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PHYS_O - 305: Introduction to Biophysics

PHYS_O 305 (3) Introduction to Biophysics

Analysis of biological systems from a physicist's perspective. Introduction to physics underlying biological phenomena, and range of applicability of simple physical principles. Form and size in animals, strength and energy storage in structural elements, thermal regulation, fluid motion within organisms, life in fluids, and molecular physics topics. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: One of MATH 101, MATH 103 and one of PHYS 121, PHYS 122. Third-year standing in Science or a 200-level PHYS course taken concurrently.

UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar 2025/26

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