BIO566

Introduction To Biophysics
(March – July 2018)

Course Instructor;

Dzulsuhaimi Daud
(Room: 4078 Bangunan Wawasan FSG Shah Alam)
Mobile: +6011-15656272
Email: dzuls990@gmail.com
 Meeting Time and Venue

Wednesday: 9.00 – 9.50 am (B428)

Thursday: 12.00 – 12.50 (B428)
Friday: 10.00 – 10.50 am (F4)

Consultation Hours

Weekly consultation hours will be scheduled by the consensus of

the instructor and the students.

The instructor will be available for additional consultation by

appointment via phone, email etc.
Absence from course commitments
Wednesday: 9.00 – 9.50 pm (B428)
Thursday: 12.00 – 12.50 (B428)
Friday: 9.00 – 10.50 am (F4)

Absence for medical illness - if you are unable to meet a course

requirements due to illness or other serious circumstances,
please provide valid medical certification or other supporting
documentations.

Absence for non-medical reasons - please provide related

supporting documents as soon as possible and contact your
instructor immediately.
 Course Description

The course focuses on the interdisciplinary approach to

biological issues – the emphasis is on quantitative and
chemical/physical interpretation of biological processes.

The course will provide students with basic principles

and applications of modern biophysics, advance
physiology and instrumentations to facilitate students to
be better prepared for the challenge in biological
science.
 Intended Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic concepts of modern biophysics in

layman term or simple mathematical forms.

Have sufficient knowledge on applications of

biophysical principles and instrumentation in the life
science.

Recognize and acquire primary knowledge of modern

biophysical instrumentation and experimental design.

Attain abilities or ideas for biological-problem solving

with the knowledge taught in this course.
 Syllabus Content

Chapter 1: An Introduction To Biophysics

Chapter 2: Molecular Biophysics

Chapter 3: Fluids Biophysics

Chapter 4: Biophysics of Membrane

Chapter 5: Biomechanics

Chapter 6: Biological Thermodynamics

 Course Schedule
(March – July 2018)

Week 1: An Introduction To Biophysics

Week 2: Molecular Biophysics

Week 3: Fluids Biophysics

Week 4: Fluids Biophysics

Week 5: Fluids Biophysics

Week 6: Biophysics of Membrane

 Course Schedule
(March – July 2018)

Week 7: Biophysics of Membrane

Week 8: Biophysics of Membrane

Week 9: Biomechanics

Week 10: Biomechanics

Week 11: Biological Thermodynamics

Week 12: Biological Thermodynamics

 Course Schedule
(March – July 2018)

Week 13: Mid-semester break (28 May – 3 June 2018)

Week 14: Biological Thermodynamics

Week 15: Biological Thermodynamics

Revision: 15 – 21 June 2018

Final Exam: 22 June – 15 July 2018

 Student Learning Resources
Lecture Notes – will be distributed electronically via i-
Learn.

Recommended reading;
1. Introduction To Biological Physics by Franklin, K.
(2014), WILEY.
2. Physics in Biology and Medicine by Davidovits, P.
(2008). Academic Press.
3. Biological Thermodynamics by Haynie, D.T. (2008),
Cambridge University Press.
4. Molecular and Cellular Biophysics by Jackson,
M.B. (2006), Cambridge University Press.
5. Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology by Johnson,
A.T. (1991), John Wiley & Sons Inc.
 Assessment Scheme

Course work (50%)

•Quizzes (1-3x) – 5%
•Tests (3x) – 30%
•Communication skills (1-2x) – 5%
•Writing assignment (1-2x) – 10%

Final exam (70 marks, 50%)

To obtain a passing grade in the course a total mark of

50% or more must be achieved on the course work
and final exam. Average mark of course work and final
exam (<25%) will result in a final course grade 49% or
less.
 Teaching & Learning Activities

Lectures: The major part of this course is delivered

through lectures. Students are anticipated to read
lecture notes and supporting materials in advance, and
encouraged to ask the questions during and after the
lectures.

Quiz & Test: TBA (Topic/s, Time & Date).

Group Project: Before the end of the course students

are require to carry out a group project (oral
communication and writing assignment) on biophysical
topics related to our daily life.
 T & L Activities – Group Project

Group of 4 (max) – a single topic for each assignment.

Oral communication and writing assignment on

biophysical topics related to our daily life.

Oral Communication – 15 minutes + 5 minutes of QA.

Time & Date for oral communication: TBA.

Writing Assignment – Maximum 15 pages,

electronically submission & due by email on week 16.
 Plagiarism

Students must write their essays and assignments in

their own words.

Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from

another author, they must acknowledge their debt both
by using quotation marks where appropriate and by
proper referencing such as footnotes or citations.

Turnitin etc – plagiarism checker technology.

 Entrance-Exit Survey

Entrance;

Week 1 - 4

Exit;

Week 13 - 14

Student Feedback Online (SuFO);

Week 10 - TBA
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