Minor in Biophysics
The biophysics minor is ideal for students interested in both physics and biology or bioengineering. The required 17 credits cover topics including blood flow and radiation biology and electric currents. Students become familiar with the way life processes can be understood through physics at both the macro- and microscopic levels.
Course Requirements
The following requirements must be met: 17 credits in required courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MATH 1231 | Single-Variable Calculus I | |
| MATH 1232 | Single-Variable Calculus II | |
| MATH 2233 | Multivariable Calculus | |
| PHYS 1021 | University Physics I | |
| or PHYS 1025 | University Physics I with Biological Applications | |
| PHYS 1022 | University Physics II | |
| or PHYS 1026 | University Physics II with Biological Applications | |
| or PHYS 1022W | ||
| PHYS 2023 | Modern Physics | |
| PHYS 3127 | Biophysics: Macroscopic Physics in the Life Sciences | |
| PHYS 3128 | Biophysics: Microscopic Physics in the Life Sciences | |
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