BIOCHEM 4S03 - Introduction to Molecular Biophysics
3 unit(s) A presentation of recent contributions made to the fields of molecular and cell biology by the use of physical approaches. In particular, the following topics are discussed: physical properties of biomolecules, protein folding, molecular motors, cell motion and cell adhesion. Emphasis on the critical evaluation of current research literature.
Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 2R03, CHEMBIO 2P03, ISCI 2A18 A/B, MATLS 2B03, PHYSICS 2H04; or registration in Honours Mathematics and Physics (B.Sc.); BIOPHYS 3S03 is recommended Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 4S03 Cross-list(s):BIOPHYS 4S03 This course is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy.