5.70/10.546/20.465 Stat Thermodyn w Bio Applctns
Fall 2007
Instructors: Arup K Chakraborty, John M Deutch
TAs: Maksym Artomov, Jayajit Das, Mikhail Wolfson
Lecture: MWF11,R8 (4-270)
Subject Description:
Develops classical equilibrium and time dependent statistical mechanical concepts and supporting computer simulation methods for application to chemical and biological problems. Examples of applications include lattice models of binding, ionic and non-ionic solutions, polymer and protein conformations, the hydrophobic effect, and molecular motors; particular attention given to understanding the complex biochemical and biophysical processes underlying cell signaling (especially in cells of the immune system), cell migration, and the structure and dynamics of cell membranes.
Text for the class We recommend two texts, both in paper back. 1. T. Hilll, "An introduction to statistical thermodynamics," Dover 2. D. Chandler, "Introduction to modern statistical mechanics," Oxford Univ. Press
Announcements
Exams submission
It is a reminder that take-home final exam is due today 5 pm.
For the submission of the exams, the box has been setup in the secretary office in front of Professor Chakraborty office (E19-502). You'll find it between two plants on the document case immediately by the door. (It is marked appropriately: "5.70/10.546/20.465 final exam submissions")
Announced on 11 December 2007 10:57 a.m. by Maksym Artomov
Problem Set #7 Solutions Posted
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Misha
Announced on 10 December 2007 8:25 p.m. by Mikhail Wolfson
Problem Set #5 Solutions Posted
Solutions to Problem Sets #6 and #7 will follow this afternoon.
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Misha
Announced on 07 December 2007 10:13 a.m. by Mikhail Wolfson
Gillespie codes and original paper
Original paper by Gillespie and corresponding fortran codes for the examples from the paper are posted on-line.
Announced on 06 December 2007 9:35 a.m. by Maksym Artomov
Problem Set #7 posted due Fri Dec 7
Problem Set 7 is uploaded on the website.
The problem set will be due Fri Dec 7th, at which day the take home final will be handed out.
The week of December 12th the last Problem Set will appear (not to be collected), accopmanyed by solutions
Max
Announced on 29 November 2007 3:53 p.m. by Maksym Artomov