Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: MECHANICAL AND THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF BIOMEMBRANES

Department: Physics and Astronomy

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The mechanical properties of membranes influence several biological processes including endocytosis, fusion, signaling and cellular differentiation. This course will cover the theoretical foundations of membrane mechanics, examine experimental methods for measuring membrane material properties, including nanomechanical and optical techniques, and emphasize the importance of membrane mechanics in bioengineering applications. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: BIOE 643, BIOS 643.