PHYS 233 - Physics for the Life Sciences I

The first part of a two-semester course in general physics specifically oriented towards applications relevant for students in biology and pre-medical programs. The course covers basic mechanics including forces and energy, properties of matter, and thermodynamics done in authentic biological contexts. PREREQUISITE(S): BIOL 150, CHEM 131, and either MATH 170 or MATH 181 or consent of department. PRE- or COREQUISITE(S): Either MATH 171 or MATH 182. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory/discussion each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Explain and use concepts of forces and energy in biological contexts.
Quantify and carry out One significant figure estimations in essentially any situation.
Solve problems with mixed units in the context of forces and energy.
Explain the relationship among dimensions, units, and functional dependence.

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