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 the Major in Biophysics should plan their program in consultation with the Physics Departmental Advisor.

Major

This major requires the completion of [21.25] credits.

+Semester 1

15-103 [0.50] Biology I

19-104 [0.50] General Chemistry I

27-160 [0.50] Foundations of Programming *

One mathematics course from 63-100, 63-108, **63-120.

One physics course from **76-100, 76-107, 76-111.

*Students who have a strong background in computing, including extensive programming experience, should consult the Physics Departmental Advisor to determine if they can be exempted from 27-160 and take an elective in its place

**Recommended course

15-104 [0.50] Biology II

19-105 [0.50] General Chemistry II

One mathematics course from 63-101, **63-121, 63-208

One physics course from **76-101, 76-108, 76-113

[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

**Recommended

+The MPC˛ courses provide another route into Semester 3. MPC˛ students should consult the Program Counsellor concerning course selection for Semesters 1 and 2.

Semester 3

40-200 [0.50] Introductory Genetics

63-216 [0.50] Linear Algebra I

63-220 [0.50] Advanced Calculus I

76-244 [0.75] Mechanics I

76-246 [0.75] Electricity and Magnetism I

63-217 [0.50] Differential Equations I

76-203 [0.50] Biophysics of Excitable Cells

76-226 [0.50] Experimental Basis of Quantum Physics

76-245 [0.75] Mechanics II

76-247 [0.75] Electricity and Magnetism II

19-258 [0.50] Introductory Biochemistry

63-310 [0.50] Differential Equations II

76-310 [0.75] Electronics

76-323 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics I

76-324 [0.50] Statistical Physics I

19-356 [0.50] Structure and Function in Biochemistry

40-202 [0.50] Introductory Molecular Biology

76-322 [0.50] Waves and Optics

76-351 [0.50] Intermediate Laboratory

76-404 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics II

19-455 [0.50] Biochemistry and Structure of Macromolecules

76-412 [0.50] Atomic and Molecular Physics

76-424 [0.50] Statistical Physics II

76-450 [0.50] Advanced Physics Laboratory

or

[0.50] elective

76-456 [0.50] Biophysical Methods

19-458 [0.50] Membrane Biochemistry

76-451 [0.50] Advanced Physics Project *

76-454 [0.50] Molecular Biophysics

[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

[0.50] elective

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

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar