NS 2015: Biophysics, Physiology and Metabolism

Biophysics, Physiology and Metabolism

Credits: 15

Length: 5 weeks

Module Synopsis:

Biophysics, Physiology and Metabolism covers topics from the fields of biophysics and physiology - you will research in depth the structure and function of some of the systems of the human body from biological, biochemical and physical perspectives.

Learning Objectives:

• Form and Function
• Locomotion
• Molecular Motors
• Homeostasis
• Circulation
• Gas Exchange
• Thermodynamics of Biological Systems
• Mitochondria
• Metabolism
• Carbohydrates and Fats
• Citric Acid Cycle
• Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis
• Glycogen Metabolism
• Oxidative Phosphorylation
• Centre of Mass
• Conservation of Momentum and Static Equilibrium
• Angular Velocity and Acceleration
• Torque and Inertia
• Rotational Kinetic Energy
• Simple and Physical/Compound Pendulums
• Elastic Material Properties
• Fluids and Viscous Flow
• Transfer of Thermal Energy
• Diffusion