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PHYSICS 160 : Physics for the Life Sciences

Undergraduate course

Project description

This course is for students who wish to advance their studies in the Life Sciences including Medicine or for any student interested in the underlying Physics behind Biological processes. The course covers five subject areas: Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Fluids, Optics and Waves, Electricity, Medical Physics There are 4 lectures per week. The Medical Physics topics (lectured by staff from the School of Medicine) include Biomechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Audiology, Vision Correction and Medical Imaging. The course has a laboratory component, but also makes use of in-class demonstrations and experiments distributed through the lectures.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Explain the Physics behind many Biological systems using physical concepts from Mechanics, Optics and Waves, Thermal Physics and Electricity. (Capability 4) Apply specific skills and methods used in Physics to solve problems. (Capability 1) Apply the laws of Physics taught in this course to algebra based problems (Capability 3) Contribute to group-based problem solving and experimental work (Capability 2 and 4)