Thermodynamics of Living Systems
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Course Information
Subject code
ENGB
Subject Code Description
Biomedical Engineering
Course Number
3001
Catalog Title
Thermodynamics of Living Sys
Course Description
An exploration of thermodynamics applied to biological systems at the macro and cellular levels. Topics include: mass (conversion, balances), cellular function, the three laws of thermodynamics (thermal equilibrium, potential and kinetic energies; energy flow and conversion, heat transfer and work, and entropy), thermodynamic relations. Students apply fundamental principles for problem-solving in physiological systems.
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following student level(s)
UG - Undergraduate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated