Introduction to Biophysics

Lectures: Berenike Maier

Tutorials: Jeffrey Power, 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 into biophysical methods.

Contents of the course:

Introduction to molecular cell biology

Random-walks in biology

Mechanical forces in molecular and cellular biology

Photophysics

Signal transduction in nerve cells

Genetic networks and decision making

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, 14:00-15:30 SR THP
Tutorials: Wednesday 16:00-17:30 SR THP, First Tutorial: October 26