Basic Sciences: Biochemistry and Biophysics: Biophysics 1855-P1-NPBBF-S1Z

http://dziennik.biofizyka.cm.umk.pl

Coursework of „Biophysics” is an interdisciplinary branch of science which develops at the border of physics, chemistry, biology and medical sciences. It employs physical methods and techniques to study phenomena taking place in living organisms at all levels of their organization, from the micro to the macro scale, from molecules to cells and whole organisms. Discussed during the course are issues concerning application of physical phenomena and physical methods and techniques (e.g. ultrasounds, light, laser, ionizing radiation, nuclear resonance) in medical diagnosis and therapy. Among the topics covered during the tutorials prominent place takes physical basics of working of myocardium or the eye, as well as the theoretical and practical aspects of physical phenomena used in the diagnostic work, for example electrocardiograph or ultrasound equipment. The aim of the series of classes realized in this course is to develop in students the ability to apply the acquired knowledge, the ability to analyze and interpret results of measurements or experiments and the ability to critically evaluate the results of the measurements.

Total student workload

Study hours involving teacher participation: - lectures – 5 hours, - tutorials – 10 hours, - additional possibility for the consultations with the course conducting persons - 2 hours Study hours involving individual student work: - self study – 10 hours, - preparation for tutorials – 3 hours; Total: 30 hours ( 1 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

Student: W1: discussed the processes of diffusion and osmosis K_A.W04 W2: knows the concept of osmotic pressure and isotonic solutions. K_A.W04 W3 : is familiar with physical laws describing fluid flow and factors which influences the vascular resistance of blood flow K_A.W05 W4 : is acquainted with physical basis of vision. K_A.W06 W5: is acquainted with physical basis of hearing K_A.W06

Learning outcomes - skills

Student: U1: predicts the direction and consequences of diffusion and osmotic processes occurring in solutions and in human organism. K_A.U3 U2: is able to measure the osmotic pressure K_A.U03 U3: applies the knowledge of physical laws to describe influence of temperature, gravity, pressure, sound wave on living organism K_A.U07 U4: can explain the influence of the electromagnetic radiation and ionising radiation on living organism K_A.U07 U5: can explain the physical basis of electrocardiography K_A.U07

Learning outcomes - social competencies

Student: K1: understands the significance of improving professional knowledge and skills aiming at professionalism K_D.K02

Teaching methods

Lecture: expository teaching methods – informational lecture (conventional), problem – oriented lecture with the multimedia presentation Tutorials: researching teaching methods – laboratory, observation, demonstration

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture
- participatory lecture
- description

Exploratory teaching methods

- experimental
- laboratory
- observation
- practical

Prerequisites

Before starting the course the student should have the knowledge, skills and competences resulting from the teaching subject physics and mathematics at secondary school level.

Course coordinators

Stefan Kruszewski

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
Test: W1, W2, W3, W4, W5
Practical performance of tutorials: U1, U2, U3, U4, U5
Essay: K1
The requirement for credit obtainment in Biophysics is to receive credit in tutorials and to write an essay on a selected topic concerning biophysics.
During the tutorials student has to realize 3 experiments and pass 3 tests (open and close questions, single choice). The final report from the results of each performed experiment the student should prepared in the end of each classes.

Assessment criteria:
Test – passed (>50%) or failed

Practical placement

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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