University Physics for the Life Sciences

Undergraduate

An introduction to classical physics with special emphasis on applications drawn from the life sciences and medicine. Fall-term topics include vectors and kinematics, Newton's laws, momentum, energy, random walks, diffusion, fluid mechanics, mathematical modeling, and statistical mechanics. Spring-term topics include oscillations, waves, sound, electrostatics, circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, gene circuits, and quantum mechanics. Essential mathematics are introduced and explained as needed. Completion of MATH 1120 or equivalent is prerequisite for PHYS 1700 . Completion of PHYS 1700 is a prerequisite for PHYS 1710 . MATH 1160 (or MATH 1150 ) is recommended prior to or concurrently with PHYS 1710 . QR , SC 0 Course cr per term MW 11:35am-12:50pm