BIOPHYS 2A03 - Biophysics of the Cell and Living Organisms

3 unit(s)

Some of the most exciting breakthroughs in science are made at the interface between disciplines. Biology and physics are no different. Topics may include: elements of bioelectromagnetism, basic circuits, capacitance, impedance and potentials of cells and membranes. Waves for sound and vision, diffraction, refraction, scattering. Intracellular motion and transport: diffusion, permeability, Fick’s Law and electrophoresis. Phases and equilibria: energy landscapes, protein folding, Boltzmann distribution.
Three hours (lectures); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PHYSICS 1A03, 1C03, 1D03; and one of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03, 1ZA3 (or ISCI 1A24 A/B)
Antirequisite(s): MEDPHYS 2B03, PHYSICS 2A03, 2B06
Cross-list(s): LIFESCI 2BP3
Not open to students enrolled in any Physics program or with credit or registration in ISCI 2A18 A/B .