The general objective is to familiarize students with the general principles of physics, emphasizing their applications in the medical and biological fields. Specific objectives are to enable the student to evaluate the link between physics and other scientific disciplines, and to recall the physical concepts necessary for understanding the topics covered in other courses (physiology, anatomy, biology, etc.); to understand the physical principles on which some equipment used in biology and medicine is based; to analytically solve some biomechanical problems.
Course Prerequisites
Mandatory presence
Teaching Methods
Lectures, homework and correction of homework in class
Assessment Methods
Written test
Contents
The course will cover the principles of classical physics applied mainly to mechanics, describing the kinematics of different motions, the conditions of equilibrium and the motion of bodies in relation to the forces applied on them. In particular, the mechanics of liquids (hydraulics) will be explored in depth, describing the main principles of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. The course will delve into the relevant applications in physiology and cardiology, with examples of Biomechanics. The course will also cover the principles relating to heat exchange between bodies, with applications to human thermoregulation.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Recommended Texts 1) Handouts provided by the teacher. 2) J.W. Kane, M. M. Sternheim. Fisica Biomedica (in 2 volumi) Ed. EMSI Roma. 3) G.M. Contessa, G.A. Marzo. Fisica applicata alle scienze mediche. Ed. CEA
