Overview

This topic provides an introduction to Physics with an emphasis on applications in the Health Sciences (Medicine, Optometry, etc.). The topic material covers the following basic areas of physical phenomena.Motion, Forces, and Energy:measurement, vectors, kinematics (displacement, velocity, acceleration, gravity, projectile motion), dynamics (force, Newton's Laws, free-body diagrams, static equilibrium), work … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Teach students the basic physics principles and techniques important for the understanding of a broad range of physical phenomena in the Health Sciences
  • Develop problem-solving skills
  • Develop laboratory skills
  • Encourage critical analysis

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate an understanding of the physics concepts underlying the material discussed in the topic
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Develop models to apply to physical phenomena in the Health Sciences, and express these in the language of mathematics
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Recognise the strengths and limitations of models used to describe physical phenomena
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Solve selected problems, and interpret and critically analyse the results obtained
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Design and perform laboratory investigations, and compare results to predictions of an appropriate model
6.
Communicate their physics knowledge effectively

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Assumed knowledge

Basic non-calculus based mathematical skills (algebra, trigenometry, geometry, quadratic equations etc).