Physics, Biophysics Option

Physics Core

A physics major must satisfactorily complete the following courses: Physics 51, 52, 54, 64, 111, 116, 133, 134, 151, 195 (taken four times), and Mathematics 82. In addition, a physics major must satisfactorily complete the courses in the standard program or in one of the Physics options. A final oral and written report of completed research, Clinic, or independent project work is required for all physics majors. The Physics 195 Colloquium requirement is waived for any semester during which a student is away on a study abroad program.

• MATH082 HM - Differential Equations
• PHYS051 HM - Electromagnetic Theory and Optics
• PHYS052 HM - Quantum Physics
• PHYS054 HM - Modern Physics Laboratory
• PHYS064 HM - Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physicists
• PHYS111 HM - Theoretical Mechanics
• PHYS116 HM - Quantum Mechanics
• PHYS133 HM - Electronics Laboratory
• PHYS134 HM - Optics Laboratory
• PHYS151 HM - Electromagnetic Fields
• PHYS195 HM - Physics Colloquium (taken four times)

Biophysics Option

• PHYS174 HM - Biophysics

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• PHYS181 HM - Advanced Laboratory

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• An approved biology laboratory

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• Three of the following:

• CHEM056 HM - Organic Chemistry I
• PHYS117 HM - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
• Two approved biology courses

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  4 to 6 credits of: 

• PHYS199 HM - Senior Thesis in Physics

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  6 credits from:

• BIOL193 HM - Senior Thesis Research: Biology

• (in lieu of BIOL193 HM  and students may take 12 credits of BIOL195 HM  and with permission of the Biology Department)