Biophysics

Year
1

Academic year
2017-2018

Code
03013694

Subject Area
Health Sciences

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Other Languages of Instruction
English

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
5.0

Type
Elective

Level
3rd Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Basic knowledge and competences in Biophysics and applied Physics. The course can be held in both Portuguese or English.

Teaching Methods

Lectures will be given by a group of leading experts in Biophysics. Beyond that, computational simulations in laboratory environment and small group discussions will allow the PhD students to brainstorm around new research ideas and develop new research projects, always with a face to face interaction with the faculty members. Critical analysis of published research articles will also be performed.

Work Placement(s)

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Continuous evaluation of the students will be performed during course. There will also be a theoretical evaluation.: 100.0%

Bibliography

1. “Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology”, 2cd Edition, Russel Hobbie; John Wiley and Sons

2. “Radiobiology for the Radiologist”, 5th Edition, Eric Hall; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

3. “Mathematical Physiology”, James Keener, James Sneyd, Springer

4. “Éléments de biophysique”, vol I e II, F. Grémy, J. Perrin, Flammarion

5. Biophysics. Searching for principles. William Bialek. Princeton University Press. USA