• Theoretical and Applied Fluid Mechanics

    We will introduce basic concepts of flow of fluids. We will discuss conservation laws and constitutive  equations. We will derive the Navier-Stokes...

  • Learning and Behavior

    *not offered for 2018 and 2019 This course aims to introduce the function of the brain at the macroscopic level, namely, the control of behaviors and...

  • Molecular Electron Tomography

    The course will show through theoretical and practical work how the 3D structure of a protein can be determined to about 2nm resolution directly in a ...

  • Computational Neuroscience

    Computational neuroscience has a rich history going back to the original Hodgkin-Huxley model of the action potential and the work of Wilfrid Rall on ...

  • Epigenetics

    Epigenetic regulation of gene activity is essential for development and response to environmental changes in living organisms. This course introduces ...

  • Molecular Oncology and Cell Signalling

    This course consists of lectures and exercises. First, students learn, through lectures, recent progress in cancer research and the mechanism of carci...

  • Developmental Biology

    This course introduces fundamental principles and key concepts in the developmental processes of animal organisms, by focusing on Drosophila embryoni...

  • Advances in Atomic Physics for Quantum Technologies

    Advanced level course in atomic physics.   Progress in laser control of atoms has led to the creation of Bose-Einstein condensates, ultrafast time a...

  • Ultrafast Spectroscopy

    This course will be an introductory graduate level course to initiate students into the techniques of ultrafast spectroscopy. They will be introduced ...

  • Human Subjects Research: A Primer

    This course is designed to introduce students to research with human subjects. The course will cover study conceptualization, research design, samplin...