Description:
This self-study is aimed to deepen the participant’s understanding of theoretical concepts and tools used in theoretical biophysics, that is the physical modelling of biological processes on the cellular and tissue level. The main focus of this year will be active matter and non-equilibrium statistical physics motivated by biological examples.
Students are expected to study on their own the agreed-upon textbook chapters – using as well recent extensive reviews of the field of active matter - and discuss them weekly within their group and bi-weekly together with the Instructor.
Capacity:
4/8
Course Code:
C_PHY-4006_S24
Course instructor(s):
Edouard Hannezo
Main Contact:
Edouard Hannezo
Course type:
Mentored self-study
Course level:
Advanced/specialized
Primary Track:
Physics
Course format:
On campus
Classroom requirements:
N/A
Duration:
Full semester
ECTS:
6
Semester:
Spring (1&2)
Minimum number of participants:
2
Target audience:
Early stage PhD students with a focus on theoretical bio- and soft matter physics.
Prerequisites:
Equilibrium statistical physics, Calculus
Teaching format:
Self-study with weekly meetings of the students and consultations with Instructor.
Assessment form(s):
Participation in meetings, discussions with Instructor
Grading scheme:
Pass/fail
Course Category:
Credit Course
Academic Year:
AY 2023/24