Physics and Statistics (Applied Phisics, Medical Statistics)
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The integrated course provides knowledge of concepts and physical quantities useful for understanding the pathophysiological events of the human organism. The basic principles of descriptive statistics and clinical study design for possible application in the medical and dental sciences are presented.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the lessons, the student acquired knowledge of the basic concepts of physics, descriptive statistics and the design of clinical studies applied to the medical and dental sciences.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Prerequisites for admission
Analytical geometry, the goniometric functions sin, cos and tangent and their fundamental properties.
Vectors: basic properties; sum, difference, scalar and vector products.
Vectors: basic properties; sum, difference, scalar and vector products.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final exam consists of a written test made of 30 questions with multiple answers. A correct answer gives 1 point, while incorrect or absent answers give 0 points.
In case the final result is equal or greater that 18/30, the assessment can be integrated, on request of the student, by an oral discussion on topics of the course program.
The oral part will start with a discussion on a topic chosen by the student.
The final grade will be attributed considering both the written and the oral (when present) part.
During the written exam the use of books, notes et similia is not allowed.
The results are published on the Ariel site of the teacher.
On request, the answers can be checked and discussed with the teacher.
In case the final result is equal or greater that 18/30, the assessment can be integrated, on request of the student, by an oral discussion on topics of the course program.
The oral part will start with a discussion on a topic chosen by the student.
The final grade will be attributed considering both the written and the oral (when present) part.
During the written exam the use of books, notes et similia is not allowed.
The results are published on the Ariel site of the teacher.
On request, the answers can be checked and discussed with the teacher.
Applied physics
Course syllabus
The experimental method
Measurement process, measurement errors and unit measurement systems.
Material point mechanics
Reference system and coordinate system. Definition of a material point. Average and instant speed. Uniform linear motion. Average and instant acceleration. Linear motion evenly accelerated. Concept of force and principles of classical dynamics. Examples of forces: gravitational, electrical, elastic force. Acceleration of gravity; motion on an inclined plane. Weight and gravity. Motion on a curved trajectory: angular speed, acceleration and centripetal force; examples of the motions of planets, satellites and electrons. Energy, work and power: definitions and examples. Potential and kinetic energy. Kinetic energy theorem. Mechanical energy conservation theorem. Friction and energy balance in the presence of dissipative forces.
Center of mass.
Momentum, angular momentum and equations that govern their time evolution over time (nods).
The conditions for static balance. The levers. Elasticity: effort and deformation. Hooke's law and its generalization.
Thermodynamics
Operational temperature definition; Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. Thermodynamic balance. Isolated, open and closed system. Possible channels for energy exchange. Equation of state and Cartesian representation of thermodynamic state. Transformations. Reversible and irreversible processes. Relationship between kinetic energy and temperature. Internal energy as a state function. Thermodynamic work. Conducting and thermal insulating materials. The heat. Big and small calories and relationship with Joule. Thermal expansion. First principle of thermodynamics and energy conservation. Thermal machines and performance. Statements of the second principle of thermodynamics and their discussion. Heat transmission. Thermoregulation of the human body (nods).
Fluid System Basic Properties
General information. Microscopic model for the various states of matter. Chaotic motion and drift speed. Density, viscosity and internal friction, compressibility. Pressure and devices for its absolute and relative measurement. Pascal principle and applications. Stevino's Law. Hydrostatic pressure, Archimedes law and applications. Laminate and turbulent motion. Continuity equation and its consequences. Bernoulli's theorem and its applications. Poiseuille equation and its application to blood circulation. Measurement of blood pressure.
Elements of electromagnetism
Notions of microscopic structure of matter. Attractive and repulsive electrical actions; positive and negative electric charges. Stability of the nucleus and the atom. Insulation materials and electrical conductors. The electric charge and the law of its conservation. Coulomb's law. Principle of overlapping effects. Definition of electric field; force lines of the field. Electrostatic field conservation. Electrical potential and potential energy. Conductors and electric current. Ohmic conduction and electrical resistance. Joule effect. Magnetic effects due to motorcycle charges. Lorentz's force and magnetic induction field B. Wave phenomena: generalities and characteristics. Examples: sound waves and electromagnetic waves (e.m.). Spectrum of e.m. waves. Corpuscular aspects of the e.m.radiation.
Overview on: ultrasounds and X-ray as diagnostic tools.
Measurement process, measurement errors and unit measurement systems.
Material point mechanics
Reference system and coordinate system. Definition of a material point. Average and instant speed. Uniform linear motion. Average and instant acceleration. Linear motion evenly accelerated. Concept of force and principles of classical dynamics. Examples of forces: gravitational, electrical, elastic force. Acceleration of gravity; motion on an inclined plane. Weight and gravity. Motion on a curved trajectory: angular speed, acceleration and centripetal force; examples of the motions of planets, satellites and electrons. Energy, work and power: definitions and examples. Potential and kinetic energy. Kinetic energy theorem. Mechanical energy conservation theorem. Friction and energy balance in the presence of dissipative forces.
