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| Semester | fall semester 2018 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Richard Neher (richard.neher@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course will cover concepts of theoretical biophysics and introduce mathematical and numerical methods to solve problems in quantitative biology. In particular, we will focus on polymer physics, membranes, diffusion in different dimensions, electrostatic interactions, and self-organization within cells. |
| Learning objectives | During the course, the students will learn techniques of quantitative reasoning such as dimensional analysis and methods for approximate analytic solutions of difficult mathematical problems (dominant balance, saddle point approximations, integral transforms, iteration techniques, etc). Problems will be tackled both analytically to understand the qualitative behavior of a system and numerically to obtain quantitative predictions. |
| Weblink | Graduate Teaching Program |
| Admission requirements | Prerequisites: Basic calculus and linear algebra Basics of scientific computing and numerical mathematics Basic programming skills (preferably Python) |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
| Modules |
Cycle E: Computational and Systems Biology (Master's Studies: Molecular Biology) 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) Vertiefungsfächer Theorie und Vertiefungsfächer Biologie (Master's Studies: Computational Biology and Bioinformatics) |
| 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 |