Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOPHYSICS | - | Yearly | 24+0 | - | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Committee Course |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Nazlı EZER ÖZER |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main objective of this course is to elucidate the fundamental concepts and methodologies of the biophysics pertaining to the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems in a clear and comprehensible manner. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Biophysics of Synaptic Conduction,Radiation Biophysics,Structural Neuroimaging: X-ray, CT,Structural Neuroimaging: MRI,Functional Neuroimaging: PET, EEG,Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation of the Nervous System,Biophysics of Vision,Biophyics of Hearing,Circulatory Biophysics-Hemorheology ,Circulatory Biophysics-Hemodynamics,Electrocardiography (ECG),Respiratory Biophysics. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Describes the mechanisms underlying action potential generation at the neuronal membrane, the characteristics of both chemical and electrical synapses, the stages of chemical synaptic transmission, and the distinctions between excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Learns the classifications of ionising and non-ionising radiation, along with the definitions of radioisotopes and radioactivity. Explores the principles of radioactive decay, the various types and properties of nuclear radiation, and the units used to measure radiation doses. Investigates the concept of half-life, its definitions and variations, as well as the methodologies for measuring radiation and the established guidelines for radiation protection. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Acquires foundational knowledge regarding imaging systems, including various imaging techniques, the structure, characteristics, and generation of X-rays, as well as the fundamental properties, advantages, and applications of radiography and CT methodologies. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Comprehends the fundamental physical principles, fields of application, and advantages of MRI. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Defines electrical and magnetic stimulation methods of the nervous system. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Describes the biophysics of vision, the visible range within the electromagnetic spectrum, the structural and functional characteristics of the retina, various visual impairments, and the different types of lenses utilized. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Comprehends the auditory biophysics, the physical characteristics of sound waves, the mechanisms of sound amplification within the middle ear, and the processes involved in action potential generation in the inner ear. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Defines the principles of circulatory biophysics, the rheological characteristics of blood and its components, the determinants of blood viscosity, and the interrelations among pressure, resistance, and blood flow within the circulatory system. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Comprehends the fundamental physical principles, applications, and advantages of electrocardiography (ECG). | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Explains respiratory biophysics, gas exchange through the alveolar-capillary membrane, fundamental gas laws, the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve, surface tension in alveoli, and the function of surfactant. | 10, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biophysics of Synaptic Conduction | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 2 | Radiation Biophysics | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 3 | Structural Neuroimaging: X-ray, CT | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 4 | Structural Neuroimaging: MRI | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 5 | Functional Neuroimaging: PET, EEG | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 6 | Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation of the Nervous System | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 7 | Biophysics of Vision | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 8 | Biophyics of Hearing | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 9 | Circulatory Biophysics-Hemorheology | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 10 | Circulatory Biophysics-Hemodynamics | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 11 | Electrocardiography (ECG) | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 12 | Respiratory Biophysics | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| Resources |
| Biyofizik, Prof. Dr. Ferit Pehlivan; 9. Baskı, Pelikan Yayıncılık, 2017, Ankara; Biophysics: Text Book, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Can Akyolcu, Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Yayın No: 295, 2015, İstanbul; Biophysics: An Introduction, Roland Glaser, Springer, 2012. |
| Lecture notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ1: Knows the morphological and functional normal and abnormal structure of human body. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ2: Knows the essential ways of determining the underlying causes of the pathologies with basic scientific approaches and the diagnoses of illnesses and disorders. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ3: Knows the reasons for illnesses, the ways of protection, and the methods of promotion and improvement of public health. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ4: Knows the methods of advancing his/her knowledge about health and its practice. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ5: Accesses, interprets and applies the advanced interdisciplinary information related to health. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ6: Performs a complete clinical examination of the human body, both morphologically and functionally and defines the problems. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ7: Interprets examination data for diagnoses, compares with clinical data, and provides solutions. | ||||||
| 8 | PQ8: Selects and applies appropriate tools for promotion and improvement of individual and public health. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ9: Plans and conducts an advanced study of health independently. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ10: Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and improvement of individual and public health. | ||||||
| 11 | PQ11: Takes responsibility for any intervention on the human body for the diagnosis and treatment. | ||||||
| 12 | PQ12: Determines personal learning requirements and decides and develops a positive lifelong learning attitude. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ13: Evaluates the information gained in the field of health with a critical approach. | ||||||
| 14 | PQ14: Informs the patient, the relevant people and institutions, and the public about the health problem and conveys recommendations of solutions in writing and/or verbally. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ15: Shares their recommendations on promotion and improvement of health with interdisciplinary experts by supporting with data. | ||||||
| 16 | PQ16: Uses English at least at the General Level of European Language Portfolio B1, follows resources in his/her field and communicates. | ||||||
| 17 | PQ17: Uses computer software, information, and communication technologies at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Operating License. | ||||||
| 18 | PQ18: Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of obtaining, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field of health. | ||||||
| 19 | PQ19: Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health issues and evaluate the results obtained the framework of quality processes. | ||||||
| 20 | PQ20: Systematically shares his/her works on promoting and improving health with quantitative and qualitative data and interdisciplinary experts. | ||||||
