Laboratory Course in Biophysics

Module PH9010

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.

Basic Information

PH9010 is a semester module in German or English language at Bachelor’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)
120 h	h	4 CP

Responsible coordinator of the module PH9010 is Günther Woehlke.

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

The practical lab course Biophysics offers experiments covering a wide spectrum of timely subjects and methods in molecular and cellular biophysics.

Learning Outcome

After the successful participation in the module the student is able to:

prepare a scientific experiment independently
set up and perform a complex experiment
record all important data during measurement
evaluate the obtained data and write a scientific report

Preconditions

Lecture/excercises Physics I and II for biochemistry students (or equivalent)

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Courses and Schedule

WS 2022/3 WS 2021/2 WS 2020/1 WS 2019/20 WS 2018/9 WS 2017/8 WS 2016/7 WS 2015/6 WS 2014/5 WS 2013/4 WS 2012/3 WS 2011/2 WS 2010/1 WS 2009/10

Type	SWS	Title	Lecturer(s)	Dates	Links
PR	4	Lab course biophysics for students of biochemistry	Bausch, A. Dietz, H. Lieleg, O. Rief, M. Simmel, F. … (insgesamt 7)	Wed, 08:00–13:00, CPA EG.006A	eLearning documents

Learning and Teaching Methods

The lab course is carried out in groups of maximum 4 participants. The groups are working self-dependently as far as possible. A supervisor supports the group in case that questions or problems arise.

Media

lab course experiments

data acquisition (manual and / or computer-assisted)

supplemental literature on selected issues

Literature

experiment manuals and references denoted in the manual

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

Altogether 6 credits have to be achieved from the catalogue of advanced lab course experiments. For each successfully completed experiment one credit is recorded (for some experiments two credits are recorded).

For the successful completion of an advanced lab course experiment following parts have to be passed:

introductory discussion with the experiment supervisor, a preparation for the experiment has to be proved
experimentation and recording experimental data
preparation of a written lab report
concluding oral discussion