Physical Basis of Biological Systems (PHYS1171)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
3L1T<3P
Incompatible
PHYS1170 or (a pass in PHYS1001 or PHYS1002)
Restricted
BE(Hons) (including BE and duals) students who have successfully completed QLD Year 12 Physics (or equivalent) with a grade of B or higher, are not permitted to enrol unless permitted by EAIT Faculty.
Assessment methods
Examination, assignments, laboratory practicals.
Course enquiries
Sem 1 -- Dr Margaret Wegener
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
An algebra-based introduction to Physics in a biological context. Topics include forces, motion, thermodynamics, waves, fluids, electricity and biomedical sensing.