phy1lsa physics for life sciences a
PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES A
PHY1LSA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students are introduced to the concepts underlying biophysics and medical physics. The states of matter are described and the thermodynamic properties and laws that govern biophysical processes on cellular and molecular scales are discussed. The medical physics required to understand functions of the human body and medical imaging are introduced. Students investigate waves and their application in medicine, nuclear energy, radioactivity, detection and use of radiation, and effects of radiation on living organisms. This introductory subject uses basic mathematical tools and requires no specific science background or previous experience in physics. This unit may be taken independently or in conjunction with PHY1LSB.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Hoxley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHY10SCI, PHY11ENG, PHY11SCA, PHY11PAA, PHY1SCA
Equivalent subjects PHY11PAA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Physics: principles with applications (with WWW pack) | Prescribed | Giancoli, DC 2005 | 6TH EDN, PEARSON PRENTICE-HALL, USA. |
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Recommended | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Hoxley
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
Nine 3.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| laboratory reports/exercises | 20 | |
| on-line quizzes | 10 | |
| one 1-hour mid semester examination | 5 | |
| one 3-hour examination | 55 | |
| problem sets | 10 |