December 21, 2009
BIOL 918: Modern Biochemical and Biophysical Methods
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Organizers:
Audrey Lamb, 5060 Haworth, 864-5075, lamb@ku.edu
Krzysztof Kuczera, 5090 Malott, 864-5060, kkuczera@ku.edu
Emily Scott, 4067 Malott, 864-5559, eescott@ku.edu
Instructors:
Audrey Lamb, Emily Scott, David Weis, Cindy Berrie, Roberto De Guzman, Krzysztof Kuczera
Semester: Spring 2010
Time & place: WF 1:00 – 2:50 pm, Room 3012 Haworth or as specially scheduled
Line # : 87791 Credit hours: 4
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class
Goals.
The class will present a comprehensive overview of the theory and applications of modern methods of biophysics and biochemistry. Each topic will be taught by an expert who is currently using the technique in his/her research. Class lectures will be augmented by laboratory demonstrations and activities. The goal is to identify strengths and limitations of various approaches, improve understanding of current biochemical literature and expand the range of tools considered by students in day-to-day research.
Class
components and grading.
Besides formal lectures, the class will involve laboratory experience with the different methods. Homework will be assigned for each section, involving exercises related to the material covered and/or brief laboratory reports. A midterm exam, covering the material of the first half semester, is scheduled for March 12. The material from the second half of the semester will be covered in the second exam, during the finals period.
grade = 0.333*(midterm) + 0.333*(final) + 0.333*(homework)
Ethics
module.
We will be discussing ethical issues relevant to research during the regular class meetings on March 14 and May 2. There will also be 1-2h work outside of class involving ethics.
Internet access..
Materials and announcements will be posted on Blackboard.