CHEME 6430
Kinetics and Dynamics in Molecular and Cellular Systems
This course will cover the physical principles governing the molecular basis of life and its use in biotechnologies. Emphasis will be placed on deconstructing biological phenomena from a quantitative perspective of reaction kinetics principles. Specific topics will include protein-ligand binding, enzymatic reactions, gene expression, receptor trafficking, and biomolecular networks. The course will systematically develop and apply mechanistic models of biomolecular rate processes to study complex biological phenomena.
Topics
- Apply core engineering concepts (kinetics, thermodynamics, transport phenomena) to model and understand the function of molecular networks in living systems.
- Engage with primary literature in biomolecular systems and synthetic biology.
- Evaluate biomolecular systems and pathways through quantitative reconstruction of mechanistic pathways.
Official roster learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
CHEME graduate core or equivalent, or permission of instructors.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027