Course: Biophysics I

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Course title Biophysics I
Course code LBF/FTA01
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hanáková Adéla, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Bartoň Tománková Kateřina, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kolářová Hana, prof. RNDr. CSc.
  • Zapletalová Jana, Mgr. Dr.
Course content
The subject content is explanation of biophysical principles in physiological processes of human body (molecular biophysics, biophysics of cell and tissues), its function (biophysics of perception, organ biophysics) and its interaction with external environment with a focus on examination and measuring methods for a purpose of rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Laboratory Work
  • Homework for Teaching - 15 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 15 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal of the subject is explanation of biophysical principles in physiological processes of human body (molecular biophysics, biophysics of cell and tissues), its function (biophysics of perception, organ biophysics) and its interaction with external environment with a focus on examination and measuring methods for a purpose of rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
The students will be able to understand biophysical processes in human body and will be able to work with basic instrumental technique used for rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
Prerequisites
Students ought to have fundamental biology and physics attainments at the secondary education level.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works)

Attendance at all seminars and practical tutorials
Recommended literature
  • Beneš a kolektiv. (2011). Základy lékařské biofyziky. Univerzita Karlova.
  • Hrazdira, I., Mornstein, V., Škorpíková, J. (2006). Základy biofyziky a zdravotnické techniky. Brno: Neptun.
  • Hrvolová, B. (2013). Biofyzika. Ostrava: Vysoká škola báňská - Technická univerzita Ostrava.
  • Kukurová, E., Králová, E. (2006). Lekárska fyzika a biofyzika pre medicínsku prax. Bratislava: Vydavateľstvo UK.
  • Latash, M. L. (2008). Neurophysiological basis of movement. Champaign: Human Kinetics.
  • Navrátil, L., Rosina, J. a kolektiv. (2005). Medicínská biofyzika. Grada.
  • Rosina, J., Vránová, J., Kolářová, H., Stanek, J. (2013). Biofyzika pro zdravotnické a biomedicínské obory. Grada.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter