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BIOPHYSICS |
250.131 (N) |
TOPICS IN BIOPHYSICS RESEARCH (1) Fleming, K. Limit 50 Freshmen and Sophomores only Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Only Discussion emphasized. Biophysics faculty present seminars on their current work or contemporary biophysics research. |
Sec. 01 |
T 4-5:30pm |
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 |
Sec. 01 |
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 |
Sec. 01 |
W 4-5:45pm |
250.353 (N) |
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY (3) Fleming, P. Limit 15 Prereq: Biochemistry 020.305 and Organic Chemistry 030.205-206 This course introduces several computational approaches to the study of biological macromolecules. Students will learn to use computational tools to analyze protein structure and to develop a basic understanding of computer programming. The focus is biological rather than mathematical, and no programming experience is required. |
Sec. 01 |
ThF 1-2:30 |
250.391 (N) |
INTRODUCTION TO UNIX/PYTHON & PROTEINS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS (3) Woodson/Bowman/Rose Limit 35 Basic computing for biological applications. The structure of proteins, DNA, and RNA and their functions in living systems. Experimental and theoretical approaches to macromolecules, including modeling, simulating and visualizing three-dimensional structures. |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 10:30-12 |
250.519 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY |
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250.521 |
RESEARCH PROBLEMS |
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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. |
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250.601 |
BIOPHYSICS SEMINAR Cone
Perm. Req’d First & Second year Biophysics Graduate students only
Students and invited speakers present current biophysics topics. |
Sec. 01 |
M 4 |
250.631 |
LABORATORY RESEARCH IN BIOPHYSICS Staff Limit 20
Biophysics research training. |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
250.640 |
SEMINAR IN MUCOSAL PROTECTION Cone Limit 10 Physiology, immunology and epidemilogy of mucosal protection. Course added 6/29/07 |
Sec. 01 |
Th 11-12:30 |
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. |
Sec. 01 |
TBA |
250.683 |
INTRODUCTION TO UNIX PYTHON Rose Limit 35 Two-week course, 9/11/07 – 9/20/07 Required for 250.685 Proteins and Nucleic Acids Basic computing for biological applications. |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 10:30-12 |
250.685 |
PROTEINS AND NUCLEIC ACIDS Woodson/Bowman/Rose Limit 35 Prereq: 250.683 The structure of proteins, DNA, and RNA and their functions in living systems. Experimental and theoretical approaches to macromolecules, including modeling, simulating and visualizing three-dimensional structures. Start date: 9/25/07 |
Sec. 01 |
TTh 10:30-12 |
250.689 |
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES Garcia-Moreno Limit 35 Introduction to the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics as applied to the study of the relationship between structure, energy dynamics, and biological function of proteins and nucleic acids. Topics include of classical, chemical, and statistical thermodynamics, kinetics, theory of ligand binding, and conformational equilibria. |
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TTh 9-10:15 |
250.801 |
DISSERTATION RESEARCH |
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