PHYS 481 - BIOPHYSICS Sp odd years

Institution:

Virginia State University

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Description:

This course will cover concepts and techniques from experimental and theoretical physics useful in analyzing biological problems at the molecular, cellular, whole organism, and eco-system levels. Topics include statistical mechanics of polymers, membranes, and other flexible objects, basics of low-Reynolds number fluid dynamics, physics of complex fluids - equilibrium and dynamics, single molecule fluorescence and micromechanical techniques - theory and experiments, elastic response of cells to mechanical perturbations, mechanics of bird and insect flight, and evolutionary dynamics.Prerequisites: Junior level or above and permission of instructor

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vsu.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 524-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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