Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery
Academic Year 2016/2017 - 1° Year
FISICA INFORMATICA E STATISTICA MEDICA - channel 2
Teaching Staff
FRANCESCO MUSUMECI - Module Physics - FIS/07 - 4 CFUOffice: Dipartimento di Fisica ed Astronomia, Via S. Sofia, 64, 95123 Catania
Phone: 095545464
Office Hours: Martedì 8.00-10.00 - Giovedì 8.00-10.00
TEACHER NOT YET ALLOCATED - Module STATISTICA MEDICA - MED/01 - 3 CFU
Learning Objectives
- Physics
The course aims to provide basic knowledge to understand physical concepts and methods currently applied to medicine. In particular, the student will be acquainted about some basic physical laws, useful to understand the physiological processes and will learn basic concepts useful in the proper use of the equipment used at work.
As prerequisite a basic knowledge of classical physics, algebra, Euclidean geometry and trigonometry are required.
Detailed Course Content
- Physics
Physical quantities and their measurement - Physical quantities, units and systems of measurement, dimensional analysis. Measurements and uncertainties. Characteristics of measuring Instruments. 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. Essential of bone fractures.
Basics of fluids and applications in biological systems – Density. Viscosity. Hydrostatic pressure. Fluid statics. Stevin’s law. Pascal’s principle. Archimede’s principle. Drip feed. Transfusion. Blood sample. Drainage. Dynamics of ideal fluids. Bernoulli's theorem. Aneurysm and stenosis. Real liquids. Poiseuille’s law. Hydraulic resistance and Reynold’s number. Sphygmomanometry.
Temperature measurement and thermoregulation – Temperature and heat. Temperature metrology. Temperature scales. Clinical thermometers. Heat capacity and Specific Heat. Thermal equilibrium. Change of phase and latent heat. Heat transfer mechanisms. Basal metabolic power.
Electrical and bioelectrical phenomena – Electrical charges and fields. Capacitors. Electrical current. Ohm's law. Elementary circuits. Joule effect. RC circuits. Pacemaker and defibrillator. Risks related to the use of electricity.
Waves and radiations. – Wave phenomena. Period and frequency. Amplitude and energy. Mechanical waves. Sound. Decibel. Phonendoscope. Ultrasonic waves. 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
- Physics
D. Scannicchio - Fisica Biomedica - EdiSES, Napoli 2013
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