OVERVIEW

The Biophysics laboratory allows students to know the most modern survey techniques aimed at biological samples working directly on research equipment supplied by the Biophysics group operating within the Department of Physics.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course teaches some techniques for the study of the physical properties of biological systems.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student will learn how to deal with complex biological problems, in particular concerning physiology and pathology of the nervous system, using physical techniques. The investigation will be organized at the molecular or single cell level

TEACHING METHODS

The course includes some theoretical lessons and laboratory experiences using the equipment described in the program

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

In principle the program includes a series of experimental experiences. In particular, the following techniques will be used:

patch clamp technique for the study of ionic currents through the cell membrane, single cell fluorescence microscopy for the study of intracellular calcium, atomic force microscopy for the study of protein structures, protein crystallography.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

All the necessary material will be provided in class

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ORNELLA CAVALLERI (President)

ALBERTO GIOVANNI DIASPRO (President)

CLAUDIO CANALE

ALESSANDRA PESCE

ANNALISA RELINI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The course takes place in the first semester and the beginning therefore coincides with the beginning of the lessons of the first semester

Class schedule

LAB OF BIOPHYSICS

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam mode includes an oral discussion of the experiences carried out

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The verification of learning will take place through the drafting of a scientific report for each experience conducted in the laboratory. Each report must contain an introductory part describing the state of the art, a part with the results obtained and finally a critical discussion of the results.

Exam schedule