BIOL 3103

(3 credits) 3 hours lecture, 1.5 hour tutorial The aim of this course is to apply concepts and laws of physics to the study and understanding of living systems. As shown in the course outline, the topics that will be covered are: biomechanics of bone and muscle, hemodynamics, diffusion and osmosis, physics of respiration and cough, heat regulation mechanisms, electroreception and conduction of impulses along the nervous system, magnetic sense, and the physics of vision and hearing. Note: PHYS 3103 and BIOL 3103 are identical courses. Only one of these courses will count towards GPA calculation and graduation. Section information text: Credit for both BIOL 3103 & PHYS 3103 will not be allowed.