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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PHYS 121 - Introductory Physics for Life Sciences I


Description:
An integrated lecture/laboratory course covering kinematics and dynamics with emphasis on the application of physical concepts to biological systems. Students analyze physical systems using algebra and trigonometry. Class format includes lecture, inquiry-based activities, and experimental investigation. Four class meetings of 80 minutes each. Not open to students with credit in PHYS 181.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 110 or eligible to enroll in MATH 172.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Apply quantitative reasoning and appropriate mathematics to describe or explain phenomena in the natural world.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the process of scientific inquiry, and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic physical principles and their applications to the understanding of living systems.



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