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ENGS 30 - Biological Physics

Description

Introduction to the principles of physics and engineering applied to biological problems. Topics include the architecture of biological cells, molecular motion, entropic forces, enzymes and molecular machines, and nerve impulses. Enrollment is limited to 20 students.

Prerequisites

CHEM 5, PHYS 13 and PHYS 14 (or equivalent). PHYS 14 (or equivalent) may be taken concurrently. Students with strong quantitative skills who have taken PHYS 3 and PHYS 4 can enroll with permission of the instructor.

Cross Listed Courses

PHYS 30

Distribution Code

TAS

Offered

Term
Time
Location / Method
Instructor(s)
Term: W 2024
Time: 10
Location:

Cummings 202

Instructors:

Kimberley Samkoe


Term: W 2025
Time: 10
Location:

Cummings 202

Instructors:

Kimberley Samkoe


Term: W 2026
Time: 10
Location: –
Instructors:

Molly Clark Carpenter