| 21 | PQ21: Has sufficient awareness on occupational health and safety issues. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 24 | 1 | 24 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 2 | 4 | 8 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 1 | 8 | 8 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 48 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(48/30) | 2 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOPHYSICS | - | Yearly | 24+0 | - | 2 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | English |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Committee Course |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Nazlı EZER ÖZER |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The main objective of this course is to elucidate the fundamental concepts and methodologies of the biophysics pertaining to the nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems in a clear and comprehensible manner. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Biophysics of Synaptic Conduction,Radiation Biophysics,Structural Neuroimaging: X-ray, CT,Structural Neuroimaging: MRI,Functional Neuroimaging: PET, EEG,Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation of the Nervous System,Biophysics of Vision,Biophyics of Hearing,Circulatory Biophysics-Hemorheology ,Circulatory Biophysics-Hemodynamics,Electrocardiography (ECG),Respiratory Biophysics. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Describes the mechanisms underlying action potential generation at the neuronal membrane, the characteristics of both chemical and electrical synapses, the stages of chemical synaptic transmission, and the distinctions between excitatory and inhibitory postsynaptic potentials. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Learns the classifications of ionising and non-ionising radiation, along with the definitions of radioisotopes and radioactivity. Explores the principles of radioactive decay, the various types and properties of nuclear radiation, and the units used to measure radiation doses. Investigates the concept of half-life, its definitions and variations, as well as the methodologies for measuring radiation and the established guidelines for radiation protection. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Acquires foundational knowledge regarding imaging systems, including various imaging techniques, the structure, characteristics, and generation of X-rays, as well as the fundamental properties, advantages, and applications of radiography and CT methodologies. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Comprehends the fundamental physical principles, fields of application, and advantages of MRI. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Defines electrical and magnetic stimulation methods of the nervous system. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Describes the biophysics of vision, the visible range within the electromagnetic spectrum, the structural and functional characteristics of the retina, various visual impairments, and the different types of lenses utilized. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Comprehends the auditory biophysics, the physical characteristics of sound waves, the mechanisms of sound amplification within the middle ear, and the processes involved in action potential generation in the inner ear. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Defines the principles of circulatory biophysics, the rheological characteristics of blood and its components, the determinants of blood viscosity, and the interrelations among pressure, resistance, and blood flow within the circulatory system. | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Comprehends the fundamental physical principles, applications, and advantages of electrocardiography (ECG). | 10, 14, 16, 19, 9 | A |
| Explains respiratory biophysics, gas exchange through the alveolar-capillary membrane, fundamental gas laws, the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve, surface tension in alveoli, and the function of surfactant. | 10, 14, 19, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biophysics of Synaptic Conduction | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 2 | Radiation Biophysics | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 3 | Structural Neuroimaging: X-ray, CT | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 4 | Structural Neuroimaging: MRI | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 5 | Functional Neuroimaging: PET, EEG | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 6 | Electrical and Magnetic Stimulation of the Nervous System | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 7 | Biophysics of Vision | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 8 | Biophyics of Hearing | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 9 | Circulatory Biophysics-Hemorheology | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 10 | Circulatory Biophysics-Hemodynamics | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 11 | Electrocardiography (ECG) | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| 12 | Respiratory Biophysics | Reading the lecture notes given before the class |
| Resources |
| Biyofizik, Prof. Dr. Ferit Pehlivan; 9. Baskı, Pelikan Yayıncılık, 2017, Ankara; Biophysics: Text Book, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Can Akyolcu, Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Yayın No: 295, 2015, İstanbul; Biophysics: An Introduction, Roland Glaser, Springer, 2012. |
| Lecture notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ1: Knows the morphological and functional normal and abnormal structure of human body. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ2: Knows the essential ways of determining the underlying causes of the pathologies with basic scientific approaches and the diagnoses of illnesses and disorders. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ3: Knows the reasons for illnesses, the ways of protection, and the methods of promotion and improvement of public health. | ||||||
| 4 | PQ4: Knows the methods of advancing his/her knowledge about health and its practice. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ5: Accesses, interprets and applies the advanced interdisciplinary information related to health. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ6: Performs a complete clinical examination of the human body, both morphologically and functionally and defines the problems. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ7: Interprets examination data for diagnoses, compares with clinical data, and provides solutions. | ||||||
| 8 | PQ8: Selects and applies appropriate tools for promotion and improvement of individual and public health. | ||||||
| 9 | PQ9: Plans and conducts an advanced study of health independently. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ10: Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve the problems encountered in the promotion and improvement of individual and public health. | ||||||
| 11 | PQ11: Takes responsibility for any intervention on the human body for the diagnosis and treatment. | ||||||
| 12 | PQ12: Determines personal learning requirements and decides and develops a positive lifelong learning attitude. | ||||||
| 13 | PQ13: Evaluates the information gained in the field of health with a critical approach. | ||||||
| 14 | PQ14: Informs the patient, the relevant people and institutions, and the public about the health problem and conveys recommendations of solutions in writing and/or verbally. | ||||||
| 15 | PQ15: Shares their recommendations on promotion and improvement of health with interdisciplinary experts by supporting with data. | ||||||
| 16 | PQ16: Uses English at least at the General Level of European Language Portfolio B1, follows resources in his/her field and communicates. | ||||||
| 17 | PQ17: Uses computer software, information, and communication technologies at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Operating License. | ||||||
| 18 | PQ18: Acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of obtaining, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field of health. | ||||||
| 19 | PQ19: Develops strategy, policy and implementation plans on health issues and evaluate the results obtained the framework of quality processes. | ||||||
| 20 | PQ20: Systematically shares his/her works on promoting and improving health with quantitative and qualitative data and interdisciplinary experts. | ||||||
| 21 | PQ21: Has sufficient awareness on occupational health and safety issues. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |