ARS73401 Introduction to Biophysics I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies

Lecture Code ARS73401 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Introduction to Biophysics I (生物物理学入門 I)

Subject Name
（Katakana）セイブツブツリガクニュウモン I

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Biophysics I

Instructor WATANABE CHIHO

Instructor
(Katakana) ワタナベ　チホ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Thur1-2：IAS J304

Lesson Style Lecture/Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Physics

Eligible Students

Keywords Biophysics, biological physics, biochemistry, size, soft matter, protein, enzyme, membrane, macromolecule, water, force, energy

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Global Studies
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines.
・The knowledge and understanding to fully recognize the
mutual relations and their importance among individual
academic disciplines.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge,  understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Global Studies
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines.
・The knowledge and understanding to fully recognize the
mutual relations and their importance among individual
academic disciplines.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge,  understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This class aims to provide a viewpoint of biophysics, seeing the life phenomena based on numbers, simple scaling, models, etc.

Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction
lesson2 Sizes in biological physics, physiology
lesson3 Probability, distribution
lesson4 World of microswimmers
lesson5 Entropy and force, osmotic pressure
lesson6 Chemical forces
lesson7 Macromolecules, mechanics, transition, enzyme
lesson8 Final examination

*The final examination will take place at the end of the course (Lesson 8).

*Please make sure to take "Introduction to Biophysics II" together.

*Depending on the number of students registered and their level of understanding, the information listed may change after the start of the class.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Philip Nelson, "Biological Physics Student Edition: Energy, Information, Life", Chiliagon Science(2020)
https://www.physics.upenn.edu/biophys/BPse/index.html

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Presentation tools (Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote etc.)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Reading/problem-solving related topics of each course and discussion with your classmates will help your understanding.

Requirements Introduction to Biophysics I and II are required to be taken together. Registration for Introduction to Biophysics I/II is required for registration for Introduction to Biophysics II/I.

Grading Method Attitude toward class (40%), Final exam (60%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Global Studies
Lecture Code	ARS73401	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Introduction to Biophysics I (生物物理学入門 I)
Subject Name （Katakana）	セイブツブツリガクニュウモン I
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Biophysics I
Instructor	WATANABE CHIHO
Instructor (Katakana)	ワタナベ　チホ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Thur1-2：IAS J304
Lesson Style	Lecture/Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Physics
Eligible Students
Keywords	Biophysics, biological physics, biochemistry, size, soft matter, protein, enzyme, membrane, macromolecule, water, force, energy
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Global Studies （Knowledge and Understanding）・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines. ・The knowledge and understanding to fully recognize the mutual relations and their importance among individual academic disciplines. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues. （Comprehensive Abilities）・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Global Studies （Knowledge and Understanding）・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines. ・The knowledge and understanding to fully recognize the mutual relations and their importance among individual academic disciplines. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues. （Comprehensive Abilities）・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This class aims to provide a viewpoint of biophysics, seeing the life phenomena based on numbers, simple scaling, models, etc.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction lesson2 Sizes in biological physics, physiology lesson3 Probability, distribution lesson4 World of microswimmers lesson5 Entropy and force, osmotic pressure lesson6 Chemical forces lesson7 Macromolecules, mechanics, transition, enzyme lesson8 Final examination The final examination will take place at the end of the course (Lesson 8). Please make sure to take "Introduction to Biophysics II" together. *Depending on the number of students registered and their level of understanding, the information listed may change after the start of the class.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Philip Nelson, "Biological Physics Student Edition: Energy, Information, Life", Chiliagon Science(2020) https://www.physics.upenn.edu/biophys/BPse/index.html
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Presentation tools (Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple Keynote etc.)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Reading/problem-solving related topics of each course and discussion with your classmates will help your understanding.
Requirements	Introduction to Biophysics I and II are required to be taken together. Registration for Introduction to Biophysics I/II is required for registration for Introduction to Biophysics II/I.
Grading Method	Attitude toward class (40%), Final exam (60%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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