ELEC-E3260 - Biomolecules D, Lecture, 11.1.2022-24.2.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge: biophysics, chemistry, role of biological molecules in the living organism, modeling and simulation techniques, quantum mechanical phenomena in biology, spectroscopy and advance microscopy techniques.

Skills: give presentations and compose essays on multidisciplinary topics spanning physics, chemistry and biology; approach topics with a critical mindset and give appropriate feedback to your peers.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 24.02.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ilkka Tittonen, Caterina Soldano

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Encompassing annually varying topics in molecular physics, biophysics, and molecular quantum mechanics, this course gives fundamental knowledge of biological molecules and physical insight into biological systems. The course contains lectures, exercises, student presentations, written essays and a final exam. Attendance is rewarded.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The acquired knowledge is assessed from the contents of the presentation (25%), of the essay (25%) and the exam results (25%).

    The acquired skills are assessed on the presentation performance, the clarity of the essay, the review homework and eventual group work (25%).

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course contains annually slightly varying topics in molecular physics, biological physics and molecular quantum mechanics. The course contains lectures, exercises and individual writing topics.

    Lectures: 24 h

    Student presentation (preparation and performance): 30 h

    Scientific writing (essay): 30 h

    Review exercise: 8 h

    Exam: 2 h

    Independent study: 42 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Relevant book chapters and recent scientific literature, based on the year's topics.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    15 Life on Land

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Further info on the course is available on MyCourses.

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III

    2021-2022 Spring III

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELEC-E3260

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

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