Course description

This course is a short introduction to important topics in biophysics. The course is structured as a series of self-contained seminars; each seminar is devoted to a particular topic in biophysics, or to a topic in biology as seen through the eyes of a physicist.

Timetable and course program

The course for the A.Y. 2017-18 starts on March 9th

Place: Physics Department

Timetable:


Please check possible date changes in the detailed program below:


Textbooks, handouts, and course notes

Textbooks:

Useful instructional booklets are available at the NIGMS website.

Handouts

Course notes:

Course notes may be available in due time.


Exams

All students are expected to prepare a 20-minute-long presentation on a specific course topic, which is agreed in advance. The presentation can be delivered either in English or in Italian, and it should analyze the given topic in depth. The exam also includes additional questions on the other topics in the course program (the list of handouts is the required syllabus).

Do not forget to sign up for the exam on the ESSE3 website. Also, do not forget to evaluate the course (you cannot sign up if you don't evaluate ... )


Scheduled exam dates:

Exam sessions usually take place in the Physics Dept., and normally start at 9.30 AM (please check the ESSE3 website for last minute information)

Tuesday, June 19th 2018
Tuesday, July 3rd 2018
Wednesday, September 12th 2018
Wednesday, September 26th 2018
Tuesday, January 22nd 2019

Other dates may be agreed with students in case of unexpected difficulties. Please check this page as the exam date approaches, since dates are subject to (small) changes.


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