Advanced Biophysics
Duration
- 1 Semester/teaching period
Contact hours
- 48 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Prerequisites
NEU20006 Neurophysiology
AND
MBP20004 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
OR
MBP30009 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology
AND
MBP20004 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
OR
MBP30009 Cardiopulmonary and Renal Physiology
Corequisites
Nil
Aims and objectives
This unit provides students with an understanding of membrane phenomena, flow and pressure, and renal function. The unit content builds upon the basic physiology of muscle systems and techniques for recording and quantifying their activity, and examines the renal system and its role in the homeostasis of the human body.
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Solve straightforward numerical problems relating physical laws to membranes, the circulation, renal system and muscular system
2. Accurately describe phenomena such as blood flow and pressure, membrane phenomena, muscular tension and renal function
3. Critically analyse biophysical computations to assess health and disease states
4. Devise and execute scientific experiments to collect medical biophysical data
5. Understand the application of biophysical techniques in research and clinical applications
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Solve straightforward numerical problems relating physical laws to membranes, the circulation, renal system and muscular system
2. Accurately describe phenomena such as blood flow and pressure, membrane phenomena, muscular tension and renal function
3. Critically analyse biophysical computations to assess health and disease states
4. Devise and execute scientific experiments to collect medical biophysical data
5. Understand the application of biophysical techniques in research and clinical applications
Courses with unit
BA-HSC1 Bachelor of Health Science (Biomedical & Clinical Technologies Major)BA-HSCPROF Bachelor of Health Science [Professional]
BB-HSCSCI Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Science
BB-HSCMCMN Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Media and Communication
BB-HSCBUS Bachelor of Health Science / Bachelor of Business
This unit will be offered for the final time Semester 2 2020
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This Unit will involve up to 150 hours of work including:
| Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact Lecture Lab |
3 2 |
12 6 |
36 12 |
| Online Contact | N/A |
|
|
| Specified Learning Activities Laboratory write up Assignment preparation |
3 3 |
6 4 |
18 12 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Assignment preparation Preparation for exam | Recommended. |
| 72 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Examination | Individual | 50% | 1, 2, 3 |
| Assignment | Individual | 25% | 2, 5 |
| Laboratory Logbook | Individual | 25% | 1, 4, 5 |
General skills outcomes
During this unit, students will receive feedback on the following key generic skills:
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
• Analysis Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Membrane phenomena
• Electrode properties and experimental techniques
• Pre and post synaptic processing
• Advanced muscle physiology
• Fluid dynamics and flow instrumentation
• Renal physiology and homeostasis
• Electrode properties and experimental techniques
• Pre and post synaptic processing
• Advanced muscle physiology
• Fluid dynamics and flow instrumentation
• Renal physiology and homeostasis
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials will be made available in the Unit Outline.