Module: Biophysics I (1201-210)

This module not offered anymore!

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Volker Wulfmeyer (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Biologie Lehramt an Gymnasien (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  1. Semester, elective
• Biologie Lehramt an Gymnasien (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  3. Semester, elective
• Biologie Lehramt an Gymnasien | Erweiterungsmaster (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  3. Semester, elective
• Biology (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  5. Semester, semi-elective
• Biology (Bachelor, since 01.04.2011)
  5. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

This module forms together with the modules "Analytical Biochemistry" and "Instrumental Analysis" or "Biologically Active Compounds" the elective profile Bioanalytics

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Knowledge equivalent to the module "Physics for Life Sciences"

Sprache:

German

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Regular and active participation, solving exercises regularly

Module examination:

Written exam covering the topics of the lecture and exercises

Length of the examination:

120 minutes

Workload:

57 h presence + 112 h personal contribution = 169 h workload

Professional competences:

With the basics of physics of atoms and molecules and the forces of interaction the principles of structure formation of biomacromolecules are discussed. Physical methods for the measurement of molecular forces and molecular structure are presented. The course also delivers insight into membrane physics and transport phenomena. The students understand the principles of electricity and thermodynamics in organisms and can make simple quantitative calculations.

Comments:

Maximum number of participants: 25

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