| Unit name | Biophysics 321 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHYS31211 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Nick Brook |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
The award of 120 credit points of units at level I comprising programme in Physics, Physics with Astrophysics, a joint honours programme in Mathematics and Physics or Physics and Philosophy, or a Chemical Physics programme. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Physics |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit introduces physicists to the molecules of living organisms and explains how physics contributes to the molecular understanding of life processes. The focus is on three-dimensional structures and hierarchical organisation levels of biomolecules and the physical techniques which elucidate their architecture. The importance of the relationship between structure, function and properties of biological materials is emphasized.
