Prerequisites: IPBS Core curriculum
The focus of this special topics course is to introduce students to the field of biophysics, with special focus on practical applications of biophysical methods in research. Didactic instruction will be supplemented with readings from current primary literature in the field. Students will be responsible for reading and presenting articles for group discussion.
Outcomes: Demonstrate a general understanding of the field of biophysics; Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental aspects cell mechanics, muscle mechanics, and integrated biomechanics; Demonstrate knowledge of current biophysical methods used in research; Demonstrate knowledge of fluorescence spectroscopy; Demonstrate knowledge of microscopy; Demonstrate understanding of computational biology approaches; Critically evaluate biophysical data from the literature; Interpret biophysical data for a general audience and effectively communicate biophysical information in both oral and written forms; Incorporate high standards of ethics into data interpretation and presentation.
The focus of this special topics course is to introduce students to the field of biophysics, with special focus on practical applications of biophysical methods in research. Didactic instruction will be supplemented with readings from current primary literature in the field. Students will be responsible for reading and presenting articles for group discussion.
Outcomes: Demonstrate a general understanding of the field of biophysics; Demonstrate deep knowledge and understanding of fundamental aspects cell mechanics, muscle mechanics, and integrated biomechanics; Demonstrate knowledge of current biophysical methods used in research; Demonstrate knowledge of fluorescence spectroscopy; Demonstrate knowledge of microscopy; Demonstrate understanding of computational biology approaches; Critically evaluate biophysical data from the literature; Interpret biophysical data for a general audience and effectively communicate biophysical information in both oral and written forms; Incorporate high standards of ethics into data interpretation and presentation.