This comprehensive Physics course introduces students to the fundamental principles that govern natural phenomena, with emphasis on applications relevant to science and healthcare fields. The course begins with foundational concepts in mechanics, including translational motion, force, equilibrium, energy, work, momentum, and fluid dynamics, building a strong base for understanding physical interactions. Students will then explore gas laws and thermodynamics, followed by a thorough examination of electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, circuit analysis, and magnetic fields.
The latter portion of the course covers wave phenomena, including periodic motion, sound, and electromagnetic radiation, with special attention to optics and light behavior. The course concludes with an introduction to modern physics concepts, including atomic structure, nuclear physics, and quantum mechanics. Through a combination of lectures and problem-oriented cases, students will develop analytical skills, mathematical competency, and a conceptual understanding of physical principles and their applications to biological systems and medical technologies.
Learning objectives
After the completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply appropriate mathematical methods and systematic problem-solving techniques to analyze physical systems and interpret quantitative results
- Analyze translational motion using kinematics and dynamics principles, including Newton’s laws of motion, to predict and explain the behavior of objects
- Evaluate force interactions in various systems and apply principles of equilibrium to analyze static situations and structures
- Apply conservation principles to energy and momentum analyses in mechanical systems, including work-energy relationships and collision problems
- Analyze fluid behavior using principles of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, and gas laws, with applications to physiological systems
- Evaluate electric fields, potentials, and circuits using fundamental principles of electrostatics and direct/alternating current behavior
- Analyze magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction.
- Apply principles of periodic motion and wave phenomena to understand and solve problems related to sound propagation and acoustics
- Interpret electromagnetic radiation properties and apply principles of geometrical and physical optics to various optical instruments and the human eye
- Understand the atomic nucleus and electronic structure from the point of view of a physicist.
- Understand the main principles of thermodynamics and thermochemistry.
Course outline
- Methods and Common Calculations
- Translational Motion
- Force
- Equilibrium
- Energy of Point Object Systems
- Work
- Momentum
- Fluids
- Gas Phase
- Electrostatics
- Circuit Elements
- Magnetism
- Periodic Motion
- Sound
- Light: Electromagnetic Radiation
- Geometrical Optics
- Atomic Nucleus
- Electronic Structure
- Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry
