Biophysics Major
The Biophysics major is a highly flexible program that allows the student to obtain training in biophysics as well as other complimentary subjects in the sciences. Although the program may include several science areas, it also permits the student to study one area in depth.
In addition to pursuing a career in science with the USI biophysics degee, graduates may also pursue a course leading to graduate school in either physics, chemistry, biology or biophysics.
| Required Courses | |
| BIOL 141 Principles of Biology | 4 hours |
| BIOL 151 Botany | 3 hours |
| BIOL 152 Zoology | 3 hours |
| PHYS 205 Intermediate Physics I | 5 hours |
| PHYS 206 Intermediate Physics II | 5 hours |
| PHYS 371 Analytical Mechanics | 3 hours |
| CHEM 261 General Chemistry I | 4 hours |
| CHEM 262 General Chemistry II | 4 hours |
| MATH 230 Calculus I | 4 hours |
| MATH 241 Principles of Statistics | 3 hours |
| MATH 330 Calculus II | 4 hours |
| Synthesis course chosen in consultation with advisor | |
| Research chosen in consultation with advisor | 3 hours |
Elective Courses
26 hours minimum off the list below chosen in consultation with the advisor. One course must be from Biology and one must be from Physics.
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