BIO-692 / 3 credits

Teacher: Shillcock Julian Charles

Language: English

Remark: Next time: Spring 2023


Frequency

Every 2 years

Summary

This course instructs students in the use of advanced computational models and simulations in cell biology. The importance of dimensionality, symmetry and conservation in models of self-assembly, membranes, and polymer/filament scaling laws reveals how cells exploit these principles in life.

Content

Note

Students are expected to watch the lecture videos in their own time. Class time will be for reviewing the slides and doing exercise/project work.

Keywords

Membrane, organelle, random walk, diffusion equation, simulation, biomolecular condensate, phase separation

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

BIO-205, MATH-106, PHYS-10

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Number of places: 20
  • Exam form: Multiple (session free)
  • Subject examined: Symmetry and Conservation in the Cell
  • Lecture: 21 Hour(s)
  • Exercises: 40 Hour(s)
  • Number of places: 20
  • Exam form: Multiple (session free)
  • Subject examined: Symmetry and Conservation in the Cell
  • Lecture: 21 Hour(s)
  • Exercises: 40 Hour(s)

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