14461 - Basic Natural Sciences Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14461
Module Title:Basic Natural Sciences
  Naturwissenschaftliche Grundlagen
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Dr. rer. nat. Khan, Muhammad Moman
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Chemistry:
Explain atomic structure, bonding, and stoichiometry in biological contexts.
Analyse chemical reactions, equilibrium, and thermodynamics in living systems.
Apply concepts of organic chemistry to biomolecules.
Physics:
Apply mechanics, wave, and energy principles to biological processes.
Understand the roles of electricity, magnetism, and optics in health sciences.
Biophysics:
Explain thermodynamics, diffusion, and protein folding in biological systems.
Use biophysical techniques like electrophoresis and centrifugation.
Integration:
Solve interdisciplinary problems by combining principles of chemistry, physics, and biophysics.
Demonstrate readiness for advanced courses in biology, microbiology, and virology.
Contents:Chemistry
Atomic and Molecular Structure
  • Structure of atoms, isotopes, and ions
  • Chemical bonding
Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical Formulas
  • Concepts of molarity, normality, and preparation of biological solutions
  • Buffer systems in biological processes
Chemical Reactions and Equilibrium
  • Reaction Kinetics
  • Acid, bases, and buffers: Relevance to biological systems
Acid-Base Equilibria
States of Matter and Thermodynamics
  • States of matter and phase transitions
Basic thermodynamic concepts: Entropy, enthalpy, and Gibbs free energy
Electrochemistry
Organic Chemistry and Bonding Theory for Hydrocarbons

Physics / Biophysics
Mechanics
  • Motion, forces and energy: Applications in biological motions
  • Pressure and fluid dynamics
Waves and Optics
  • Basics of sound and light waves
  • Applications in biology
Electricity and Magnetism
  • Electric charges, fields, and circuits
  • Basics of electromagnetism in medical imaging
Force and Motion
Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy
  • Energy transfer and heat flow in living organisms
  • Role of thermodynamic principles in metabolic processes
Molecular Biophysics
  • Protein folding and structure
  • Diffusion and osmosis in cellular systems
Biomechanics
  • Understanding forces in biological contexts
  • Elasticity and mechanical properties of tissue

Introduction to laboratory work (in silico)

  • Centrifugation, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy
  • Regulations and safety instructions
Recommended Prerequisites:
School knowledge in physics and chemistry
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 3 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Laboratory training / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 60 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:will be announced at the beginning of the course
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Written exam (120 min.),
consisting of three equally graded parts i.e., Chemistry, Physics and Introduction to Biophysics
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:None
Module Components:
  • lecture (online)
  • excercice (online)
  • introduction to laboratory training (online)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: