Course: Biophysics II

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Course title Biophysics II
Course code LBF/PTB01
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Malina Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bajgar Robert, MUDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Zapletalová Jana, Mgr. Dr.
  • Kolářová Hana, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Langová Kateřina, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics of seminars: 1.Biophysics of sensory perception. Types of receptors. 2.Biophysics of vision. Visual disturbances, correction of refractive errors of the eye. 3.Biophysics of hearing. Examination methods of hearing. 4.Biophysics of breathing, breathing volumes and lung capacity. 5.Electrocardiography. 6.Magnetic resonance. 7.Ultrasound and its use in medicine. Topic of practical lectures (in the form of cyclic substitution of tasks in groups): 1.Basic measurement from physiological optics. Tests for the resolution ability of the eye. Measurement of refractive defects. Measurement of intraocular pressure, pachymetry. 2.Basic spirometric measurements. Capnometry. 3.Frequency analysis of sounds. Tympanometry. 4.Computer perimetry. 5.Bone densitometry. 6.CT imaging. 7.MR imaging.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course extends the basic knowledge and skills acquired by students in the study of Biophysics I. The course explains the biophysical principles of physiological processes of the human body (molecular biophysics, cell and tissue biophysics), its function (biophysics of perception, organ biophysics) and its interaction with external environment with respect to investigative and measuring methods for rehabilitation and physiotherapy purposes.
Students will be able to understand the basic biophysical processes of the human body and will be able to work with basic medical devices.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Successful completion of practical lectures and elaboration of protocols, practical and oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • BERKES, L., RONTÓ, G. a I. TARJÁN. (1994). Introduction to biophysics with medical orientation. Budapest: Akadémia Kiadó.
  • DAVIDOVITS, Paul. (2013). Physics in biology and medicine. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
  • HERMAN, Irving P. (2007). Physics of the human body. Berlin: Springer.
  • Hrazdira, I., Mornstein, V. (2007). Fundamentals of biophysics and medical technology. Brno.
  • Latash, M. L. (2008). Neurophysiological basis of movement. Champaign: Human Kinetics.


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): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer