PHYS 1230 Biophysical Principles

Application of physical laws to biological systems and medical instrumentation.

About this course

PHYS 1230 explores the physical laws that govern living systems. You will look at how mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, and waves interact with the human body. The course also covers the physics behind medical instrumentation, giving you the background needed for health sciences and diagnostic technology.

You will work through practical examples, such as blood flow, respiratory mechanics, and the operation of imaging devices. The focus is on applying core physics concepts to biological contexts rather than deriving complex equations.

Who takes this course

• Pre-Health Sciences

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Explain how fluid dynamics and thermodynamics apply to human respiration and circulation.
• Analyse the physical principles behind common medical imaging and diagnostic devices.
• Apply mechanics and wave physics to understand biomechanics and sound-based diagnostics.
• Interpret data from biological sensors using basic circuit and signal principles.

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