Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisite: BIOL 1210 or 2020; CHEM 1210 or PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2120 or PHYS 2210; MATH 1170 or MATH 1210 or MATH 1250 or MATH 1270.
Requirement Designation:
Quantitative Intensive BS
Description
Principles from physics and chemistry are explored in the context of biological processes, especially at the molecular and cellular level. Topics covered include random walks, thermodynamics, molecular recognition, dynamic processes, optics and spectroscopy. Quantitative treatments are emphasized and computer simulation and applications are used extensively.