FISICA INFORMATICA E STATISTICA MEDICA - channel 3

10 CFU - 1° Semester

Teaching Staff

GIUSEPPE STELLA - Module Module Physics - FIS/07 - 4 CFU

Email: giuseppe.stella@dfa.unict.it
Office: Cittadella Universitaria - Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia E. Majorana - Edificio 6 - studio T07 - Via Santa Sofia 64 - 95123 Catania
Phone: 095 378 5296
Office Hours: Martedì dalle 11.00 alle 13.00 e il giovedì dalle 16.00 alle 18.00; si consiglia comunque di contattare il docente in anticipo per verificare che impegni istituzionali o personali non lo costringano a spostare il ricevimento di un giorno specifico

TEACHER NOT YET ALLOCATED - Module INFORMATICA - INF/01 - 3 CFU
FILIPPO PALERMO - Module STATISTICA MEDICA - MED/01 - 3 CFU

Email: fpalermo@unict.it
Office: Osp. Garibaldi Nesima Malattie Infettive
Phone: 330844261
Office Hours: mercoledì h10-12

Learning Objectives

Module Physics
The aim of the course is the achievement by the student of descriptive and predictive ability of physics applied to biological systems. The review, in the medical field, of the scientific method in terms of language, models and representation of the mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic phenomena represents a specific objective as well as the knowledge of basic physical principles of the diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used in modern medicine. The subjects that will be covered are: fluid mechanics and its implications in hemodynamic; wave mechanics with specific developments relating to sound and hearing; the use of ultrasounds in medicine; vision and optical instruments; interaction of radiation with matter; generation, use and biological effects of ionizing radiation; dosimetry and radiation protection. The scientific field of reference is Applied Physics (FIS/07).

Course Structure

Module Physics
Lectures and tests (entrance, on going and end-of-course verification).

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

Detailed Course Content

Module Physics
Physical quantities and their measurement ‐ Physical quantities, units and systems of measurement, dimensional analysis. Measurements and uncertainties. Instrument characteristics of instrument. Analytical and graphical representations. Scalar and vector quantities.

Elements of mechanics and concepts of Biomechanics ‐ Kinematics. Circular and harmonic motion. Momentum. Principles of dynamics. Work. Energy. Power and efficiency. Statics. Elasticity. Physiological statics. Bone fractures.

Basics of fluids and applications in biological systems – Density. Viscosity. Hydrostatic pressure. Fluid statics. Drip. Dynamics of ideal fluids. Bernoulli's theorem. Aneurysm and stenosis. Real liquids. Poiseuille's relation. Hydraulic resistance. Sphygmomanometry.

Waves and radiations – Wave phenomena. Period and frequency. Amplitude and energy. Mechanical waves. Sound. Decibel. Isophonic curves. Phonendoscope. Ultrasonic wavers. Electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic spectrum. Eye and vision. Radiation for diagnostics and therapy. X ray imaging. Radioisotopes and nuclear medicine. Radiotherapy. Biological effects of ionizing radiation. Introduction to radiation protection dosimetry.

Textbook Information

Module Physics
Scannicchio D., Fisica Biomedica, EdiSES, 2013

Davidson R.C., Metodi Matematici per un Corso introduttivo di Fisica ‐ EdiSes, 2013

Lecture notes provided during the course

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