Intended for upper-level undergraduates in the physical sciences. Fall term usually less crowded.
Letter grades only.
An overview of the diversity of modern biophysical experimental techniques used in the study of biophysical systems at the cellular and molecular level. Topics covered will include methods that examine both structure and function of biological systems, with emphasis on the applications of these methods to biological membranes. The course format will include assigned literature reviews by the students on specific biophysics topics and individual student presentations on these topics. The course is intended for students of the engineering, physics, chemistry, and biological disciplines who seek an introduction to modern biophysical experimental methods. This course introduces the technologies that underlie wired and wireless telecommunication systems.