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Introduction to Biophysics (MPHY0006)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department
Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This course provides an introduction to biophysics of the human body. It forms part of the Physics with Medical Physics (BSc), Medical Physics (MSci) and Natural Sciences (BSc and MSci) undergraduate degrees. The aims of this course are three-fold: 1.To explore the biophysics of signalling and movement at the cellular level; 2.To introduce mathematical modelling in biophysics; 3.To appreciate how biophysical measurements can be acquired and used in clinical environments; At the cellular level, topics will include: diffusion, membrane potentials, ion channels, synapses, action potentials, contraction of muscle cells, and neural coding. Guest lectures from clinicians will cover electrocardiography (ECG), electromyography (EMG), and anaesthesia.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
70% Fixed-time remote activity
30% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
1
Module leader
Professor Adrien Desjardins
Who to contact for more information
medphys.teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In Person
Methods of assessment
70% Fixed-time remote activity
30% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
23
Module leader
Professor Adrien Desjardins
Who to contact for more information
medphys.teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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