Course: Biophysics

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Course title Biophysics
Course code LBF/ZZP01
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + 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)
  • Dráb Jiří, Mgr.
  • Kolářová Hana, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Bajgar Robert, MUDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bartoň Tománková Kateřina, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lecture topics: Natural and artificial radioactivity. Types and properties of ionizing radiation. Biological effects, irradiation disease. Diagnostic methods using ionizing radiation. Cell biophysics. Structure and properties of biomembranes. Action potential, electrocardiography. Biophysics of blood circulation. Oncotic pressure, its importance for microcirculation. The formation of oedema. Biophysics of sensory perception. Visual analyzer. Biophysics of hearing. Examination methods of hearing. Respiratory Biophysics, Breathing volumes and Lung Capacities. Seminar topics: Radioactivity measurement. Radiovisiography. Temperature measurement. Biophysics of blood circulation. Basic measurement from physiological optics. Basic spirometric measurements.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Laboratory Work
Learning outcomes
The subject is conceived as theoretical-practical. It introduces students to the basics of biophysics and its use in medical, diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Students will obtain basic information about physical differences of individual methods and their biological effects. They will be familiarized with the different types of these methods and devices that are used for these examinations.
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, colloquium.
Recommended literature
  • BENEŠ, J., DANIEL J., VÍTEK F. (2015). Základy lékařské fyziky. Univerzita Karlova, nakladatelství Karolinum.
  • Beneš, J., Kymplová, J., Vítek F. (2015). Základy fyziky pro lékařské a zdravotnické obory: pro studium i praxi. 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): Paramedic (2021) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter