NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 生物物理(6629)
(Eng.) Biophysics
Offering Dept Department of Physics
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher CHI, KAI-JUNG
Department Department of Physics/Graduate Language English Semester 2024-FALL
Course Description This course delves into biophysics across a spectrum ranging from macroscopic to organismal scales, and even extends beyond. It comprises a comprehensive exploration of biophysical principles, culminating in an independent final project designed for problem-based learning and the application of scientific methods. We actively promote collaboration among students with diverse backgrounds, fostering interdisciplinary integration of knowledge.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
To explore biophysical questions through problem-based learning and the interdisciplinary integration of knowledge.
1.Professional knowledge and skills
2.Self-learning abilities and skills
3.Abilities of clearly expressing research results
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Lecturing
Discussion
Exercises
topic Discussion/Production
Study Outcome
Assignment
Oral Presentation
Attendance
Written Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 (1) Introduction to the course; Useful tools;
(2) Scaling: Size matters; ”Animal Games”
Week 2 (1) What is biophysics?
(2) Bio-solid mechanics: Materials & Structures
Week 3 Bio-fluid mechanics I: Statics
Week 4 Animal locomotion & musculoskeletal system
Week 5 National holiday (no class meeting)
Week 6 Midterm presentation on ”Animal Games”
Week 7 Bio-fluid mechanics II: Dynamics (1)
Week 8 Bio-fluid mechanics II: Dynamics (2)
Week 9 Physics of bio-sensing I: Sound & Hearing
Week 10 (1) Bio-fluid mechanics III: Pipe flow
(2) Surface tension
Week 11 Final project discussion
Week 12 Biomimicry I: concepts & design methods
Week 13 Physics of bio-sensing II: Light & Vision
Week 14 Biomimicry II: biophysics to biomimicry
Week 15 Final project presentation (1)
Week 16 Final project presentation (2)
Week 17 [Self-directed learning]
Week 18 [Self-directed learning] Final project report due
Evaluation
Participation and in-class discussion: 15%;
Homework and midterm presentation: 45%;
Final project: 40%
Textbook & other References
Main reference books are as follows, accompanied by other books and research articles.
(1) S. Vogel, Comparative Biomechanics: Life’s Physical World, Princeton Univ. Press.
(2) M. W. Denny, Air and Water: The Biology and Physics of Life’s Media, Princeton Univ. Press.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
The course materials will be uploaded to iLearning 3.
Office Hours
Two hours per week (TBA in the first week of the semester).
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs
02.Zero Hunger   06.Clean Water and Sanitation   07.Affordable and Clean Energy   13.Climate Actioninclude experience courses:N
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