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Major in Astrophysics
Four courses in astronomy more advanced than
Astronomy 10; two courses in mathematics more
advanced than Mathematics 42/44; four courses in
physics more advanced than Physics 2 or 12,
including Physics 13 and 64 or equivalent laboratory
experience. One mathematics course may be
replaced by approved advanced course in a related
field. Research experience is strongly recommended.
UNDERGRADUATE MINOR ProgrAM
The program requires the completion of five
courses, with a minimum grade of C-. Prematriculation
credits may not be applied towards the
requirements for the minor. Minimum grade policy
applies to students entering September 2013 or
later.
Minor in Astrophysics
Five courses, at least three of which must be courses
in astronomy numbered 15 or higher. The remaining
courses may be selected from among Physics 11,
12 (or 1, 2), 13, and courses in physics or astronomy
numbered 15 or higher.
GRADUATE ProgrAM
Advanced degrees (master’s and doctoral) are
offered in observational astronomy and astrophysics.
Additional advanced courses may be taken through
a cooperative program with Boston University.
For more detailed information, please visit the
website http://ase.tufts.edu/physics.
Astrophysics
(FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE AStronoMY OR
PHYSICS.)
Biochemistry
(FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS, SEE BIOLOGY OR
CHEMISTRY.)
Bioengineering
Professor Mark Cronin-Golomb, Biomedical Engineering;
Optical instrumentation, laser tweezers, atomic force
microscopy, nonlinear optics
Professor Sergio Fantini, Biomedical Engineering;
Biomedical optics, near-infrared spectroscopy, diffuse optical
imaging
Professor David L. Kaplan, Biomedical Engineering/
Chemical and Biological Engineering; Biopolymer engineering,
biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine
Professor Krishna Kumar, Chemistry; Novel methods for
rational design and construction of artificial proteins,
molecular enzymes, and self-assembling biomaterials
Professor Barry A. Trimmer, Biology; Central processing of
sensory information by receptors, second messengers and
synaptic networks in insect model system, neural control of
soft-bodied locomotion
Professor David R. Walt, Robinson Professorship in
Chemistry; Surface, polymer and materials chemistry,
fluorescence resonance energy transfer, immunosensors,
corrosion sensing, neurotransmitter sensing, micro- and
non-sensors, cell-based biosensors, and sensors based on
principles of the olfactory system
Associate Professor Caroline G. L. Cao, Mechanical
Engineering; Endoscopy and surgery, human factors, remote
instrumentation, human-machine interface
Associate Professor Irene Georgakoudi, Biomedical
Engineering; biomedical imaging
Associate Professor Kyongbum Lee, Chemical and
Biological Engineering; Biochemical and biomedical
engineering, metabolic engineering, tissue engineering,
bioinformatics, and systems biology
Research Associate Professor Aurelie Edwards, Chemical
and Biological Engineering; Biological transport phenomena
involving fluid and solute transport in living tissues (kidney
and eye) to address organ function, disease origin, and drug
delivery
Research Assistant Professor Greg Altman, Biomedical
Engineering; Collagen-based matrices, ligament formation,
impact of mechanical forces on human adult stem cell
differentiation, bioreactor system, in vitro tissue formation
and development
Bioengineering is the integration of physical,
chemical, or mathematical sciences and engineering
principles for the study of biology, medicine,
behavior, or health. The bioengineering programs
provide comprehensive education and research at
the School of Engineering and the School of Arts
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