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Jul 31, 2025
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PHY 2110 - PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES II
credits: 3.0
This course is the second course in a two-term sequence in algebra-based introductory physics. Specifically designed for life science majors. Will introduce students to the basic laws of physics that govern all physical phenomena with particular attention to applications in the life sciences and heath care. Topics will include Coulomb’s Law, Guass’ Laws, Faraday’s Law, physical and geometric optics, special relativity, atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. These laws will then be applied to solve real world quantitative problems. Objectives: A) Solve basic electrostatic and electrodynamics problems using Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law for Electric fields, Electric Potential and electric Potential Energy; B) Use Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Rules to analyze a variety of electrical circuits; C) Use algebraic equations to solve basic problems involving magnetic fields and magnetic force including application of Ampere’s Law; D) Apply Faraday’s Law to solve simple magnetic induction problems; E) Solve reflection and refraction problems using the Law of Reflection and Snell’s Law; F) Solve geometric optics problems involving mirrors and lenses; G) Use geometric optics to describe and analyze optical instruments; H) Solve basic physical optics problems involving interference and diffraction: I) Solve Special Relativity Problems using algebra; J) Describe the Wave-Particle Duality; K) Describe the basic concepts of introductory atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. Method of Instruction: Primary method of delivery is through lecture, demonstrations, video demonstration, and interactive examples. Method of Evaluation: Tests, three, 30%, Final 20%, Homework 15%, Participation/Attendance 15%, and Quizzes 20%.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion (C- or better) of PHY 2100 or Satisfactory completion (C- or better) of PHY 2200 or equivalent completion of an introductory algebra/calculus-based physics course covering, in detail, the subjects of kinematics, mechanics, energy, momentum, rotational dynamics, pressure and fluids, simple harmonic motion and waves.
Co-Requisite(s): WITH PHY 2160L .
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