PHYS 260 Physics for the Health Sciences
This course is a one-semester overview of vector mechanics, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics, work, energy and power, wave phenomena, fluid mechanics, heat, electricity, and magnetism. Emphasis is placed upon the mathematical formulation of principles and on problem solving as well as their relationship to biological processes.
Credits
4
Prerequisite
MATH 138 or higher, or placement into
MATH 139 or higher as determined by the Department of Mathematics; recommended students have
MATH 139 or
MATH 140 and/or be familiar with right triangle trigonometry
Distribution
C1