PHYS 329 Statistical Physics with Biophysical Applications

3 credits · Physics · Faculty of Science · Not scheduled for 2026–2027

This interdisciplinary course introduces Statistical Physics illustrated with modern biophysical applications. Principles covered include partition functions, Boltzmann distribution, bosons, fermions, Bose Einstein condensates, Ferni gases, chemical potential, thermodynamical forces, biochemical kin…

Prerequisites

[BIOL 219 and (PHYS 253 or PHYS 232 or CHEM 345)] or permission of the instructor

Prerequisite courses: CHEM 345, PHYS 232, PHYS 253

Restrictions

Not opened to students having taken PHYS 333, PHYS 362, or CHEM 365

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