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PHYS-4714: Introduction to Biophysics

Description: Selected topics from the general area of biomechanics, bioelectricity, radiation biophysics, molecular biophysics, and thermodynamics and transport in biological systems. Emphasis on the physical aspects of biological phenomena and biophysical measurement techniques and instrumentation.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: ISC-2106H or PHYS-2206 or PHYS-2306

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.04 (rounds to B)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 25.58%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 2.08%

Rana Ashkar202338.1%42.3%6.6%8.7%2.3%2.1%3.044

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Fall 2019Spring 2021Fall 2021Spring 2023Term050% W