UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

Physics 61
Physics in the Life Sciences I
1st Semester AY 2020-2021

COURSE GUIDE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides knowledge of applications of Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and
thermodynamics to the study of living systems.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this course, you should be able to—

1) Solve problems involving the application of Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics,

and thermodynamics to living systems.
2) Discuss the effect of forces on the human body;
3) Analyze linear and angular motions in human and animal movement;
4) Illustrate properties of fluids with examples in the life sciences;
5) Discuss the nature and properties of heat

COURSE OUTLINE

I. Vectors and Kinematics

A. Review of vectors and forces
B. Kinematics in one dimension
-Translational motion
-Free fall
-Vertical jump
C. Kinematics in two dimensions
-Projectile motion
-Standing broad jump
II. Dynamics and Motion
A. Review of Newton’s laws of motion
B. Circular Motion
-Runner on a curved track
-Walking and running
C. Force diagrams
D. Friction

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 -Applications to walking
-Friction in joints

III. Energy, Linear Momentum, and Angular Momentum

A. Potential and Kinetic Energy
B. Conservation of Mechanical Energy
C. Linear Momentum and its Conservation, Impulse-Momentum Theorem
-Force in a vertical jump
-Reduction of force in car crashes
D. Collisions
E. Angular Momentum
-Walking and running
-Energy expended in walking and running
F. Torque

IV. Equilibrium and Elasticity

A. Conditions for Equilibrium
-Equilibrium Considerations for the Human Body
-Applications in carrying loads
- Stability of the Human Body under the Action of an External Force
B. Longitudinal Stretch and Compression
C. Bone Fracture: Energy Considerations
D. Fracture Due to a Fall: Impulsive Force Considerations
E. Airbags: Inflating Collision Protection Devices
F. Osteoarthritis and Exercise

V. Fluid Mechanics
A. Force and Pressure in a Fluid
B. Pascal’s Principle
C. Archimedes’ Principle
D. Power Required to Remain Afloat
E. Buoyancy of Aquatic Animals
F. Bernoulli’s Equation
G. Circulation of the Blood
H. Blood Pressure
I. Arteriosclerosis and Blood Flow

VI. Heat, Kinetic Theory, and Thermodynamics

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MODE OF DELIVERY
I will be using our university’s learning management system (LMS), Canvas, for the course
offering this 1st Semester 2020. I will be posting all the topics and important references that
will guide you in studying at your on pace. Part of the study guide that we will provide you
are the internet links and website that you can visit to help you understand the material.

Synchronous Sessions (not required):

We will have scheduled synchronous sessions during our class hours where we will give a
synthesis lecture of the topics covered for the week/s. In addition, this will also serve as our
scheduled online consultation if you have any questions about the coverage.

Asynchronous sessions (required):

I will be uploading lecture/demo videos that you need to watch for each week. Each lecture
video is focus on a topic. In addition, I will give links of online materials (videos, readings)
that will aid you in understanding the topic.

I will be available online (through email) from Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 4:00pm for
consultation and questions. Please use the subject: “PHYSICS 61 (2020)” for your questions
and clarifications in your email.

Email Address: [email protected]

COURSE MATERIALS
I will provide you the links of our learning resources for each topic. This will include videos
and reading materials.
All the materials will be prepared in our LMS (Canvas) site. You may submit your online
quizzes, exercises, and problem sets at your own pace before the scheduled deadline within
the semester. If you are having any technical difficulty in accessing the materials, please don’t
hesitate to communicate with me as soon as possible.

If you currently have no internet access at all, kindly communicate with us at the start of the
semester (preferably the 1st week of classes) to arrange an alternative where we may send by
courier a flash drive containing the course materials.

STUDY SCHEDULE

Week Module/ Learning Resources Learning Tasks

Number Topic

1-2 Vectors and Kine-  Uploaded Lecture  Check the readings

matics Presentation listed in the study
 Provided online link guide
of readings, simula-  Watch the curated
tions, and videos online videos

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  Uploaded learning  Answer the online
activity and study problem set
guide  Participate in the
discussion forum
3-4 Dynamics and Mo-  Uploaded Lecture  Check the readings
tion Presentation listed in the study
 Provided online link guide
of readings, simula-  Watch the curated
tions, and videos online videos
 Uploaded learning  Answer the online
activity and study problem set
guide  Participate in the
discussion forum
5-6 Energy, Linear Mo-  Uploaded Lecture  Check the readings
mentum, Angular Presentation listed in the study
Momentum  Provided online link guide
of readings, simula-  Watch the curated
tions, and videos online videos
 Uploaded learning  Answer the online
activity and study problem set
guide  Participate in the
discussion forum
7-8 Equilibrium and  Uploaded Lecture  Check the readings
Elasticity Presentation listed in the study
 Provided online link guide
of readings, simula-  Watch the curated
tions, and videos online videos
 Uploaded learning  Answer the online
activity and study problem set
guide  Participate in the
discussion forum
9-10 Fluid Mechanics  Uploaded Lecture  Check the readings
Presentation listed in the study
 Provided online link guide
of readings, simula-  Watch the curated
tions, and videos online videos
 Uploaded learning  Answer the online
activity and study problem set
guide Participate in the discus-
sion forum
11-12 Heat, Kinetic The-  Uploaded Lecture  Check the readings
ory, and Thermody- Presentation listed in the study
namics  Provided online link guide
of readings, simula-  Watch the curated
tions, and videos online videos

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  Uploaded learning  Answer the online
activity and study problem set
guide Participate in the discus-
sion forum

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Exercises and Problem Sets (30% of the final grade)

2. Exams (40% of the final grade)
3. Paper Review (30% of the final grade)

(Course Requirement 1): Exercises and Problem Sets

All the online problem sets will be uploaded in the LMS (Canvas). You should be able to
accomplish all of these before the scheduled deadline.

(Course Requirement 2): Exams

All exams will be uploaded in the LMS (Canvas). You should be able to accomplish all of
these before the scheduled deadline.

(Course Requirement 3): Synthesis/Review Paper

Each student will be required to write/report a review paper about a given topic on the
applications of Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics in the life
sciences. This will serve as the final requirement for this subject.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Hi. I am Ramon Jose C. Bagunu, your instructor for the Physics in the life Sciences I subject
this semester.

You may contact me through my email address during working hours on weekdays. If the
email is sent beyond 4 P.M., it will be answered the following working day.

HOUSE RULES
Code of Honor for this Online Class:

I will work on the activities on my own without the help of another person, unless said so by
the instructor. I will not share course materials made available in the LMS to those who are
not enrolled in this subject. I will not make solutions to homework and exams available in
any way to other learners. I will not engage in any other activities that will dishonestly
improve my results or dishonestly improve or damage the work of others.

(edited and adopted from https://mooc.house/)

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I advise the following for our Synchronous and Asynchronous sessions:

Pre-session:
1. Install an application for viewing PDF files
2. Check that you have your charger, headsets, and other necessary equipment that you might
use during our Synchronous sessions
3. Log-in a few minutes early so you can check your audio and/or video prior to the start of
the online session

During:
1. Use your UP Mail in joining Zoom meetings
2. Mute your microphone when you enter the room. You may “Raise Hand” (Participants ->
Raise Hand Icon) when you want to speak
3. Contact (Email or SMS) the instructor/classmate when you are having connectivity issues.

Post:
1. Utilize your email or our LMS (Canvas) for questions and concerns.

You will be receiving an email from the instructor prior to the start of the Synchronous
sessions. It contains the Zoom ID and other relevant details.

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