Medical biophysics (6 points)
(MED)
Leader: Dr David Mills (Physics) and Associate Professor Robert Bywater (Physiology)
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: On successful completion of this subject students will be able to understand 1. The role of various physical laws and principles in a biomedical context 2. The laws of motion and the properties of material 3. Thermodynamics and the thermal properties of matter, temperature and the behaviour of gases 4. The properties of fluids (non-viscous and viscous) 5. Diffusion, dilute solutions and electrical potentials 6. Current flow, resistance and capacitance 7. Wave motion and its application to sound and light 8. Lenses and imaging 9. Radioactivity and ionizing radiation On completion of this subject students will be able to 1. Apply and understand the laws, principles and concept of physics and their applications in the biomedical sciences 2. Explore the scientific basis of the biomedical sciences 3. Develop an understanding of how to work from first principles in problem solving in the medical sciences 4. analyse and write up scientific experiments 5. Develop practical skills in biophysics 6. Understand the interdisciplinary nature of modern research
Assessment: Written examination: 50% + Practical test 15% + Practical work: 10% + Reports and assignments 25%
Contact Hours: 3 lectures and an average of 1.5 hours laboratory and 1.5 hour tutorial session per week
Prohibitions: PHS1031
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