Physical Basis of Biological Systems (PHYS1171)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2018
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Biomedical Sciences School, Mathematics & Physics School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3L1T<3P
Incompatible
PHYS1170 or (a pass in PHYS1001 or PHYS1002)
Restricted
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (including BE and duals) students who have successfully completed High School Yr12 Physics (or equivalent) are not permitted to enrol in this course.
Assessment methods
Examination, assignments, laboratory practicals.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
An algebra-based introduction to Physics in a biological context. Topics include forces, motion, thermodynamics, waves, fluids, electricity and biomedical sensing.
