MCDB-4550 (3) Cells, Molecules and Tissues: A Biophysical Approach

Focuses on the biophysics governing the structure/function of enzymes, cells, extra-cellar matrix, and tissue. Synthesizes ideas from molecular biology, physics, and biochemistry, emphasizing how low Reynolds number physics, not Newtonian physics, is relevant to life inside a cell. Fulfills MCDB scientific reasoning requirement. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 3135 and 3145 and PHYS 2010 and 2020 and CHEM 1133 or 1371 and MATH 1300 and/or CHEM 3311 (minimum grade C-) or instructor consent required. Same as MCDB 5550.