. "Quantitative cell and tissue biology"@en . . "5" . "1) Introduction to Cell Biology\r\n\r\nThis part aims to introduce the students to the main basic principles of Cell Biology. The focus lies on the theoretical knowledge of these fundamental cell biology principles.\r\n\r\nFollowing aspects of cell biology will be discussed:\r\n\r\nUniversal features of eukaryotic cells\r\nThe plasma membrane\r\nThe cytoskeleton\r\nCompartmentalization of the cell: The nucleus, The endoplasmic reticulum, The Golgi apparatus, The mitochondrion\r\n \r\n\r\n2) Important cell biology techniques and their applications\r\n\r\nThis part aims to introduce the students to 3 main cell biology techniques, which are amply used in research (both in academia as in industry). The focus lies on both the theoretical knowledge of these fundamental cell biology techniques and an understanding of their applications.\r\n\r\nFollowing techniques will be discussed:\r\n\r\nManipulating DNA and proteins. This chapter includes: techniques for the fractionation of cell components, techniques for the isolation of proteins, techniques to isolate genes (PCR, reverse transcription, gene cloning, plasmid expression vectors, construction of transgenic mice)\r\nLight microscopy. This chapter includes: light as electromagnetic waves, light refraction, basis of a compound microscope, introduction to bright-field microscopy, introduction to dark-field microscopy, introduction to fluorescence microscopy (basics of fluorescence, filter sets, photodetectors), using fluorescence to visualize cells or cellular structures (functional dyes, immunofluorescence, fluorescent proteins, FRAP, FLIP, FRET), introduction to laser scanning confocal microscopy, introduction to two-photon microscopy.\r\nFlow cytometry and cell sorting. This chapter includes: the flow cytometric set-up, electrostatic cell sorting, compensation\r\n \r\n\r\n3) Mathematical modelling of complex cell biology systems (Enzyme kinetics and biochemical reaction networks)\r\n\r\nThis part aims to introduce the students to mathematical modelling of exemplary biological problems. The focus lies on applicability, rather than theoretical knowledge.\r\n\r\nFollowing aspects will be discussed:\r\n\r\nModelling chemical reaction networks (law of mass action, numerical simulations, separation of time scales and model reduction\r\nModelling biochemical reactions (enzyme kinetics)\r\nModelling gene regulatory networks (modelling gene expression)\r\n \r\n\r\n4) Tissue techniques. This part aims to introduce the students to the principle techniques for studying and manipulating tissue.\r\n\r\nThe following aspects will be discussed:\r\n\r\nCell and tissue culture techniques\r\nHistology and histological techniques\r\nElectron microscopy.\nLEARNING OUTCOMES\r\n1. Understand the working principles of techniques to culture cells and tissues\r\n\r\n2. Understanding of histology and histological techniques and being able to interpret histological coupes\r\n\r\n3. Understand various quantitative techniques for the quantitative analysis of cell morphology, cell properties, structure and function and be able to apply quantitative analysis\r\n\r\n4. Understand the relation between cell composition and cell function as inferred from the above-mentioned techniques" . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Other Biology Kas"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy"@en . . "https://images.communicate.vub.ac.be/Web/VUB/%7Be03fbc44-87f1-488a-badd-e287777c0353%7D_WE_oplBrochure_MB_EN_Physics-Astronomy_8P.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=eloqua&utm_content=MARCOM%20REKRUTERING%20brochure%20download%20ENG&%3Cutm_campaign= https://www.vub.be/en/studying-vub/all-study-programmes-vub/bachelors-and-masters-programmes-vub/master-in-physics-and-astronomy/program/master/master-physics-and-astronomy-minor-research\n" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The Master of Science in Physics and Astronomy: Minor Research is composed of 30 ECTS compulsory courses, 30 ECTS master thesis, 10-12 ECTS external mobility courses and 48-50 ECTS minor Research Electives. Our Master is jointly organized with UGent.\n\nPhysics aims at understanding the world around us by observing it from the smallest scales to the scale of the universe itself. From those observations, models are built to allow us to understand, explain and eventually predict the behavior of nature. The Master in Physics and Astronomy provides a comprehensive education in physics covering the particle physics, general relativity, astrophysics and the study of complex systems.\n\nThis master will give you quantitative and analytic skills that are useful to solve many problems arising in many areas beyond physics."@en . . . "2"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "1092.10" . "Euro"@en . "3620.00" . "Recommended" . "As a physicist you will be in high demand on the job market. With a master in Physics and Astronomy from VUB, you will have the knowledge and skills to land a job in one of many diverse sectors.\n\nThere is plenty of work in scientific research at universities and research institutes. In industry, in modelling, statistics and informatics. Alternatively, work on risk analysis and modelling in the banking, finance or pharmaceuticals sectors. You will also be valuable in the field of education. Infinite opportunities, in fact!"@en . "2"^^ . "TRUE" . 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