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Physics for the living world

  • PHS1031
  • Clayton First semester 2013 (Day)
  • 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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Principles of force and movement applied to skeletal structures, human movement and sport, centrifugation, oscillations, effects on living systems. Bio-electricity including nerve conduction, membrane potential, defibrillation, ECG , electrical measurements in bio-systems. Energy production and transport, pressure, diffusion and osmosis. Fluid flow and the cardiovascular system and heat flow in the body. Optical properties of biological and useful materials, refraction, reflection, polarisation, with particular reference to human vision and the microscope. X-rays and nuclear radiations: effects on living matter, diagnostic and therapeutic uses. -- Course Website

Instructor: Professor Kristian Helmerson



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