Fundamental Physics for the Life Sciences II
This course is part of a two-semester sequence of interactive calculus-based physics courses designed for modern life science majors. Topics include waves, electromagnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics and will be explored in the context of medicine and living systems of varying scale. Course content is generally aligned with the MCAT syllabus.
Topics
- waves
- electromagnetism
- optics
- atomic and nuclear physics and will be explored in the context of medicine and living systems of varying scale
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
PHYSICS 135 or BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 150. MATH 115, 120, 185, or 295; knowledge of differential and integral calculus minimally at the level of MATH 115, or its high school equivalent, will be needed. Students should elect BIOPHYS/PHYSICS 251 concurrently. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in PHYSICS 235, 240, or 260.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027
Catalogue variants
- Fundamental Physics for the Life Sciences II · 4 · Undergraduate credit