Information Package / Course Catalogue
Computer Applications in Biophysics
Course Code: BYF536
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 use the computer programmes that can be required in biophysical research

Course Content

Introducing the Mathematica software and performing its applications, introducing the MATLAB software and performing its applications, introduction of the LATEX program and preparing an article, assay book and project with this software.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to use the computer programmes having mathematical basis, which can be used in biophysics
2.To be able to explain the analysis programmes that can be used in data analysis of biophysical research
3.To be able to explain the principles of the programmes
4.To gain knowledge and experience on the usage of Mathematica and Matlab
5.To gain knowledge and experience on the usage of Lateks
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Biophysics Lecture Book (İÜ cerrahpaşa)
2.Biophysics (Ferit Pehlivan)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Mathematica
Week 1 - Practice
Applications of Mathematica
Week 2 - Theoretical
Mathematica
Week 2 - Practice
Applications of Mathematica
Week 3 - Theoretical
Mathematica
Week 3 - Practice
Applications of Mathematica
Week 4 - Theoretical
Mathematica
Week 4 - Practice
Applications of Mathematica
Week 5 - Theoretical
Matlab
Week 5 - Practice
Applications of Matlab
Week 6 - Theoretical
Matlab
Week 6 - Practice
Applications of Matlab
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Matlab
Week 8 - Practice
Applications of Matlab
Week 9 - Theoretical
Matlab
Week 9 - Practice
Applications of Matlab
Week 10 - Theoretical
Matlab
Week 10 - Practice
Applications of Matlab
Week 11 - Theoretical
Lateks
Week 11 - Practice
Applications of Lateks
Week 12 - Theoretical
Lateks
Week 12 - Practice
Applications of Lateks
Week 13 - Theoretical
Lateks
Week 13 - Practice
Applications of Lateks
Week 14 - Theoretical
Lateks
Week 14 - Practice
Applications of Lateks
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
Assignment1415
Presentation 1314
Reading71114
Midterm Examination1426
Final Examination1628
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026