BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS OF MOLECULES

Undergraduate

An introduction to molecular biology from a physics perspective. Topics covered include diffusion and random walks; fluid mechanics, especially low Reynolds number; single molecule mechanics of biopolymers; statistical physics in a form suitable for single-molecule experiments; co-operativity and self-assembly; molecular machines; and neural signaling. Techniques and methodologies, both experimental and computational, are included in the presentation of each topic. Cross-listed with Physics 2310 Biological Physics of Molecules PREREQUISITE: Physics 1120 or Physics 1220, and Mathematics 1120 or Mathematics 1910, or permission of the instructor Three hours lecture per week