Learning Outcomes

1. The objective of the course is to familiarize the student with the concepts and methods used in the underlying physics associated with various Health Science disciplines.
2. The course will demonstrate how the basic principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves and optics can be applied to solve particular problems in Health Sciences applications. Introduces the student to selected topics in modern physics including quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the scientific method.
2. Test ideas using modern laboratory equipment.
3. Estimate experimental uncertainties using statistical methods.
4. Use computers to analyze and report laboratory results.
5. Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative scientific observations.
6. Accurately and clearly communicate the results of scientific experiments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the scientific method.
2. Test ideas using modern laboratory equipment.
3. Estimate experimental uncertainties using statistical methods.
4. Use computers to analyze and report laboratory results.
5. Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative scientific observations.
6. Accurately and clearly communicate the results of scientific experiments.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a reasonable hypothesis.
2. Work effectively as part of a team.
3. Take measurements and record measured quantities to the appropriate precision.
4. Estimate error sources in experimental techniques.
5. Apply appropriate methods of analysis to raw data, including using graphical and statistical methods via computer-based tools.
6. Determine whether results and conclusions are reasonable.
7. Present experimental results in written form in appropriate style and depth.
8. Experience the relationship between theory and experiment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop a reasonable hypothesis.
2. Work effectively as part of a team.
3. Take measurements and record measured quantities to the appropriate precision.
4. Estimate error sources in experimental techniques.
5. Apply appropriate methods of analysis to raw data, including using graphical and statistical methods via computer-based tools.
6. Determine whether results and conclusions are reasonable.
7. Present experimental results in written form in appropriate style and depth.
8. Experience the relationship between theory and experiment.

Learning Outcomes

1. analyze real world phenomena by constructing simplified idealized models and appropriate mathematical reasoning to make predictions or explain a phenomena or function.
2. use multiple representations to build, interpret and communicate the model, including visual representations such as sketches or diagrams, mathematical expressions, graphs, or text.
3. in the contexts of concepts and physical laws discussed in PHYS 2110, apply quantitative analysis to solve problems, including the use of scientific notation, unit conversion and vector algebra.
4. self-check reasonableness of assumptions and solutions, making use of limiting cases or symmetry arguments.
5. develop learning strategies and use metacognition to promote thinking in the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

1. analyze real world phenomena by constructing simplified idealized models and appropriate mathematical reasoning to make predictions or explain a phenomena or function.
2. use multiple representations to build, interpret and communicate the model, including visual representations such as sketches or diagrams, mathematical expressions, graphs, or text.
3. in the contexts of concepts and physical laws discussed in PHYS 2120, apply quantitative analysis to solve problems involving wave propagation and interference, geometric optics, heat transfer and thermodynamics.
4. self-check reasonableness of assumptions and solutions, making use of limiting cases or symmetry arguments.
5. develop learning strategies and use metacognition to promote thinking in the discipline.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze real-world phenomena by constructing simplified idealized models and appropriate mathematical reasoning to make predictions or explain a phenomenon or function.
2. Use multiple representations to build, interpret and communicate the model, including visual representations such as sketches or diagrams, mathematical expressions, graphs, or text.
3. In the contexts of concepts and physical laws discussed in PHYS 2140, apply quantitative analysis to solve problems, including the use of symmetry to study electric and magnetic fields. Practice concepts of calculus applied to charge and current distributions.
4. Self-check reasonableness of assumptions and solutions, making use of limiting cases or symmetry arguments.
5. Develop learning strategies and use metacognition to promote thinking in the discipline.