PHYS 205 : Biophysics

Fluid flow and its relationship to biological systems, blood pressure concept, units and measurement methods, pressure, surface tension and viscosity, thermodynamics for biological systems and its applications. Ultrasonic waves, production, their interaction with the material, applications. Electrical properties of cells, Cells and tissues static potential (resting potential), the action potential and biological applications, methods of measured. Non-ionizing radiation, radio waves, and microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, laser. Ionizing radiation, methods of detection. Radiation dose, biological effect of radiation, genetic effects of radiation, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy system.