Introduction to Biophysics

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The application of physics theory and experimental techniques to biological systems can be used to answer complex questions. The biological systems examined can range in scale from single molecules, to organelles, cells, tissues and whole organisms and the types of physics applied can include chemical, mechanical, electrical and others. Students will be introduced to physical descriptions of a wide range of phenomena, from molecular and cell mechanisms to the function of the human brain. An additional introductory overview of frontiers in photobiophysics, neurophysics, bioinformatics and synchrotron-based biological spectroscopy will help students to broaden their views. 001439