Biophysics (MEDICINE)
Rules and regulation
Academic Year 2014/2015
Course Coordinator:
Hanna Trębacz, Ph.D.
Instructors
Witold Okulski, Ph.D. Coll. Anat. room 134,
phone: 081-4486344, witold.okulski@ umlub.pl
Hanna Trębacz, Ph.D. Coll. Anat. room 116,
phone 081-4486336, hanna.trebacz@ umlub.pl
Justyna Widomska, Ph.D. Coll. Anat. room 110,
phone 081-4486333, jwidomska@gmail.com
Agata Czwalik, M.D. Coll. Anat. room 110,
Phone 081-4486333, agataczwalik@umlub.pl
Agnieszka Szczęsna, M.D. Coll. Anat. room 118,
phone081-4486338, agnieszka.atras@umlub.pl
Jerzy Cieniawa, Ph.D. Coll. Anat. room 118,
phone 081-4486338, jerzy.cieniawa@umlub.pl
Małgorzata Gospodarek Ph.D. Coll. Anat. room 110,
phone 081-4486333, m.gospodarek@umlub.pl
Jan Warchoł, Ph.D. Coll. Anat. room 134,
phone: 081-4486344, janwarx@wp.pl
Teaching will consist of:
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Lectures (15)
Introductory lab (1 lab)
Regular Laboratory classes (12 labs).
Make-up labs (2 labs)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student should:
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apply core principles of biophysics to biophysical problems;
conduct experiments, analyze, and interpret results (including error analysis);
apply mathematical knowledge to the solutions of problems;
understand the role of physics in medicine.
Course objectives.
By the end of the course students should be familiar with basic physical phenomena in biophysics and medical
physics. Student should understand effect of physical factors on biological structures especially on the human body as
well as understand the basis of physical methods in diagnosis and therapy.
1. Recommended textbooks:
2. College Physics, Willson Jerry D., Buffa Anthony J., Prentice Hall;
3. Physics of the Body, Cameron John R., Skofronick James G., Grant Roderick M., Medical Physics Publishing.
Requirements
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During the semester there are 15 weeks of laboratory classes (12 regular labs and 2 make-up labs). Attendance
is obligatory.
Most of the experiments are designed to illustrate important concepts described in the lectures. Whenever
possible, the material will have been discussed in lecture before you come to the laboratory. Students are
informed upon the subject and “basic terms and concepts” of the next lab one week before, to have an
opportunity to study the problem.
Each lab consists of an experimental part and a short written test. During test student have opportunity to
obtain maximum 5 points. The minimum scores required is 2.5 points. Additionally, students get 1 point for
each written lab report. The lab reports are obligatory.
The deadline to pass labs is the day of the final test (before end of the semester).
After the third lab tests not passed student will be not allowed to start the next lab until at least one failed
test will be maked-up.
Student has maximum three trials to pass one lab test (one regular and two retakes).
During the semester each student has to pass 12 labs and collect at least 42 points for labs.
If you miss lab because you are ill, you should obtain an official documentation from your doctor. All excuse
notes must be submitted to Instructor within the week following the absence. Where a student has missed
the lab could make it during make-up lab sessions. A student who misses more than 20% of the scheduled
classes of a course will be subject to receiving a failing grade in the course.
Students are warned that the Biophysics Department does not tolerate cheating. Cheating on test will result in
gaining no points.
In general, excuses for missing a test because of transportation problems are not acceptable. A test will not be
postponed for a student because they are unprepared.
No outdoor shoes or sandals are allowed. Lab shoes or shoe covers and white lab coats are mandatory
otherwise you will not be able to participate in the LAB!
Coats, etc. must be left in the cloakroom. Students are not permitted to wear heavy outside coats or jackets
to any laboratory.
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The condition to credit a student with Biophysics is to collect at least 42 points for labs and at least 31
points for the final test.
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Maximum number of points to obtain from Biophysics is 132 (72 for labs and 60 for the final test).
Grades are as follows:
 0 - 72 points - fail (2),
 73- 85 points - satisfactory (3)
 86- 97 points - fairly good (3.5)
 98- 107 points - good (4)
 108- 118 points - above good (4.5)
 119 - 132 points - very good (5).
For the final test passed the first time – four extra points.