Course description Advanced Biophysics

 

Advanced Biophysics (DESCRIPTION 2010-2011, information will be updated in July 2011)
Curriculum	Master of Science in Physics
Instructor	Prof.dr. M. Dogterom
ECTS	6
Level	500
Academic year	2010-2011
Language of instruction	English
Target group	Master students, PhD students
Synopsis	Topics covered include photo physics, protein folding, self organized systems and pattern formation, cell networks, molecular motors, gene regulation, and bioinformatics. Study Goals: An understanding of the physical principles underlying the many facets of modern biological physics, as well as an appreciation of their biological context.
Prerequisites	MSc course: Biophysics; BSc courses: Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics 1 and 2.
Programme form	Lectures, 2 hours a week.
Required literature	Syllabus: See blackboard.
Form of examination	Two problem sets handed out during the course which will account for 30% of final grade. The remainder (70 %) will be determined by the final exam.
Period	Spring 2011, each year
Time table	Thursdays 11:15-13:00 in Huygens Laboratory room 204 http://www.physics.leidenuniv.nl/edu/master/schedule/RMSc_N.PDF
For more information	Contact instructor: Prof.dr. M. Dogterom More information can be found on Blackboard.

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