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4.00 Credits
Observational astronomy, the solar system, physics of stars and stellar systems. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Does not apply toward a physics major. Not open to freshmen except by permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 121 or MATH 115
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the field of acoustics emphasizing sound production by musical instruments, propagation of sound from source to listener (including electronic reproduction) and psychoacoustic perception of sound. A study of room acoustics and physics of sound design. Three lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: MATH 121, PHYS 117
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4.00 Credits
The experimental foundations of quantum physics and an introduction to quantum concepts applied to atoms, nuclei, simple molecules, and solids. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Identical to CHEM 353. Prerequisite: PHYS 233; MATH 132.
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4.00 Credits
The focus of this course is on the understanding of fundamental issues related to biomechanics of the human body. Anatomical and technical principles of mechanics will be applied to human movement. Topics will include: Scaling of mechanical properties and abilities, properties of biological materials (stress, strain, strength, etc.), linear and angular kinematics (position, velocity, and acceleration), linear and angular kinetics (force, center of mass, work, energy, impulse, and momentum). Study of these topics will enable the student to calculate internal forces in muscles and joints and analyze muscle function using dynamics principles and musculoskeletal geometry. This course will include laboratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: MATH 131, 132, 133 (calculus); PHYS 231, 232, 233 (general physics)
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4.00 Credits
Mechanics of biological tissues and cells; stress and strain, elasticity of bone and tissue; Newtonian fluid flow, Reynolds number; bioviscoelastic fluids and solids, Windkessel theory, muscle modeling. Prerequisite: MATH 131, 132, 133 (calculus); PHYS 231, 232, 233 (general physics)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the principles and applications of biomedical imaging, with emphasis on the acquisition, processing, display of imagery, and design of imaging systems. Filtering, convolution, and Fourier methods. Microscopy, x-ray, radiography, computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and nuclear imaging. Prerequisite: MATH 131, 132, 133 (calculus); PHYS 231, 232, 233 (general physics) Physics 1 4 0
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4.00 Credits
Physics of biomolecules, molecular forces, structural organization of proteins and nucleic acids; active and passive transport, Fick's Laws; first and second laws of thermodynamics; random walk, diffusion and osmosis; elementary neurobiophysics, Nernst potential, action potential. Prerequisite: MATH 131, 132, 133 (calculus); PHYS 231, 232, 233 (general physics)
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1.00 Credits
Informal seminars on biophysics and related topics of mutual interest to faculty and students. Even-numbered years: Seminars to assist students in preparing a formal paper in AIP style. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of two units.
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0.00 Credits
Students majoring in biophysics enroll in this course during the quarter(s) they perform the duties of laboratory teaching assistant (TA) or tutor. A short paper responding to a set of reflective questions about their learning experience as a TA and/or tutor is required. Must be taken at least once while in residence at La Sierra University.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Topics in physics and biophysics selected by faculty and students to enrich and strengthen the biophysics curriculum. May not be used to replace a core or cognate requirement. May be repeated with new content for additional credit.
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