PHYS 139: PHYSICAL BIOLOGY
University of California, Santa Barbara
The role of physics in biology through quantitative measurements and modeli ng, the organization of a cell, and exemplary quantitative results of biolo gical model systems. The physics of biologically relevant macromolecules, i ncluding DNA, RNA and mechanisms of transcription and translation; introduc tion to protein folding and the role of electrostatics in biology. The phys ics of the cytoskeleton including beam theory, persistence length, molecula r motors, instrumentation used to characterize motor properties, as well as the role of active stresses in cell biology. If time permits, a brief int roduction to cell motility and the structure of epithelial tissue.
Average GPA: 3.54
Grade distribution records: 26 students across 2 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 9 | 34.6% |
| A | 6 | 23.1% |
| A- | 4 | 15.4% |
| B+ | 2 | 7.7% |
| B | 2 | 7.7% |
| B- | 1 | 3.8% |
| C | 1 | 3.8% |
| F | 1 | 3.8% |
Based on 26 student grade records across 2 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Saleh O A 26 students, Average GPA 3.54