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Physics/Biophysics Option, (Ph.D.)

Requirements

Completion of the following courses with a GPA of 2.75 or better:

PHYS 60003

Methods of Advanced Physics

3

PHYS 60303

Quantum Mechanics

3

PHYS 60313

Quantum Mechanics

3

PHYS 60323

Advanced Analysis & Modeling

3

Plus 4 courses from the following:

PHYS 60803

Nonlinear Dynamics with Applications

3

PHYS 60823

Optical Spectroscopy and Fluorescence

3

PHYS 60403

Electrodynamics

3

PHYS 60413

Electrodynamics

3

PHYS 60603

Statistical Physics

3

AND

PHYS 60970

Research Problems (9 hours)

9

PHYS 90980

Dissertation (6 hours)

6

PHYS 90990

Dissertation (6 hours)

6

A minimum of 9 hours of PHYS 60970 Research Problems in Biophysics must be completed with an average grade of 2.75 or better. Students in the biophysics option may also be required to take one or more additional courses from: PHYS 50753 Topics in Biophysics, PHYS 50763 Experimental Methods in Biochemistry and Biophysics, or PHYS 70753 Advanced Topics in Biophysics to ensure an adequate background for their dissertation research.

Except for the courses specified above, the remaining regulations concerning coursework, predissertation qualifying exam and dissertation are the same as those prescribed above for the Ph.D. in Physics.