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Course Number:
PHY U145
Credit Hours:
4
Course Title:
Physics for Life Sciences 1
Course Description:
Covers mechanics, fluids, and temperature and kinetic theory. The application of physics to a variety of problems in the life and health sciences is emphasized. Mechanics topics include one-dimensional motion, forces, vectors, Newton’s laws, equilibrium, work, energy, and power. Fluids topics include density, pressure, buoyancy, fluids in motion, viscosity, and surface tension. Temperature and kinetic theory topics include temperature, thermal equilibrium, gas laws, ideal gas law, kinetic theory, vapor pressure, and diffusion. A laboratory is included.
 
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PHY U146
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Repeatable:
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Additional Information:
Approved course: NU Core-Science/Technology Level 1
Approved course: Arts & Sciences Core-Natural World Context