Introduction to Biophysics
Code
10674
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Física
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
António Carlos Simões Paiva
Weekly hours
6
Total hours
66
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
To give an introducion to the main concepts of Physics from a Biological point of view.
Prerequisites
Secondary School 11th grade Physics.
Bibliography
- PowerPoint slides presented in the lectures and a large number of problems.
Supplementary Bibliography
- “General Physics with Bioscience Essays”, 2nd Ed, Jerry Marion, Wiley, 1985
- “Introdução à Biofísica” Lídia Salgueiro, J. Gomes Ferreira. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1991
- “Biofísica Médida” J. J. Pedroso de Lima. Imprensa da Universidade, Coimbra, 2014
Teaching method
The course works with two theoretical classes a week complemented by practical classes where problems are solved and the main concepts covered in the theoretical classes are discussed.
Evaluation method
The evauation of the course is done with continuous evaluation throughout the semester or with a final exam at end of the semester.
The continuous evaluation consists of two written tests and four problem sets.