Bachelor of Science in Physics, BS Biophysics Emphasis
This is a sample curriculum plan for the Physics BS Biophysics Emphasis within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.
If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.
For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major, and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to Advising Contacts for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.
First Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 211 | Physics with Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| BIOL 191 | Biology I: Intro to Cell & Molecular | 4 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| PHYS 212 | Physics with Calculus II | 5 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 275 | Multivariable Vector Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS 309 | Introductory Quantum Physics with Applications | 3 |
| PHYS 309L | Introductory Quantum Physics Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 333 Or MATH 301 | Differential Equations w/ Matrix Theory Or Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS 301 | Communication in the Mathematical Sciences | 4 |
| CS or MSE Class | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 381 | Electromagnetic Theory | 4 |
| PHYS 307 | Introduction to Biophysics | 3 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| FH | Foundations of Humanities* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 341 | Classical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 382 Or PHYS 330 & 330L | Electrodynamics Or Optics | 3-4 |
| PHYS 311 | Introductory Relativistic Physics with Applications | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 or 17 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| FC | Foundations of Oral Communication | 3 |
| PHYS 432 | Thermal Physics | 4 |
| FA | Foundations of Arts* | 3 |
| PHYS 325 | Scientific Computing | 4 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 499 (FF) | Physics Senior Seminars | 1 |
| PHYS 404 | Molecular and Cellular Biophysics | 4 |
| FS | Foundations of Social Sciences* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Comments/Notes
- Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view the prerequisites
- The major’s curriculum starts at Math 170. Enrollment in a math course below Math 170 has the potential to extend date of graduation
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract.
- *Foundational course offerings here.