PHYS 276. Quantitative Microbiology (4 units)
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Description
A quantitative description of bacteria from molecular interactions through cellular and population level behaviors. Topics will vary yearly, covering processes including gene regulation, molecular signaling, genetic circuits, stochastic dynamics, metabolic control, cell division, cell growth control, stress response, chemotaxis, biofilm formation. May be coscheduled with PHYS 176. Recommended preparation: an introductory course in biology is helpful but not necessary.
Prerequisite courses
PHYS 276 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have PHYS 276 as a prerequisite.