5.70/10.546/20.465 Stat Thermodyn w bio applctns
Fall 2006
Instructors: Arup K Chakraborty, John M Deutch
TAs: Sarah R Barkow, Frederick E. Bernardin, Jason Locasale
Lecture: MWF8.30-10 (34-101)
Subject Description:
This subject develops classical equilibrium and time dependent
statistical
mechanical concepts and supporting computer simulation methods
for
application to chemical and biological problems. Example of
applications include lattice models of binding, ionic and non-ionic
solutions, polymer and protein conformations, the hydrophobic
effect, and molecular motors.
Particular attention will be given to the complex biochemical and
biophysical processes underlying cell signaling (especially in
cells of the imune system), cell migration, and the structure and
dynamics of membranes.
Announcements
FINAL EXAM POSTED 10:AM Dec 6
Announced on 05 December 2006 6:36 p.m. by John Deutch
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE FOR TAKE HOME FINAL
We believe that a small change in the schedule for the take home finalis advisable. We proposed to put the take home final on the web at
10:00 AM on Wednesday December 6 and have it due at
5:00 PM on December 13.
This shift of the proposed schedule by two days will allow
for the review session that Professor Chakraborty will give to
be
completed before the examination is distribued.
If this late change of schedule creates difficulties
for an individual, please see Professor Chakraborty or Deutch.
Announced on 02 December 2006 3:51 p.m. by John Deutch
Review session Wednesday Nov 27
Wednesday during the regular class time, John Deutch will offera review session on Problem Set #6 and part of #5
Professor Chakraborty will devote all the the Lecture
on Wednesday December 6 to review.
The solution to Problem Set #6 is posted.
Announced on 28 November 2006 9:18 a.m. by John Deutch
Correction Problem Set #6, Problem 2.
In Problem Set #6, problem 2, there should beno square root in the denominator of Erep.
Announced on 23 November 2006 11:16 a.m. by John Deutch
END OF TERM SCHEDULE
HERE IS A REVISED END OF TERM SCHEDULEProblem Set # 6 assigned on Nov 15 wil be DUE 5:00 PM on Monday Nov 27
Problem Set #7 will be assinged on Nov 27 and will be DUE 5:00 PM on Monday Dec 4
The Open Book, Take Home final will be assigned on Monday Dec 4
and
be DUE 5:00 PM on Monday Dec 11
Announced on 17 November 2006 7:47 a.m. by John Deutch
