Statistical physics of biomacromolecules

PHYS-441 / 4 credits

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Language: English

Remark: pas donné en 2024-25

Summary

Introduction to the application of the notions and methods of theoretical physics to problems in biology.

Content

1. Introduction to polymer theory: on and off-lattice polymers; statistical
properties; exact, numerical and approximate results; correlation length;
self-avoidance.
2. Interacting polymers: experiments and models; analytical and
numerical solutions of the models; phase diagram.
3. Proteins: their role in biology; basic components; experimental results;
models; analytical and numerical results.
4. Molecular Binding: Derivation of basic rules. Equilibrium and non-equilibrium binding.
5. Molecular Motors: how to use energy for directed motion.

Learning Prerequisites

Recommended courses

Course of Statistical Physics

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Solve problems in polymers statistical physics

Transversal skills

  • Assess one's own level of skill acquisition, and plan their on-going learning goals.

Teaching methods

Ex cathedra. Exercises in class

Assessment methods

oral

Resources

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In the programs

  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional
  • Semester: Fall
  • Exam form: Oral (winter session)
  • Subject examined: Statistical physics of biomacromolecules
  • Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Exercises: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: optional

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