IX. Graduate Programs

Biophysics

Courses

BIOP*6000 Concepts in Biophysics W [0.50]
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 Engineering and Physical Sciences
BIOP*6010 Biophysics Seminar U [0.00]
This public research seminar is based on presentations by all PhD students in the Biophysics program in yearly intervals after passing the qualifying exam and by all MSc students in their second year of studies. 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 Engineering and Physical Sciences
BIOP*6100 Scientific Communication and Research Methods in Biophysics U [0.50]
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 Engineering and Physical Sciences
BIOP*6950 Advanced Topics in Biophysics U [0.50]
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 Engineering and Physical Sciences
PHYS*7510 Clinical Applications of Physics in Medicine U [0.50]
This course provides an overview of the application of physics to medicine. The physical concepts underlying the diagnosis and treatment of disease will be explored. Topics will include general imaging principles such as resolution, intensity, and contrast; x-ray imaging and computed tomography; radioisotopes and nuclear medicine, SPECT and PET; magnetic resonance imaging; ultrasound imaging and radiation therapy. Offered in conjunction with PHYS*4070. Extra work is required of graduate students.
Restriction(s): Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS*4070 or PHYS*7510.
Department(s): Department of Physics
PHYS*7520 Molecular Biophysics U [0.50]
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. Offered in conjunction with PHYS*4540. Extra work is required of graduate students.
Restriction(s): Credit may be obtained for only one of PHYS*4540 or PHYS*7520
Department(s): Department of Physics
PHYS*7540 Special Topics in Biophysics U [0.50]
Offered on demand
Department(s): Department of Physics
PHYS*7570 Special Topics in Biophysics U [0.25]
Offered on demand
Department(s): Department of Physics

With approval of the Advisory Committee a student can take courses offered by other departments in Life, Physical and Engineering Sciences. Example courses could be, but not limited to:

Courses in Related Subjects:

Biomedical Sciences
BIOM*6110 [0.50] Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences
BIOM*6160 [0.50] Cellular Biology
Chemistry
CHEM*7360 [0.50] Regulation in Biological Systems
CHEM*7370 [0.50] Enzymes
CHEM*7380 [0.50] Cell Membranes and Cell Surfaces
CHEM*7310 [0.50] Selected Topics in Biochemistry
Computing and Information Science
CIS*6050 [0.50] Neural Networks
CIS*6060 [0.50] Bioinformatics
CIS*6080 [0.50] Genetic Algorithms
CIS*6420 [0.50] Soft Computing
Engineering
ENGG*6070 [0.50] Medical Imaging
ENGG*6130 [0.50] Physical Properties of Biomaterials
ENGG*6150 [0.50] Bio-Instrumentation
ENGG*6560 [0.50] Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
HHNS*6440 [0.50] Nutrition, Gene Expression and Cell Signalling
Mathematics and Statistics
MATH*6051 [0.50] Mathematical Modelling
MATH*6071 [0.50] Biomathematics
STAT*6761 [0.50] Survival Analysis
STAT*6950 [0.50] Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
Molecular and Cellular Biology
MCB*6310 [0.50] Advanced Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology
MCB*6370 [0.50] Protein Structural Biology and Bioinformatics
Physics
PHYS*7010 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics I *
PHYS*7020 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS*7040 [0.50] Statistical Physics I*
PHYS*7050 [0.50] Statistical Physics II
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