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PHYS 2010 - Introductory Biological Physics
  
Course last offered 
 :   
Spring 2022/23
Instructor(s)
 :
PARK Hyo-Keun
No. of credits
 :
3


Teaching Pattern
  • Duration of course: about 13 weeks
  • Lecture hour(s) per week: 3
 
Content
  • This course introduces the use of physical methods in the study of biological systems, including macromolecules, membranes, nerves, muscle, photosynthetic systems and visual systems. The biological systems to which the methods are applied will be surveyed and current interpretations of their structure and function will be discussed. The treatment of biological phenomena will be based on physical principles with appropriate mathematics when necessary. The emphasis will be on the applications of physics in biology.
 
Remarks
  • Previous Course Code(s): BIPH 2010

  • Prerequisite(s): (LIFS 1901 OR level 3 or above in HKDSE 1xBiology) AND (PHYS 1111 OR PHYS 1112 OR PHYS 1312)

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS