Minor in Biophysics
The Minor in Biophysics covers a comprehensive understanding of the major areas of biology and physics, practice in laboratory methods and critical thinking skills, and knowledge about areas where biology and physics are likely to affect your everyday life.
The Minor in Biophysics requires 24 credit hours of course work; at least 10 credit hours must be completed on the IU East campus. All courses for the minor must be completed with a grade of C or better. Successful completion of L107 Biological Concepts is required before enrolling in the required core biology courses. Also, successful completion of the General Physics sequence, Physics P201 and P202 is required before enrolling in the physics core courses.
Prerequisites (15 cr)
- BIOL L107 (5 cr) Biological Concepts
- PHYS P201 (5 cr) General Physics 1*
- PHYS P202 (5 cr) General Physics 2**
*Math M125 (3 cr) and M126 (2 cr), or equivalent, are prerequisites.
**Physics P201, or equivalent, is the prerequisite for P202.
Course Requirements (24 cr)
Required Core Courses (9)
- BIOL L315 (4 cr) Cell Biology
- PHYS P300 (3 cr) General Physics 3
or PHYS P301 (3 cr) Physics 3 - PHYS P309 (2 cr) Modern Physics Lab
Biophysics, Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry Electives (15)
At the 200 level or above, totaling 15 credit hours, including;
- At least three courses in biophysics, biology or biochemistry.
