DENTAL MEDICINE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
DENT1005 DENd Fall 1 0 2 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FATMA ÖNER
Course Objectives: The course aims to provide students with a foundation in the basic concepts of biophysics. The course will cover a wide range of topics, applying physical principles and techniques to different problems in biology.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of the course, you will be able to;
1. Distinguish physical measurements in accordance to their vector and scalar nature
2. Explain the unit vector conception and its importance, List unit standards
3. Explain the Force concept and its effects
4. Explain resting membrane potential, action potential, propagation of action potential
5. Draw electrical model of cell membrane
6. Explain bio-potentials (EEG, ERP)
7. Explain the principles of vision and biooptics
8. List the physical parameters and physiological importance of different anatomical sections of an eye
9. Explain the physical properties of oscillation and mechanical waves
10. Explain the principles of conduction and detection of acoustic signals by ear structures
11. Explain the fundamental principles of ultrasonic wave application in medicine
12. List the properties of gamma, x ray radiations and particle radiations, list their similarities and differences including the fields of their applications
13. List the sources of the particles according to their medical importance
14. Describe the application fields and basic principles of medical imaging techniques such as Rontgen, Computer Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), LASER

Course Content

Biomechanics, biopotentials, EEG, EMG, muscle contraction and sliding filament theory, Hill equation, Circulatory biophysics, Inspiratory dynamics, biological receptors (vision and auditory), radiation biophysics and lasers.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to biophysics, Definition of Biophysics, Differences and Common Points Between Physics and Biophysics
2) Physics and Its Sub-branches, Physical Quantities
3) SI Unit System and General Equations
4) Introduction to Physics, Kinematics
5) Biımechanics, Biomechanics in Dentistry
6) Cell Membrane Structure, Functions, Importance and Cell Membrane Permeability, Equilibrium Potential, Nernst Equation, Membrane Resting Potential
7) Electrophysiological Techniques, Fluids in Biology and Medicine; Fluid Dynamics
8) Heat and Kinetic Theory; Heat and Life
9) Fluid Dynamics and Medical Applications, Pressure, Archimed’s Principles, Pascal ‘s Principles
10) Respiratory Dynamics, Biological Receptors: Vision, Waves and Sound
11) Electricity, Electrical Model of the Membrane, Action Potential, Properties of AP
12) Basic Principles of Ultrasound, Ultrasound in Dentistry
13) Optics and Lasers
14) Lasers and Oral Applications
15) Imaging Techniques, X-Rays and Componenets of X Ray systems
16) Effects of Electricity and Electrical Technology EEG, ECG, EMG

Sources

Course Notes: 1.Paul Davidovits, Physics of Biology and Medicine, Academic Press, Elsevier 2.Duane Knutson, Fundamentals of Biomechanics, Springer
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 8 % 20
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 4 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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