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PHYS 355 001 (CRN: 20160)
INTRO TO BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
Department: Physics and Astronomy
Instructor: Onuchic, Jose
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 49
Section Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 14-NOV-2024 7:56PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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.