HST 457J - Introduction to Molecular Simulations

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Introduction to the basic concepts underlying dynamical simulations of proteins and nucleic acids. Basic definitions of components that form biological systems used to develop physical models that describe the dynamics of biomolecules. Topics include classical statistical thermodynamics for calculation of macroscopic observables, normal-mode analyses of protein dynamics, and thermodynamic perturbation theory. Emphasizes actual techniques and algorithms used for such calculations. Prior knowledge of biochemistry is not required. Students taking the graduate version complete an additional project.

Credits:

3.00

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Prerequisites:

Prereq: Physics II (GIR); 18.03 or 18.06; 6.041 or 6.042; or permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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