Study programme 2022-2023 | Français | ||
Physical chemistry of living organisms | |||
Programme component of Master's in Chemistry (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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US-M1-SCCHIM-032-M | Optional UE | GABRIELE Sylvain | S885 - Laboratoire Interfaces et Fluides Complexes |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 30 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5.00 | 1st term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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S-CHIM-114 | Physico-Chemistry of Life (Part A) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | |
S-CHIM-116 | Physico-Chemistry of Life (Part B) | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
To include/understand the existing link between the physicochemical properties of a matrix and the cellular functions. Study of the mechanical behavior of alive cells and tissues. Description of the mechanical models used to describe the mechanical behavior of living cells. Introduction to the main techniques and methods for probling cell mechanics (magnetic tweezers, atomic force microscopy, traction force microscopy, etc.). Understading the polymerization mechanisms in living cells and the specific role of molecular motors.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
Physicochemistry of the cytoskeletonForce measurement at the micrometric scaleDevelopment of functionalized polymeric materials for living sciences
Introduction to rheology and viscoelasticty
Prior Experience
Not applicable
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Oral exam based on the presentation of a scientific article in the topics of the course.
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Oral exam based on the presentation of a scientific article in the topics of the course.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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S-CHIM-114 |
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S-CHIM-116 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-CHIM-114 | Not applicable |
S-CHIM-116 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-CHIM-114 | Not applicable |
S-CHIM-116 |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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S-CHIM-114 | Not applicable |
S-CHIM-116 |