| Course Director: | Dr. Borries Demeler, demeler@gmail.com, Office: SA9124, (406) 285-1935
University of Lethbridge, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Course Number: | BCHM 4000/5000/7000, CRN 10163/10165/10170 |
| Room Number: | Online via Zoom, selected lectures in person in Room SA 7230 Lab section in L9Q1 (Canadian Center for Hydrodynamics) |
| Academic Levels: | Undergraduate, Graduate, Audit |
| Instructors: | Dr. Borries Demeler, Dr. Emre Brookes |
| Meeting Time: | Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 11:45 pm (no classes 2/19, 2/21, 4/1) |
| First/Last Lecture Dates: | 3-Jan-2024 - 8-Apr-2024 |
| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Grading: | 20% class presentation, 50% take-home homework, 30% lab projects (no midterm or final exam) |
| Course Mailing List configuration page: | https://hydrodynamics.uleth.ca/mailman/listinfo/hydrodynamics |
| Course E-mail Address: | hydrodynamics at biophysics dot uleth dot ca |
| Download Archive: | https://hydrodynamics.uleth.ca/archive |
| Class Schedule: | https://hydrodynamics.uleth.ca/schedule.php |
| Presentations: | Student-Manuscript Assignment Listing |
This course is intended for graduate students and 4th year undergraduates or higher with an interest in analytical or physical biochemistry. In this course we will survey hydrodynamic techniques for the characterization of biological macromolecules in the solution state. We will cover hydrodynamic theory of transport processes in solution, and discuss practical applications of these techniques to current problems in biophysics, biochemistry, structural- and molecular biology, and provide a comprehensive introduction into solution biophysics. There will be a special emphasis on analytical ultracentrifugation with lab sections and hands-on software training. Students will gain insight in how these methods can be used for problem solving in modern research.
The course will be presented via video conference (using Zoom, click to download client, login to this conference: https://umontana.zoom.us/j/6485989001, or enter the Meeting ID 6485989001 into your zoom client directly).
The course will cover the following topics: Absorbance spectroscopy, analytical ultracentrifugation, small angle X-ray/neutron scattering, dynamic and static light scattering, microscale thermophoresis, fluorescence spectroscopy, and size exclusion chromatography.
Class materials will be made available in the download archive
University of Lethbridge Policy on Disability:
As provided in the Assessment of Student Learning Policy of the University of Lethbridge, Dr. Demeler is open to working through such instances, in cooperation with the student, to find resolution which does not unfairly disadvantage the student.
EDI Statement:
The instructors are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access for all students in this course. We support racial justice on campus involving students, staff, and faculty, and endorse the existing equity-related policies, programs, and services for marginalized and vulnerable populations. We endeavour to engage with you in a safe and welcoming learning environment.
FOIP Statement
Please note that the Zoom classes in this course will be recorded and will posted online following the course. Each student in this course has the freedom to choose to have their cameras and microphones on or off during class.
Protection of Privacy - The personal information requested is collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“Act”) and will be protected under Part 2 of the Act. The information is collected for the purpose of posting lecture and class video/audio recordings of each class online. If you have any inquiries in regards to the collection of your personal information, please direct those inquiries to: FOIP Coordinator, University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Dr. West, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 3M4, telephone: 403-332-4620, email: foip@uleth.ca.