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A collection of 7 problems on modeling gravitational forces, designed to help life-science students build scientific thinking skills.
Motion in One Dimension, Gravity, Gravitational Acceleration, Projectile Motion, Force & Acceleration, Friction, Universal Gravitation
Human and Animal Physiology, Animal Biomechanics
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
A set of short papers discussing various strategies to help students learn to use math in physics. Sample teaching materials included.
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics
None
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
Provides the basic physics of the critical biological phenomenon of diffusion and random motion.
Statistical Physics, Diffusion, Brownian Motion
Medical Applications, Physical Mechanisms, Cellular Structure, Cross-membrane Transport, Cellular Dynamics
Edward Redish
Kimberly Moore
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An introduction to dimensional analysis with readings, problems, and examples throughout the curriculum. Problems available in Expert TA.
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
NEXUS Physics is an IPLS class designed for bio majors. This is a sample implementation.
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electrostatics
Medical Applications
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
a set of problems to help students learn to think about mechanism and create a coherent story as part of solving a complex problem
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Optics, Electric Fields and Potential, DC Circuits
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Cardiovascular System, Neurophysiology
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
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