Description
Application of physics methods to the study of biological phenomena. Main components of a cell. Physical concepts relevant to cellular phenomena: Brownian dynamics, liquids, suspensions, entropy-driven phenomena, chemical forces and self-assembly. Biological molecules. Enzymes. Molecular motors. Nerve impulses.
Conditions and arrangements
- Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PHY 4722.
Reference text in its original language
Application des méthodes de la physique à l'etude des phénomènes biologiques. Composantes principales d'une cellule. Concepts physiques pertinents aux phénomènes cellulaires : dynamique brownienne, liquides, suspensions, phénomènes d'origine entropique, forces chimiques et auto-assemblage. Molécules biologiques. Enzymes. Moteurs moléculaires. Impulsions nerveuses.
- Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for PHY 4722.
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