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 , BIOL 151 , CHEM 131 , and MATH 181 or consent of department. COREQUISITE(S): MATH 182 . Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory/discussion each week.

4 semester hours

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

Demonstrate an understanding of forces and energy in biological contexts.
Quantify and carry out One-sig-fig estimations in essentially any situation.
Solve problems with mixed units in the context of forces and energy.

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