Biological Systems
Basic information
Course coordinator Damijan Miklavčič, Tadej Kotnik
Course type: Obvezni-strokovni
Number of ECTS credits: 6
Semester: 1. semester
Course code: 64208
Subject description
Theories on the origins and development of life. Thermodynamics of biological systems. Basic chemistry of biological systems. Self-organiza-tion. Molecular genetics. Structure, growth, and division of biological cells. Cell membrane. Ener-gy conversions in biology. Biological regulation and homeostasis. Physiological systems in human. Structure, function and circulation of blood. Immune system. Flow of matter in biological systems. Population dynamics. Deterministic chaos and fractals in biology.
Objectives
To describe biological systems from an engineering perspective, analysis of the effects of electric currents and electromagnetic fields on biological systems.
Teaching and learning methods
The course will be guided through lectures in the class, individual study and laboratory work.
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