PHYS 475
PHYS 475 - Biological Physics
Fall 2017
| Title | Rubric | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Biophysics | BIOP401 | A | 29726 | LEC | 3 | 0930 - 1050 | T R | 158 Loomis Laboratory | Paul Selvin |
| Introduction to Biophysics | PHYS475 | A | 63376 | LEC | 3 | 0930 - 1050 | T R | 158 Loomis Laboratory | Paul Selvin |
Official Description
Major concepts of physics inherent to biological systems. Basics of biology, including protein and DNA structure and their organization into cells with a focus on single molecule biophysics. Major experimental techniques including x-ray diffraction, optical and magnetic traps, and fluorescence microscopy, including new super-resolution techniques. Applications to cytoplasmic and nuclear molecular motors, bacterial motion, nerves, and vision. Course Information: Same as BIOP 401. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 213 and PHYS 214.