A journal club. Students present recent research papers in biophysics and/or report on progress of their own research projects. Students learn how to effectively read, critique, and present science research …
Designed on an individual basis, students who have deficiencies in particular areas pertaining to biophysics will be advised by a faculty member to read texts in that area and will …
A detailed introduction into macromolecular X-ray crystallography and cryo electron microscopy. The course will cover principles of diffraction physics, crystallographic symmetry, diffraction data collection and processing, as well as model …
The course offers in depth coverage of theory and practical applications of X-ray diffraction methods to crystals of biological macromolecules and their complexes. Topics of the second module will cover …
Exploration of magnetic resonance spectroscopy as it is applied to biopolymers. The first module will cover principles of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) will be covered, including basic principles, homonuclear and …
Exploration of magnetic resonance spectroscopy as it is applied to biopolymers. Data collection for structure determination, residual dipolar couplings, approaches to large systems, and the use of NMR to deduce …
This course will introduce students to the theory, principles, and applications of the major techniques in cellular biophysics. Lectures will include practical background on instrumentation and data interpretation. A central …
The course will provide in-depth assessment of the structure and function of biological membranes and membrane proteins. Emphasis will be placed on biophysical and approaches. The primary literature will be …
The course will provide in-depth assessment of the structural biology of membrane proteins. Emphasis will be placed on the methodologies of solving membrane protein structure. The primary literature will be …
This course will introduce students to some of the physical and chemical underpinnings of molecular biophysics. Physical principles will be discussed and related to how they govern biological systems and …
Development of faster and high-power biophysical methods has enabled scientists to study the structure, properties, dynamics and function of biomolecules at an atomic or molecular level and has revolutionized the …
This course will introduce students to some of the physical and chemical underpinnings of molecular biophysics. Physical principles will be discussed and related to how they govern biological systems and …
Independent study, other than non-topical research, for course credits.
For doctoral research, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.