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Course details
Course code: BHS10170o15
Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: Physics with Biophysics
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: prof. dr hab. Halina Kleszczyńska
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: W01- Student knows basic laws and principles of physics necessary to explain processess taking place in living organisms W02- He possess general knowledge of physical methods used in studies of biological objects W03 – He is aware of effects of action of physical factors on organisms W04 - He knows basic technical and physical rules governing apparatuses used in therapy and diagnostics Skills: U01 -He can measure physical parameters describing properties of biological system or process, without external help U02 -He can determine, on the basis of values of physical parameters describing factors influencing organisms, real health danger for organisms U03 - He can determine influence of physical factors on the course of some processess taking place in organism U04 – He is able to analyze dangers arising from sudden changes in physical parameters of environment

Competences: K01 -He understands responsibilities for works realized in team K02 - He is aware of responsibility for work undertook in his team K03 - He is aware of responsibility for used equipment K04 - He understands the importance of BHP rules when acting under potentially danger physical factors

Prerequisites: non

Course content: Course contents: Fundamentals of classical mechanics, stability and equilibrium of animals, oscillations and waves, thermodynamics, production and loss of energy (temperature control), transport of heat and matter in organisms, biophysics of biological membranes, electromagnetic waves, elements of nuclear physics, effects of physical agents on organisms.

Recommended literature: 1. Przestalski S.: Elementy fizyki, biofizyki i agrofizyki, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytet Wrocławski, Wrocław, 2009 2. Jóźwiak Z., Bartosz G. red.: Biofizyka, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 2005 3. Jaroszyk F.: Biofizyka, PZWL, Warszawa, 2001 4. Bryszewska M., Leyko W.: Biofizyka dla biologów, PWN, Warszawa, 1997 5. Kane J.W.: Sternheim M.M .: Fizyka dla przyrodników, PWN, Warszawa,1988 6. Kleszczyńska H., Kilian M., Kuczera J. red.: Laboratorium fizyki, biofizyki i agrofizyki, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Przyrodniczego we Wrocławiu, Wrocław 2008.

Assessment methods: Systematic (1-2 passing grades per month) oral or written checking of theoretical knowledge necessary to accomplish planned exercise. Presence in exercises is obligatory. Student is obliged to justify his absence. He must perform planned exercise in such event. Final grade obtained is an average of all passing grades and an additional condition is a presentation of a written documentation of all exercises performed. Students that passed positively laboratory exercises are expected to pass written exam in a form of test (28 questions). The exam duration is 45 min. Student may repeat test (2 term – oral or written form) if the first one was not satisfactory.

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