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PHYS 1080

PHYSICS FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES I (4 cr.)

This course and its continuation, PHYS 1090, is designed especially for physical therapy and related studies requiring only algebra-based physics. The first semester focuses on applications of mechanics and thermodynamics to the human body and physical agent modalities. Four hours of lecture and two laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: High school algebra.