Course: Biophysics of human organism

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Course title Biophysics of human organism
Course code KAZ/BF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Beneš Jiří, MUDr. et MUDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures 1. Biological membranes. 2. Electrical properties of tissues. 3. Human organism and electromagnetic field. 4. ECG - measurement principles. 5. Pressure and its measurement in health care. 6. Acoustics and auditory system. 7. Ultrasound and its use in health care. 8. Biophysics of vision. 9. Light and optical medical devices. 10. Lasers. 11. Medical use of infrared radiation. 12. Application of ionizing radiation in health care. 13. Roentgen radiation. 14. Nuclear magnetic resonance. 15. Positron emission tomography. Exercises 1. Microscope. 2. Endoscope. 3. Ultrasound. 4. Blood pressure measurement. 5. ECG measurement. 6. Methods of temperature measurement of human body. 7. Audiometry. 8. Dosimetry. 9. Examples of X-ray tubes and CT equipment. 10. Optics of the human eye. 11. Spectroscopy. 12. Blood sedimentation. 13. Spirometry. 14. Measurement of oxygen saturation. 15. Credit test.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 23 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
no particular prerequisites specified
Skills
no particular prerequisites specified
learning outcomes
Knowledge
explains biological processes based on physical processes and patterns
characterizes the functions of diagnostic and therapeutic devices and devices used in health care
Skills
applies the basic physics disciplines to the functioning of the human organism
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Skills
Interactive lecture
Competences
Lecture
Interactive lecture
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Beneš, Jiří; Kymplová, Jaroslava; Vítek, František. Základy fyziky pro lékařské a zdravotnické obory : pro studium i praxi. 2015. ISBN 978-80-247-4712-5.
  • Navrátil, I., Rosina,J. a kol. Medicínská biofyzika. Praha, Grada, 2005.
  • Rosina, Jozef. Biofyzika : pro zdravotnické a biomedicínské obory. Praha : Grada, 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-4237-3.


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