The course objective is to provide the students with the knowledge necessary to apply modern methods of structure determination to solve research problems. In addition, a lab will be taught with each section so that the students will have practical experience in sample preparation, operation of the instrumentation, and preliminary data analysis. The course objective is to provide the students with the knowledge necessary to apply modern methods of imaging to solve research problems. The course objective is to provide the students with on overview of numerical skills necessary to perform complex analysis of biophysical and structural data. Literature of membrane biology, presented by students and faculty, discussed in depth.
Emphasis is on current developments, data interpretation and critical analysis.
Classes are held informally in small groups. BCH 6877 Recent Advances in Structural Biology Journal Club 1 credit, Fall and Spring semesters Literature on structural biology, presented by students and faculty, discussed in depth. Emphasis is on current developments, data interpretation and critical analysis. Classes are held informally in small groups. Journal Club 1 credit, Fall and Spring semesters Literature on cytoskeletal processes, presented by students and faculty, discussed in depth.