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PHYS 104: Biophysics

Units: 4

Provides students an understanding of relevant physical principles for biological systems, introduce them to experimental and theoretical techniques of biophysics and to communicate the excitement of cutting-edge biophysics research. Topics include diffusion, fluids, entropic forces, motor proteins, enzymes, nerve impulses, networks and evolution.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 0

Crosslisted with: BIO 104
Conjoined with: PHYS 204
Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Natural Science
  • Badge: Quantitative and Numerical Analysis
  • Badge: Scientific Method

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: (PHYS 008 or PHYS 008H or PHYS 018 or equivalent exam) and (PHYS 009 or PHYS 009H or PHYS 019)
Instructor Permission Required: No


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