Center of mass.
Momentum, angular momentum and equations that govern their time evolution over time (nods).
The conditions for static balance. The levers. Elasticity: effort and deformation. Hooke's law and its generalization.
Thermodynamics
Operational temperature definition; Kelvin, Celsius and Fahrenheit scales. Thermodynamic balance. Isolated, open and closed system. Possible channels for energy exchange. Equation of state and Cartesian representation of thermodynamic state. Transformations. Reversible and irreversible processes. Relationship between kinetic energy and temperature. Internal energy as a state function. Thermodynamic work. Conducting and thermal insulating materials. The heat. Big and small calories and relationship with Joule. Thermal expansion. First principle of thermodynamics and energy conservation. Thermal machines and performance. Statements of the second principle of thermodynamics and their discussion. Heat transmission. Thermoregulation of the human body (nods).
Fluid System Basic Properties
General information. Microscopic model for the various states of matter. Chaotic motion and drift speed. Density, viscosity and internal friction, compressibility. Pressure and devices for its absolute and relative measurement. Pascal principle and applications. Stevino's Law. Hydrostatic pressure, Archimedes law and applications. Laminate and turbulent motion. Continuity equation and its consequences. Bernoulli's theorem and its applications. Poiseuille equation and its application to blood circulation. Measurement of blood pressure.
Elements of electromagnetism
Notions of microscopic structure of matter. Attractive and repulsive electrical actions; positive and negative electric charges. Stability of the nucleus and the atom. Insulation materials and electrical conductors. The electric charge and the law of its conservation. Coulomb's law. Principle of overlapping effects. Definition of electric field; force lines of the field. Electrostatic field conservation. Electrical potential and potential energy. Conductors and electric current. Ohmic conduction and electrical resistance. Joule effect. Magnetic effects due to motorcycle charges. Lorentz's force and magnetic induction field B. Wave phenomena: generalities and characteristics. Examples: sound waves and electromagnetic waves (e.m.). Spectrum of e.m. waves. Corpuscular aspects of the e.m.radiation.
Overview on: ultrasounds and X-ray as diagnostic tools.
Teaching methods
The teacher will make use of frontal lessons. The teaching material (slides used during the lessons, program of the course, bibliography, examples of past written exams, etc.) is available, since the beginning of the course, on the Ariel site of the teacher, from which it can be downloaded.
Teaching Resources
D. C. Giancoli Fisica Casa Editrice Ambrosiana
F. Scannicchio Fisica biomedica EdiSES, Napoli
R. A. Serway, J. W. Jewett Principi di Fisica Edises, Napoli
F. Scannicchio Fisica biomedica EdiSES, Napoli
R. A. Serway, J. W. Jewett Principi di Fisica Edises, Napoli
Medical statistics
Course syllabus
EPIDEMIOLOGY
Cumulative Incidence and Incidence Rate
Epidemiological Study Design - Descriptive and Analitycal studies (Cohort, Case-control, Cross-Sectional)
Measure of Association
Randomized Clinical Trials
Screening methods
STATISTICS
Clinical Critical Question
Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Sample Distribution
Cumulative Incidence and Incidence Rate
Epidemiological Study Design - Descriptive and Analitycal studies (Cohort, Case-control, Cross-Sectional)
Measure of Association
Randomized Clinical Trials
Screening methods
STATISTICS
Clinical Critical Question
Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
Sample Distribution
Teaching methods
LECTURES, Interactive electronic supports.
Teaching Resources
Epidemiologia di base R. Beaglehole, R. Bonita, T. Kjellstrom (WHO, Geneva, 1993; Ed. Italiana: Editoriale Folini, 2003)
Statistica medica, Martin Bland (Ed. Apogeo, 2009)
La conoscenza condivisa, verso un nuovo modello di organizzazione aziendale. Guido Zaccarelli. Franco Angeli.
Biostatistica clinica. Una introduzione alla evidence-based medicine. Graham Dunn, Brian Everitt. Pensiero scientifico (1999).
Dove sono le prove: una migliore ricerca per una migliore assistenza (http://it.testingtreatments.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Dove-sono-le-prove.pdf)
Statistica medica, Martin Bland (Ed. Apogeo, 2009)
La conoscenza condivisa, verso un nuovo modello di organizzazione aziendale. Guido Zaccarelli. Franco Angeli.
Biostatistica clinica. Una introduzione alla evidence-based medicine. Graham Dunn, Brian Everitt. Pensiero scientifico (1999).
Dove sono le prove: una migliore ricerca per una migliore assistenza (http://it.testingtreatments.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Dove-sono-le-prove.pdf)
Applied physics
FIS/07 - APPLIED PHYSICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 30 hours
Professor:
Rondelli Valeria Maria
Medical statistics
MED/01 - MEDICAL STATISTICS - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Muti Paola Cornelia Maria
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