How do fundamental physical laws constrain life processes inside the
cell, shaping biological function? This course explores the
nonequilibrium statistical physics of cellular machines: the molecular
motors driving cell movement, the chaperones that assist protein
folding, the information-processing circuitry of genetic
networks. We will introduce the theoretical models that underlie the
latest research findings, and explore the challenges of understanding
the stochastic dynamics of complex systems. A detailed list of topics
can be found in the
syllabus.
| Instructor: | | Michael Hinczewski (mxh605@case.edu, homepage) |
| Lectures: | | MWF 3:20 - 4:10pm, Rockefeller 306 |
| Office hours: | | M 2-3pm, W 4:15-5pm, Rockefeller 225C |
Readings
The lecture
notes will be
the main reference for the course, supplemented by
readings from recent
research articles related to the problem sets.
Homework
Details will be covered in the first class.