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| GBIO0001-1 | Biophysics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Liesbet Geris |
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| Language : | English language |
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| Course contents : | The course aims to demonstrate the application of the basic laws of physics in living organisms and their components. Several items will be discussed during the course:
* length and time scales in living organisms
* applications in sound, speech and hearing; light, eyes and vision; electromagnetic fields; neurobiophysics
* techniques used for the measurement of structure, geometry and mechanical properties of biomolecules |
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| Course objective : | * To give students a feel for the myriad applications of the laws of physics in living organisms.
* To relate theoretical concepts and tools to practical engineering and scientific problems.
* To demonstrate how advances in technology (based on physical concepts) can assist the advancement of knowledge in the life sciences and the improvement of life. |
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| Prerequisites : | Knowledge of general principles of physics as covered by bachelor courses PHYS2020-1, PHYS2021-1 and PHYS2022-1. |
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| Workshops : | * Weekly exercise sessions
* Guest lectures on specific topics |
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| Organization : | Theory course and problems sessions on Friday PM, spring quarter |
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| Written notes : | lecture notes (in english) will be made available. |
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| Assessment : | Written exam containing a theoretical and an exercise part. |
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| Contacts : | Liesbet Geris
tel: 04 366 95 87
liesbet.geris@ulg.ac.be |
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