University of Guelph

1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar

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X--Degree Programs


Biophysics (Co-op)

Department of Physics, College of Physical & Engineering Science.

A grade of 70% in the physics and biology courses of semesters 1 and 2 is normally required for admission to semester 3 of this program. The program emphasizes the physics of biological systems. It provides an excellent background for careers in the expanding interdisciplinary research laboratories of Government and Industry. Completion of the program at an appropriate level will qualify a student to pursue post-graduate studies in Biophysics and certain areas of physics. Since some of the required courses are not offered every semester, students entering Honours Biophysics (Co-op) should plan their program in consultation with the Physics Department.

To graduate from the Co-op program a minimum of 4 successfully completed work terms is normally required.

Specialized Honours

+Fall Semester 1

One biological science course from 17-115, *65-100, 92-102.
19-104 General Chemistry I
One mathematics course from 63-100, 63-108, 63-120.
One physics course from 76-100, 76-107.
One Arts or Social Science elective.

+Winter Semester 2

One biological science course from 17-115, *65-100, 92-102.
19-105 General Chemistry II
One mathematics course from 63-101, 63-121, 63-208.
One physics course from 76-101, 76-108.
One Arts or Social Science elective.

*Students should take 65-100 in either semester 1 or 2.

+Students who have completed the MPC2 program in first year will have satisfied the requirement to do 19-104, 19-105, 27-150, 27-160, 27-170, 63-120, 63-121 (or 63-100, 63-101 or 63-108, 63-208), 76-100, 76-101 (or 76-107,76-108 or 76-111, 76-113)

Students with no previous computing experience are strongly advised to take 27-120 or 27-160. If a science elective is chosen, an Arts or Social Science elective will be required later.

Fall Semester 3

40-200 Introductory Genetics
63-216 Linear Algebra I
63-220 Advanced Calculus I
76-244 Mechanics I
76-246 Electricity and Magnetism I

Winter Semester 4

63-217 Differential Equations I
76-203 Biophysics of Excitable Cells
76-226 Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics
76-245 Mechanics II
76-247 Electricity and Magnetism II

Spring Semester

Co-op I

Fall Semester 5

19-258 Introductory Biochemistry
19-386 Quantum Chemistry
OR
76-323 Quantum Mechanics I
63-310 Differential Equations II
76-310 Electronics
76-324 Statistical Physics I

Winter Semester

Co-op II

Spring Semester

Co-op III

Fall Semester

Co-op IV

Winter Semester 6

19-356 Structure and Function in Biochemistry
40-202 Introductory Molecular Biology
76-322 Waves and Optics
Two electives.

Spring Semester

Co-op V

Fall Semester 7

19-455 Biochemistry and Structure of Macromolecules
76-404 Quantum Mechanics II
76-424 Statistical Physics II
76-450 Advanced Physics Laboratory
76-456 Biophysical Methods

Winter Semester 8

19-458 Membrane Biochemistry
76-412 Atomic and Molecular Physics
76-451 Advanced Physics Project *
76-454 Molecular Biophysics
One elective.

*These will be projects in biophysics, some of which may be in biological areas outside the Physics Department.


1996-97 Undergraduate Calendar
X--Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science - B.Sc.
Honours Programs

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