Biophotonics

Course: Quantum computers, computing and information

Structural unit: Faculty of Physics

Title
Biophotonics
Code
ОК4
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
The result of learning is the knowledge of classification of compounds of biological origin by physicochemical properties; basic fundamental problems of interaction of light in the optical range with biological objects at the molecular level (absorption, luminescence, and Raman scattering); features of electronic processes and spectral manifestations of photophysical and photochemical processes in the biological objects; main applied problems of biophotonics.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Know the basic laws of physics, formulated in the course of general physics and the basics of quantum mechanics. Have basic knowledge of special courses on photonics of organic and inorganic media. Be able to apply previous knowledge of the courses in mathematical analysis, and mathematical physics.
Course content
Electronic - vibrational processes and optical spectra of biological molecules: nucleotides, amino acids, biopolymers (DNA, RNA, proteins) enzymes, and other biomolecules are considered. Possible photophysical and photochemical processes occurring in biological objects and features of the spectral manifestations of these processes are described. Some applied aspects of biophotonics are considered: biosensors with the optical response (auto luminescent biosensors and biosensors based on molecular probes), application of biophotonics in medicine (fluorescent diagnostics, photodynamic therapy, virus spectroscopy), molecular pharmacology.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Joseph R. Lakowicz. Fundamentals of fluorescence spectroscopy. Boston, Springer MA, 2006,- 986 p. 2. Martine Pope, Charles E.Svenberg. Electronic processes in organic crystals and polymers, Boston, Springer MA,2006,-986 p.Oxford University Press, 1999, - 1450 p. 3. V.M. Yashchuk. Photonics of polymers.- Kyiv, VPC "Kyiv University", 2004.- 112 p.(Ukrainian) 4. Yashchuk V.M., Kudrya V.Y., Shevchenko S.Y., Vretik L.O. Introduction to Photonics of Organic Environments.- K.,Softpress, 2010,- 131 p(.Ukrainian) 5. V.M. Yashchuk, V.Y. Kudrya, V.M. Kravchenko, M.Yu. Losytskyy. Introduction to Biophotonics. Kyiv, Fourth Wave, 2018, 178 p. (Ukrainian
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
The results of students' learning activities are evaluated on a 100-point scale. Forms of current control: assessment of homework, written and oral answers to independent tasks. The student can receive a maximum of 40 points for homework, independent assignments, and oral answers. The final semester control is conducted in the form of an exam (60 points). The exam ticket includes 2 theoretical questions (20 points each) and a task (20 points).
Language of instruction
English

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Valeriy Mykolaiovych Yashchuk
Department of Experimental Physics
Faculty of Physics

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Experimental Physics
Faculty of Physics