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PHY6253 - Introduction to Biophysics

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Physics
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
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Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25

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Course Aims

This course will introduce students to the interdisciplinary field of biophysics. After a short introduction to basic molecular and cellular biology, we will cover several physics topics and their relevance to biology. They include diffusion theory (important in cellular behavior), thermodynamics (important in understanding large molecules like proteins), and three physics-inspired methods to study biology [X-ray crystallography, Cryogenic electron microscopy (Cryo-EM), and molecular dynamics simulations].

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)

Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 
Detailed Course Information

PHY6253.pdf

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