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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

PH 3210 - Physics of the Body II

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This course is a continuation of Physics of the Body I with a concentration on the pulmonary system, the cardiovascular system, electricity in the body and wave motion.  Areas of study include the following: the pulmonary system (pressure, volume and compliance relationships), cardiovascular system (heart as a force pump, blood flow and pressure), electricity in the body (action potentials, resistance-capacitance circuit of nerve impulse propagation, EEG, EKG, EMG). Guest speakers from the medical community may be invited.

Prerequisite or Concurrent: MT 1800  (may be taken concurrently with instructor approval).
Prerequisite: PH 3200 .
Core Curriculum: (ACI, IV)