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.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 2R03, CHEM BIO 2P03, ISCI 2A18, MATLS 2B03, PHYSICS 2H04; or registration in Honours Mathematics and Physics. BIOPHYS 3S03 is recommended.
Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 4S03
Cross-list(s): BIOCHEM 4S03