Introduction to Biophysics with Elements of Biology Field of study: Biophysics
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2023

Module name: Introduction to Biophysics with Elements of Biology
Module code: W4-BF-S1-2-23-14
Programme code: W4-S1BF19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course aims to introduce the student to the fundamental issues of physics, biophysics with elements of cell biology. The student will learn the physical and biophysical basis of biological processes occurring in living organisms. The student will also learn about the most important experimental techniques used in biophysical 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 understands the importance of biophysics as an interdisciplinary science combining physics, biology, chemistry and medicine. [E1]
 W01 [1/5]
Understands and is able to explain the physical basis of the methods used in biophysical research characterizing the structure, dynamics and intermolecular interactions of biological systems. [E2]
 W06 [1/5] W07 [1/5]
The student can describe the functioning of the human body on the basis of the laws of physics. [E3]
 U02 [1/5]
Is able to combine physical and biological knowledge to describe the physico-chemical basis of biological processes taking place in living organisms using the most important physical laws and appropriate mathematical tools. [E4]
 K01 [1/5] K02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  exam E1 E2
discussion classes [FZ2] 15 Activating methods: a case study [b07]  course work E3 E4
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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