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Biophysicalchemistry
Description
Analysis of biological questions from the point of view of physical chemistry and physics. Introduction to current research questions.
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Methods. Introduction to the basic concepts of biophysics. Thermodynamics of macroscopic systems; transport and kinetics.
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Methods of study: CD, IR, Raman, Fluorescence microscopy, EPR, NMR, X-Ray, Mass spectrometry).
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General approaches on the compartments of the fluid and acid - alkaline balance: the biological problem. Biological Membranes and membrane proteins
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Protein folding and missfolding; structure to function relation ; Protein- Protein interaction ; transport;
Compétences visées
Knowing which technique can be used for the study of complex biological questions. Having a good overview on spectroscopic and microscopic techniques.