Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Chemistry Atomic and Molecular Structure • Structure of atoms, isotopes, and ions • Chemical bonding Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical Formulas • Concepts of molarity, normality, and preparation of biological solutions • Buffer systems in biological processes Chemical Reactions and Equilibrium • Reaction Kinetics • Acid, bases, and buffers: Relevance to biological systems Acid-Base Equilibria States of Matter and Thermodynamics • States of matter and phase transitions Basic thermodynamic concepts: Entropy, enthalpy, and Gibbs free energy Electrochemistry Organic Chemistry and Bonding Theory for Hydrocarbons Physics / Biophysics Mechanics • Motion, forces and energy: Applications in biological motions • Pressure and fluid dynamics Waves and Optics • Basics of sound and light waves • Applications in biology Electricity and Magnetism • Electric charges, fields, and circuits • Basics of electromagnetism in medical imaging Force and Motion Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy • Energy transfer and heat flow in living organisms • Role of thermodynamic principles in metabolic processes Molecular Biophysics • Protein folding and structure • Diffusion and osmosis in cellular systems Biomechanics • Understanding forces in biological contexts • Elasticity and mechanical properties of tissue Introduction to laboratory work (in silico) • Centrifugation, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy • Regulations and safety instructions

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to: Chemistry: Explain atomic structure, bonding, and stoichiometry in biological contexts. Analyse chemical reactions, equilibrium, and thermodynamics in living systems. Apply concepts of organic chemistry to biomolecules. Physics: Apply mechanics, wave, and energy principles to biological processes. Understand the roles of electricity, magnetism, and optics in health sciences. Biophysics: Explain thermodynamics, diffusion, and protein folding in biological systems. Use biophysical techniques like electrophoresis and centrifugation. Integration: Solve interdisciplinary problems by combining principles of chemistry, physics, and biophysics. Demonstrate readiness for advanced courses in biology, microbiology, and virology.

Assessment

Written exam (120 min.), consisting of three equally graded parts i.e., Chemistry, Physics and Introduction to Biophysics

Remarks

on campus, optinal online