Admission Requirements
Courses on "Physics of Life" or similar level of knowledge
Description
The course Technological Biophysics treats the technological aspects of Biophysics at a level appropriate to MSc students.
You will extend your knowledge on Biophysics towards the technological and industrial aspects of this very interesting field with a focus on novel technologies and industrial developments.
The focus lies on material derived from scientific papers, patents and information on companies by prior reading and in class discussion on current topics in this field, which include:
the physics of tissue engineering, including stem cell differentiation
statistical analysis of cell dynamics, where we focus on intracellular dynamics for targeted drug delivery and also on cell migration
design and fabrication of well controlled 3d cell-scaffolds to guide cell functions
analysis methods (including special algorithms) for cell motion in complex 3d environments
Course objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Analyze scientific papers in the field of Technological Biophysics
Assess the pros and cons of existing and new techniques in thsi field
Analyze scientific papers and present the essence thereof to the audience
Investigate a particular topic in Technological Biophysics and present the findings in a short essay
Generic Skills (Soft Skills):
After completing this course, you will be able to:
master a new field of study within Technological Biophysics within a gicen period of time
present your findings to fellow students in an inspiring way
write a convincing essay on a specific topic within the Biophysics field
Timetable
This course will be presented in:
blocks of 2 weeks with 2 lectures per week
and then a break of two weeks
followed again by a block of 2 weeks with 2 lectures per week.
Mode of instruction
This course will involve several lecture styles:
presentation given by fellow students on specific topics in the field of Technological Biophysics
interactive lecture
online searches to deliver lecture input and for assay writing
Assessment method
Two assesment methods will determine a combined grade:
Presentation given by each student
Graded term paper
Blackboard
yes, will be availabe at the start of the lecture
Reading list
will appear in Blackboard at the start of the lecture
Contact information:
Instructor: Doris Heinrich