Courses - Fall 2026
PHYS331
Physics for Life Sciences I
Credits:
4
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: CHEM131; and (MATH131 or MATH136); and BSCI160, BSCI170, and either BSCI180 or (BSCI161 and BSCI171).
Credit only granted for: PHYS121, PHYS131 or PHYS 331.
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.
Flagship Institution of the University System of Maryland
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA
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