IX. Graduate Programs

Biophysics

Courses

BIOP*6000 Concepts in Biophysics W [0.50]
This course will emphasize basic concepts in molecular, cellular and structural biophysics arising from key journal publications and their impact on present day research trends.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Physical and Engineering Science
BIOP*6010 Biophysics Seminar U [0.00]
Public research seminar presented by all PhD students in the Biophysics program in yearly intervals after passing the qualifying exam. Students are required to attend all seminars presented during the semester in which they are registered for the course.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Physical and Engineering Science
BIOP*6100 Scientific Communication and Research Methods in Biophysics U [0.50]
The development and refinement of the skills of scientific communication, emphasizing oral presentation and writing skills, in the context of developing a literature review or thesis proposal. All Biophysics students will normally take this within 4 semesters of entering the program.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Physical and Engineering Science
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.
Department(s): Dean's Office, College of Physical and Engineering Science
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.
Department(s): Department of Physics
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.
Department(s): Department of Physics
PHYS*7540 Special Topics in Biophysics U [0.50]
Offered on demand
Department(s): Department of Physics
PHYS*7570 Special Topics in Biophysics U [0.25]
Offered on demand
Department(s): Department of Physics

Courses in Related Subjects:

Biomedical Sciences
BIOM*6110 [0.50] Advanced Microscopy for Biomedical Sciences
BIOM*6160 [0.50] Cellular Biology
BIOM*6190 [0.50] Tissue Culture Techniques in Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
CHEM*7360 [0.50] Regulation in Biological Systems
CHEM*7370 [0.50] Enzymes
CHEM*7380 [0.50] Cell Membranes and Cell Surfaces
CHEM*7310 [0.50] Selected Topics in Biochemistry
Computing and Information Science
CIS*6050 [0.50] Neural Networks
CIS*6060 [0.50] Bioinformatics
CIS*6080 [0.50] Genetic Algorithms
CIS*6420 [0.50] Soft Computing
Engineering
ENGG*6070 [0.50] Medical Imaging
ENGG*6130 [0.50] Physical Properties of Biomaterials
ENGG*6150 [0.50] Bio-Instrumentation
ENGG*6560 [0.50] Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
HHNS*6200 [1.00] Research Methods in Biomechanics
HHNS*6440 [0.50] Nutrition, Gene Expression and Cell Signalling
Mathematics and Statistics
MATH*6051 [0.50] Mathematical Modelling
MATH*6071 [0.50] Biomathematics
STAT*6761 [0.50] Survival Analysis
STAT*6850 [0.50] Advanced Biometry
STAT*6950 [0.50] Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
Molecular and Cellular Biology
MCB*6310 [0.50] Advanced Topics in Developmental and Cellular Biology
MCB*6320 [0.50] Advanced Topics in Microbiology
MCB*6360 [0.50] Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
MCB*6370 [0.50] Protein Structural Biology and Bioinformatics
MCB*6380 [0.50] Structure and Function of Biological Membranes
Physics
PHYS*7010 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics I *
PHYS*7020 [0.50] Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS*7040 [0.50] Statistical Physics I*
PHYS*7050 [0.50] Statistical Physics II
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