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Date of Revision: June 2014University of Perpetual Help
System-Isabela CAMPUSMinante I, Cauayan City, IsabelaBachelor of
Secondary Education Major in Biological Science Syllabus in Physics
for Health Sciences 1Course CodePHY104Pre-requisiteNone
Course TitlePhysics for Health Sciences 1 -
LectureCo-requisiteNone
Credit Units4 (BSED)SemesterFirst Semester
Total Contact Hours54 Hours Lecture; (54 Hours Laboratory for
BSED)Academic Year2014-2015
Course Description:
A primary course that involves the planning, design and
construction of basic instruments for physics and chemistry
laboratory activities.
Course Objectives:At the end of the course, students are
expected to:Cognitive:1. act as Helpers of God by applying the
fundamental principles of physics involved in the observed
phenomena2. acquire empirical knowledge of the physical world3.
Apply concepts, principles and theories of physics to
health-related situations
Affective:1. develop an attitude of inquiry, appreciation and
understanding of the observed phenomena in the environment2.
develop scientific values and processes that are useful in
health-related situations3. value the importance of physics to
obtain a greater understanding of the world around us4.
Psychomotor:1. illustrate physics problems using diagram as aids in
getting the correct solutions to the given problems2. use simple
medical instruments as a means of understanding problems in
physics3. develop proficiency in solving problems by applying the
appropriate concepts, principle and theories of physics
Course Requirements: QuizzesRecitationResearch PapersGroup
ActivitiesAssignmentsProjectsReports (Oral/Written)Major
Requirements: Prelim: List of physicists both local and foreign
Midterm: Problem Set Final: Problem Set Problem set on conversion
of units
Learning OutcomesCourse Learning OutcomesLearning
Activities/EpisodesContentAssessment TasksReferencesTime Frame
(Weekly)/Date Covered
Understand the nature of Physics and measurement.
Know what physics/measurement is.
Know the rules of significant figures and know how to get the
specific number of significant figures of every digit.
To illustrate some common measurements used in the practice of
medicine.
Know what scalar/vector is.
Know the importance in giving directions.
Understand the nature of kinematics and the areas involved in
its study.
Know the importance of motion in our daily life.
Distinguish the difference between distances into
displacement.
Know what projectile motion is.
Know the concept of force and net force.
Apply force and motion in a real life situation
Relate physics to other branches of natural science
Apply tools and techniques for measurement.
Apply some strategies in the conversion factor
Familiarize with the different physicists with their
invention/discoveries.
Apply strategies on how to locate directions using a graphing
paper/s
Familiarize the different units involved in vector and scalar
quantities.
Familiarize with the different fields of kinematics
Demonstrate rectilinear motion
Apply equipment/s /tools in performing projectile motion
Value the importance of friction
Demonstrate familiarity with the subfields of force and
motion
Discuss the branches and sub-branches of physics Discuss the
development of physics and the scientific method Discuss how
physics and technology change peoples way of living and thinking
Discuss the relevance of physics in the medical field
Differentiate between scalar and vector quantities Represent
vector quantities by using a graph Define resultant vector
Determine the
Define motion Explain ways of describing motion Differentiate
distance from displacement; speed from velocity; average speed from
instantaneous speed.
PHYSICS AND MEASUREMENTS
-Physics and Its Subdivisions-General Physics and Medical
Physics- Scientific Notation and Significant Figures-Systems of
Measurements and Conversion of Units-Measurements in Medical
Field-Physicist
SCALARS AND VECTORS-Scalars and Vector Quantities-Vector
Representation-Addition and Subtraction of Vectors-Vector
Resolution
KINEMATICS-Motion-Distance and Displacement-Speed and Velocity-
Rectilinear Motion with Constant Acceleration
PROJECTILE MOTION
FORCE AND MOTION-The Concept of Force and Net Force-Newtons Laws
of Motion-Friction- Coefficients of Friction
EQUILIBRIUM-Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies-Center of
Gravity-Conditions for Equilibrium-Machines and Mechanical
Advantages-Levers in the Body
WORK AND ENERGY- Work-Energy-Conservation of Mechanical
Energy-Power
Lecture / Discussion
Concept mapping
Exposition
Discovery approach
Quiz
Written activities
Lecture / Discussion
Quiz
Written activities
Lecture / Discussion
Concept mapping
Quiz
Written activities
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R2. 17-21
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R1 pp. 25-28
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WEEK 1 to 3
WEEK 4-6
GRADING SYSTEM:
Class Standing 67% Exams 33%
Quizzes = 40% Prelim = 30%Seatwork = 20% Midterm = 30%Class
Participation = 20% Finals = 40%Assignments = 10% Semestral Grade
100% Project = 10% Total 100%
TEXTBOOK: Dela Cruz, William, et.al. (2010). Fundamentals of
Applied Physics for Health Sciences Students. BIVEN
Publication.
BOOK RFERENCES:
Calano, Roel B. (2005). Physics for the Health Profession
Text-Workbook, First edition. Educational Publishing House.Negi,
K.S. (2002). Essentials of Physics and Chemistry for Nursing
Students. AITBS Publishers & Distributors (Regd.)Urone, Paul
Peter. (2000). Physics with Health Science Applications.Serway anf
Faughn. (2000). College Physics.
SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS: Other Physics Books
WEBSITES: www.sparknote.com
Prepared by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:PATRICIO A.
GAOAT VIVIEN R. MAURICIO, MAEd WARREN L. CALILUNG, Ed.D.Instructor
OIC Dean, College of Arts and Education School Director
