Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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BIOS 405 001 (CRN: 23469)
PHYSICAL BIOLOGY
Long Title: PHYSICAL BIOLOGY
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Bennett, Matthew
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
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
Prerequisites: BIOS 352 AND MATH 211
Section Max Enrollment: 50
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 100
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 396)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 8:33AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: This course provides a biophysical view of living systems, from the subcellular to the multicellular scales. Topics include: biomolecular dynamics, cellular biomechanics, cell motility and cell division, calcium signaling, action potential propagation, and tissue organization. Cross-list: BIOE 502, BIOS 505, SSPB 501.