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Dec 21, 2024
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PHYS 322 - Molecular Biophysics Description: Introduction to biophysics on the molecular and cellular scales. Analyzing biological systems using classical mechanics, electrostatics and statistical mechanics. Course will be offered on even numbered years (Winter).
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: (PHYS 123 or PHYS 183 or PHYS 113) and MATH 173.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Summarize and critique current biophysics review articles, to demonstrate knowledge of biophysical principles.
- Apply principles of classical physics to describe the physical mechanisms involved in biological systems.
- Develop familiarity and facility with some commonly used analytical tools for biophysical problems: calculus techniques, computational simulations, statistical analysis of data.
- Communicate about a specialized interdisciplinary topic to an audience from a variety of backgrounds, including physics, biology, health sciences, and chemistry
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 12/7/17
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