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Unit of Study PHY71030 - Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences (2016)

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    Previous studies in HSC Mathematics would be an advantage in this unit.

Unit description

Introduces students to the basic principles and concepts of physics and mathematics to effectively engage with units in their course.  Students will develop knowledge utilising physics and mathematical aspects of biomedical and health contexts in which analytic and problem solving skills will be applied.

Unit content

Topic 1: Measurement and algebra

Topic 2: Work and Energy

Topic 3: Laws of Motion

Topic 4: Linear and Nonlinear Functions and Graphs

Topic 5: Gases and Thermochemistry

Topic 6: Waves, Light and Sound

Topic 7: Electricity and Magnetism

Topic 8: Nuclear Radiation

Topic 9: Dosimetry measurements

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast Session 2 Session 2

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

GA1: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 describe and explain physics concepts as they relate to biomedical science and human health
2 apply analytic and problem solving skills to evaluate physics and mathematical problems
3 effectively communicate knowledge of physics and mathematics in written form and verbally in workshops

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. describe and explain physics concepts as they relate to biomedical science and human health
    • GA1:
    • GA4:
  2. apply analytic and problem solving skills to evaluate physics and mathematical problems
    • GA1:
  3. effectively communicate knowledge of physics and mathematics in written form and verbally in workshops
    • GA4:
    • GA6:

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