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PHYS-F512
Molecular motors and stochastic processes
Course teacher(s)
Pierre GASPARD (Coordinator)ECTS credits
5
Language(s) of instruction
english
Course content
Theory of stochastic processes; thermodynamics of small systems; non-equilibrium fluctuation relations; mechano-chemical coupling; the FoF1-ATPase rotary motor; the myosin-actin, kinesin-microtubule, and dynein-microtubule linear motors; transmission processes of genetic information.
Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)
The goal of the course is to give an overview of current knowledge on molecular motors and the tools for their modelization.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Lectures and exercices
Other information
Contacts
Pierre Gaspard
E-mail: Gaspard.Pierre@ulb.be
Campus
Plaine
Evaluation
Method(s) of evaluation
- Oral examination
Oral examination
Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)
Oral examination 100%.
Language(s) of evaluation
- english
- (if applicable french )
Programmes
Programmes proposing this course at the faculty of Sciences |
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| MA-BINF | Master in Bio-informatics and Modelling - finalité Research/bloc 2 |
| 5 credits [lecture: 36h, tutorial classes: 24h] - first term | |
| MA-IRBC | Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries Bioengineering - finalité Professional/bloc 2 |
| 5 credits [lecture: 36h, tutorial classes: 24h] - first term | |
| MA-PHYS | Master in Physics - finalité Research/bloc 2, finalité Teaching/bloc 2 |
| 5 credits [lecture: 36h, tutorial classes: 24h] - first term | |
Programmes proposing this course at the Brussels School of Engineering |
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| MA-IRBC | Master in Chemistry and Bio-industries Bioengineering - finalité Professional/bloc 2 |
| 5 credits [lecture: 36h, tutorial classes: 24h] - first term | |
| MS-NATE | Specialized Master in Nanotechnology |
| 5 credits [lecture: 36h, tutorial classes: 24h] - first term | |