Fisika Biologi

 

Module title SBEP1005 Physics in Biology
Semester(s) 1st Semester
Person responsible Dra. Nurulwati, M.Pd., C.IT
Language Indonesian, English
Relation to curriculum Compulsory module in Physics. This course introduces physical principles applied to biological systems, supporting CPL-1 and CPL-5. It integrates concepts such as mechanics, energy, thermodynamics, waves, and electricity within biological contexts, aligned with ASIIN standards.
Teaching methods Discussion, lecture
Workload 2 x 45 hours per semester, comprising:
✔ 100 minutes lecture and discussion per week
✔ 120 minutes structured tasks per week
✔ 120 minutes independent learning per week
Credit points 2 SKS = 3.34 ECTS (90 hours)
Prerequisites –
Module objectives ✔ Analyze quantities, units, kinematics, dynamics, and energy
✔ Analyze temperature, heat, thermodynamics, and fluid concepts
✔ Analyze optics including reflection, refraction, and instruments
✔ Analyze electricity concepts using simulations and real-world data
Content This course studies physics concepts applied in biological contexts.

Main topics:
➢ Kinematics (particle motion)
➢ Dynamics
➢ Work and energy
➢ Static and dynamic fluids
➢ Temperature, heat, and expansion
➢ Thermodynamics
➢ Electricity in biological systems
Exams and assessment formats Quizzes and assignments
Assessment Assignment: 49.3%
Quiz: 23.5%
Exam 1: 13.5%
Exam 2: 13.8%
Recommended Literature 1. Suparno, P. (2009). Pengantar termofisika. Universitas Sanata Dharma. (Fundamental Book)
2. Abdullah, M. (2017). Fisika dasar I. Institut Teknologi Bandung. (Main Reference)
3. Giancoli, D. C. (2001). Fisika (Edisi ke-7, Jilid 1). Erlangga. (Main Reference)
4. Davidovits, P. (2024). Physics in biology and medicine (6th ed.). Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2022-0-03242-6
5. Hobbie, R. K., & Roth, B. J. (2007). Intermediate physics for medicine and biology (4th ed.). Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-0-387-49885-0
6. Fang, X., Kruse, K., Lu, T., & Wang, J. (2020). Nonequilibrium physics in biology. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2012.05067
7. Doostmohammadi, A., & Ladoux, B. (2021). Physics of liquid crystals in cell biology. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/2110.03207
8. Arndt, M., Juffmann, T., & Vedral, V. (2009). Quantum physics meets biology. arXiv. https://arxiv.org/abs/0911.0155
Date of Amendment August 2024