Health Science

CXA115

2010  CXA115  Physics for Health Sciences

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: No

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Offered as a first year option in the Bachelor of Health Science. Students are required to complete CXA115 or BMA101 Introduction to Management. Students undertaking this unit must have the prerequisite below. The unit may not be available every year, and can be undertaken as a second year elective.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CXA115 L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *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 (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides an understanding of the basic principles of physics to biology and the life sciences. It also provides health professionals with knowledge of the scientific basis of modern diagnostic techniques such as diagnostic x-rays, MRI and ultrasound, EEG and ECG, as well as medical instruments and processes in environmental health. It focuses on the physical basis of processes and movement of the human body.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: continuous assessment (assignments + lab + mid-sem test) (50%), end-of-sem 3 hr exam (50%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 lectures, 1 tutorial and 6 X 3 hour practical sessions

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - L
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - L
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

either TCE Physics (*PH866) or Physical Sciences (*SC786) or equiv plus some background in maths.

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: Dr Denis Visentin

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