PHYSICS 363 - Molecular Biophysics

Institution:

Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. The course will cover the physics of measurement techniques for studying the most significant intermolecular interactions of synaptic transmission. An introduction to the biology of neurons will be provided. Measurement techniques such as evanescent wave microscopy, confocal microscopy, X-ray diffraction, fluorescence resonance energy transfer, and Raman and infrared spectroscopy will be explained in terms of the physics of the experiment and its implementation. A clear idea of how these measurements inform the models of cellular processes such as exocytosis as well as the atomic-level models of neuromolecular structure and function will be presented. The course will include demonstrations of selected measurement techniques such as total internal reflection microscopy, infrared absorption, and crystallography. Prerequisites: Physics 100, Physics 200, Mathematics 211 and 212. Lecture. Not offered 2009-10.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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