BIOPHYS 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. The course includes a small programming component.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEMBIO 2P03, ENGPHYS 2NE3, ISCI 2A18 A/B, MATLS 2B03, PHYSICS 2H04, 3K03; or registration in Honours Mathematics and Physics (B.Sc) or an Honours Medical and Biological Physics (B.Sc.) program. BIOPHYS 3S03 is recommended.
Cross-list(s): BIOCHEM 4S03