M2 - Physics and Engineering of Living Matter (PhIMV)

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The word "biomimicry" comes from 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 aimed at reproducing, i.e., "imitating," qualitatively and quantitatively the aspects that characterize these phenomena.

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

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

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

Examples of studies are also provided based on the content of other modules in M1 and M2 to contextualize the various examples within the framework of physical theory and quantitative experimentation on living matter.

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Polymer physics, to which this course provides an introduction, focuses on the physical properties of covalent chain assemblies, ranging from a few dozen to several million elementary molecules: polymers or macromolecules.

These synthetic or natural molecules can be observed in the solid state, liquid state, in solution, in a colloidal state, 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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English tutorial course for students enrolled in the Master 2 Physics program who are seeking professional integration in English in a contemporary context.

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This module gives students the opportunity to discover the specifics of the world of work and prepare themselves to enter it in the best possible conditions, in particular through sharing experiences with professionals from the field. Students practice how to successfully apply for a job, using a methodical approach, optimizing their analysis of the job offer, writing a targeted resume 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 soft matter physics and chemistry and the physics of living organisms and biological objects.

It is common to both the PhyMV and SoftMat courses.

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Internship lasting a minimum of 5 months in a laboratory with the aim of immersing students in the world of fundamental and/or applied research and preparing them for a doctoral thesis. This internship can be carried out in research laboratories and technical platforms in France or abroad.

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