PHYS 6231 - Biology of Processive Molecular Motors

Meets with PHYS 4230 and 6230. This course will provide an overview of the structure and biological function of microtubule and actin-based motors (including topics of motor regulation,). Students with back grounds in biology or physics are equally encouraged. The class will outline the biological context of motor activity, discuss motor families and details of their mechano-chemical activity as well as related advanced topics.