Biophysics
Code
10515
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Física
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
Carla Maria Quintão Pereira , Mário António Basto Forjaz Secca
Weekly hours
5
Total hours
75
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
To recognize the physical basic quantities, units and scales.
To discuss the application of physics issues on the understanding of biological phenomena.
To understand the concepts of the subjects addressed.
To tell correctly the main physics laws.
To apply correctly the relevant equations within the subjects addressed.
To solve typical problems on the subjects addressed.
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Subject matter
- Introduction. Units and scales on Biophysics
- Elements of mechanics
2.1 Dynamics: revisions of linear and angular movement laws, work and energy.
2.2 Static forces: conditions of equilibrium.
2.3 Mechanical properties of the bodies: strength and elasticity.
- Elements of fluids mechanics
3.1 Hydrostatical applications to the human body.
3.2 Surface tension and capillarity.
3.3 Hydrodynamic applications to the human body.
- Oscillatory movement and e wave propagation
4.1 Simple harmonic movement.
4.2 Wave properties.
- Elements of radioactivity
5.1 Radioisotopes production.
5.2 Radioactive decay.
5.3 Inverse square law.
- Senses of audition and vision
6.1 Function of the human ear
6.2 Elements of geometrical optics
Function of the human eye
Bibliography
Physics in Biology and Medicine(2001) Paul Davidovits, 2nd edition, Harcourt, Academic Press.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics(1996) Raymond A. Serway, 4th edition, Sauders College Publishing.
General Physics with Bioscience Essays(1985) Jerry B. Marione, William F. Hornyak, 2nd edição, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Physics(1988) Kane, Sternheim, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Contemporary College Physics(1992) Edwin R. Jones, Richard L. Childers, 2nd edition, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company
Fundamentals of Physics(1993) David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker, 4th edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Physics Principles with Applications(1991) Douglas C. Giancoli, 3rd edition, Prentice_Hall International, Inc.
Teaching method
The theoretical content of the course will be in the form of lectures given by the lecturer, using the support materials that are deemed necessary (black board, slides, applets, demonstrations).
The supporting exercise weekly hours will cover the topics addressed in the theoretical part of the course and will develop lab activities.
In addition to the aforementioned activities, students should prepare a small project, enabling them to understand in greater detail a particular subject covered by the course.
Evaluation method
2 tests (0-20, rounded to the first decimal, minimum 9,5).
1 project (0-4, rounded to half a unit, minimum 2).
Allowence for the final exam: succeed on the project (valid for the current year)
Final grade:
0,4*n1+0,4*n2+n3
n1 grade of the first test, n2 grade of the second test, n3 grade of the project.