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PHY 123 - Physics for the Health Sciences/Respiratory Therapy

Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Co-requisites: MAT 108  

Description
In this course, students examine those laws and principles of physics dealing with motion, forces and fluids dynamics that have relevance to respiratory therapy and other health science professions. Major topics of study include measurements, unit conversions and experimental errors, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, the characteristics of liquids and gases, fluid dynamics under various conditions and thermodynamics of gases and liquids.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Describe the fundamental laws of physics that pertain to motion, force and energy.
  2. Apply algebraic methods to solve problems related to kinematics and dynamics.
  3. Describe the fundamental laws of physics as they relate to fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
  4. Apply the fundamental laws of physics to the function of the heart, lungs, circulatory system and the operation of respiratory therapy equipment.
  5. Apply algebraic methods to solve problems related to pressure, flow and thermodynamics.
  6. Employ specialized laboratory equipment to investigate the fluid behavior and related phenomena.
Listed Topics
  1. Measurements, unit conversions and experimental errors
  2. Kinematics
  3. Forces, Newton’s Laws of Motion and torque
  4. Momentum, work, energy and conservation of energy
  5. Properties of liquids and gases
  6. Principles of fluid dynamics
  7. Thermodynamics of gases and liquids
Reference Materials
Textbook, laboratory manual, scientific pocket calculator.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 10/30/2024
Last Reviewed: 10/30/2024


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