Syllabus
1. Biomolecules and chemical interactions
Proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Covalent bond and weak interactions. Chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Biomolecular structures and interactions. 2. Physical processes in cells
Functions of biological membranes. Energy sources of living cells. Electric signalling. 3. Human body
Muscular contraction. Vision. Ear functions. Thermoregulation.
Annotation
Physical processes which occur in living organisms, including humans, will be presented. The lectures will cover intermolecular interactions, cellular-level pathways as well as functions of entire organs and bodies, e.g. muscles and eyes.
Lessons are focused on physical explanations of how these systems work. During exercises, special interest is paid to quantitative estimates of various quantities found in biological entities.