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Biophysics
BFE Acad. year 2003/2004 Winter semester 5 credits
Interpretation of bioelectric phenomena. Electrical activity of living tissue on molecular, cellular and organ level. Methods of measurement of membrane voltage and membrane currents in isolated cells, recording of random pulse signals from membrane channels on molecular level. Propagation of impulses of action voltage. Cellular basis of diagnostically significant electromagnetic field generated by organs. Coupling between electrical excitation and muscle contraction. Introduction to biomechanics. Mechanics of cardiovascular system. Introduction to biotermodynamics. Gibbs energy and electrochemical potentials in biophysics. Biophysics of ecosystem.
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Subject specific learning outcomes and competences
Detailed knowledge of bioelectric phenomena. Principles of biomechanics and biothermodynamics. Approach to physical measurements on the living objects.
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The aim is to teach students to apply physical theories and experimental methods to living organisms.
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Discussions in the course of laboratory practicals