Elements of Nuclear Physics in Medicine Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2023

Module name: Elements of Nuclear Physics in Medicine
Module code: W4-BF-FA-S1-6-23-36
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2023
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main objective of the module is to familiarize students with selected issues of nuclear physics and their application in the field of medicine, particularly nuclear medicine. During the course, students will learn the basic elements of nuclear physics and discuss the interaction of nuclear radiation with matter and the possibility of using this radiation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes and in structural research.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows and understands the basic physical phenomena occurring in nature, the methods of their description and the use of physical research to explain the structure of organisms and the phenomena occurring in them. [E1]
 W08 [1/5] U01 [1/5] U02 [1/5]
The student knows the laws and formulas of nuclear physics and can apply them to the calculation of parameters of the properties of organic matter, substances and medicinal materials. [E2]
 U05 [1/5] U07 [1/5]
The student can carry out the experiment using ionized radiation correctly, document and present the results of the measurements and present their interpretation. [E3]
 U04 [1/5]
The student can obtain information from literature, databases and other sources in order to deepen his knowledge of biophysics and acquire scientific discussion skills. [E4]
 U08 [1/5] K01 [1/5] K02 [1/5]
The student knows and understands the principles of laboratory work, takes care of safety and hygiene in the biological laboratory, and conscientiously analyses experimental data. [E5]
 W10 [1/5] U10 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [FZ1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08]  		course work E1 E2 E3 E4 E5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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