Biophysics

Category
Contact

Amy Deveau, Ph.D.
Academic Director, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
adeveau@une.edu

Eva Rose Balog, Ph.D.
Assistant Academic Director, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
ebalog@une.edu

 

Degree name
Minor in Biophysics
Sections

Minor Description

The biophysics minor builds on the foundations of Physics I and Physics II to create a comprehensive understanding of how the laws of physics apply to organisms, explored from both the macroscopic and microscopic points of view.

With its organismal focus and relationship to modern technology, this minor is well-suited to complement majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Medical Biology, Neuroscience, and Marine Science, in addition to Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Pharmacy programs of study.

Curricular Requirements

The biophysics minor requires 18 hours of coursework.

Required Courses Credits
PHY 210 – University Physics I* 4
PHY 211 – University Physics II* 4
PHY 220 – Medical Physics or PHY 310 – Biophysics: Structure & Motion or PHY 410 – Topics in Physics 4
Total Required 12
Six (6) Credits of Elective Courses** Credits
PHY 208 – Energy and Climate Change 3
PHY 209 – Computational Physics 3
PHY 220 – Medical Physics 4
PHY 305 – Revolutions of 20th Century Physics 3
PHY 306 – Math Methods of Modern Physics 1
PHY 310 – Biophysics: Structure & Motion 3
PHY 320 – Biomechanics 4
PHY 410 – Topics in Physics 3–4
Total Required 6

*PHY 110 and PHY 111 may be accepted with program permission.

**With permission, either MAR 368 (Advanced Oceanography II: PHY/CHE, 3 credits) or CHE 370 (Physical Chemistry I, 4 credits) can be substituted for one elective course.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the minor in Biophysics, students will be able to:

  • Describe basic physical, biophysical, and biomechanics concepts
  • Demonstrate understanding of physical processes/instrumentation used to investigate biophysical and biomechanical phenomena
  • Clearly communicate scientific information in both oral and written forms
  • Work collaboratively in various team settings

Transfer Credit

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. A transferred course must align in scope and content to the required course offered at UNE. Otherwise, a course may transfer as a general elective. All courses completed must be no older than five years.

Transferred courses for matriculated students must be approved by the Academic Director.

Other restrictions apply.

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions for more information.

Financial Information

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees for subsequent years may vary. Other expenses include books and housing. For more information regarding tuition and fees, please consult the Financial Information section of this catalog.