Biological Physics I: Molecules and Cells
Lectures: Berenike Maier
Tutorials: Robert Zöllner
Aims of the course:
Life as an interplay between physics and genetics; understanding how physical principles guide the behavior of biological cells and organisms; introduction to biophysical methods.
Contents of the lectures and tutorials (6 CP):
- Introduction to molecular cell biology
- Random walks in biology
- Rate equations and cellular dynamics
- Mechanical forces in molecular and cellular biology
- Signal transduction in nerve cells
- Photophysics
Contents of the seminar (additional 1.5 CP):
- Physical methods for analysis of biological molecules and processes
Recommended literature:
Phillips, R., Kondev, J., Theriot, J., Physical Biology of the Cell, Garland Science, New York, 2013
General information:
- Core course as part of the area of specialization in Statistical and Biolgical Physics
- Lectures: Monday, 14:00-15:30 SR IKP, Wednesday, 14:00-14:45 SR THP
- Tutorials: Wednesday 15:00-15:45 SR THP, First Tutorial: October 18
Monday, October 16th: Safety instructions Practical course M -> no lecture!
Wednesday, October 18th: no lecture but tutorial takes place!
Lecture notes
Tuorials