Molecular Life Science

Module Guide since WS 2024/25

Modul LS2200-KP04, LS2200

Introduction into Biophysics (EinBiophy)

Duration:

1 Semester

Turnus of offer:

each winter semester

Credit points:

Course of studies, specific field and terms:

Bachelor CLS 2023 (optional subject), life sciences, 5th semester
Bachelor Molecular Life Science 2024 (compulsory), life sciences, 3rd semester
Bachelor MES 2020 (optional subject), mathematics / natural sciences, 3rd semester at the earliest
Bachelor MLS 2018 (compulsory), life sciences, 3rd semester
Bachelor MLS 2016 (compulsory), life sciences, 3rd and 4th semester
Bachelor CLS 2016 (optional subject), life sciences, 5th semester
Bachelor Nutritional Medicine 2016 (compulsory), biophysics, 3rd semester
Bachelor Biophysics 2016 (compulsory), biophysics, 3rd semester
Bachelor MES 2014 (optional subject), mathematics / natural sciences, 3rd or 5th semester
Bachelor MLS 2009 (compulsory), life sciences, 3rd and 4th semester
Bachelor CLS 2010 (optional subject), life sciences, 5th semester
Bachelor MES 2011 (compulsory), medical engineering science, 5th semester

Classes and lectures:

Biophysics (Excercise or practical course, 1 SWS)
Introduction into Biophysics (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

45 Hours in-classroom work
50 Hours private studies
15 Hours written report
10 Hours exam preparation

Contents of teaching:
Biological macro molecules, structure, forces Proteins, structure, properties Biomembranes, structure, properties Mechanical properties of cells Thermo dynamics of biological processes

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

You can assign forces in biological systems
You become familiar with the basic aspects of living matter
You gain the expertise to simplify complex living systems
You can choose and apply appropriate experimental methods for the study of living matter

Grading through:

written exam

Responsible for this module:

Dr. Young-Hwa Song

Teachers:

Institute of Physics

Dr. Young-Hwa Song
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christian Hübner

Literature:

Volker Schünemann: Biophysik: Eine Einführung
Werner Mäntele: Biophysik

Language:

offered only in German

Notes:

Prerequisites for the module:
- None

Prerequisites for admission to the written examination:
- Successful participation in the exercises as specified at the beginning of the semester

Module exam:
- LS2200-L1: Introduction into Biophysics, written exam, 120 min, 100 % of module grade

The lecture and exercises take place in the winter semester, the practical course in the summer semester.
Whether exercises or a practical course take place is specified in the SGO of the respective study program.
Prerequisite for the understanding of the lecture is the knowledge of the basics of inorganic and organic chemistry.

Letzte Änderung:

22.2.2022