Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | PHYSICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | SÜMEYRA BALCI (sbalci@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | SÜMEYRA BALCI, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To teach the fundamental principles of biophysics and the role of physical processes in biological systems. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Can understand and interpret the difference between physics and biophysics. |
PO-4 Participates effectively in intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work. PO-7 Communicates effectively verbally and in writing using individual work skills. PO-9 Follows developments in science and technology with the awareness of lifelong learning. PO-12 Has the ability to think analytically, questioning and critically. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Can learn about the cell, cell structure, cell membrane and its structure, they can explain its importance for life. Can understand the ions found in the body and their importance in cellular activity. |
PO-4 Participates effectively in intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work. PO-7 Communicates effectively verbally and in writing using individual work skills. PO-9 Follows developments in science and technology with the awareness of lifelong learning. PO-12 Has the ability to think analytically, questioning and critically. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Can explain the action potential in the cell and how the cell is stimulated and cell responses occur. |
PO-4 Participates effectively in intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary team work. PO-9 Follows developments in science and technology with the awareness of lifelong learning. PO-12 Has the ability to think analytically, questioning and critically. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Topics include the definition of biophysics, SI unit system, water distribution in the body, and its functions. Cell structure, membrane processes, pressure concepts, and fluid biophysics are discussed. The course covers action potentials, biological roles of ions, and biophysical processes in hearing, respiration, vision, and circulation. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Definition and scope of biophysics | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 2 | SI unit system and dimensional analysis | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 3 | Distribution of water in the body and the main functions of water in the body | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 4 | Fluid Biophysics | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 5 | Cell and its types, cell membrane and structure | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 6 | Cell membrane physical processes | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 7 | The concept of pressure, hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Biophysical properties of smooth and vortical currents | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 10 | Ions that function in the human body and the properties of these ions | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 11 | Phases and interpretation of action potential | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 12 | Biophysics of hearing | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 13 | Respiratory biophysics | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 14 | Biophysics of vision | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 15 | Circulatory biophysics | Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Biyofizik, Pehlivan, F, Hacettepe-Taş kitabevi, 1997 | |
| 2 | Biyomedikal Fizik, Çelebi, G, Barış Yayınları, Fakülteler Kitabevi, 2001 | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Textbook, lecture notes. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 0 | ||
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||