BE 161
Physical Biology of the Cell
Physical models applied to the analysis of biological structures ranging from individual proteins and DNA to entire cells. Typical topics include the force response of proteins and DNA, models of molecular motors, DNA packing in viruses and eukaryotes, mechanics of membranes, and membrane proteins and cell motility.
Topics
- the force response of proteins and DNA
- models of molecular motors
- DNA packing in viruses and eukaryotes
- mechanics of membranes
- and membrane proteins and cell motility
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisites: Ph 2 ab and ACM 95/100 ab,or background in differential equations and statistical and quantum mechanics, or instructor's written permission..
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Catalogue variants
- Physical Biology of the Cell · 12 units (3-0-9) | second term