This class will cover a breadth of topics to give students a taste of what different subjects in biophysics are like. We will cover how physical concepts can be applied to biomolecules (DNA, proteins, lipids) and cells and learn what different techniques are used to study biomolecules and cells. The content will try to give students an intuitive understanding and will incorporate a bit of history and interesting facts. Students will learn about microfluidics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and electricity applied to biological things! We will experiment with a model of AFM and microfluidics!

Take a crash course into immunology!! Learn how different cells in our body protect us from infection! We will also learn why HIV is able to evade our immune system and why it is challenging to eradicate. Next, we'll explore what research is being done to look for a cure for HIV. Finally, we'll have a fun activity!