Biophysik der Zelle 1

What it is about

You learn physical principles that determine the behavior of cells and their building blocks, e.g. fluid mechanics at low Reynolds numbers, diffusion, gene regulation, reaction kinetics, conformational dynamics, enzymatic catalysis, polymer elasticity and membrane physics. By the end you can explain dynamic and steady-state properties of macromolecular state changes and bimolecular reactions and classify terms such as entropy elasticity, dissociation constant, transition state and transition rate, as well as describe enzymatic catalysis.

What you will be able to do

• Explain dynamic and steady-state properties of macromolecular state changes
• Understand bimolecular reactions and their influence (e.g. by forces)
• Terms: entropy elasticity, dissociation constant, transition state, transition rate
• Describe enzymatic catalysis

What the module consists of

• VorlesungTransmission of the theoretical foundations and experimental realizations; examples for illustration

Teaching method

• Vortrag / Beamer / TafelarbeitExplanation of the theory and presentation of experimental results
• Anschauliche Beispiele und DemonstrationsexperimenteIllustration and application of the concepts
• Interaktive DiskussionEncouraging exchange about what has been learned
• Einführung in Originalliteratur / LiteraturrecherchePromotion of independent in-depth study through research