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Physics: Biological Physics, B.S.

North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
16.1701
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
9
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199102
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199102_58fe2eeb
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Departmental Required Courses

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    Common Courses for All Physics Concentrations

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      Required Major Core Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (32 Hours)

      12 items
      1. PHYS 241
        General Physics I
        As published: “General Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
        4
      2. PHYS 242
        General Physics II
        As published: “General Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
        4
      3. PHYS 251
        General Physics I Lab
        As published: “General Physics I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      4. PHYS 252
        General Physics II Lab
        As published: “General Physics II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      5. PHYS 305
        Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405)
        As published: “Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. PHYS 306
        Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406)
        As published: “Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. PHYS 345
        Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445)
        As published: “Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. PHYS 400
        Physical Mechanics I
        As published: “Physical Mechanics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. PHYS 415
        Electromagnetism I
        As published: “Electromagnetism I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. PHYS 420
        Quantum Physics I
        As published: “Quantum Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. PHYS 430
        Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
        As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      12. PHYS 494
        Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable
        As published: “Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable 1-3 Credit(s)”
        1-3

      Required Math Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (12 Hours)

      3 items
      1. MATH 131
        Calculus I
        As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      2. MATH 132
        Calculus II
        As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      3. MATH 231
        Calculus III
        As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
        4

      Required Elective Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (6 Hours)

      3 items
      1. CHEM 106
        General Chemistry VI
        As published: “General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. CHEM 116
        General Chemistry VI Laboratory
        As published: “General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      3. COMP 160
        C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160)
        As published: “C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160) 3 Credit(s)”
        2

      Required General Education Non-Math and Non-Science Courses - 19 Credit Hours

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        Additional Course Requirements - Physics (Biological Physics)

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          Physics

          4 items
          1. PHYS 100
            Physics Orientation
            As published: “Physics Orientation 1 Credit(s)”
            1
          2. PHYS 433
            Physical Techniques in Biology
            As published: “Physical Techniques in Biology 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. PHYS 434
            Biological Physics
            As published: “Biological Physics 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          4. Physics Elective (9 hours) numbered 300 or above
            Not resolved to a course

          Biology

          3 items
          1. BIOL 101
            Concepts of Biology I
            As published: “Concepts of Biology I 4 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. BIOL 102
            Concepts of Biology II
            As published: “Concepts of Biology II 4 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. BIOL 221
            General Microbiology
            As published: “General Microbiology 4 Credit(s)”
            2

          Biomedical Engineering

          2 items
          1. BMEN 220
            Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design
            As published: “Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design 3 Credit(s)”
            2
          2. BMEN 325
            Bioengineering Lab
            As published: “Bioengineering Lab 2 Credit(s)”
            1

          Concentration Electives (15 Credit Hours)

          0 items

            Free Electives - 3 Credit Hours

            0 items

              Curriculum Guide

              0 items

                Freshman Year

                0 items

                  First Semester

                  7 items
                  1. CHEM 106
                    General Chemistry VI
                    As published: “General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  2. CHEM 116
                    General Chemistry VI Laboratory
                    As published: “General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
                    0
                  3. ENGL 100
                    Ideas and Their Expression I
                    As published: “Ideas and Their Expression I 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  4. FRST 101
                    College Success
                    As published: “College Success 1 Credit(s)”
                    1
                  5. MATH 131
                    Calculus I
                    As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s)”
                    4
                  6. PHYS 100
                    Physics Orientation
                    As published: “Physics Orientation 1 Credit(s)”
                    1
                  7. H/FA/S/BS I 3 Credit(s)
                    Not resolved to a course

                  Second Semester

                  5 items
                  1. PHYS 241
                    General Physics I
                    As published: “General Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
                    4
                  2. PHYS 251
                    General Physics I Lab
                    As published: “General Physics I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
                    0
                  3. MATH 132
                    Calculus II
                    As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
                    4
                  4. ENGL 101
                    Ideas and Their Expression II
                    As published: “Ideas and Their Expression II 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  5. BIOL 101
                    Concepts of Biology I
                    As published: “Concepts of Biology I 4 Credit(s)”
                    3

                  Sophomore Year

                  0 items

                    First Semester

                    5 items
                    1. BMEN 220
                      Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design
                      As published: “Introduction to Biomedical Engineering Design 3 Credit(s)”
                      2
                    2. Programming Elective
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    3. MATH 231
                      Calculus III
                      As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
                      4
                    4. PHYS 242
                      General Physics II
                      As published: “General Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
                      4
                    5. PHYS 252
                      General Physics II Lab
                      As published: “General Physics II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
                      0

                    Second Semester

                    6 items
                    1. CHEM 107
                      General Chemistry VII
                      As published: “General Chemistry VII 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    2. CHEM 117
                      General Chemistry VII Laboratory
                      As published: “General Chemistry VII Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
                      0
                    3. PHYS 345
                      Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445)
                      As published: “Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445) 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    4. PHYS 305
                      Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405)
                      As published: “Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405) 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    5. PHYS 306
                      Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406)
                      As published: “Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406) 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    6. H/FA/S/BS II 3 Credit(s)
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Junior Year

                    0 items

                      First Semester

                      5 items
                      1. BIOL 102
                        Concepts of Biology II
                        As published: “Concepts of Biology II 4 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      2. PHYS 3XX Physics Elective (3) Credits
                        Not resolved to a course
                      3. PHYS 430
                        Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
                        As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      4. ENGL 331
                        Writing for Science and Technology
                        As published: “Writing for Science and Technology 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      5. H/FA/S/BS III 3 Credit(s)
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Second Semester

                      6 items
                      1. BMEN 325
                        Bioengineering Lab
                        As published: “Bioengineering Lab 2 Credit(s)”
                        1
                      2. PHYS 375
                        Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407)
                        As published: “Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407) 2 Credit(s)”
                        1
                      3. PHYS 433
                        Physical Techniques in Biology
                        As published: “Physical Techniques in Biology 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      4. PHYS 492
                        Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510)
                        As published: “Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510) 1 Credit Credit(s)”
                        1
                      5. Elective Concentration Elective (3) Credits
                        Not resolved to a course
                      6. H/FA/S/BS IV 3 Credit(s)
                        Not resolved to a course

                      Senior Year

                      0 items

                        First Semester

                        4 items
                        1. PHYS 3XX Physics Elective (3) Credits
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. PHYS 434
                          Biological Physics
                          As published: “Biological Physics 3 Credit(s)”
                          3
                        3. PHYS 475
                          Advanced Laboratory
                          As published: “Advanced Laboratory 2 Credit(s)”
                          1
                        4. Elective Concentration Elective (3) Credits Elective Concentration Elective (3) Credits
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Second Semester

                        5 items
                        1. PHYS 3xx Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                          Not resolved to a course
                          2
                        2. Concentration Elective 3 Credit(s)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. Concentration Elective 3 Credit(s)
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4
                        5. PHYS 494
                          Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable
                          As published: “Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable 1-3 Credit(s)”
                          1-3

                        Major Program Requirements

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