PHYS 131
Fundamentals of Physics for Life Sciences I
The first part of a two-semester course in general physics specifically oriented towards applications relevant for students in biology and pre-medical programs. The course covers basic mechanics including forces and energy, properties of matter, and thermodynamics done in authentic biological contexts.
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite: CHEM131 ; and ( MATH136 or MATH140 ); and BSCI160 , BSCI170 , and either BSCI180 or ( BSCI161 and BSCI171 ). Credit Only Granted for: PHYS121 , PHYS131 , or PHYS331 .
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027