| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biophysics | DHF101 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Gül İLBAY
Assistant Prof. Dr. Metin GÜZELGÖZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Express basic concepts and principles of biophysics.
2) Express the basic concepts and principles of physics
3) Define the modern applications of biophysics
4) Express the applications of biyophysics in dentistry
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Physiology
Course Contents
Elektricity and Magnetism at The Cellular Level. Electricity Current and Their Biological Effects. Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields. Heat and Kinetic Theory. Thermodynamics of Living Systems. Transport Through Cell Membran.Optics: Structure and Behavior of Light.Atom. Atomic Energy Levels. Electromagnetic Spectrum.Interaction of Light and Charged Particles With Matter. Spectroscopy and Their Applications in The Biophysics. X-Rays and Their Applications in The Biophysics. Lasers and Their Applications in The Biophysics. Radioactivity. The Amount of Radiation and Dose. Biological Effects of Radiations.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction2) Cellular biophysics
3) Action potential
4) Synaptic transmission
5) Biological feedback control systems
6) Biophysical basis of the generation of Electroencephalography potentials
7) Skeletal muscle and Electromyography (EMG)
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Exam
10) Dynamics of blood flow
11) Mechanics of respirations
12) Sensory receptors and processing information
13) Biomedical intstrumentation and measurements
14) Bioelectrical applications
15) Information processing in biological systems
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Berne-Levy Physiology
2- Ganong 23.baskı
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Drill and Practice
3) Demonstration
4) Lab / Workshop
5) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required