Physiology and Developmental Biology 

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Physiology and Developmental Biology Majors
BS Biophysics
(63.565.5 hours*)
Major Requirements
| 1. |
Complete the following biology core courses:
Biol 120, 220, 240, 241, 340, 360, 420. |
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Complete the following chemistry courses:
Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353 (1 hour), 461, 468, 481. |
| 3. |
Complete one of the following options (the Phscs 121 sequence
is strongly recommended):
Either Phscs 121, 123, 220
And Phscs 150 or 250
Or Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108. |
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Complete the following major core courses:
PDBio 362, 363, 455R. |
| 5. |
Complete the following capstone course:
PDBio 568. |
| 6. |
Complete 10 hours from the following. At least 5 hours must
come from the mentored experience and at least 3 hours from
electives. |
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a. |
Mentored laboratory experience (must be in an approved
biophysics lab):
PDBio 494R, 495R. |
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b. |
Electives
Chem 227, 482, 581, 583, 584, 586.
EC En 301.
MMBio 430, 441, 442.
Neuro 480.
PDBio 225, 365, 450R, 482, 550R, 561, 565.
Phscs 150, 250. |
Recommended Courses
Professional schools and graduate programs may require
additional courses not required for this major, such as calculus or
statistics. Contact the programs to which you may apply to
determine the specific courses required.
Students considering professional or graduate degrees should
take at least two semesters of mathematical courses. The
recommended sequences are:
| 1. |
Math 119, Stat 221 for students who want exposure to calculus
and statistics. |
| 2. |
Math 112, 113 for students who want a firm foundation in
calculus. |
| 3. |
Math 112, 113, Stat 221 for students who want a firm
foundation in both calculus and statistics. |
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.

BS Physiology and Developmental
Biology
(6364 hours*)
Major Requirements
| 1. |
Complete the following biology core courses:
Biol 120, 220, 240, 241, 340, 360, 420. |
| 2. |
Complete the following chemistry and physics courses:
Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 481.
Phscs 105, 106. |
| 3. |
Complete the following major core courses:
PDBio 225, 362, 363, 482, 455R. |
| 4. |
Complete one course from the following:
PDBio 365, 484. |
| 5. |
Complete one course from the following advanced molecular
biology courses:
MMBio 430, 441. |
| 6. |
Complete one course from the following capstone courses:
Neuro 480.
PDBio 561, 562, 565, 568, 582. |
| 7. |
Complete 6.5 hours from the following courses, including at
least 1 hour from the mentored experience list and at least 2
hours from the advanced laboratory requirement list. |
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a. |
Mentored experience:
PDBio 349R, 494R, 550R. |
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b. |
Advanced laboratory experience:
Chem 581, 583, 584, 586.
MMBio 442.
PDBio 495R. |
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c. |
Elective courses (courses used to fill any requirements
listed above cannot count for this requirement):
Biol 350, 421.
Chem 482, 581, 583, 584, 586.
InBio 370.
MMBio 352, 430, 441, 442, 452.
Neuro 480.
PDBio 220, 365, 450R, 455R, 561, 562, 565, 568, 582. |
Recommended Courses
Professional schools and graduate programs may require
additional courses not required for this major, such as Phscs 107,
108, Chem 353, calculus, or statistics. Contact the programs to
which you may apply to determine the specific courses required.
Students considering professional and graduate degrees should
take at least two semesters of mathematical courses. The
recommended sequences are:
| 1. |
Math 119, Stat 221 for students who want exposure to calculus
and statistics. |
| 2. |
Math 112, 113 for students who want a firm foundation in
calculus. |
| 3. |
Math 112, 113, Stat 221 for students who want a firm
foundation in both calculus and statistics. |
*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core
requirements.
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