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A student majoring in biophysics must complete a minimum of 68 quarter hours of biology and physics courses (32-37 hours in biology and 33-37 hours in physics), the required cognates, the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin. Graduate Record Examinations in physics and biology (both general and subject portions) are required. A summer term at the Rosario Beach Marine Station is highly recommended.
Biology Requirements:
| BIOL | 101, 102, 103 | General Biology | | 12 |
| BIOL | 211 | Introduction to Biological Research I | | 2 |
| BIOL | 296 | Current Topics in Biology | | 1 |
| BIOL | 392 | Cell Biology | | 4 |
| BIOL | 393 | Genetics | | 4 |
| BIOL | 464 | Animal Physiology | | 4 |
| BIOL | 496 | Senior Seminar | | 2 |
| BIOL | 495 | Colloquium* | | 0 |
| Electives (in Biology) | | 3-8 |
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Electives must be upper division and chosen in consultation with a biology adviser.
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* Required each quarter of juniors and seniors while in residence.
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Physics Requirements:
| PHYS | 251, 252, 253 | Principles of Physics | | 9 |
| PHYS | 254, 255, 256 | Principles of Physics Laboratory | | 3 |
| PHYS | 310, 311 | Modern Physics I, II | | 3 |
| PHYS | 313 | Thermodynamics | | 4 |
| PHYS | 314 | Modern Physics Laboratory | | 1 |
| PHYS | 414, 415, 416 | Experimental Physics | | 3 |
| PHYS | 417, 418, 419 | Physics Seminar II | | 3 |
| PHYS | 470 | Biophysics | | 4 |
| Electives (in Physics) | | 3-5 |
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Electives must be upper division and chosen in consultation with a physics adviser.
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Total hours in Biology and Physics (Minimum) 68
Cognates:
| CHEM | 141, 142, 143 | General Chemistry | | 9 |
| CHEM | 144, 145, 146 | General Chemistry Laboratory | | 3 |
| CHEM | 321, 322, 323 | Organic Chemistry and Laboratory | | 11 |
| CHEM | 325, 326 | Introduction to Organic Laboratory | | 2 |
| CPTR | 141 | Introduction to Programming | | 4 |
| PHYS | 307 | Scientific Modeling | | 4 |
| MATH | 181, 281-283 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I-IV | | 16 |
| MATH | 312 | Ordinary Differential Equations | | 4 |
| MATH | 315 | Probability and Statistics | | 4 |
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The following courses are recommended cognates for some career paths, but are not required for graduation:
| CHEM | 431 | Biochemistry of Proteins | | 4 |
| ENGR | 228 | Circuit Analysis | | 4 |
| MATH | 289 | Linear Algebra and Its Applications | | 3 |
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