BIOPHYS 2A03 - Biophysics of the Cell and Living Organisms

3 unit(s)

Some of the most exciting breakthroughs in science are made at the interface between disciplines. The course will discuss the way that biophysics techniques are used to study the structure, dynamics and function of molecules in living cells and organisms. Topics may include: solubility of macromolecules, ligand-receptor binding, protein folding, filament assembly, Brownian motion and diffusion, bioelectromagnetism, membrane-permeability, electrophoresis. Experimental methods discussed may include: fluorescence, optical tweezers, atomic force microscopy.
Three hours (lectures); one term
Prerequisite(s): One of PHYSICS 1A03, 1C03, 1D03; and one of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03, 1ZA3; or ISCI 1A24 A/B
Cross-list(s): LIFESCI 2BP3
Not open to students enrolled in any Physics program or with credit or registration in ISCI 2A18 A/B .