551-1601-00L  Biophysics of Biological Macromolecules

SemesterAutumn Semester 2016
LecturersG. Wider, F. Allain
Periodicitytwo-yearly recurring course
CourseDoes not take place this semester.
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentThe course will only take place with a minimum of 4 participants.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
551-1601-00 VBiophysics of Biological Macromolecules
Does not take place this semester.
2 hrsG. Wider, F. Allain
551-1601-00 UBiophysics of Biological Macromolecules
Does not take place this semester.
1 hrsG. Wider, F. Allain

Catalogue data

AbstractThis lecture course targets physics students and students of interdisciplinary sciences (major physics) for their education in biophysics. In this course the basics of molecular biology are presented bearing in mind the special interests of the physics students.
ObjectiveBasics of molecular biology and biophysics in in view of the special interest of students in physics.
ContentThis lecture course targets physics students and students of interdisciplinary sciences (major physics) for their education in biophysics. In this course the basics of molecular biology are presented bearing in mind the special interests of the physics students. The topics include: properties of biological macromolecules, introduction to the genetic system of E.coli bacteria, transcription, translation, discussion of structure and function of proteins, quantitative description of enzyme function and allosteric interactions, biotechnology, introduction to optical spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy of biopolymers in solution.
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Prerequisites / Noticesmall classes with active participation of students

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits6 credits
ExaminersG. Wider, F. Allain, A. Cléry
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 60 minutes
Written aidskeine
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
MAS in Medical PhysicsCore CoursesWInformation
Physics MasterSelection: Biophysics, Physical ChemistryWInformation