Biophysics Major (Bachelor of Science)
A student majoring in biophysics must complete a minimum of 68 quarter hours of biology and physics courses, the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Senior students are required to take the Major Field Tests in Biology or Physics. A summer term at the Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory is highly recommended.
Required Courses:
| BIOL 141 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 142 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 143 | General Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 216 | Introduction to Biological Research I | 3 |
| BIOL 381 | Cell Biology I: Structure and Bioenergetics | 4 |
| BIOL 382 | Cell Biology II: Genetics and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 430 | Molecular Biology Techniques | 4 - 5 |
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| BIOL 445 | Advanced Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 495 | Colloquium | 0 |
BIOL
| Upper Division Electives in Biology | 4 |
| PHYS 251 | Principles of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 252 | Principles of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 253 | Principles of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 254 | Principles of Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 255 | Principles of Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 256 | Principles of Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 311 | Modern Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 313 | Thermodynamics | 4 |
| PHYS 314 | Modern Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHYS 316 | Modern Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| PHYS 331 | Introduction to Nanotechnology | 3 |
| PHYS 332 | Introduction to Nanotechnology Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 340 | Introduction to Matlab and Mathematica | 2 |
| PHYS 414 | Experimental Physics I | 1 |
| PHYS 470 | Biophysics (or BIOL 470) | 4 |
PHYS
| Upper Division Electives in Physics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 68 |
BIOL 495: Required each quarter of juniors and seniors while in residence.
Cognates: