Physics with Applications to Life Sciences
(PHYS 1420)

York University

Fall 2019 - Course Website



Basic Information


Updates and useful bits


Class Notes

NOTE: Slides are posted AFTER lectures.

HW Assignments

Online

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Assignment Info

Written

Instructions for hard copy HW can be found on the first page of the assignments (see pdfs below). Assignments are to be handed in as hard copies (and STAPLED!) at the start of class. Late assignments will be penalized as per the Lateness Policy spelled out in the syllabus.