Information Package / Course Catalogue
Non-İonizing Radiation and Electrosmog
Course Code: BYF531
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of the course is to be able to inspect the biological effects of electromagnetic fields

Course Content

Structure and spectrum of electromagnetic fields, static electric and magnetic fields, extremely low frequency fields (ELF), radiofrequencies (Rf), microwaves, and biological effects of electromagnetic fields.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to tell about the generation of electric and magnetic fields
2.To be able to explain the electromagnetic spectrum
3.To learn about the mode of operation and standards of mobile phones and base stations
4.To comprehend the effects of electromagnetic fields on health
5.To learn about the protection methods from electromagnetic fields
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Biyofizik Ders Kitabı (İÜ cerrahpaşa)
2.2. Biyofizik (Ferit Pehlivan)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Electric and magnetic field
Week 2 - Theoretical
Electromagnetic spectrum
Week 3 - Theoretical
General properties of electromagnetic fields
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mode of operation of mobile phones and base stations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Radio-TV waves
Week 6 - Theoretical
Microwaves
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Infrared radiation
Week 9 - Theoretical
Devices that generate electromagnetic field at home and work
Week 10 - Theoretical
Very low frequency fields
Week 11 - Theoretical
The effects of electromagnetic field on health
Week 12 - Theoretical
Protection methods from electromagnetic fields
Week 13 - Theoretical
Standards of mobile phones and base stations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protection from the effects of base stations
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Presentation1%2.5
Assignment1%2.5
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131126
Lecture - Practice131239
Assignment1314
Presentation 1314
Reading101010
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination1628
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)99
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026