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Presentation
Presentation
Biophysics promotes the integration of knowledge from mathematics, physics and biology, and constitutes the mathematical basis for the comprehension of the phenomena studied in cell biology, anatomy and physiology.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT6580-3074
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Introduction to the concept of Biophysics, physical properties of matter, measurement systems and dimensions Fluid biophysics: application of concepts of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics Membrane biophysics and transmembrane transport Study of membrane potential: action and resting potential Electrophysiology of muscle contraction Biophysics of the cardiovascular system: bioelectrical phenomena and electrocardiogram Biomechanics Nuclear and radiation biophysics Medical applications of radiation and biosafety Biophysics of sounds: applications as a mean of diagnosis Fundamentals of radiotherapy and its applications
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Objectives
Objectives
To strengthen the application of the basic concepts of physics to life sciences, with a view to deeply understanding the operation and regulation mechanisms of organs and living organisms. At the theoretical level the student should acquire the ability to apply the knowledge and methodology of physics in explaining and understanding of the phenomena associated with life sciences. At the theoretical and practical level, the student should get the skills to understand the basic methodologies involved in computer simulation of some physiological processes.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The innovative methodologies to support the teaching-learning process used are essentially: Project Based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Design Thinking.
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References
References
Davidovits, P. (2012). Physics in Biology and Medicine. Academic Press. Garcia, E. (2015). Biofísica. Segunda edição. Sarvier. Dillon, P. F. (2012). Biophysics: a physiological approach. Cambridge University Press.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
