PHYS 5520

PHYS 5520

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course will describe how biomolecules cooperate to assembly structures, build material, and process information. We will start by discussing stoichiometric assembly macromolecular complexes. Then, we'll discuss how biomolecules assemble to make 1D, 2D and 3D materials. These include, cytoskeletal filaments, phospholipid bilayers, and biomolecular condensates. Finally, we'll discuss how cells use these phenomena for control (regulation) and computation.


Enrollment Information REF-F25 Primarily for: seniors and graduate students.

Last 3 terms offered 2024FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MSE 5625

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9241 PHYS 5520   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025
    • Dufresne, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Undergraduate students must take this course for a letter grade.
    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.