Class Biophysics

The discipline of Biophysics aims to connect various areas of knowledge, namely Physics and Biology, as applied in Veterinary Medicine; to explain how biophysical concepts and phenomena justify biological processes and how they can be applied in the diagnosis and treatment of living organisms. It seeks to understand and use relevant Physics concepts for biomedical phenomena, both in terms of theoretical knowledge and practical application and scientific research. Additionally, it focuses on understanding the biophysical principles inherent to medical equipment used as complementary diagnostic tools in clinical practice, integrating these concepts with a particular emphasis on the safe and efficient application of imaging techniques and radiological therapy.

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- Definition of Biophysics, physical properties of matter, measurement systems, and dimensions; - Biophysics of Fluids: application of Hydrostatics concepts; - Biophysics of Fluids: application of Hydrodynamics concepts; - Biophysics of Membranes and transmembrane transport; - Study of membrane potential: action potential and resting potential; - Electrophysiology of muscle contraction; - Biophysics of the cardiovascular system: bioelectric phenomena and electrocardiogram; - Biomechanics; - Nuclear and Radiation Biophysics; - Medical applications of radiation; - Evaluation of biosafety aspects in radiology (use of protective barriers, proper equipment calibration, use of dosimeters, implementation of safety protocols to ensure minimal radiation doses and reduce exposure); - Biophysics of sound: applications as a diagnostic tool; - Fundamentals of radiotherapy and its applications in Veterinary Medicine.

Presence in 2/3 of the theoretical and practical classes is required. Exception: students with student-worker status and other applicable students. Approval in continuous evaluation requires a minimum score of 9.5, in all components of theoretical evaluation and in the weighted average of all practical evaluation moments. The final grade is the weighted average of the theoretical and practical evaluations. If the student does not obtain approval in the continuous evaluation scheme will be admitted to the final exam. Continuous evaluation : The final grade, equal to or superior to 9.50 points, is obtained by the weighted average of the classifications of two written frequencies (70%), and other elements of assessment in theoretical and tutored environment, including the classroom (P/TP) performance (30%). Final exam: The final grade, equal to or superior to 9.50 points, corresponds to the classification obtained in the final written exam.

- Material Pedagógico facultado pelo docente; - Pedroso de Lima, J. J. Biofísica Médica (3ª edição). Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra. Coimbra, 2014.