Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biophysics
Course Code: FZ103
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To learn the clinical application of Electromagnetic waves, magnetic and electric fields; to understand sound wave and the application of ultrasound; and to learn membrane and action potential in the excitable cells.

Course Content

Electromagnetic waves, characteristics, implementation and evaluation of clinical.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mahmut Alp KILIÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge of electromagnetic field
2.Has knowledge about the biophysical foundations of the events taking place at the level of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems in living world.
3.Electrical circuit elements and their properties; impedance concept; Medical application areas of impedance
4.Filters; frequency characteristics of filters
5.Functions of filters and their applications in medicine
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General properties of electromagnetic waves and spectrum
Week 2 - Theoretical
Very low frequency electromagnetic waves (VLFEW) and electromagnetic field
Week 3 - Theoretical
Clinical application and principle of VLFEW, electric current and electromagnetic field
Week 4 - Theoretical
Radiofrequency (RF) and microwaves: properties and effects on biological systems
Week 5 - Theoretical
Principle clinical usage of RF and microwaves
Week 6 - Theoretical
Infrared lights: working principle, effects, usage in treatment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Visible lights and UV
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sound waves and general properties
Week 9 - Theoretical
Principle of clinical usage of sound waves in different frequencies and ultrasound
Week 10 - Theoretical
General properties of bioelectrical applications and working principle iontophoresis, TENS, galvanic current, short wave diathermia etc.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Bioelectrical impedance measurement and assessment of body component
Week 12 - Theoretical
Properties of Excitable Cells (nerves and muscles) : Membrane potentials
Week 13 - Theoretical
Action potentials and graded potentials
Week 14 - Theoretical
The working principle of electro-biophysical applications and clinical applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment18210
Individual Work140114
Midterm Examination1224
Final Examination1325
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-14
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OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
OÇ-4
5
OÇ-5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026