Course Catalog - 2024-2025

     

PHYS 355 - INTRO TO BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Tools for physical reasoning and mathematical modeling as appropriate for biological systems. Topics include: dimensional analysis and conversion between different forms of energy, virus dynamics, microswimmers, randomness and diffusion, cooperativity in macromolecules, and nerve impulses.