Special Topics (455-0-2)

Topic

Practical Structural Biology: From Molecular Struc

Instructors

Juan Du

Wei Lu

Meeting Info

Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:10PM

Overview of class

This course provides an introduction to structural biology, with an emphasis on practical skills and hands-on learning. Potential topics include molecular structure visualization and analysis using PyMOL and ChimeraX, model inspection and building using Coot, the fundamentals and workflow of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) data processing, structure validation, and preparation of publication-quality figures. The course is designed to be accessible to IBiS students with no prior experience in structural biology.

Sessions will feature a lecture or hands-on practical exercise, along with student presentations and discussion of relevant structural biology research papers. Through these activities, students will have opportunities to develop technical skills and learn to critically evaluate and communicate structural research.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Open registration is reserved for IBiS Students Only. All others need permission from the IBiS Office, ibis@northwestern.edu.