The basic physical concepts of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and the properties of solids, liquids and gases will be covered. Topics include: wave motion, sound, optics, basic electronics, elementary atomic physics and radiation physics. Emphasis is placed on laboratory work, particularly the use of electric and electronic measuring devices.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Therapy Technology program, Principles of Mathematics 12 or MATH 060, Physics 11 or PHYS 050, or PHYS 113