ENVIRONMENTAL ELECTROMAGNETISM AND BIOELECTROMAGNETISM

Knowledge and fundamental skills related to interactions between em fields and physical-biological systems
Knowledge and understanding: acquisition of basic principles of bioelectromagnetics
Applying knowledge and understanding: Ability to quantitatively discuss and analyse problems
Making judgements: Ability to identify and compare the most appropriate methods for studying real problems
Communication skills: Ability to present orally. Ability to write a laboratory report using technical language
Learning skills: Learning assessment may also be carried out on-line depending on specific circumstances required

The course includes lectures and experimental laboratories

Basic knowledge of high school mathematics and physics

Not mandatory but strongly suggested 

The electromagnetic field and mobile radio communications

•   The electromagnetic field and electromagnetic waves
•   Electromagnetic spectrum and frequency bands
•   Fundamental characteristics of antennas: gain and polarization (2 hours laboratory)
•   Notes on cellular network operation and developments related to 5G

Interaction mechanisms

•   Electromagnetic characteristics of biological tissues, propagation and absorption.
•   Biological effects on human body at low and high frequencies, thermal and non-thermal effects.
•   Numerical and experimental dosimetry (6 hours laboratory)
•   Main applications of electromagnetic fields in diagnostics and therapy

Measurement and Evaluation of exposure to electromagnetic fields

•   Risk evaluation of exposure to the electromagnetic field
•   “ICNIRP Guidelines”, regulatory and exposure limits
•   Measurements of electromagnetic fields (4 hours laboratory)

PROTEZIONE DAI CAMPI ELETTROMAGNETICI NON IONIZZANTI

http://www.ifac.cnr.it/pcemni/libro1/lib1idx.htm

Oral discussion and project thesis evaluation

To ensure equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, interested students may request a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measures based on educational objectives and specific needs. Students can also contact the CInAP (Centro per l’integrazione Attiva e Partecipata - Servizi per le Disabilità e/o i DSA) referring teacher within their department

The exam consists in the presentation of a small thesis on a topic previously agreed with the teacher and a oral test.
The oral test consists of 2 questions on program's topics.