327-2131-00L Materials of Life
Semester | Autumn Semester 2020 |
Lecturers | E. Dufresne |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Comment | Planned to be offered for the last time in HS 2021. |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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327-2131-00 G | Materials of Life | 3 hrs |
| E. Dufresne |
Catalogue data
Abstract | This course examines the materials underlying living systems. We will consider the basic building blocks of biological systems, the processes which organize them, the resulting structures, their properties and functions. |
Learning objective | Students will apply basic materials science concepts in a new context while deepening their knowledge of biology. Emphasis on estimating key physical quantities through ‘back of the envelope’ estimates and simple numerical calculations. |
Content | I. Biology Essentials II. Water: the solvent of life III. Metabolism and Macromolecular Machines IV. Fundamentals of macromolecular assembly V. Structure, properties, and function of living materials: a. 1-D materials i. Cytoskeletal filaments b. 2-D materials i. Lipid membranes c. 3-D materials i. Polymer networks ii. Phase separated domains |
Lecture notes | Lecture notes will be available for download after each lecture. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Materials Science 2017; Version 28.01.2020 (Examination Block 6) Bachelor's Programme in Materials Science 2015; Version 22.08.2017 (Examination Block 6) |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | E. Dufresne |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
Additional information on mode of examination | A project (compulsory continuous performance assessment) will be carried out during the semester. This project will contribute 40% to the final grade. |
Written aids | Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt. |
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
Learning materials
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Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Materials Science Bachelor | Examination Block 6 | O |