Introduction to Physics

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Introduction to physics as applied to the allied health fields, primarily for the physical therapist assistant program. Topics covered include basic mechanics (including Newton's Laws), energy, fluids, momentum, waves, electricity, magnetism, optics, and radioactivity. Fundamental principles will be presented along with applications related to human health and physiology. Five hours per week (lecture and lab combined). Cannot count toward a physics major or minor. Cannot be substituted for PHYS-150/155 or 160/165.