Biophysics
1
2018-2019
03013694
Health Sciences
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
5.0
Elective
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)
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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