NANS1009 Physics of the Cell (3 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
This course aims to provide an overview of the cell function and behavior in living organisms using physical principles. The content includes Brownian motion, diffusion, membrane potential, entropy, osmosis, ion channels and pumps, action potential (nerve impulses), molecular machines.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to understand the physical phenomena that determine cell compartmentalization to maintain homeostasis in living organisms.
Study materials
The course is mainly based on the books “Biological Physics. Energy, Information, Life” (Philip Nelson) and “Physical Biology of the Cell” (Rob Phillips, Jane Kondev, Julie Theriot, Hernan Garcia).
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
Given every year.
Time of teaching:
Period 4
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (3 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
<p>Total points from course elements.</p>
Language:
English