Biological Applications of Physics

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Overview

Subject area

BIO

Catalog Number

3500

Course Title

Biological Applications of Physics

Department(s)

Description

This course focuses on the application to biology and medicine of basic physics,including mechanics, waves, fluids, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism,optics, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on the increasing connectionsbetween the physical and biological sciences, the effectiveness of physical concepts in explaining biomedical phenomena, and the function of medical devices and instruments. Students will credit for BIO 3500 or PHY 3500. These courses may substitute for each other with the F-replacement option.

Typically Offered

All Terms

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

3

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

025611

Course Schedule