Overview
The goal of the Biophysics major is to provide students with an undergraduate background that will enable them to enter competitive graduate programs in biophysics, molecular biology, and biological physics. It also aims at providing students with a solid, quantitative background for careers in the medical field of the future … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
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Ability to apply knowledge of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and thermal physics to understand and analyze a broad variety of physical phenomena
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Application and improvement of proficiency in mathematics skills in calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra
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Ability to understand and analyze basic phenomena in biological science
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Ability to make accurate and precise physical measurements using modern laboratory instruments and computerized data acquisition
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Ability to critically analyze and interpret data in order to draw valid scientific conclusions
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Ability to present clear written and oral accounts of scientific results
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Scientific, mathematical, computing, and laboratory skills that enable pursuit of career objectives in graduate or professional schools, in a teaching career, or in a scientific career in government or industry