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BIOPHYS 4S03

Introduction to Molecular Biophysics

Undergraduate

Fall 2026 · C01

A presentation of recent contributions made to the fields of molecular and cell biology by the use of physical approaches. In particular, the following …

Readings

  • Biological Physics
    Philip Nelson · 2020 · Recommended / optional
    W. H. Freeman and company · ISBN 978-0-578-68702-5
  • Physical Biology of the Cell
    Rob Phillips, Jane Kondev & Julie Theriot · 2008 · Recommended / optional
    Garland Science · ISBN 978-0-815-34450-6
  • Physical Biology of the Cell ISBN: 978-0-815-34450-6 Authors: Rob Phillips, Jane Kondev & Julie Theriot Publisher: Garland Science Publication Date: 2008 This comprehensive and well-illustrated textbook gives a clear overview of many cellular processes through the lens of biophysics.
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Fall 2026

Topics

  • Biomolecular physical properties
  • Protein folding
  • Molecular motors
  • Cell motion and adhesion
  • Thermodynamics and statistical physics
  • Biophysical methods
  • Computational modelling

Readings

  • Biological Physics
    Philip Nelson · 2020 · optional
    ISBN 9780578687025
  • Physical Biology of the Cell
    Rob Phillips; Jane Kondev; Julie Theriot · 2008 · optional
    ISBN 9780815344506
  • Research papers in molecular and cellular biophysics; some assignments include critical reading.
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Undated

Topics

  • TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3
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