University College London

Introduction to Biophysics

MPHY0006

Iowa State Course Substitution

Professional Elective

CHE

Course Info

International Credits: 15.0
Converted Credits: 4.0
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to biophysics of the human body. It forms part of the Physics with Medical Physics (BSc), Medical Physics (MSci) and Natural Sciences (BSc and MSci) undergraduate degrees. The aims of this course are three-fold: 1.To explore the biophysics of signalling and movement at the cellular level; 2.To introduce mathematical modelling in biophysics; 3.To appreciate how biophysical measurements can be acquired and used in clinical environments; At the cellular level, topics will include: diffusion, membrane potentials, ion channels, synapses, action potentials, contraction of muscle cells, and neural coding. Guest lectures from clinicians will cover electrocardiography (ECG), electromyography (EMG), and anaesthesia.

Review

Evaluated Date:
January 12, 2022
Evaluated:
Jennifer Heinen
Expiration Date:
January 12, 2027