Es ist eine neuere Version 2023W dieser LV im Curriculum Bachelor's programme Fundamentals of Natural Sciences for Technology 2024W vorhanden.
(*) Unfortunately this information is not available in english.
Workload
Education level
Study areas
Responsible person
Hours per week
Coordinating university
3 ECTS
B3 - Bachelor's programme 3. year
Physics
Peter Hinterdorfer
2 hpw
Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan
Bachelor's programme Technical Physics 2015W
Objectives
Introduction to biophysical concepts important for understanding biological processes on a subcellular and cellular level.
Subject
Based on statistical thermodynamics, the self-assembly of membranes is shown, as well as the relevance of non- covalent interaction and the lipid structure. Calorimetrical and microscopical methods for the investigation of membrane phase changes are presented. The examination of lipid mobility leads to Fick's laws, osmosis and the analysis of diffusion in an electrical field. Electrokinetic aspects, electrochemical double-layers and the energy profile of charged molecules lead to transport processes through membranes and its attendant electrical potentials (action potential and resting potential). Electrical and chemical stimuli transfer requires an introduction to the molecular machinery of exocytosis and endocytosis.
Criteria for evaluation
Written examination
Language
German
Study material
Is announced by the lecturer.
Changing subject?
No
Further information
lecture/excercise will be blocked in 2nd half of the semester
