Courses - Spring 2026
PHYS131
Fundamentals of Physics for Life Sciences I
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: CHEM131; and (MATH136 or MATH140); and BSCI160, BSCI170, and either BSCI180 or (BSCI161 and BSCI171).
Credit only granted for: PHYS121, PHYS131, or PHYS331.
The first part of a two-semester course in general physics specifically oriented towards applications relevant for students in biology and pre-medical programs. The course covers basic mechanics including forces and energy, properties of matter, and thermodynamics done in authentic biological contexts.
Students must pay a $50.00 lab materials fee.
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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