5.70/10.546 Statistical Thermodynamics with Application to Biological Systems
Spring 2006
Instructors: Arup K Chakraborty, John M Deutch
Lecture: MWF 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Subject Description:
This subject develops classical equilibrium and time dependent
statisticl
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.
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