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Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules

Course 0000000187 in WS 2023/4

General Data

Course Type lecture
Semester Weekly Hours 2 SWS
Organisational Unit Structure and Dynamics of Molecular Machines
Lecturers Karl Duderstadt
Dates Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3

Assignment to Modules

  • PH2013: Biophysik der Zelle 1 / Physical Biology of the Cell 1
    This module is included in the following catalogs:
    • Specific catalogue of special courses for Biophysics
    • Specific catalogue of special courses for Applied and Engineering Physics
    • Focus Area Bio-Sensors in M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics
    • Elective Modules Natural Sciences in the Master Program Matter to Life
    • Complementary catalogue of special courses for condensed matter physics
    • Complementary catalogue of special courses for nuclear, particle, and astrophysics

Further Information

Courses are together with exams the building blocks for modules. Please keep in mind that information on the contents, learning outcomes and, especially examination conditions are given on the module level only – see section "Assignment to Modules" above.

additional remarks The aim of the lecture is to develop physical principles that allow to understand the structure, function and mechanics of cells. The highly viscous environment of cells not only determines transport processes and chemical reactions, but also has consequences for the viscoelastic behavior of cells.Within this framework, the following topics will be addressed:- Life at small Reynolds numbers: Navier Stokes equation- Life in 2D: Physics of lipid membranes- Elasticity of molecules and networks- Viscoelastic behavior of polymer solutions- Mixtures - phase separation- Mechanical interactions of cells with their environment: Mechanosensing
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Equivalent Courses (e. g. in other semesters)

SemesterTitleLecturersDates
WS 2024/5 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Duderstadt, K. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
WS 2022/3 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Dietz, H. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
WS 2021/2 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Dietz, H. Tue, 14:00–16:00, PH HS3
WS 2020/1 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Bausch, A. Rief, M. Tue, 16:00–18:00, virtuell
WS 2019/20 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Bausch, A. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
WS 2018/9 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Bausch, A. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
WS 2017/8 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Bausch, A. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
WS 2016/7 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Bausch, A. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
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WS 2015/6 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Dietz, H. Rief, M. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
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WS 2014/5 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Dietz, H. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
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WS 2013/4 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Dietz, H. Tue, 16:00–18:00, PH HS3
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WS 2012/3 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Rief, M. singular or moved dates
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WS 2011/2 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules Rief, M. singular or moved dates
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WS 2010/1 Physical Biology of the Cell 1 – mechanics of biological macro molecules singular or moved dates
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