Course Title

Biophysics - 2022/2023 Two sessions

Course Number

7108101

Instructor Name

خالد عليوي

Contact Information

[email protected]

Semester(s) and academic year(s)

First Semester 1

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

This course introduces the use of physical methods in the study of biological systems, including membranes, nerves, muscle, cardiovascular, visual, auditory systems, besides the study of selected biological phenomena using physical principles as blood pressure, stenosis and eye vision defects. The biological systems to which the methods are applied will be surveyed, and current interpretations of their structure and function will be discussed with appropriate mathematics when necessary. Also, this course will provide students with the physical principle of different medical instruments as (EEG, MEG, ECG, sphygmomanometer, US, glasses and lenses, PET, x-ray device, etc.), in addition to basic principle of radiotherapy.

A- Knowledge and understanding

A1 - Describe the mechanisms of human lever system working

A2- Know the basis of electrophysiology in different systems of the body especially  

       brain and heart

A3- Learn the technique of electrodes distribution in ECG.

A4- Know about fluid dynamic principle

A5- Learn how the light interacts with matter and the basis of geometrical optics

A6- Acquire knowledge about structure Eye anatomy, defect in vision and lens

A7- Describe the hearing process and the ear structure.

A8- Distinguish between ionizing and nonionizing radiation effects

B- Intellectual skills

B1- Interpret the mechanism of contraction and changes occurs the contraction in heart

       muscle

B2 – Explain the dynamic flow of blood

B3- Interpret the concepts of radiation physics and dose.

B4- Interpret the concepts of sound wave absorption and the US

C- Professional and practical skills

C1- Analyze some biological phenomena that are related to different biological  

      systems, like the circulatory system, blood pressure, levers and muscle and hearing  

      systems using physics principle

C2- Justify the source of different body electrical signals like those from heart and

       brain. 

C3- Compare between the normal and up to the normal reading of ECG

C4- Perform the optics principals to correct different vision defects.

D- General and transferable skills

D1- Apply information technology skills; including searching and using the database

D2- Think independently, set tasks and solve problems on a scientific basis.

D3- Communicate with others to broaden the horizon of their thinking and link what

       they have learned in the course with realistic situations

• Textbook(s) and References

1. Introduction to Biological physics for the health and life science, Franklin, 1^st edition, 2010
2. Physics in Biology and Medicine, Paul Davidovit, 3^rd edition
3. Neuroscience: exploring the brain, Chapter 19, Mark F. Bear, 3^rd edition
4. The oxford handbook of functional brain imaging in neuropsychology,         Chapter 2,  Andrew C. Papanicolaou, 2017
5. The Only EKG Book you`ll ever need, M. S. Thaler, 5th edition

References

1. Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Duane Knudson, 2^nd edition
2. College Physics, Hugh D. Young, 9^th edition