BIP-22803 Biophysics

Course

Credits 3.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch

Contents:

Physical principles necessary to understand and explain biological behavior are introduced. Starting with the biological problem the relevant physical principles are identified and worked out. The biological systems presented cover the molecular scale up tot the biosphere scale: Physics of structure and dynamics of biological macro-molecules, photosynthesis, (MRI of) tissue perfusion, water transport in the soil-plant-air-continuum. The following topics are included: bio-optics (reflection, absorption, emission of light), bio-electricity (charge separation in photosynthesis, electrical analogs of gas and water transport in plants), bio-energetics (redox reactions, energy transfer, efficiency, heat transport and temperature) balances and bio-mechanics) mechanics of cell growth, fluid mechanics and tissue hydraulics).

Learning outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to recognise and apply physical principles that govern biological processes, indicate the relation structure, function and characteristics of physical components in these processes and be able to solve some basic biophysical exercises.

Activities:

Attend lectures; study syllabus, read selected research papers and recognize described biophysical concepts, solve probelms and elaborate exercisesindepent and under supervision.

Literature:

Syllabus Biophysics.