Enzyme Activity introduces students to modern lab techniques in biomedical research labs. Proper experimental design can avoid systematic inaccuracies of equipment. Students will measure kinetic properties of enzymes as a vehicle to learn about experimental design. Static mechanical properties, including rigidity and viscoelasticity, of biological components will be discussed. Dynamic properties, including polymer dynamics and contractile processes, of cells will be discussed in the context of physiological function.
Readings are from the primary literature.
I hope to offer it again Spring 2002.