PHYS 42300 Biophysics in Applications
An introduction to protein structure and molecular interactions needed for analysis of individual proteins. Focus on proteins that highlight important biophysical properties. Project-based course emphasizing reading and interrelation of the original literature. The groups of protein chosen can be biological machines, including ribosomes and protein synthesis; actin/myosin and muscle motion; kinesin/dynesin, transport and cellular motion and deformation; and bacterial flagellar action. Alternatively the class can study processes based on transmembrane potential gradients including respiration, photosynthesis and chemiosmotic energy coupling as well as nerve function.
Prerequisite
1 yr. of Math, 1 yr. of Physics (Cell biology or biochemistry is recommended).
Contact Hours
3 lect., 3 cr. of Physics (elective for Physics Majors and Biomedical Engineering students). 3 hr./wk