IX. Graduate Programs
Biophysics
Courses
| BIOP*6000 Concepts in Biophysics W [0.50] | |
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| This course will emphasize basic concepts in molecular, cellular and structural biophysics arising from key journal publications and their impact on present day research trends. | |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Physical and Engineering Science |
| BIOP*6010 Biophysics Seminar U [0.00] | |
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| Public research seminar presented by all PhD students in the Biophysics program in yearly intervals after passing the qualifying exam. Students are required to attend all seminars presented during the semester in which they are registered for the course. | |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Physical and Engineering Science |
| BIOP*6100 Scientific Communication and Research Methods in Biophysics U [0.50] | |
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| The development and refinement of the skills of scientific communication, emphasizing oral presentation and writing skills, in the context of developing a literature review or thesis proposal. All Biophysics students will normally take this within 4 semesters of entering the program. | |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Physical and Engineering Science |
| BIOP*6950 Advanced Topics in Biophysics U [0.50] | |
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| This course provides opportunities for graduate students to study special topics in contemporary biophysical research under the guidance of graduate faculty members with pertinent expertise. Proposed course descriptions are considered by the Director of the Biophysics program on an ad hoc basis, and the course will be offered according to demand. | |
| Department(s): | Dean's Office, College of Physical and Engineering Science |
| PHYS*7510 Cellular Biophysics U [0.50] | |
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| The physics of cellular structure and function; membrane theories, diffusion and active transport, bioelectric phenomena; intracellular motion, thermodynamics; selected topics of current interest and seminar. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Physics |
| PHYS*7520 Molecular Biophysics U [0.50] | |
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| Physical methods of determining macromolecular structure: energetics, intramolecular and intermolecular forces, with application to lamellar structures, information storage, DNA and RNA, recognition and rejection of foreign molecules. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Physics |
| PHYS*7540 Special Topics in Biophysics U [0.50] | |
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| Offered on demand | |
| Department(s): | Department of Physics |
| PHYS*7570 Special Topics in Biophysics U [0.25] | |
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| Offered on demand | |
| Department(s): | Department of Physics |
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Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Computing and Information Science
Engineering
Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Molecular and Cellular Biology
| MCB*6310 | [0.50] | Advanced Topics in Developmental and Cellular Biology |
| MCB*6320 | [0.50] | Advanced Topics in Microbiology |
| MCB*6360 | [0.50] | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| MCB*6370 | [0.50] | Protein Structural Biology and Bioinformatics |
| MCB*6380 | [0.50] | Structure and Function of Biological Membranes |