Selected Topics in Molecular and Cell Biology
Module PH2110
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2018/9 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
| available module versions | ||
|---|---|---|
| WS 2018/9 | WS 2017/8 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH2110 is a semester module in German or English language at Master’s level which is offered in winter semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of non-physics elective courses
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 | 60 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2110 is Günther Woehlke.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Molecular and chemical basis of biological processes (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids); basics of physical chemistry; obtaining biochemical compounds in the laboratory (protein purification, protein analytics, protein synthesis with molecular biology methods); bioenergetics; selected topics in molecular cell biology
Learning Outcome
After successful completion of the module the students are able to
- know the biochemical composition of living organisms and the nature of its components.
- grasp quantitative connections of growth an maintainance of living cells.
- know the essential laboratory methods.
- to get an overview of current research problems.
Preconditions
No preconditions in addition to the requirements for the Master’s program in Physics.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Selected Topics in Molecular and Cell Biology | Woehlke, G. |
Thu, 14:00–16:00, PH 3024 |
| VO | 2 | Selected Topics in Molecular and Cell Biology (Alternative option on Friday) | Woehlke, G. |
Fri, 10:00–12:00, PH 3024 |
| UE | 2 | Exercise to Selected Topics in Molecular and Cell Biology | Woehlke, G. | dates in groups |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The lecture presents the subjects of the course in a systematic form. Interactive discussions highlight the core issues. Problems of fundamental or biomedical relevance are treated in exercises, and - where it makes sense - will be deepended by practical applications. Exercises lead the participants towards own solutions of applied issues.
Media
Lecture and accompanying script, demonstration of quantitative relations in Mathematica, exercises
Literature
The necessary literature will be provided via the Moodle site.
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
There will be an oral exam of about 30 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using comprehension questions and sample calculations.
For example an assignment in the exam might be:
- Define what pH means, and describe how the pH relates to the isoelectric point of a protein!
- Explain the stereochemistry of natural amino acids!
- Which ways can living organsims use to acquire energy, and in which forms is the energy transformed or stored?
Participation in the tutorials is strongly recommended since the exercises prepare for the problems of the exam and rehearse the specific competencies.
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.