Course: Biophysics

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Course title Biophysics
Course code LBF/DSA01
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hanáková Adéla, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kolářová Hana, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Bajgar Robert, MUDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Gapčová Michaela, Mgr.
Course content
The course contains an explanation of biophysical principles in physiological and pathological processes of human organism, explaining basic action mechanisms of selected physical factors on life systems with a focus on ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, mechanical factors, ultrasound and thermal field.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Laboratory Work
Learning outcomes
The goal of the course is explanation of biophysical principles in physiological and pathological processes of human organism. To explain basic action mechanisms of selected physical factors on life systems with a focus on ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, mechanical factors, ultrasound and thermal field.
Students will obtain basic information about physical differences of individual methods and their biological effects. They will get acquainted with the different types of these methods and devices that are used for these examinations.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance, Dialog

90% active attendance at seminars, working out of report, colloquim.
Recommended literature
  • Beneš a kolektiv. (2011). Základy lékařské biofyziky. Univerzita Karlova.
  • Beneš, J., Kymplová, J., Vítek, F. (2015). Základy fyziky pro lékařské a zdravotnické obory: pro studium i praxi. Praha: Grada.
  • Navrátil, L., Rosina, J. a kol. (2005). Medicínská biofyzika. Praha: Grada Publishing.
  • Rosina, J. a kol. (2013). Biofyzika: pro zdravotnické a biomedicínské obory. Praha: Grada.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Paediatric Nursing (2019) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter