Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Micro- and Nanotechnology in Biophysics program is designed to educate students in the field of technology, understood as a set of processes related to the production, characterization, and modeling of properties of materials with sub-micron sizes. These materials have increasingly wide applications in modern engineering, environmental protection, and various industries.

Program Description

The program focuses on the development of skills in materials processing, precision mechanics, optics, electronics, control of matter structure at the molecular level, production of thin layers, and micro- and/or nano-(bio)structures with specified properties. The goal is to prepare students for work in various industries, including electronics, energy, pharmaceuticals, medicine, and food production.

Curriculum

The program consists of several semesters, with a variety of compulsory and elective courses. The curriculum includes subjects such as:

• Mechanika i fizyka statystyczna (Mechanics and Statistical Physics)
• Matematyka 1 (Mathematics 1)
• Matematyczne metody fizyki (Mathematical Methods of Physics)
• Wprowadzenie do informatyki (Introduction to Computer Science)
• Wychowanie fizyczne 1 (Physical Education 1)
• Elektromagnetyzm i optyka (Electromagnetism and Optics)
• Matematyka 2 (Mathematics 2)
• Podstawy chemii (Basics of Chemistry)
• Statystyka (Statistics)
• Wprowadzenie do biomechaniki (Introduction to Biomechanics)
• Wychowanie fizyczne 2 (Physical Education 2)
• Jzyk obcy B2 (Foreign Language B2)

Elective Courses

Students can choose from a range of elective courses, including:

• Jzyk niemiecki B-2 (German Language B2)
• Jzyk francuski B-2 (French Language B2)
• Jzyk rosyjski B-2 (Russian Language B2)
• Jzyk angielski B-2 (English Language B2)
• Jzyk hiszpaski B-2 (Spanish Language B2)
• Podstawy inynierii kom鏎kowej i tkankowej (Basics of Cell and Tissue Engineering)
• Podstawy fizyki teoretycznej (Basics of Theoretical Physics)
• Jzyk C++ (C++ Language)
• Antyutleniacze w profilaktyce zdrowotnej i medycynie (Antioxidants in Health Care and Medicine)
• Matematyczne metody fizyki 2 (Mathematical Methods of Physics 2)
• Nanomateriay do konwersji energii sonecznej (Nanomaterials for Solar Energy Conversion)

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Nanotechnology
• Biophysics
• Materials science
• Electronics
• Optics
• Mechanics
• Computer science
• Biomechanics
• Environmental protection

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete a set of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a diploma thesis. The specific requirements and course offerings may vary depending on the semester and academic year.

Conclusion

The Micro- and Nanotechnology in Biophysics program at the Akademia G鏎niczo-Hutnicza im. Stanisawa Staszica w Krakowie provides students with a comprehensive education in the field of technology, with a focus on materials science, biophysics, and nanotechnology. The program prepares students for work in various industries and research areas, and provides a solid foundation for further academic or professional pursuits.