University of Newcastle

Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences

PHYS1200

Iowa State Course Substitution

Introduction to Classical Physics II & Laboratory

PHYS 2320 & 2320L

Course Info

International Credits: 0.0
Converted Credits: 0.0
Country: Australia
Language: English
Special Notes:

*Student MUST take PHYS1200 AND PHYS1220 to earn credit for PHYS 2320 and PHYS 2320L!*

Course Description:

Physics underpins most aspects of modern technology including those with application to the life sciences and medicine. Two examples include the development of electromagnetic wave theory, which led to electric power, radio and television; and atomic physics, which resulted in electronics, microchips and computers, nuclear medicine and radiation treatment of cancers. This course provides an overview of topics in physics that are of particular importance to the life and medical sciences. The course is non-calculus based and covers mechanics (units, motion, biomechanics, energy), electricity and magnetism, heat, nuclear physics, fluids, and waves.

Review

Evaluated Date:
February 26, 2026
Evaluated:
Helen Fretwell
Expiration Date:
February 26, 2031
Comments:

PHYS1220 covers most relevant topics + additional ones.
However, it omits simple circuits: capacitor and resistor circuits, Kirchhoff's rules and RC circuits. These are covered in a different course (PHYS1200)

This combination: PHYS1200 + PHYS1220 is equivalent to PHYS 2320 + PHYS 2320L