Physics of the Human Body

Catalog description

An integrated lecture and laboratory course designed for students pursuing degrees outside the natural sciences and who are interested in understanding how physics relates to the human body. Topics in classical physics, such as motion, gravity, pressure, energy, heat, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism, are discussed in relation to the human body and everyday life. Laboratory exercises demonstrate physical concepts while emphasizing the scientific process of data analysis. This course requires no previous science or mathematics background and cannot count towards Physics Department degree programs. Fulfills the general education requirements of either Natural Sciences or Scientific Reasoning and Literacy. Course consists of three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory exercises per week.