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.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Kristian Helmerson

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Kristian Helmerson

Notes

Supporting mathematics studies are required for progression towards the Astrophysics and Physics majors.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain and apply relevant physics principles to human, biomedical and biosphere contexts;

2.

Describe and model situations involving body systems, forces and materials for support and movement, heat and energy transport, electrical behaviour, basic electrical measurements, optical systems and instruments;

3.

Develop simple physical models and apply these to problem solving;

4.

Carry out reliable measurements, analyse data, estimate uncertainties, interpret physical phenomena and present scientific information in written reports.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Assignments
2 - Experimental work
3 - Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Workshops

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