Interaction between biomolecules and electromagnetic radiation. Principles of the most important methods of experimental biophysics, including IR, fluorescence, nuclear magnetic resonance, electron magnetic resonance, circular dichroism, and Raman spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy, surface plasmon resonance, nuclear force microscopy, how these methods can be used to obtain information on different biomolecular properties and interactions, as well as their relative strengths and weaknesses. Overview of current development trends of these methods, as well as applications in academic research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and in healthcare.
SK2533 Experimental Biophysics 7.5 credits
The course gives an introduction to biomolecules, their structures, dynamics and interactions, and how experimental biophysical techniques can be used to investigate biomolecular properties. The course also gives an overview of how these techniques are used in practice within biotechnology, drug development, and academic research.
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
- Course location
AlbaNova
- Duration
- 28 Oct 2024 - 13 Jan 2025
- Periods
- P2 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50194
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
Contact
Jerker Widengren
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus SK2533 (Spring 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus SK2533 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course provides good knowledge of the most important experimental methods in biophysics, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they are used in the field of biomedicine. The course is adapted for students with a background in engineering subjects.
After completing the course, students should be able to:
- explain the principles of the main methods used in experimental biophysics.
- compare strengths and weaknesses between these methods, and analyze and identify which methods are best suited to study different biomolecular properties or interactions, at the molecular, cellular, tissue or organism level.
- explain and be able to evaluate the application potential of current development trends of these methods.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed degree project at the undergraduate level in engineering physics or medical technology.
English B / English 6
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Yes
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Engineering Physics
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Jerker Widengren