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77750-01 - Lecture with practical courses: Physical Principles of Living Systems (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
| Lecturers |
David Brückner (d.b.brueckner@unibas.ch)
Knut Drescher (knut.drescher@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course presents an overview of how physical processes shape the dynamics of living systems, across a range of different length scales - from the atomic and molecular scales to the scale of cells and tissues, and to the organismal and ecosystem scale. This course heavily relies on mathematical and computational tools to characterize living systems, and relies on concepts from physics (statistical physics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, energies and forces) to reveal conserved principles. |
| Learning objectives | Understanding of several conserved physical principles in living systems. Understanding of collective behaviors in living systems. |
| Admission requirements | Analysis I & II, Linear Algebra I & II, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Programming (Python or an equivalent programming language) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Monday | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| wöchentlich | Monday | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 23.02.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Fasnachtsferien |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 02.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 09.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 16.03.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Monday 16.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.195 |
| Monday 23.03.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 23.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 30.03.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 30.03.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 06.04.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 06.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Ostern |
| Monday 13.04.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 13.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 20.04.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 20.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 27.04.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 27.04.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 04.05.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 04.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 11.05.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 11.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 18.05.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 18.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum 01.004 |
| Monday 25.05.2026 | 13.15-14.00 | Pfingstmontag |
| Monday 25.05.2026 | 14.15-16.00 | Pfingstmontag |
| Modules |
Modul: Foundations in Physics of Life (Master's Studies: Physics of Life) Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module Specialisation: Physics (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Cycle E: Computational and Systems Biology (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology) Module: Further Courses for Master's Studies in Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology) Module: Specialisation (Master's Studies: Physics) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | The evaluation of the course will be based on a final exam which will result in an overall grade for the course (1-6, in 0.5 increments). |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Biozentrum |