Biophysics(2.0 credits) | ||||
| Code | : | 10181 | ||
| Course Type | : | Specialized Courses | ||
| Class Format | : | Lecture | ||
| Course Name | : | Chemistry | Fundamental and Applied Physics | |
| Starts 1 | : | 2 Spring Semester | 2 Spring Semester | |
| Elective/Compulsory | : | Elective | Compulsory Elective | |
| Lecturer | : | TAMA Florence Muriel Professor | ||
| •Course Purpose |
| This course introduces the basics of biophysics, in which biological phenomena are described in terms of physics language to the students taking this course.
The class will highlight the role of physics, chemistry, and computer science in the study of biological molecules. The students will familiarize themselves with protein structures and methods to study these as well as computer tools to visualize and analyze those protein structures |
| •Prerequisite Subjects |
| There is no prerequisites. |
| •Course Topics |
| The course will cover structure of biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, membranes) before introducing biophysical techniques (experimental and computational) to characterize function/dynamics/folding of these biomolecules. |
| •Textbook |
| None is required.
Such biochemistry textbooks might be helpful such as Lehninger’s Principles of Biochemistry. In addition, you may explore Protein Actions: Principles and Modeling, Introduction to Proteins: Structure, Function, and Motion. |
| •Additional Reading |
| Ask the instructor |
| •Grade Assessment |
| The final grade will be based on a mid-term exam, student presentations, assignments and attendance.
Absent: submission of Course Withdrawal Request Form required, Fail: total accumulated score of less than 60%. |
| •Notes |
| The class will be face-to-face or conducted remotely - information will be available on the NUCT website before class star |
| •Contacting Faculty |
| All communications will be handled via NUCT class website.
By email: florence.tama@nagoya-u.jp |