should be taken to fulfill Core Curriculum Requirements.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.
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