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PHYS 112 Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

The complexity of life can be described, at its underlying level, with physics. In this introductory course kinematics, forces, static equilibrium, energy and momentum conservation laws, fluid properties and mechanics, properties of soft matter, and thermal physics will be investigated for organisms of all sizes.

Prerequisites

Physics 12 or BPHY 053/054 or PHYS 104; and Pre-calculus 12 or BMTH 054 or MATH 105

Course Notes

PHYS 112 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. PHYS 112 is an approved Numeracy course for Cap Core requirements.

PHYS 112 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. PHYS 112 is an approved Science course. PHYS 112 is an approved Laboratory Science course. PHYS 112 is equivalent to PHYS 110 and PHYS 114. Duplicate credit will not be granted for this course and PHYS 110 or PHYS 114.

Course Outlines

Please note: Course outlines of record posted may vary from the section syllabus distributed by each instructor (e.g. textbooks, assignments, timing of midterms).

Effective Term
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