PHYS 4320: Molecular and Cell Biophysics
(Dual-listed with PHYS 5320).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: CHEM 3250 or PHYS 3040
Quantitative description of biological systems using basic physical laws, including a brief discussion of a variety of biophysical techniques. Topics include: thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, gene expression, structure and physical properties of nucleic acids and proteins, folding of nucleic acids and proteins, chemical kinetics, catalysis, allosteric enzymes, cell membrane structure and physical properties, and machines in cell membranes.
(Typically Offered: Spring)