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Academic Year 2001/2002

The Physics of the Living Cell
MB&B 107 FA
Crosslistings:
PHYS 107

Topics will include information transfers in the living cell, the electrical activity of the nervous system, energy flows in living systems, vision and muscle contraction. The course also presents different scientific and philosophical views of physicists working to understand the living world.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected papers from: "Scientific American"; E. Schrodinger "What is Life" (Cambridge University Press) (selected chapters).

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two midterms, and 1 final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Additional Requirements and/or Comments not known

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM MB&B    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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