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LIFESCI 2BP3 - 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.
Lectures (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PHYSICS 1A03 , 1C03 , 1D03 ; and one of MATH 1A03 , 1LS3 , 1X03 , 1ZA3 ; or ISCI 1A24
Crosslist: BIOPHYS 2A03  
This course is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.


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