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Electromagnetic Fields in Biological Systems

Electromagnetic Fields in Biological Systems

Code	14953
Year	3
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(30H)/T(30H)
Scientific area	Physics
Entry requirements	None
Learning outcomes	At the end of this curricular unit the student should be able to: - Analyze and interpret the harmful and beneficial influences of electromagnetic fields and waves on the human body - Describe the phenomena inherent to the electromagnetic field - List and discern the types of equipment used in electromedicine - Describe and enumerate the mechanisms and effects of electromagnetic radiation in biophysical systems - Interpret and compare the international rules and lines of action to protect against the harmful effects of exposure to electromagnetic radiation - Integrate multidisciplinary teams with medical doctors and engineers - Promote and develop studies, individually and as a team
Syllabus	1. Review of electromagnetism 2. Radiation propagation in matter - absortion and scattering 3. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The bioheat equation 4. Human health effects of electromagnetic field exposure and regulations for the protection against its hazards 5. Mass spectometer and cyclotron 6. Magnetic ressonance 7. Microwave therapy 8. Electrochemical equilibrium in cell membranes 9. Nervous signal propagation on axons 10. Bioelectricity 11. Magnetic conduction of nanoparticles 12. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Main Bibliography	Andrzej Krawczyk et al, Electromagnetic Field, Health and Environment, EHE'07, Wroclaw, Poland, 2007 F. Barnes, B. Greenebaum (eds), Biological and Medical Aspects of Electromagnetic Fields, CRC Press, 2007 F. Barnes, B. Greenebaum (eds), Bioengineering and Biophysical Aspects of Electromagnetic Fields, CRC Press, 2007 Riadh HAbash, Bioeffects and therapeutic applications of electromagnetic energy, CRC Press (2008) James C. Lin (eds), Electromagnetic fields in biological systems, CRC Press, 2012 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1521186x https://www.springer.com/journal/10189 https://www.springer.com/journal/249
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	The syllabus contents are exposed and discussed with students in TP type classes; in PL the students solve and discuss application problems. The assessment is done with a written test and also solving exercises/problems. Final assessment of the UC will consist of a punctual component and a continuous component: 1. Taking a written test (75%) 2. Continuous assessment (25%)
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.