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Biophysics 1: Molecular, Cell and Tissue Physical Biology
Engineering & Social Sciences Program
Madrid, Spain
Dates: mid Jan 2026 - early Jun 2026
Biophysics 1: Molecular, Cell and Tissue Physical Biology
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Location: Madrid, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Biology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: 18309
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 42
DESCRIPTION
1. Regulation of Gene Expression. From genes to proteins.
2. Biosignaling.
3. Regulation of the Cell Cycle
4. Oncogenes, Tumor Suppressor Genes, and Programmed Cell Death
5. Membrane Structure and Function. Channels and Transporters. Regulation of Membrane Transport of Proteins and Signaling Receptors.
6. The Cell Cytoskeleton. Cell Mechanics. Mechanotransductio
7. Molecular Machines, Motors, and Nanoscale Biophysics. Biophysics of molecular motors (cytoskeletal and non-cytoskeletal)
8. Energy Generation in Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
9 Principles of Tissue Organization
Laboratory practices:
1. Bacterial transformation and isolation of DNA plasmids
2. Human cell culture techniques
2. Biosignaling.
3. Regulation of the Cell Cycle
4. Oncogenes, Tumor Suppressor Genes, and Programmed Cell Death
5. Membrane Structure and Function. Channels and Transporters. Regulation of Membrane Transport of Proteins and Signaling Receptors.
6. The Cell Cytoskeleton. Cell Mechanics. Mechanotransductio
7. Molecular Machines, Motors, and Nanoscale Biophysics. Biophysics of molecular motors (cytoskeletal and non-cytoskeletal)
8. Energy Generation in Mitochondria and Chloroplasts
9 Principles of Tissue Organization
Laboratory practices:
1. Bacterial transformation and isolation of DNA plasmids
2. Human cell culture techniques