Given next time: Fall 2014
Introductory meeting: Tuesday Sep 2 at 10.15 in room Cassiopeia (Astronomy). Welcome!
Theoretical Biophysics is an advanced level course given at the department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics (course code FYTN05), at the Natural Science Faculty. The course is also given to students at LTH in the N, F, and Pi programs (course code TEK267).
You will learn about various physical processes of fundamental importance in biology, including diffusion, Brownian motion, entropic forces, osmotic pressure, and cooperative transitions, and how they are described using theoretical concepts taken primarily from statistical mechanics. You will also learn about the motion of biopolymers, the function of molecular machines, and signal propagation in neurons. Course examination consists of 2 computer assigments, a seminar presentation, and an oral exam.