Description
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.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 or PHYS 2604 , or permission of the Department.
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2212 or PHYS 2604 , or permission of the Department.
- Lectures three hours a week, tutorial or seminar one hour a week.
Reference text in its original language
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.
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