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| Detailed information |
| Pre-requisites |
(*)Zulassung zum Doktoratsstudium Medical Sciences, Naturwissenschaften bzw. Technischen Wissenschaften
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| Original study plan |
Doctoral programme Natural Sciences 2025W |
| Learning Outcomes |
Competences |
| Introduction to the principles and applications of atomic force microscopy (AFM) for studying supported lipid bilayers and cells, with a focus on nanomechanical properties and interaction forces.
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| Skills |
Knowledge |
| Students gain hands-on experience in AFM operation, including sample preparation, imaging, and force spectroscopy. They learn to analyze topographical and mechanical properties of lipid bilayers and cells, interpret force-distance curves, and assess AFM data critically.
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AFM imaging modes, force spectroscopy principles, lipid bilayer mechanics, cellular nanomechanics, adhesion forces, and data interpretation in biophysical studies.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
Evaluation based on practical performance, data analysis, and a final report or oral presentation.
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| Methods |
Hands-on laboratory sessions with introductory lectures and data analysis exercises.
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| Language |
English |
| Study material |
Lecture slides, selected research articles, and methodological papers
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| Changing subject? |
No |
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