PHYS 1506 - Physics for Health Care
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41484,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Katherine Durrell
Email: kdurrell@ysu.edu
Course Description
1506. Physics for Health Care. The basic laws of physics applied to various biological and physiological problems. Designed for majors in the allied health fields, e.g., Respiratory care. Not applicable to the major in Physics or to the combined major in Physics and Astronomy. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Physics, with Health Science Applications 2nd Edition | Paul Peter Urone & R.E. Tremblay | 9781524950620 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Models, Theories and Laws, Units | |
| Wed | 8/26 | Appendix A | Mathematical Review | |
| Fri | 8/28 | Appendix A | Mathematical Review | |
| Mon | 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Motion in 1 Dimension | Chapter 1 Test Due 8/31 at 10am: Assignment 1 |
| Wed | 9/2 | Chapter 2: | Motion in 1 Dimension | |
| Fri | 9/4 | Chapter 2: | Motion in 1 Dimension | |
| Mon | 9/7 | Labor Day: NO CLASS | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Chapter 2: | Motion in 1 Dimension | |
| Fri | 9/11 | Chapter 2: | Motion in 1 Dimension | |
| Mon | 9/14 | Chapter 2: | Motion in 1 Dimension | |
| Wed | 9/16 | Chapter 2: | Motion in 1 Dimension | |
| Fri | 9/18 | Chapter 2 | Motion in 1 Dimension | Chapter 2 Test Due 9/18 at 10am: Assignment 2 |
| Mon | 9/21 | Chapter 3 | Forces | |
| Wed | 9/23 | Chapter 3 | Forces | |
| Fri | 9/25 | Chapter 3 | Forces | |
| Mon | 9/28 | Chapter 3 | Forces | |
| Wed | 9/30 | Chapter 3 | Forces | |
| Fri | 10/2 | Chapter 3 | Forces | |
| Mon | 10/5 | Chapter 3 | Forces | Chapter 3 Part 1 Test Due 10/5 at 10am: Assignment 3 |
| Wed | 10/7 | Chapter 3 | Torque | |
| Fri | 10/9 | Chapter 3 | Torque | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Chapter 3 | Torque | |
| Wed | 10/14 | Chapter 3 | Torque | |
| Fri | 10/16 | Chapter 3 | Torque | |
| Mon | 10/19 | Chapter 3 | Torque | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Chapter 3 | Torque | |
| Fri | 10/23 | Chapter 3 | Torque | Chapter 3 Part 2 Test Due 10/23 at 10am: Assignment 4 |
| Mon | 10/26 | Chapter 4 | Torque | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Chapter 4 | Work, Energy & Power | |
| Fri | 10/30 | Chapter 4 | Work, Energy & Power | |
| Mon | 11/2 | Chapter 4 | Work, Energy & Power | |
| Wed | 11/4 | Chapter 4 | Work, Energy & Power | Chapter 4 Test Due 11/4 at 10am: Assignment 5 |
| Fri | 11/6 | Chapter 5 | Temperature & Heat | |
| Mon | 11/9 | Chapter 5 | Temperature & Heat | |
| Wed | 11/11 | Veteran's Day: NO CLASS | ||
| Fri | 11/13 | Chapter 5 | Temperature & Heat | |
| Mon | 11/16 | Chapter 5 | Temperature & Heat | |
| Wed | 11/18 | Chapter 5 | Temperature & Heat | |
| Fri | 11/20 | Chapter 5 | Temperature & Heat | Chapter 5 Test Due 11/20 at 10am: Assignment 6 |
| Mon | 11/23 | Chapter 6 | Fluids and Pressure | |
| Wed | 11/25 | Thanksgiving Break: NO CLASS | ||
| Fri | 11/27 | Thanksgiving Break: NO CLASS | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | Chapter 6 | Fluids and Pressure | |
| Wed | 12/2 | Chapter 6 | Fluids and Pressure | |
| Fri | 12/4 | Chapter 6 | Fluids and Pressure | Due 12/4 at 11am: Assignment 7 |
| Fri | 12/11 | All Readings | All Covered Material | Final Exam: 8am to 10am |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.