Course code 01 31 0270 00
Number of ECTS points 3
Course title in the language of instruction 
Biophysics
Course title in Polish Biophysics (Biofizyka)
Course title in English 
Biophysics
Language of instruction English
Form of classes
Lecture Tutorials Laboratory Project Seminar Other Total of teaching hours during semester
Contact hours 10 30 0 40
E-learning No No No No No No
Assessment criteria (weightage) 0.60 0.40 0.00
Unit running the course Instytut Inżynierii Materiałowej
Course coordinator prof. dr hab. Bogdan Walkowiak
Course instructors dr Witold Jakubowski, dr inż. Marta Kamińska, dr inż. Witold Szymański
Prerequisites 
Basic knowledge in physics and chemistry
Course learning outcomes
  1. After completing the course the student is able to apply the basis of thermodynamics of open systems to describe and understand the processes occurring in living organisms
  2. apply the acquired knowledge to carry out some experiments in the laboratory of biophysics
  3. identify and discuss the macromolecules essential for life processes
  4. identify and discuss the mechanisms of transport of substrates across the cell membrane
  5. identify and discuss the thermodynamic stimuli relevant to the processes of life
  6. discuss the structure of muscle cells and describe the mechanism of muscle contraction
  7. define the senses and indicate the basis for their operation
  8. discuss the laws regulating the flow of blood in the circulatory system
  9. describe the influence of external fields on the body
  10. discuss the properties of matter, taking into account the atomic structure
Programme learning outcomes
  1. The student knows and understands the basic problems and directions of civilization development, including the impact of the development of technology and technology on its progress.
  2. The student can make the right selection of information sources, evaluate, critically analyze and synthesize this information, select and apply appropriate methods and tools, including advanced information and communication techniques, can use knowledge in the field of formulating and solving complex and unusual engineering problems, including performing tasks in new conditions.
  3. The student is ready to critically evaluate his knowledge, recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems, and seek the opinion of specialists in the event of difficulties in solving a problem on his own.
Programme content 1 Acquainting with the area of knowledge in the field of biophysics 2. Presentation of structure of knowledge concerning living matter, including the laws of physics
Assessment methods 
1-9 learning outcomes will be verified during the final test
The 10th learning outcome will be verified during the lab and documented in a report
Grading policies final grade will be a resultant of partial grades
Course content LECTURES 1. Thermodynamics of biological systems 2. Information in biological systems 3. Macromolecules important for living organisms 4. Transport of substrates through biological membranes 5. Gibbs equation, potentials and flows 6. Muscle structure and muscle cell functioning, human senses 7. Biophysics of blood flow 8. Effects of physical fields - properties of matter 9. Bioelectrochemistry and biomaterials LABORATORY 1. Liquid chromatography of plant dyes 2. Substrate transport through cell membranes 3. Estimation of cell size 4. Estimation of relative viscosity of fluids 5. Colorimetry 6. Inactivation of enzymatic proteins 7. Estimation of antioxidant capacity 8. Electrophoresis
Basic reference materials 
  1. N. Gautham, V Pattabhi, Biophysics, Alpha Science Int Ltd. 2002, ISBN 1842650890 
  2. R. Glaser, Biophysics, Springer 2004, ISBN 3540670882
Other reference materials 
  1. INTERNET
Average student workload outside classroom 
36
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