PHYS1221
PHYS 1221 - Introductory Physics for Life Science Majors I (4 Cr.) Physical Sciences
School of Physics & Astronomy (11140)
TIOT - College of Science and Engineering
PHYS 1221 - Introductory Physics for Life Science Majors I (4 Cr.) Physical Sciences
Course description
The class exposes the student to physical principles and concepts, demonstrates how these principles can be applied to quantitatively describe natural phenomena, and provides the student with an opportunity to perform hands-on experiments and measurements that model how physical knowledge is obtained. The living world exists in the physical universe, and a complete understanding of biological processes is impossible without a firm foundation in the basic physical principles to which all systems, living and inorganic, must adhere. The basic principles of classical mechanics, fluid mechanics, and oscillations and waves will be examined, with particular emphasis to their application in biological systems, using mathematical analysis at the level of basic calculus.
prereq: High School or College Calculus
prereq: High School or College Calculus
Minimum credits
4
Maximum credits
4
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Discussion
Laboratory
Lecture
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
00078
This course fulfills the following Liberal Education requirement(s)
Physical Sciences
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall, Spring & Summer