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MB&B107

The Physics of the Living Cell MB&B107 FA

Crosslistings: PHYS107

Next Offered in 9899 FA

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

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM MB&B

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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