Transport within the cells and across the cell membranes. Transport of solutes and water, concurrent transport, carrier-mediated transport, transport of ions. Membrane potential. Cellular homeostasis. Measurement techniques for biophysical parameters.
FSK3510 Cellular Biophysics I 8.0 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The main purpose of the course is to give the students practical tools to describe the transport properties of biological cells.
After the course the participants should be able to:
- understand which molecules can be transported across cellular membranes and which mechanisms are used for the transport
- choose the relevant mathematical models to describe the transport of water, ions and solutes within cells and through the cellular membranes
- predict how water and ion homeostasis of the cells, as well as the membrane potential, are affected by the cell microenvironment
- in their research projects, set up microscopy based measurements of biophysical parameters in living cells and analyze the real measurement data
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Enrolled PhD student.
Literature
Weiss T. F. Cellular Biophysics, volume 1, MIT Press, 1996
Examination and completion
Grading scale
G
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
The course is examined by a written exam (TEN1; 4.0 university credits, grading P/F), a hand-in assignment (INL1; 1.5 university credits, grading P/F), written lab reports (LAB1; 1.5 university credits, grading P/F) and a presentation at a seminar (SEM1; 1.0 university credits, grading P/F).
Other requirements for final grade
INL1 - hand-in assignment, 1.5 university credits, grading P/F.
LAB1 - laborations, 1.5 university credits, grading P/F.
SEM1 - seminar, 1.0 university credits, grading P/F.
TEN1 - written exam, 4.0 university credits, grading P/F.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Education cycle
Third cycle