PHYS V3900: Biophysics in Applications at City College
4 credits · Fall 2026
Biophysics in Applications (PHYS V3900) at City College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 1 section has an open seat right now.
The professor is: Marilyn Gunner.
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About this course
An introduction to protein structure and molecular interactions needed for analysis of individual proteins. Focus on proteins that highlight important biophysical properties. Project-based course emphasizing reading and interpretation of the original literature. The groups of protein chosen can be biological machines, including ribosomes and protein synthesis; actin/myosin and muscle motion; kinesin/dynesin, transport, and cellular motion and deformation; and bacterial flagellar action. Alternatively the class can study processes based on transmembrane potential gradients including respiration, photosynthesis and chemiosmotic energy coupling as well as nerve function. Prerequisite: 1 yr. of Math, 1 yr. of Physics (Cell biology or biochemistry is recommended.)
Professors for PHYS V3900 at City, Fall 2026
- Marilyn GunnerChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 1 open · ★ 3.3 (11) · difficulty 4.1/5 · 100% would take again
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PHYS V3900 sections, times and seats
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