BIOPHYSICS

250.131 (N)

TOPICS IN BIOPHYSICS RESEARCH (1) Fleming, K.  Limit 50  Freshmen and Sophomores only  Discussion emphasized. Biophysics faculty present seminars on their current work or contemporary biophysics research.

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T 4-5:20 M 6-7:15pm

250.332 (N)

X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY OF BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES (3) Lattman   Limit 10   Prereq: Elementary Physics and Calculus   Emphasizes crystallography to determine atomic structure of biological macromolecules. Also covers basics such as lattices, space groups, and symmetry. A text will be used. Course canceled 7/18/06

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ThF 9-10:15

250.345 (N)

CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY (3) Cone   Limit 60 Prereq: 020.305   How cells and molecules function as parts of whole organisms. Topics include life cycles of molecules, cells and organisms, cellular and organismic circulatory systems, gas transport, sensory mechanisms, muscle and molecular motors, and virus host interactions. Cross-listed with Biology and Neuroscience

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MTW 11

250.351 (N)

REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY (2) Zirkin / Cone   Limit 120  Prereq: 020.305
Focuses on reproductive physiology and biochemical and molecular regulation of the female and male reproductive tracts. Topics include the hypothalamus and pituitary, peptide and steroid hormone action, epididymis and male accessory sex organs, female reproductive tract, menstrual cycle, ovulation and gamete transport, fertilization and fertility enhancement, sexually transmitted diseases, and male and female contraceptive methods. Introductory lectures on each topic followed by research-oriented lectures and readings from current literature.

Cross-listed with Biology and Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality

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W 4-5:45pm

250.353 (N)

BIOMOLECULAR DYNAMICS AND ENSEMBLES (3) Fleming, P.   Limit 15   Recommended Prereq: 020.305; 030.101 Biomolecules exist as ensembles of structures. This structural diversity and conformational flexibility is important to understanding the cellular function of biological macromolecules. Course examines dynamic structure of proteins; explores how dynamic systems are generated and analyzed computationally, and how these dynamics relate to experimental data. No programming experience necessary.

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ThF 1-2:20

250.391 (N)

PROTEINS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS/INTRODUCTION TO UNIX PYTHON (3) Woodson   Limit 35   See 250.683 & 250.685 for description Course added 7/17/06

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MTW 11

250.401 (N)

ADVANCED SEMINAR IN BIOPHYSICS (3) Garcia-Moreno Limit 10   Focus on structural and molecular virology. Topics include structural and physical aspects of viruses, replication cycles, evolution and focused discussion on the structural basis of the life cycle of human pathogens such as the influenza virus and HIV. Course shows integration between quantitative and physical biophysical approaches and contemporary biological questions.  020.305 Biochemistry and 250.372 Introduction to Biophysical Chemistry helpful. Course canceled 7/17/06

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T 3-5:20

250.519

INDEPENDENT STUDY

250.521

RESEARCH PROBLEMS

250.531

LABORATORY IN BIOPHYSICS Permission from Faculty Sponsor   Introduction to Independent research in biophysics emphasizing basic laboratory techniques. Individual study arranged with faculty mentor.

250.601

BIOPHYSICS SEMINAR Cone Perm. Req’d.   Graduate students only Students and invited speakers present current biophysics topics.

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M 4

250.631

LABORATORY RESEARCH IN BIOPHYSICS Staff
Biophysics research training.

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TBA

250.673

SEMI-ANNUAL THESIS Fleming, K.  Biophysics Graduate students only Once each term, advanced graduate students give a 10-minute presentation of their thesis work to the departmental faculty followed by a 30 minute discussion.

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TBA

250.683

INTRODUCTION TO UNIX PYTHON Rose  Limit 35  Two-week course, 9/11/06 – 9/20/06  Required for 250.685 Proteins and Nucleic Acids

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MTW 11 10:30-11:20

250.685

PROTEINS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS Woodson Rose   Limit 35  Prereq: 250.683   Course begins 9/25/06  Proteins as nature’s molecular robots, and DNA/RNA as the genetic material. Experimental and theoretical approaches to macromolecules, including modeling, simulating and visualizing three-dimensional structures.

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MTW 11 10:30-11:20

250.689

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES Garcia-Moreno   Limit 35 Introduction to principles, methods, and approaches of protein and nucleic acid energetics. Emphasis is on understanding relationship between structure, energy dynamics, and biological function. Topics include of classical, chemical, and statistical thermodynamics, kinetics, theory of ligand binding, and conformational equilibria.

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MW 9-10:15

250.693

BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES PHYSICAL SCIENCE Garcia-Moreno   Limit 25   Introduction to modern biology at cellular and subcellular level, focusing on molecular and cell biology and biochemistry. Course is for individuals with engineering and physical sciences background with little or no exposure to biology or chemistry. It is meant to give a basic biological framework for quantitative computational and physical studies of biological problems.

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TTh 9-10:15

250.801

DISSERTATION RESEARCH