Biophysics, BS

The Biophysics major is designed to prepare a student to apply the physical and mathematical sciences to problems arising in the life sciences and medicine. By choosing proper electives, the student can prepare to enter graduate study of biophysics, biology, biochemistry, medicine or dentistry.

For more information about the Physics and Electrical Engineering department, visit its website.

Biophysics Curriculum

	Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course	*Fall Cr.*	*Spr. Cr.*
First Year
MAJOR	PHYS 140/140L - (E) Elements of Physics I –PHYS 141/141L - (E) Elements of Physics II	4	4
MAJOR	BIOL 141 - (E) General Biology –BIOL 142 - (E) General Biology	4.5	4.5
COGNATE	MATH 103 - (Q) Pre-Calculus Mathematics –MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I or MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I –MATH 221 - Calculus II	4	4
GE WRTG-SPCH	WRTG 107 Composition -COMM 100 Public Speaking	3	3
GE C/IL	C/IL 102 Computing and Information Literacy		3
GE FSEM	First Year Seminars ¹
		15.5	18.5
Second Year
MAJOR	PHYS 270 - (W) Elements of Modern Physics –PHYS 352 - Statistical and Engineering Thermodynamics	4	3
MAJOR	CHEM 112-113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry /CHEM 112L-113L	4.5	4.5
COGNATE	EE 241 - Circuit Analysis		4
COGNATE	CMPS 134 - Computer Science I	3
COGNATE	MATH 221 - Calculus II –MATH 222 - Calculus III or MATH 222 - Calculus III –MATH 341 - Differential Equations	4	4
GE PHIL–T/RS	PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy –T/RS 121 - (P) Theology I: Introduction to the Bible	3	3
		18.5	18.5
Third Year
MAJOR	PHYS/BIOL/CHEM ELECT - Physics, Biology or Chemistry Elective	3
MAJOR	CHEM 232 - (E) Organic Chemistry /CHEM 232L –CHEM 233 - (E) Organic Chemistry /CHEM 233L	4.5	4.5
GE T/RS	T/RS 122 - (P) Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology	3
GE PHIL	PHIL 210 - Ethics	3
GE PHIL or T/RS	PHIL ELECT - Philosophy or T/RS ELECT Elective		3
GE S/BH	S/BH ELECT - Social/Behavioral Electives	3	3
GE HUMN	HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective		3
		16.5	13.5
Fourth Year
MAJOR	PHYS/BIOL/CHEM ELECT - Physics, Biology or Chemistry Electives	6	6
GE HUMN	HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective	6	3
GE ELECT	FREE ELECT - Free Electives	3	6
		15	15
	Total: 131 Credits

PHYS 100 -PHYS 114 are courses designed for non-science majors. They require no background in science or math.

¹The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement. Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester. Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

*An approved 3-credit EP Foundation Course may be substituted for COMM 100 and C/IL 102 -C/IL 104 . In this case, the total needed for graduation in this major may be reduced. Consult with your advisor if you have questions.

Biophysics, BS

Biophysics Curriculum

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Total: 131 Credits