BS    Biophysics (65.5–66.5 hours*)

Major Requirements

1. Complete the following biology core courses:
   Biol 120, 220, 240, 241, 340, 360, 420.

   Complete the following chemistry courses:

   Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 353 (1 hour), 462, 481.

   Complete one course from the following:

   Chem 461, 468.

   Complete one of the following options (the Phscs 121 sequence is strongly recommended):

   Either Phscs 121, 123, 140, 220

   Or Phscs 105, 106, 107, 108, 140.

   Complete the following major core courses:

   PDBio 362, 363, 455R.

   Complete the following capstone course:

   PDBio 568.

   Complete 10 hours from the following. At least 5 hours must come from the mentored experience and at least 3 hours from electives.

   1. Mentored laboratory experience (must be in an approved biophysics lab):
      PDBio 494R, 495R.

      Electives

      Chem 223, 227, 482, 581, 583, 584, 586.

      EC En 301.

      MMBio 430, 441, 442.

      Neuro 480.

      PDBio 325, 365, 450R, 482, 484, 550R, 561, 565.

      Phscs 145, 230, 240.

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 (65–66 hours*)

Major Requirements

1. Complete the following biology core courses:
   Biol 120, 240, 241, 340, 360, 420.

   Complete the following chemistry and physics courses:

   Chem 105, 106, 107, 351, 352, 481.

   Phscs 105, 106.

   Complete the following major core courses:

   PDBio 220, 325, 362, 363, 455R, 482.

   Complete one course from the following:

   PDBio 365, 484.

   Complete one course from the following advanced molecular biology courses:

   MMBio 430, 441.

   Complete one course from the following capstone courses:

   Neuro 480.

   PDBio 561, 562, 565, 568, 582.

   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.

   1. Mentored experience:
      PDBio 349R, 494R, 550R.

      Advanced laboratory experience:

      Chem 581, 583, 584, 586.

      MMBio 442.

      PDBio 399R, 495R.

      Elective courses (courses used to fill any requirements listed above cannot count for this requirement):

      Biol 220, 350, 421.

      Chem 482, 581, 583, 584, 586.

      InBio 370.

      MMBio 430, 441, 442.

      Neuro 480.

      PDBio 320, 365, 450R, 455R, 484, 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.