PHYS 498 EBP :: Physics Illinois :: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Course Description
General overview
Physics 498 EBP: Experimental Biophysics
Students in this advanced laboratory course will participate in module-based experiments that involve cutting-edge methods and questions in biological physics. We will explore techniques such as optical imaging with resolution beyond the diffraction limit and high-throughput DNA sequencing. Through these activities, students will explore the methods that have opened the new field of quantitative biophysics and a predictive understanding of topics such as evolutionary and cellular dynamics.
4+4 hours every Tuesday and Thursday 1:00pm – 4:50pm
Following experimental modules covering various aspects of biophysical research will be conducted:
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Super-resolution fluorescence microscopy
- Optical tweezer
- Luria-Delbruck experiment
- Bacterial phylogenetics
You will be expected to prepare a total of 5 writing lab reports in this course as well as 1 final oral presentation.
Here is a copy of the course syllabus.
Here is a copy of the Luria-Delbruck and Phylogenetic experiment guidelines while the course is online.