• Statistical Mechanics

Introduction to statistical mechanics. The underlying concepts and basic results are explained. This self-contained course aims to teach students how to use the powerful tools of statistical mechanics to understand and predict the physical behavior of materials.

• Molecular Phenomena

The molecular origin of material properties and other macroscopic phenomena. The laws of thermodynamics and continuum transport phenomena originate in molecular motion and intermolecular interactions. The connection between these microscopic and macroscopic worlds is available via two distinct routes: statistical mechanics and kinetic theory. Both approaches will be introduced and applied to diverse engineering, biological and other systems.

• Topics in Biology for Physical Scientists and Engineers

This research seminar introduces current biological topics in a language accessible to quantitative scientists and engineers. Reading, criticism and group discussion of research papers and textbook chapters in areas such as: cell motility, the cytoskeleton and the cell membrane.