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Biophysics, B.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Faculty of the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. An interdisciplinary program to prepare students for graduate study and subsequent careers in Biophysics.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196167
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196167_71344e82
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

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    Basic Requirements: (45 Credits)

    18 items
    1. BIOL 117
      General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. BIOL 118
      General Biology Laboratory I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. BIOL 119
      General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. BIOL 120
      General Biology Laboratory II
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    5. BIOL 222
      Genetics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. BIOL 335
      Foundations of Biochemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. BIPH 375
      Biophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. CHEM 324
      Principles of Physical Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    9. PHYS 123
      Analytical Physics I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. PHYS 124
      Analytical Physics I Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    11. PHYS 125
      Analytical Physics II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. PHYS 126
      Analytical Physics II Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    13. PHYS 223
      Analytical Physics III
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. PHYS 224
      Analytical Physics IV
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. PHYS 226
      Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    16. PHYS 228
      Mathematical Methods in Physics
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    17. PHYS 362
      Intermediate Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    18. Elective in Biology or Physics at the 300-level or above
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    One of the following

    3 items
    1. PHYS 335
      Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. PHYS 344
      Statistical Thermodynamics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. PHYS 352
      Quantum Mechanics I
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Related Requirements: (31-34 credits)

    14 items
    1. MATH 221
      Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    2. MATH 222
      Calculus II
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    3. MATH 223
      Calculus III
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    4. MATH 326
      Differential Equations
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. CHEM 116
      Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. CHEM 119
      Introductory Chemistry Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    7. CHEM 118
      Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    8. CHEM 129
      Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. CHEM 211
      Organic Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. One of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    11. PHYS 261
      Programming in Physics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. MATH 230
      Programming and Mathematical Problem Solving
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    13. MATH 340
      Modeling
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. BIOL 350
      Applied Biostatistics
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Department Writing Requirement

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      Sample Course Map

      53 items
      1. First Year
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Fall - 15 Credit Hours
        Not resolved to a course
      3. BIOL 117
        General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. BIOL 118
        General Biology Laboratory I
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      5. PHYS 123
        Analytical Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. PHYS 124
        Analytical Physics I Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      7. WRTG 105
        Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. MATH 221
        Calculus I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      9. Spring - 16 Credit Hours
        Not resolved to a course
      10. BIOL 119
        General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      11. BIOL 120
        General Biology Laboratory II
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      12. PHYS 125
        Analytical Physics II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. PHYS 126
        Analytical Physics II Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      14. MATH 222
        Calculus II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      15. World Language 101 -
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      16. Second Year
        Not resolved to a course
      17. Fall - 16 Credit Hours
        Not resolved to a course
      18. PHYS 223
        Analytical Physics III
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      19. PHYS 226
        Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      20. CHEM 116
        Chemistry I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      21. CHEM 119
        Introductory Chemistry Lab
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      22. MATH 223
        Calculus III
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      23. World Language 102 -
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      24. Spring - 17 Credit Hours
        Not resolved to a course
      25. PHYS 224
        Analytical Physics IV
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      26. PHYS 228
        Mathematical Methods in Physics
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      27. CHEM 118
        Chemistry II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      28. CHEM 129
        Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      29. MATH 326
        Differential Equations
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      30. Global Society: CGC -
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      31. Third Year
        Not resolved to a course
      32. Fall - 15 Credit Hours
        Not resolved to a course
      33. CHEM 211
        Organic Chemistry I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      34. CHEM 216
        Organic Chemistry Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      35. BIOL 222
        Genetics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      36. PHYS 362
        Intermediate Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      37. Global Society: WCV -
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      38. Spring - 15 Credit Hours
        Not resolved to a course
      39. BIOL 335
        Foundations of Biochemistry
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      40. CHEM 213
        Organic Chemistry II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      41. Programming or Data Analysis course
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      42. Global Society: SST -
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      43. Global Society: DPP -
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      44. Fourth Year
        Not resolved to a course
      45. Fall - 13 Credit Hours
        Not resolved to a course
      46. PHYS 335
        Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      47. BIPH 375
        Biophysics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      48. Integrative & Applied Learning -
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      49. Global Society: CAI -
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      50. Spring - 13 Credit Hours
        Not resolved to a course
      51. BIOL/PHYS 3xx-4xx Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      52. CHEM 324
        Principles of Physical Chemistry
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      53. Electives -
        Not resolved to a course
        7

      KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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