Physical Principles of Biomolecular Systems
Module PH2204
Module version of WS 2014/5 (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 2014/5 | SS 2014 |
Basic Information
PH2204 is a semester module in English or German 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 | 40 h | 5 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH2204 is Andreas Bausch.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
Solution- Thermodynamics
Surfaces and Surfactants
Poylmer Solutions:
Solution conditions
Rheology
Liquid Crystals
Flow of colloidal dispersions
Light Scattering
Learning Outcome
Nach erfolgreicher Teilnahme an diesem Modul ist der/die Student(in) in der Lage:
Physikalische Grundlagen der Weichen Materie an biologsichen Systemen anzuwenden
Grundzüge der Phasenseparationen zu verstehen
Mechanisches Verhalten von Polymer Lösungen zu beschreiben
Konzepte der statischen und dynamischen Lichtstreuung anzuwenden
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 | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO | 2 | Physical Principles of Biomolecular Systems | Bausch, A. |
Tue, 14:00–15:30, PH 3024 |
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Learning and Teaching Methods
Media
Literature
Masao Doi: Soft Matter Physics
Peter Atkins, Julio de Paula: Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences
Paul C. Hiemenz, Raj Rajagopalan: Principles of Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
In a written exam of 60 minutes 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.