Biophysics, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to use advanced mathematics to solve problems in Biophysics of increasing complexity. 
2. Students will be able to use scientific instrumentation to make measurements. 
3. Students will be able to analyze and make conclusions based on scientific data. 
4. Students will be able to design experiments to solve scientific questions. 
5. Students will be able to communicate scientific results in writing and orally. 
6. Students will be able to use computers to solve scientific problems. 
7. Students will demonstrate understanding of concepts of increasing complexity in Biophysics.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 77-81

Department Writing Requirement

Students in Biophysics will satisfy the writing requirement of either the department of Biology or Physics. The determination will be made by the program director and/or advisor upon review of the student’s course selection. Students must consult with their advisors to ensure that they meet the College’s writing requirement.

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map  

• First Year 
  • Fall - 15 Credit Hours
    • BIOL 117 - General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution  Credit(s): 3
    • BIOL 118 - General Biology Laboratory I  Credit(s): 1
    • PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 124 - Analytical Physics I Laboratory  Credit(s): 1
    • WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle)  Credit(s): 3
    • MATH 221 - Calculus I  Credit(s): 4
  • Spring - 16 Credit Hours
    • BIOL 119 - General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology  Credit(s): 3
    • BIOL 120 - General Biology Laboratory II  Credit(s): 1
    • PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 126 - Analytical Physics II Laboratory  Credit(s): 1
    • MATH 222 - Calculus II  Credit(s): 4
    • World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
• Second Year 
  • Fall - 16 Credit Hours
    • PHYS 223 - Analytical Physics III  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 226 - Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory  Credit(s): 1
    • CHEM 116 - Chemistry I  Credit(s): 3
    • CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab  Credit(s): 1
    • MATH 223 - Calculus III  Credit(s): 4
    • World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
  • Spring - 17 Credit Hours
    • PHYS 224 - Analytical Physics IV  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 228 - Mathematical Methods in Physics  Credit(s): 2
    • CHEM 118 - Chemistry II  Credit(s): 3
    • CHEM 129 - Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry  Credit(s): 1
    • MATH 326 - Differential Equations  Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society: CGC - Credit(s): 3
• Third Year 
  • Fall - 15 Credit Hours
    • CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I  Credit(s): 3
    • CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory  Credit(s): 2
    • BIOL 222 - Genetics  Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 362 - Intermediate Laboratory  Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society: WCV - Credit(s): 4
  • Spring - 15 Credit Hours
    • BIOL 335 - Foundations of Biochemistry  Credit(s): 3
    • CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II  Credit(s): 3
    • Programming or Data Analysis course Credit(s): 3 
    • Global Society: SST - Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society: DPP - Credit(s): 3 
• Fourth Year 
  • Fall - 13 Credit Hours
    • PHYS 335 - Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I  Credit(s): 3 or PHYS 344 - Statistical Thermodynamics  Credit(s): 3 or PHYS 352 - Quantum Mechanics I  Credit(s): 3
    • BIPH 375 - Biophysics  Credit(s): 3
    • Integrative & Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 4
  • Spring - 13 Credit Hours
    • BIOL/PHYS 3xx-4xx Elective Credit(s): 3
    • CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry  Credit(s): 3
    • Electives - Credit(s): 7

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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