Course manual 2017/2018
Course content
- The building blocks of cells.
- Statistical physics applied to soft-condensed matter.
- Random Walks, Friction and Diffusion.
- Life at low Reynolds number.
- Entropic forces at work.
- Chemical forces & self-assembly.
- The cytoskeleton, a semiflexible, crosslinked polymer network.
- Enzymes and molecular machines.
- Molecular motor proteins, the lorrries in our cells.
Study materials
Literature
- P. Nelson, 'Biological Physics, Energy, Information, Life', New York, W.H.Freeman and Company, 2004, ISBN 0-7167-4372-8. Later editions are also fine.
Other
Objectives
To provide insight into the physics of biological systems and soft condensed matter. In addition we will discuss and illustrate recent examples of the scientific literature in this field.
Teaching methods
Learning activities
Activity | Number of hours |
Zelfstudie | 168 |
Attendance
Requirements concerning attendance (OER-B).
In addition to, or instead of, classes in the form of lectures, the elements of the master’s examination programme often include a practical component as defined in article 1.2 of part A. The course catalogue contains information on the types of classes in each part of the programme. Attendance during practical components is mandatory.
Assessment
Fraud and plagiarism
The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl
Course structure
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Coordinator
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prof. dr. ir. G.J.L. Wuite