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 BIOPHYS 2A03, CHEM 2P03, CHEMBIO 2P03, ENGPHYS 2NE3, ISCI 2A18 A/B, LIFESCI 2BP3, MATLS 2B03, PHYSICS 2H04, 3K03; or registration in Level III or above of an Honours program in the Department of Physics and Astronomy or in the Honours Mathematics and Physics (B.Sc.) program. BIOPHYS 3S03 is recommended.
Cross-list(s): BIOCHEM 4S03