Introduction to Biophysics (Phys 591)

Biological cell and membrane structures. Membrane permeability. Permeability barrier. Active transport. Nernst Potential. Different models of membrane system. Liposomes and its applications. Functional organization of the human body and the control of internal environment. Hemostasis. Blood composition and coagulation; rheology of blood. Structure of heart & heart muscles. The electrocardiogram (ECG).The regulation of circulation. Hemodynamics of blood (blood flow and pressure).Macro-circulation and microcirculation. physiological biophysics techniques.