Biophysics

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 Biology, Medical Biology, and Marine Science, in addition to Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Pharmacy programs of study.

Curricular Requirements

Biophysics Minor: The biophysics minor requires eighteen 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

Elective courses**
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	410	Topics in Physics	3-4

*PHY 110/111 accepted with 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. Students can receive elective credit for either PHY 305 or CHE 370.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to describe basic physical, biophysical, and biomechanics concepts

Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of physical processes/instrumentation used to investigate biophysical and biomechanical phenomena

Students will be able to clearly communicate scientific information in both oral and written forms

Students will be able to work collaboratively in various team settings

Honors Program

We offer qualified students the option of participating in our Honors Program and graduating with Honors. This includes significant research, scholarship or creative activity under the direction of a faculty member.

Transfer Credit

Courses completed at another accredited college can be transferred to this degree program. Transferred courses must be reasonably close in scope and content to the required courses offered at UNE in order to count as exact equivalents. Otherwise, they may transfer as general electives. All courses completed must be no older than five years. Other restrictions apply. See Undergraduate Admissions also.

Admissions

See Undergraduate Admissions.

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.