PHS1031 - Physics for the living world

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Overview

Principles of force and movement applied to skeletal structures, human movement and sport, centrifugation, oscillations, effects on living systems. Bio-electricity including nerve conduction, membrane potential, defibrillation, ECG, electrical measurements in bio-systems. Energy production and transport, pressure, diffusion and osmosis. Fluid flow and the cardiovascular system and heat flow in the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Principles of force and movement applied to skeletal structures, human movement and sport, centrifugation, oscillations, effects on living systems. Bio-electricity including nerve conduction, membrane potential, defibrillation, ECG, electrical measurements in bio-systems. Energy production and transport, pressure, diffusion and osmosis. Fluid flow and the cardiovascular system and heat flow in the body. Optical properties of biological and useful materials, refraction, reflection, polarisation, with particular reference to human vision and the microscope.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Kristian Helmerson

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Kristian Helmerson

Assessment summary

Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes): 40%
Practical work: 30%
Tests/assignments 30%

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Scientific non- programmable calculator Required - $30
Miscellaneous items required (Printing, Stationery) - $20

Availability in areas of study

Astrophysics
Physics