PHYS 180 - Physics for the Biological Sciences I

Credit(s): 4
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Prerequisite(s): MATH 260
Corequisite(s): MATH 260, or the equivalent; High school physics or the equivalent; MATH 260 must be taken either prior to taking Physics 180 or concurrently during the same semester; High School Physics recommended.
An introduction to the general physical principles in mechanics, oscillations, thermodynamics and fluids, and their application to biology. Biologically relevant laboratory and problem solving techniques are integrated.