4020185121 Introduction to the Physics of Biological Materials
(2nd HS)
Digital- & Präsenz-basierter Kurs
Structure / topics / contents
•Introduction: Multifunctionality, Interaction forces relevant for biological tissues
•Natural fibres of sugars and proteins (assembly and folding)
•Introduction to (bio-) mechanics, composite design, hierarchical structure
•Introduction to self-assembly: Proteins, viruses, …
•Muscle: hierarchical structure and function
•Collagen structures: tendon and cornea (transparency)
•Other protein structures: silk, mussel byssus, whelk egg, squid beak…
•Bone: structure, remodelling, regeneration
•Chitin structures: insect and arthropod cuticle.
•Cellulose structures: wood and the plant cell wall
•Passive actuation of cellulose structures (seed dispersal systems)
•Controlling adhesion: lotus effect, gecko feet, underwater glues, ivy,…
Assigned modules
P25.3.a
Amount, credit points; Exam / major course assessment
2 SWS, 3 SP/ECTS (Arbeitsanteil im Modul für diese Lehrveranstaltung, nicht verbindlich)
Other
Blockveranstaltung, 11. & 12. Februar VL ganztägig, Raum n.n., 13. Februar Exkursion MPI Kolloid- und Grenzflächenforschung Potsdam-Golm, 17. & 18. Februar VL ganztägig, Raum n.n.