Biophysics : physics of the cell

PHYS-301 / 3 credits

Teacher: Manley Suliana

Language: English

Summary

In this course we will study the cell (minimum unit of life) and its components. We will study several key cellular features : membranes, genomes, channels and receptors. We will apply the laws of physics to develop models to make quantitative and predictive statements.

Content

Introduction to cell biophysics

 

Topics (lectures):

1. Biological membranes: Hydrophobic effect, 2D elasticity (2-4)

2. Molecular events: Ligand binding, ion channel function (5-7)

3. Transport in cellular systems: Diffusive, directed, crowded (8-11)

4. Genomes: Regulation, transcription, networks and circuits (12-14)

Content:

1. Introduction of biological systems and concepts

2. Description of observations and measurements

3. Estimates of relevant numbers / development of quantitative models

4. Exposure to current research articles

 

Assessment methods

Written exam

Resources

Moodle Link

In the programs

  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Biophysics : physics of the cell
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Biophysics : physics of the cell
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Biophysics : physics of the cell
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Biophysics : physics of the cell
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Biophysics : physics of the cell
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Biophysics : physics of the cell
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: Written (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Biophysics : physics of the cell
  • Courses: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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