Description
Biophysics
An upper-level course in biological physics focused on a quantitative description of the physical processes driving molecular and cellular processes with an emphasis on experiment design and analysis.

Prerequisites: For Biology and Molecular Biology majors: BIOL 251, (PHYS 112 or 122), and (MATH 132 or 162); For all other majors: PHYS 235 and BIOL 101.

Outcomes: Students will understand how to apply physical principles and probabilistic analysis toward the study of biological phenomena at molecular and cellular levels.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Lecture - Required
Offering
Course
PHYS 371
Academic Group
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Organization
Physics
Enrollment Requirements
PHYS 235 and BIOL 101. Pre-requisites for Biology and Molecular Biology ONLY: BIOL 251; PHYS 112 or 122; and MATH 132 or 162