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Dec 21, 2024
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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
This is a course that examines those laws and principles of physics dealing with motion, forces, fluids and electricity/magnetism that have relevance to respiratory therapy and other health-science professions. Major topics of study include: measurement units, conversions and experimental errors, forces, Newton’s laws of motion, the characteristics of liquids and gases, the flow of fluids under various conditions, the effects of heat and temperature on gases and liquids and the basics of electricity and magnetism.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List the fundamental laws of physics that pertain to motion, force, work, energy, heat, electricity and magnetism.
- Explain how the fundamental laws apply to the function of the heart, lungs, circulatory system and the operation of respiratory therapy equipment.
- Use algebra to solve problems dealing with kinematics, dynamics, pressure/flow, heat/temperature and electricity/magnetism.
- Use specialized laboratory equipment such as viscometers and ammeters to investigate the behavior of fluids, electricity, etc.
Listed Topics
- Measurements: Units, Conversions and Errors
- Kinematics
- Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy and Conservation of Energy
- Properties of Liquids and Gases
- Principles of Fluid Flow
- Thermodynamics of Gases and Liquids
- Electricity, Magnetism and Electrical Safety
Reference Materials
Textbook, laboratory manual, scientific pocket calculator.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 11/08/2006
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