362.177 Biophysics
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2023W, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VO Lecture
  • Format: Presence

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to

explain the structure of eukaryotic cells
select appropriate microscopy methods for biological materials according to the question
develop a strategy for the comprehensive analysis of biological and inorganic materials
to name and explain the methods behind the abbreviations TEM, SEM, EDX, AFM, XRM, XRD, LC, GC, MS
to understand the use of electrophoresis for the analysis of proteins and DNA
to explain the basics of the impedance of biological materials and living cells
discuss stimulus conduction and signal processing in the human brain
understand interaction mechanisms and assess dangers of low frequency electrical and magnetical fields with biological tissue
understand interaction mechanisms and assess dangers of high frequency electromagnetic fields with biological tissue
understand interaction mechanisms and assess dangers of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation with biological tissue
assign electrical methods for biophysical purposes.

 

Subject of course

Introduction into biophysics, biophysics of living cells, electronic properties of living cells.

Teaching methods

The basics of biophysics will be presented in form of totally 14 lectures a 1.5 hours. The lecture is  divided into 4 seperate blocks, each hold by a another lecturer. All appointments are hold 'in presence' as far as the corona situation allows it.

 

Mode of examination

Written

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Thu15:00 - 17:0005.10.2023 - 25.01.2024EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Biophysics - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Thu05.10.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu12.10.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu19.10.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu09.11.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu16.11.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu23.11.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu30.11.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu07.12.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu14.12.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu21.12.202315:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu11.01.202415:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu18.01.202415:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture
Thu25.01.202415:00 - 17:00EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT Biophysics lecture

Examination modalities

Written Exam with 10-14 short questions

Exams

DayTimeDateRoomMode of examinationApplication timeApplication modeExam
Thu16:00 - 18:0020.06.2024EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT written07.03.2024 00:00 - 19.06.2024 00:00TISSBiophysics exam
Thu15:00 - 17:0026.09.2024EI 2 Pichelmayer HS - ETIT written07.03.2024 00:00 - 30.09.2024 00:00TISSBiophysics exam

Course registration

Not necessary

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
033 533 Medical Informatics Mandatory3. SemesterSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 453 Biomedical Engineering Not specified
066 453 Biomedical Engineering Not specified

Literature

No lecture notes are available.

Language

if required in English