Theoretical Biophysics
Module PH2017
Module version of WS 2021/2 (current)
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 | |
|---|---|
| WS 2021/2 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH2017 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
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 | 75 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2017 is Martin Zacharias.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
- Structure and function of biomolecules
- Conformation and conformational dynamics
- Macromolecular chain models
- Folding and unfolding of biomolecules
- Inter- and intramolecular interactions
- Solvation of biomolecules
- Electrostatic interactions
- Protonation of biomolecules
- Hydrophobic effect
- Thermodynamics of structural transitions and folding
- Energy landscape models of folding
- Simulation of structure formation
- Coarse-graining of biomolecules
- Polyelectrolytes
- Mechanism and specificity of enzyme reactions
- Transition states
- Enzyme kinetics
- Coupled reactions
Learning Outcome
After participation in the Module the student will have a fundamental understanding of the various inter- and intramolecular forces that drive structure formation of biomolecules. The student understands the theoretical concepts to describe conformational states of biomolecules and conformational transitions. The student is able to apply theoretical concepts to analyse the thermodynamics and energetics of biomolecular structures
Preconditions
Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig, die über die Zulassungsvoraussetzungen zum Masterstudium hinausgehen.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Theoretical Biophysics | Zacharias, M. | ||
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Theoretical Biophysics |
Responsible/Coordination: Zacharias, M. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
lecture, beamer presentation, board work, exercises in individual and group work
Media
practise sheets
Literature
- Michel Daune, Molekulare Biophysik, Vieweg Verlag
- Jacob Israelachvelli, Intermolecular and surface forces, Academic Press
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In an oral exam the learning outcome is tested using comprehension questions and sample problems.
In accordance with §12 (8) APSO the exam can be done as a written test. In this case the time duration is 60 minutes.
Remarks on associated module exams
The exam for this module can be taken together with the exam to the associated follow-up module PH2018: Theoretical Biophysics 2 / Theoretische Biophysik 2 after the follwoing semester. In this case you need to register for both exams in the following semester.
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.