Biophysics

1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar

X--Degree Programs

Biophysics

Department of Physics, College of Physical and Engineering Science.

Honours Program Major

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.

This major requires the completion of 21.25 credits as indicated below:

Semester 1+

BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I

CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I

CIS*1650 [0.50] Programming I *

1 mathematics course from MATH*1000, MATH*1080, MATH*1200**

1 physics course from PHYS*1000**, PHYS*1070, PHYS*1110

*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 CIS*1650 and take an elective in its place

Semester 2+

BIOL*1040 [0.50] Biology II

CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II

1 mathematics course from MATH*1010, MATH*1210**, MATH*2080

1 physics course from PHYS*1010**, PHYS*1080, PHYS*1130

0.50 Arts or Social Science elective

+MPC² courses provide another route into Semester 3. MPC² students should consult the Program Counsellor concerning course selection for Semesters 1 and 2