Courses & Units
Physics for Health Sciences CXA115
Offered as a second year elective in the Bachelor of Health Science. Students undertaking this unit must have the prerequisite below. The unit may not be available every year.
Introduction
An introductory physics course for health science professionals. This subject provides an introduction to the topics of mechanics, waves, fluids and thermodynamics, vibrations and waves, and atomic and nuclear physics. CXA115 aims to provide a basic understanding of physical processes and physical problem solving techniques in order to form a basis for future studies in health sciences.
Summary
| Unit name | Physics for Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA115 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Denis Visentin |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply physical principles of wave motion, sound and optics to describe and solve biological problems.
- Apply physical principles electrical systems to solve electric circuits and describe the operation of measurement devices.
- Apply physical principles of mechanics to physical and biological problems.
- Apply physical principles of thermal and fluid properties of matter to describe and solve biological problems.
- Apply physical principles of atomic and nuclear physics, to radiation production, and the interaction of radiation with matter.
- Apply physical processes to human body function and the operation of medical instruments.
- Solve physical problems using mathematical methods and analyse results.
- Perform laboratory experiments using physics apparatus, present data and critically analyse results.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010301 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,978.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Independent Learning 6 hrs weekly. Keynote Lecture on campus 3 x 1hr study period 3 times. Tutorial 1 x 1hr weekly. Practical sessions 6 x 2hr study period 6 times |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Quizzes (10%)|Laboratory worksheets (20%)|Closed book exam (30%)|Physics Assignments (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Serway R. A. and Vuille C. College Physics (11th edition) Saunders College Publishing ISBN : 1305965396 |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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