Complete Course List Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics CoursesChemistry Courses
Biology 2010 | Cell Biology |
and either Biology 2810 | Biological Chemistry |
or Chemistry 2510 | Principles of Biological Chemistry |
Physics 0150 or 0170 | Principles of Physics I. Mechanics and Wave Motion |
Physics 0151 or 0171 | Principles of Physics II. Electromagnetism and Radiation |
Physics 3361 | Electromagnetism I. Electricity and Potential Theory |
Physics 3362 | Electromagnetism II. Magnetism, Maxwell's Equations, and Electromagnetic Waves |
Chemistry 1011, 1012, or or 1151 | General Chemistry I |
Chemistry 1021, 1022, or 1161 | General Chemistry II |
Chemistry 1101 | General Chemistry Laboratory I |
Chemistry 1102 | General Chemistry Laboratory II (1CU of Organic lab 2441/2442/2451/2452 may be substituted, for students with departmental waiver or advanced placement credit in Chemistry.) (CHEM2411 and 2421 combine lab with lecture.) |
Chemistry 2210 and 2220 | Physical Chemistry or Heat/waves/quantum |
Chemistry 2410 or 2411 | Principles of Organic Chemistry |
Chemistry 2420 or 2421 or 2425 | Principles of Organic Chemistry |
Mathematics 1400 | Calculus for the Natural Sciences, Part I |
Mathematics 1410, 1510, or 1610 | Calculus, Part II |
Mathematics 2400 or 2600 | Calculus, Part III |
Mathematics 2410 | Calculus, Part IV |
Physics 2280 | Physical Models of Biological Systems |
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: | |
One credit unit of electives. Just a few examples: | |
Physics 4421 | Modern Optics |
BE 4800 | Introduction to Medical Imaging |
Many other suitable options exist in SEAS and in the BMB and CAMB departments. |
Though not a requirement of the major, participation in independent research
project is strongly encouraged. Independent Study offers direct
exposure to the discipline as well as laboratory experience. The Biophysics
Program Director will help interested students find suitable
laboratories in which to work. Alternately, students may contact directly
any of the faculty in biophysics, including those
listed at this website and the members of the Biochemistry and Molecular
Biophysics Graduate Group, whose names can be found in the University of
Pennsylvania Graduate Catalog. Students with a GPA of 3.3 or more in major courses may use an independent research project to apply for honors. Please consult with the Program Director if you are interested in this program. |
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