Physical Biology of the Cell 2
Module PH2014
Module version of SS 2017
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |||||||
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| SS 2022 | SS 2021 | SS 2020 | SS 2019 | SS 2018 | SS 2017 | WS 2015/6 | SS 2011 |
Basic Information
PH2014 is a semester module in German language at Master’s level which is offered in summer semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- 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
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 h | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2014 in the version of SS 2017 was Karl Duderstadt.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Biologische Optische Mikroskopie
Abbildungsfehler, Auflösungsvermögen, biologische Linsensysteme, Kamerasysteme, Energieumwandlung im Auge - Fluoreszenzmikroskopie
- Grundlagen
- Moderne Methoden: FRET, FCS, FRAP, STED, PALM - Physik des Hörens
Aufbau des Ohres, Impedanzwandlung, Mechano-Elektrische Signalumwandlung - Physik von Membranen
Hydrophober Effekt, Grenzflächenspannung - Viren, Immunologie
Aufbau von Viren, Verpackung und Verbreitung der Erbinformation, Funktion des Immunsystems
Learning Outcome
Nach erfolgreicher Teilnahme an diesem Modul ist der/die Student(in) in der Lage:
- moderne Mikroskopiemethoden in der Biophysik, insbesondere Einzelmolekül- und Fluoreszenzmethoden zu kennen,
- die Funktionsweise des Ohres, insbesondere auch die Methoden, die zur Kenntnis der Funktionsweise des Ohres führten, zu verstehen
- Biologische Membranen und Hydrophobizität (makroskopisch und mikroskopisch) zu verstehen
- Gleichgewichts-Nichtgleichgewichts Thermodynamik zu verstehen
- Aufbau von Viren zu beschreiben
- Funktion des Immunsystems zu beschreiben
Preconditions
PH2013
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Physical Biology of the Cell 2 | Dietz, H. |
Tue, 14:00–16:00, PH II 127 |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Vortrag, Beamerpräsentation, Tafelarbeit, Übungen in Einzel- und Gruppenarbeit
Media
Übungsblätter, ergänzende Literatur
Literature
- Alberts, Lehrbuch der Molekularen Zellbiologie
- Sackmann, Biophysik (das Buch soll rechtzeitig zum SS 2010 erscheinen)
- Lakowicz, "Principles of Fluorescence Spectroscopy"
- Phil Nelson "Biological Physics: Energy, Information, Life"
- Rob Philipps: "Physical Biology"
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In a written exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as an oral exam. In this case the time duration is 25 minutes.
Exam Repetition
The exam may be repeated at the end of the semester. There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.