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19656-01 - Main lecture with practical course: Physics of Life II (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
Knut Drescher (knut.drescher@unibas.ch)
Birthe Fahrenkrog (birthe.fahrenkrog@unibas.ch) Maria Hondele (maria.hondele@unibas.ch) Roderick Lim (roderick.lim@unibas.ch, Assessor) Wojciech Wietrzynski (wojciech.wietrzynski@unibas.ch) |
| Content | This interdisciplinary course explores how physical principles underpin biological phenomena across scales, from single molecules to cells and tissue. Key topics are: 1. Mechanobiology - the role of mechanical force in shaping cellular architecture, function and disease. 2. Cell Locomotion and Collective Behavior - the physical principles underlying the motility and coordination of bacteria. 3. Bioenergetics - how cells transform energy. 4. Membraneless Organelles - phase separation and the biomolecular condensation of membrane-free cellular compartments. By bridging physics and biology, this course offers fascinating insights into the mechanical, energetic, and collective processes that govern life. |
| Weblink | https://adam.unibas.ch |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Course auditors welcome |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16.02.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 19.02.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Thursday 26.02.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 05.03.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 12.03.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 16.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 19.03.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 23.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 26.03.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 30.03.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 02.04.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 06.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Ostern |
| Thursday 09.04.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 13.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 16.04.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 20.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 23.04.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 27.04.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 30.04.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 04.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 07.05.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 11.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 14.05.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Auffahrt |
| Monday 18.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Thursday 21.05.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Monday 25.05.2026 | 10.15-12.00 | Pfingstmontag |
| Thursday 28.05.2026 | 11.15-13.00 | Biozentrum, Hörsaal U1.141 |
| Modules |
Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Modul: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences) Module: Computational Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Computational Sciences (Start of studies before 01.08.2023)) Module: Molecular Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Molecular Biology (Bachelor's Studies: Biology) |
| Assessment format | exam |
| Assessment details | Written exam after the 4th semester, 120 Min. All informations about the exam, like registration, duration, date and type of the exam, will be announced on https://philnat.unibas.ch/de/examen (For provisional dates see https://bio.unibas.ch/en/examinations/main-lecture-exams/) |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: in 'course reg.'; dereg.: Dean of Std. Off. in writing |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Biozentrum |