Introduction to biophysics. Random motion of molecules and diffusion; viscosity and the circulatory system; laws of thermodynamics and physical forces responsible for chemical reactions, molecular self-assembly and recognition; enzyme kinetics and molecular machines; nerve impulse and its propagation. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 or PHYS 2604, or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial or seminar one hour a week. [0.5 credits]
Introduction to biophysics. Random motion of molecules and diffusion; viscosity and the circulatory system; laws of thermodynamics and physical forces responsible for chemical reactions, molecular self-assembly and recognition; enzyme kinetics and molecular machines; nerve impulse and its propagation. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 or PHYS 2604, or permission of the Department. Lectures three hours a week, tutorial or seminar one hour a week. [0.5 credits]
