PHYS 234 - Physics for the Life Sciences II

The second 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 statistical physics, electricity and magnetism, and optics done in authentic biological contexts. PREREQUISITE(S): PHYS 233 or consent of department. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory/discussion each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Explain and use the properties of matter and thermodynamics in biological contexts.
Explain the role of model building in the interpretation of biological phenomena.
Solve problems with mixed units in the context of properties of matter and thermodynamics.
Explain biological effects arising from competitive scaling.

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