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Track 1
Requires students to complete a research portfolio. This will be done in BPH 402. This will show the student’s progress through the program and how each of the PLOs are met. Students in this track are required to undertake at least 3 units of research studies. This can be accomplished by doing research with a selected faculty on campus or by completing an REU.
Track 2
This is designed to prepare students for the healthcare industry. As part of this track, students are required to complete 30 volunteer hours in the profession of interest and shadow a practitioner for at least 8 weeks, which is tied into elective BPH 410. BPH 410 will be designed to be a service-learning course.
Major Requirements ( Track 1: 78 Units | Track 2: 78 Units )
Students must select one of the options listed below. The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree.
Core Requirements (51 units)
| Lower Division Courses (43 units) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course No. | Course Name | Units | Details |
| PHY 120 | Elements of Physics I | 4 | |
| PHY 122 | Elements of Physics II | 4 | |
| BIO 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 | |
| BIO 121 | Principles of Biology Lab I | 1 | |
| BIO 122 | Principles of Biology II | 3 | |
| BIO 123 | Principles of Biology Lab II | 1 | |
| CHE 110 | General Chemistry I | 5 | |
| CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 5 | |
| MAT 191 | Calculus I | 5 | |
| MAT 193 | Calculus II | 5 | |
| MAT 211 | Calculus III | 5 | |
| BPH 201 | Seminar I: Introduction to Biophysics | 1 | Know More |
| BPH 202 | Seminar II: The Art of Scientific Presentation and The Frontiers of Physics | 1 | |
| Upper-Division Courses (8 units) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course No. | Course Name | Units | Details |
| CHE 310 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | |
| CHE 311 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 | |
| BIO 340 | Genetics | 3 | |
The above courses are common to both Track 1 & 2.
Track 1
| Upper-Division Courses (19 - 21 Units) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course No. | Course Name | Units | |
| PHY 306 | Math Methods in Physics | 3 | |
| PHY 320 | Physical Optics | 3 | |
| PHY 346 | Thermal Physics | 3 | |
| BPH 340 | Experimental Biophysics | 3 | |
| BPH 330 | Biophysics | 3 | |
| PHY 310 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 | |
| BPH 402 | Biophysics Research | 1-3 | |
| Electives (6 elective units) |
|---|
| Students within this track must take BPH 406 and or 460 or any elective from BPH/PHY/MAT/CHE/BIO |
Track 2
| Lower Division Courses (3 Units) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course No. | Course Name | Units | Details |
| BIO 220 | Molecular Biology | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Courses (15 Units) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course No. | Course Name | Units | Details |
| PHY 306 | Math Methods in Physics | 3 | |
| PHY 320 | Physical Optics | 3 | |
| PHY 346 | Thermal Physics | 3 | |
| BPH 340 | Experimental Biophysics | 3 | |
| BPH 330 | Biophysics | 3 | |
| BPH 410 | Medical Biophysical Education and Medical Industry Impact on Society | 3 | |
| Electives (6 elective units) |
|---|
| Students with this track must take two electives from BPH/PHY/MAT/CHE/BIO. |
Graduation Requirements
Track 1: Must complete all coursework and research
Track 2: Must complete all coursework and the 30 volunteer hours are required and tied into a course
Courses in BioPhysics
BPH 201: Seminar I - Introduction to Biophysics
3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the applications of the discipline of Biophysics and the expectations for them to be successful in the program. This course requires no prerequisites because it is an introductory course that contains basic information and training and protocols for Biophysics.
BPH 202: Seminar II - The Art of Scientific Presentation
3 UnitsThis is an introductory course designed to teach students the art of scientific presentation and writing. This course is designed to give students a broader perspective of the discoveries and advances in the field of Physics and Biophysics. Students will understand the research process in life sciences and the ethical issues that are attached to this field.
BPH 340: Experimental Biophysics
3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the applications of the discipline of Biophysics and the expectations for them to be successful in the program. This course requires no prerequisites because it is an introductory course that contains basic information and training and protocols for Biophysics.
BPH 330: Biological Physics
3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the applications of the discipline of Biophysics and the expectations for them to be successful in the program. This course requires no prerequisites because it is an introductory course that contains basic information and training and protocols for Biophysics.
BPH 402: Biophysics Research
3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the applications of the discipline of Biophysics and the expectations for them to be successful in the program. This course requires no prerequisites because it is an introductory course that contains basic information and training and protocols for Biophysics.
BPH 406: Computational Biophysics
3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the applications of the discipline of Biophysics and the expectations for them to be successful in the program. This course requires no prerequisites because it is an introductory course that contains basic information and training and protocols for Biophysics.
BPH 410: Medical Biophysical Education and Medical Industry Impact on Society
3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the applications of the discipline of Biophysics and the expectations for them to be successful in the program. This course requires no prerequisites because it is an introductory course that contains basic information and training and protocols for Biophysics.
BPH 460: Advance Microscopy
3 UnitsThis course is designed to provide students with a clear understanding of the applications of the discipline of Biophysics and the expectations for them to be successful in the program. This course requires no prerequisites because it is an introductory course that contains basic information and training and protocols for Biophysics.