| PHYS5610 Introduction to Biophysics | |
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Biophysics investigates biological phenomena using theoretical and experimental approaches derived from physics, such as statistical mechanics, fluid mechanics, and optics. This course provides an introduction to biophysics for students with no biology background. Students will be introduced to basic biology and physics concepts relevant to the course, followed by topics including the functions of biomolecules, physics of cellular behavior, and recent development of computer modeling and single-molecule techniques. Through this course, students will become familiar with the scope and basic approaches of biophysics research, learn how to perform computer simulations on biomolecules, and develop interest in exploring new territories of biophysics. Prerequisite: Undergraduate level thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.
Prof. Wang, Yi
Office: SC 208, Tel: 39436355, Email: yiwang@cuhk.edu.hk
Consultation Hour: Tue 3:00-4:30pm, SC 208 or by email/appointment
Ms. Li Yisen
Office: SC 313, Tel:39436394 , Email:leeeasonnn@gmail.com
Consultation Hour:Tuesday 10:30-12:00 Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.com.cn/j/410579244?pwd=RG5QckZtSVVveTAxSEJmSXZSREN4Zz09 Meeting ID: 410 579 244 Password: 5610
Tue 4:30PM - 6:15PM Science center LG23 Thr 4:30PM - 6:15PM Science center LG23
Philip Nelson, Biological Physics Rob Phillips, Physical Biology of the Cell Meyer Jackson, Molecular and Cellular Biophysics
Homeworks 30% Journal presentation 15% Two quizzes 30% Final report 25%
Introduction to Biology
Types of cells Biomolecules inside cells
Basic concepts in biophysics
Friction and diffusion Life in the slow lane: the low Reynolds-number world Entropy, temperature and free energy Chemical forces and self-assembly
Molecules, machines and mechanisms
Enzymes and molecular machines Membranes and machines in membranes Bioelectricity and nerve impulses
Techniques in biophysics research
Computer modeling and simulation A brief survey of single-molecule techniques