Biophysics (FK_058)
About Study Course
Objective
1. To promote the knowledge acquisition of general matters in medical physics;
2. To promote understanding of the importance of physics and mathematical equipment in principles of medical diagnostic equipment and in diagnosis of diseases;
3. To acquire types of tasks in medical physics (biomechanics, blood flow, eye’s optical system, hearing) and their methods of calculation.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of mathematics and physics.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Use medical physics terminology correctly.
2. State importance of physics and mathematics in medicine and in the processes of disease diagnostics.
3. Describe physical properties of parameters acquired in medical diagnostics and methods of acquiring.
4. Explain basic principles in diagnostics of cardio-vascular diseases.
5. Explain formation of blood transfusion and syringe from the point of physical-mathematical perspective.
6. Name and evaluate effects that the range of electromagnetic spectrum has on human health.
7. Explain the structure of medical laser, principles of function, use in medicine and laser safety.
8. Explain the structure and operational principles of medical diagnostics equipment and direction of further development.
9. Assess physical world effects on the human body and the protective measures of the adverse effects.
10. Explain operating principles of X-ray and computed tomography and use in medicine.
Upon successful acquisition of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Process physical measurement data.
2. Use the terminology of medical physics.
3. Measure and assess the background radiation values.
Upon successful acquisition of the course, the students will be able to assess physical (both natural and technological) phenomena, their effect on the human body and to justify their application in medical diagnostics.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Studies, LFMZFb | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Andris Mikulis, Mārtiņš Pikšis, Aleksandrs Mičko | |
| Nursing Studies, MZF | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Andris Mikulis, Mārtiņš Pikšis, Aleksandrs Mičko | |
| Midwifery, MZFVb | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Andris Mikulis, Mārtiņš Pikšis, Aleksandrs Mičko |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Studies, MZFz | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required | Andris Mikulis, Aleksandrs Mičko | |
| Nursing Studies, LFMZFbz | 1 | Bachelor’s | Required |
