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32793-01 - Lecture: Biophysics of Molecules & Cells II (2 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2026 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers |
Benjamin Engel (ben.engel@unibas.ch)
Sebastian Hiller (sebastian.hiller@unibas.ch) Timm Maier (timm.maier@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | Biophysics tackles biological questions by the quantitative analysis of biomolecules and their interactions. The quantitative connection of structure, dynamics and energetics establishes the fundamental link between molecular mechanisms and cellular functionality. With a broad range of topics from single molecule studies to systems biology analyses, this course (spread over two parts) offers life-scientists insight into how contemporary biophysical methodologies address questions and resolve problems at the cutting edge of biology. Individual lectures will cover advanced optical spectroscopy and super-resolution techniques, analytical ultracentrifugation, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron paramagnetic resonance, X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, surface plasmon resonance, atomic force microscopy and spectroscopy, optical/magnetic tweezers, micro/nanofluidic approaches and other methods. |
| Comments | The two parts of the lecture series D2 (VV-Nr.13160) and D5 (VV-Nr. 32793) will consist of different selections from these topics, such that they can be attended independently. |
| Weblink | Graduate Teaching Program |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Thursday | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 17.09.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Thursday 24.09.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 01.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 08.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 15.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 22.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Thursday 29.10.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Thursday 05.11.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 12.11.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 19.11.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 26.11.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 03.12.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.193 |
| Thursday 10.12.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Thursday 17.12.2026 | 13.15-15.00 | Biozentrum, Seminarraum U1.191 |
| Modules |
Cycle D: Structure and Function of Macromolecules (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology (Start of studies before 01.08.2025)) Doctorate Biochemistry: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biochemistry) Doctorate Biophysics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Biophysics) Doctorate Cell Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Cell Biology) Doctorate Computational Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Computational Biology) Doctorate Genetics: Recommendations (PhD subject: Genetics) Doctorate Microbiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Microbiology) Doctorate Molecular Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Molecular Biology) Doctorate Neurobiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Neurobiology) Doctorate Pharmacology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Pharmacology) Doctorate Structural Biology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Structural Biology) Module Specialisation: Molecular Biology (Master's Studies: Nanosciences) Module: Cycle D: Structure and Function of Macromolecules (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Departement Biozentrum |