BIOPHYSICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BFZ112	BIOPHYSICS	2	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer MURAT KARA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To illuminated the biological processes of living organisms by the laws of physics.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The biophysical properties of living things, Cell Membrane Biophysics, Molecular Biophysics, Cardiovascular Biophysics, Hemorheology, Effect of Electric Current, Radiation Biophysics, Biophysics of Synaptic Transmission

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Knows the mechanisms of biological processes
Defines the physical variables that affect biological processes
Evaluate the effects of physical variables occurring in living organisms

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	studying from sources	Basic Concepts of Molecular Biophysics	presentations
2	studying from sources	Body fluids and biophysical properties of living things	presentations
3	studying from sources	Biophysics of Membrane	presentations
4	studying from sources	Intercellular Communication	presentations
5	studying from sources	Intercellular Communication	presentations
6	studying from sources	Action Potential	presentations
7	studying from sources	Biophysics of Synaptic Transmission	presentations
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	studying from sources	Tansmission and Contractions In Skeletal Muscle	presentations
10	studying from sources	Sensory Biophysics	presentations
11	studying from sources	Biophysics of blood circulation	presentations
12	studying from sources	Effects of Electric Current on Tissue	presentations
13	studying from sources	Radiation Biophysics	presentations
14	studying from sources	Biophysical Effects of Radiation	presentations
15	studying from sources	Sound/Ultrasound	presentations
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Pehlivan F,"Biyofizik" Hacettepe-Taş Kitapçılık, 2004
Biyofizik Ders Notları- Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi, 2012

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Electroneurophysiology containing up to date information in the field of lecture notes, application tools and supported with visual and objective source of basic theoretical and practical courses, and apply the knowledge gained can be regarded as professional.				3
2	Patients under the supervision of specialist physicians required to make electroneurophysiological applications.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitor the patient, whether the patient-technicians, technicians can provide-doctor communication.			2
2	In situations requiring first aid can make the necessary applications.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The foundation of teamwork being aware of the profession under the supervision of specialist doctors as a team with which analyzes data related to the patient or the patient, reviews and produces results.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Specialist doctors working in a manner consistent with the urgent and unforeseen circumstances can act competently.				3
2	Electroneurophysiology related according to the technique can make all the applications.				3
3	Electroencephalography, electromyography, preparation and implementation of Polysomnography and other auxiliary equipment can do.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Not independent from the team have the ability to work well with the team.			2
2	Are aware of their individual responsibilities within the team can fulfill this task complete.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Electroneurophysiology has knowledge about the basic and applied health.					4
2	Awareness of lifelong learning basic knowledge and skills in personal and professional self-updating can move further.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Patients, relatives and other health care professionals with the oral and written ethical rules can communicate in an appropriate manner.			2
2	Practices before, during and after the communication between the patient and provides specialist doctors.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Patients under the supervision of specialist physicians required to make appropriate technique electroneurophysiological applications, can provide patient-doctor communication.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	16	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	12	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	128