Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: "C-" or better in ((BIOL 1210 OR AP Biology 4+) AND (CHEM 1210 OR CHEM 1211 OR PHYS 2010 OR PHYS 2110 OR PHYS 2210 OR PHYS 3210) AND (MATH 1170 OR 1210 OR 1250 OR 1310)).
Requirement Designation:
Quantitative Intensive BS
Description
Meets with BIOL 3551. 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.