BICD 142Forces of Life: Introduction to Physical Biology
Explore the frontier where biology meets physics in this introduction to the physical principles that shape life. Use simple models and concepts from physics to understand bird flocks, jiggling proteins, cell organization, stripes and spots, elephant leg mechanics, and more. Develop skills for modern biology through guided hands-on calculations and computational exercises. Designed to provide biology majors with an accessible entry point to understanding life quantitatively. Students will need to provide and use their own laptop/technology.