2004-2006 University of Guelph Graduate Calendar

VIII. Graduate Programs

Biophysics

Courses

BIOP*6000 Concepts in Biophysics W [0.50]
This course will emphasis basic concepts in molecular, cellular and structural biophysics arising from key journal publications and their impact on present day research trends.
BIOP*6010 Biophysics Seminar U [0.00]
Public seminar presented by all PhD students in the Biophysics program. This seminar is to be presented within four semesters from entry to the program. The course is optional for MSc students.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite BIOP*6000.
BIOP*6950 Advanced Topics in Biophysics U [0.50]
This course provides opportunities for graduate students to study special topics in contemporary biophysical research under the guidance of graduate faculty members with pertinent expertise. Proposed course descriptions are considered by the Director of the Biophysics program on an ad hoc basis, and the course will be offered according to demand.
PHYS*7510 Cellular Biophysics U [0.50]
The physics of cellular structure and function; membrane theories, diffusion and active transport, bioelectric phenomena; intracellular motion, thermodynamics; selected topics of current interest and seminar.
PHYS*7520 Molecular Biophysics U [0.50]
Physical methods of determining macromolecular structure: energetics, intramolecular and intermolecular forces, with application to lamellar structures, information storage, DNA and RNA, recognition and rejection of foreign molecules.

Courses in Related Subjects:

Biomedical Sciences
BIOM*6110 0.5 Advanced Microscopy for Biomedical Sciences
BIOM*6160 0.5 Cellular Biology
BIOM*6190 0.5 Tissue Culture Techniques in Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
CHEM*7300 0.5 Proteins and Nucleic Acids
CHEM*7360 0.5 Regulation in Biological Systems
CHEM*7370 0.5 Enzymes
CHEM*7380 0.5 Cell Membranes and Cell Surfaces
CHEM*7310-7330 0.5 Selected Topics in Biochemistry
Computing and Information Science
CIS*6040 0.5 Advanced Image Analysis
CIS*6050 0.5 Advanced Neural Networks: Dynamical Recurrent Networks
CIS*6060 0.5 Bioinformatics
CIS*6080 0.5 Genetic Algorithms
CIS*6420 0.5 Artificial Neural Networks
Engineering
ENGG*6070 0.5 Medical Imaging
ENGG*6130 0.5 Physical Properties of Biomaterials
ENGG*6150 0.5 Bioinstrumentation
ENGG*6560 0.5 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences
HBNS*6020 0.05 Biodynamics
HBNS*6030 0.05 Applied Ergonomics
HBNS*6130 0.05 Advanced Skeletal and Muscle Metabolism in Humans
HBNS*6700 0.05 Nutrition Exercise and Metabolism
Mathematics and Statistics
MATH*6051 0.5 Mathematical Modelling
MATH*6071 0.5 Biomathematics
STAT*6761 0.5 Survival Analysis
STAT*6850 0.5 Advanced Biometry
STAT*6950 0.5 Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
STAT*6960 0.5 Design of Experiments and Data Analysis for the Life Sciences
Microbiology
MICR*6040 0.5 Advanced Microbial Physiology
MICR*6070 0.5 Bacterial Structures and Virulence
MICR*6423 0.5 Monoclonal Antibodies and Antibody Engineering
MICR*6500 0.5 Microbial Genetics
Molecular and Cellular Biology
MBG*6020 0.5 Topics in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
MBG*6050 0.5 Recombinant DNA Technology
MBG*6060 0.5 Topics in Cell Biology and Genetics
MBG*6100 0.5 High Resolution Microscopy for Molecular Biologists
Physics
PHYS*7010 0.5 Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS*7020 0.5 Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS*7040 0.5 Statistical Physics I
PHYS*7050 0.5 Statistical Physics II