Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (high-school level)

- Ability to know and understand the basic laws and concepts of Physics, focusing on its applications to biochemistry and biology - Ability to understand the basic elements of the interaction of radiation with matter, atomic and nuclear structure essential in Medical Physics - Ability to understand and use the mathematics involved in the physical models - Ability to understand and use the scientific method - Ability to understand and use the scientific language - Ability to develop problem solving skills - Ability to use scientific instruments and analyze experimental data - Ability to retrieve and analyze information from different sources - Ability to work in a team

K3: Identifies, compares, and appropriately applies theories and tools from the basic areas of physics and chemistry within the field of Neuroscience. S1: Uses a variety of techniques to find, manage, integrate and critically evaluate available information for the development of professional activities in Neuroscience, especially in the digital sphere S5: Appropriately uses the scientific and technical vocabulary of the different subfields within Neuroscience. C1: Apply knowledge about the biological basis of Central Nervous System (CNS) disorders and their effects to the development of improved diagnostics and treatments. C2: Apply knowledge about the organisation, structure and function of the Central Nervous System (CNS) to contribute to the evolution and improvement of technologies and systems for computing, data handling and analysis. C5: Apply your neuroscience knowledge in a unifying and integrated fashion as part of a multidisciplinary team (pharmaceutical sector, health industry, diagnostic techniques, health information technologies, government agencies and regulatory bodies. C6: Apply the results of your comprehensive training to your everyday professional activities, combining Neuroscience knowledge with a solid foundation of ethical responsibility and respect for fundamental rights, diversity and democratic values. C7: Apply the scientific and technical principles you acquired during your undergraduate training, together with your own natural learning capabilities, to better adapt to novel opportunities arising from scientific and technological development.

1. Scientific method, critical attitude and importance of the representation of experimental data. Data representation and analysis. 2. Living beings as thermodynamic systems. 3. Biophysics of gases: respiration. 4. Biophysics of fluids: haemodynamics. 5. Biophysics of cell membranes. 6. Wave biophysics: hearing 7. Physical basis of vision. 8. Physical principles of diagnostic imaging.

In person master classes. Lectures supported by computer and audiovisual aids. In person practical learning sessions based on cases and and exercises resolution. Individual work. Laboratory sessions. Practical work and activities held in a Physics laboratory. Individual and collaborative work + written reports submission. Individual and/or group tutorial sessions to resolve doubts and queries about the subject. Final exam.