Modeling of soft and biological matters
ME-470 / 3 credits
Teacher: Kim Sangwoo
Language: English
Withdrawal: It is not allowed to withdraw from this subject after the registration deadline.
Summary
This course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical and computation modeling approaches applicable to soft and biological matter.
Content
This course introduces basic concepts of continuum mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and differential geometry relevant to the modeling of soft and biological matter. In-depth case studies explore various individual systems, with an emphasis on biological systems, including topics such as:
(1) Biopolymers
(2) Network based materials
(3) Membranes and vesicles
(4) Single cell and cell clusters
Keywords
Biomechanics; Biophysics; Continuum mechanics; Soft condensed matter physics; Physics of living systems; Numerical methods
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
- Continuum mechanics (ME-201)
- Solid mechanics (ME-331)
- Probability and statistics (MATH-234(d))
- Numerical analysis (MATH-251(e))
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Model with analytical or numerical tools the nonlinear response of structures and materials, S12
- Explain the link between the physiology and the mechanical properties of a tissue, B2
Transversal skills
- Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking
Teaching methods
Lectures & exercises
Assessment methods
Assignments
Final exam
Supervision
| Office hours | Yes |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | No |
Resources
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
No
Bibliography
- Christopher R. Jacobs, Hayden Huang, and Ronald Y. Kwon, "Introduction to Cell Mechanics and Mechanobiology", Garland Science (2012)
- David Boal, "Mechanics of the cell", Cambridge University Press (2012)
- Rob Phillips, Jane Kondev, Julie Theriot, and Hernan Garcia, "Physical biology of the cell", Garland Science (2012)
Ressources en bibliothèque
- Introduction to Cell Mechanics and Mechanobiology / Jacobs, Huang, Kwon
- Mechanics of the cell / Boal
- Physical biology of the cell / Phillips, Kondev, Theriot, Garcia
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In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Modeling of soft and biological matters
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Modeling of soft and biological matters
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Semester: Fall
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Modeling of soft and biological matters
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: optional
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Modeling of soft and biological matters
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Exercises: 1 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory