| Name: | Molecular Biophysics of the Cell | |
| Description: | Introduction to structure, physical properties, and function of biomolecules, including their role in the cell | |
| Format: | Lectures | |
| Prerequisites: | Phys 245. | |
| Credits: | 4 credit hours. | |
| Outline: | Introduction to molecular length, time, force, energy scales Statistical thermodynamics of solutions. DNA, RNA and protein structure and function. Experimental methods. Cell membranes. Protein motors. Energy and information flow. Prokaryote cell. Eukaryote cell. | |
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| Webpage: | physicsweb.phy.uic.edu/450 | |
| Offered: | Spring 2006 |