M2 - Physics of Living Matter Engineering (PhIMV)

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The word "biomimicry" comes from the ancient Greek: bios (bios), life, and mimesis, imitation.

This term refers to the study of extra- and intracellular biological phenomena using in vitro experimental techniques designed to reproduce, i.e. "imitate", qualitatively and quantitatively the aspects characterizing these phenomena.

The biomimetic method approaches biological complexity "by subtraction": by re-assembling minimal systems (with a small number of parameters) under highly controlled conditions using abottom-up approach; by identifying essential quantities; and by controlling system parameters.

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The course presents and develops different methods for modeling biological systems: from the physics of the individual molecule to the physical study of systems and populations of objects (e.g. proteins) or organisms (bacteria).

These methods (both analytical and numerical) are mainly derived from statistical physics, stochastic process theory and non-linear physics.

Examples of studies are also proposed on the basis of the teachings of other modules in M1 and M2 to contextualize the various examples to physical theory and quantitative experimentation on living matter.

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Polymer physics, of which this course is an introduction, is concerned with the physical properties of covalent assemblies in chains of tens to millions of elementary molecules: polymers or macromolecules.

These synthetic or natural molecules can be observed in solid, liquid, solution or colloidal form, or confined to an interface.

Their very specific physical properties have led to the development of specific theoretical tools and the emergence of this new branch of physics with numerous applications.

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TD courses in English, for students in the Master 2 Physics program, who want to work in English in a contemporary context.

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This module is an opportunity for students to discover the specifics of the world of work and prepare to enter it under the best possible conditions, notably through experience-sharing with speakers from the professional world. Students learn how to put together a successful job application, optimizing the analysis of the job offer, writing a targeted CV and cover letter, and preparing for the job interview (role-playing, simulations).

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This course provides an introduction to the field of complex fluids and active matter, with applications in both the physical chemistry of soft matter and the physics of living organisms and biological objects.

It is common to the 2 PhyMV and SoftMat courses.

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A minimum 5-month laboratory internship designed to immerse you in the world of fundamental and/or applied research, and prepare you for your doctoral thesis. This internship can be carried out in research laboratories and technical platforms in France or abroad.

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