Course: Biophysics

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Course title Biophysics
Course code KBF/BIF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ilík Petr, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Nauš Jan, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Lazár Dušan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Rác Marek, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Kouřil Roman, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Špundová Martina, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Pavlovič Andrej, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Švec Jan, prof. RNDr. Ph.D. et Ph.D.
  • Pospíšil Pavel, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Brabec Viktor, prof. RNDr. DrSc.
  • Kašpárková Jana, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Prachařová Jitka, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. The Origin and Evolution of Life (Prof. Petr Ilík) 2. Quantum Biology (Prof. Petr Ilík) 3. Systems Biology (Prof. Dušan Lazár) 4. Luminescence (in Living Systems) (Dr. Marek Rác) 5. The Microcosm of Living Systems Through the Lens of Microscopy (Assoc. Prof. Roman Kouřil) 6. Plants and Light (Assoc. Prof. Martina Špundová) 7. The Robot Gardener (Dr. Marek Rác) 8. Molecular Biophysics versus Pharmacology (Prof. Jana Kašpárková/Dr. Jitka Prachařová) 9. Propagation of Electrical Signals in Living Systems (Assoc. Prof. Andrej Pavlovič) 10. Mechanisms of Sound Production and Control in Birds and Mammals (Prof. Jan Švec) 11. Biofields (Prof. Pavel Pospíšil) 12. Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics and Fractals (Prof. Petr Ilík) 13. Self-evaluation, early-exam term (Prof. Petr Ilík)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 40 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 42 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to introduce the principle of biophysics to students and to show them how the biophysical approach can contribute to the explanation of a number of biological phenomena.
Knowledge Define the main ideas and conceptions of the subject, describe the main approaches of the studied topics.
Prerequisites
Knowledge in physics at the level of secondary school, basic knowledge in biology and chemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Student performance

Knowledge within the scope of the course topics (examination)
Recommended literature
  • Doporučená literatura bude zmíněna vyučujícími v rámci jednotlivých přednášek. .
  • kolektiv autorů z KBF. Prezentace k přednáškám. .


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biophysics - Specialization in General Biophysics (2026) Category: Physics courses 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Molecular and Cell Biology (2021) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry - specialization in Bioinorganic Chemistry (2021) Category: Chemistry courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Experimental Biology - Specialization in Experimental Biology of Plants (2021) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Experimental Biology - Specialization in Experimental Biology (2021) Category: Biology courses - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Winter