PHYS 3040
Physics of the Human Body
Course Description
Prerequisites
one semester of calculus and PHYS 2010 or PHYS 1420 or PHYS 1425 or PHYS 1710
Disciplines
Living Systems
Application of basic physics principles to functions of the human body: biomechanics, metabolism, cardiovascular, cognitive & respiratory systems, and the senses. Medical diagnosis and therapy technologies (e.g., PET, MRI, CT) are discussed. Prerequisite: one semester of calculus and PHYS 2010 or PHYS 1420 or PHYS 1425 or PHYS 1710. Corequisite: PHYS 1710 or PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2410 or PHYS 2415 or instructor permission.