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This course covers theoretical methods used in biological physics including modeling of biological systems using Langevin, Fokker-Planck, and master equation formalisms, dissipation in driven systems, reaction-diffusion equations and liquid condensates, as well as information and network theory. Background material from linear algebra and differential equations will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on biological examples from cell and molecular biology and several lectures by domain experts will be interspersed with the course material. Recommended course background: Knowledge of equilibrium statistical mechanics.