PHY 2325 Physics in Biology

3 units
Physics
Faculty of Science
This course presents physical principles important to the operation of biological systems. Entropy, diffusion, cellular electricity, cellular motor forces, mechanical properties of the cell, and selected topics from radiation biophysics, biological oscillators and switches, sensory physics, biological waves, self organization, and biological complexity.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisites: ( MAT 1322 or MAT 1325 or MAT 1332 ), ( PHY 1122 or PHY 1321 or PHY 1331 ).

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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