Lectures: 1. Biological macromolecules – nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and polysaccharides.

2. Aggregates of biological macromolecules.

3.Cell – its structure and methods of study.

4. Cell – diffusion, osmosis, active and passive transport, channels and pumps, homeostasis.

5. Cell – electric and mechanochemical properties.

6. Tissues and organs.

7. Respiration and blood circulation.

8. Perception – receptors.

9.Biological effects of external physical factors.

10. Complex systems – autocatalytic reactions, catalytic cycles, deterministic chaos.

11. Complex systems - nonequilibrium thermodynamics, formation of organized structures. Seminars: During the first half of semester, eminent Slovak biophysicists from various university and academy institutions will present results of their research. During the
second half of semester, students will deliver their own presentations.

Type of methodology: Lecture

Participants receive the certificate of attendance: If requested

Paid training activity for participants: No, it's free of charge

Participants prerequisite knowledge:  No prerequisite knowledge