Contributions
Photon transitions
Remote Learning, In-class activity, Homework, Restricted accessAnswering questions about energy level transitions of an atom
None
Atomic Physics, Absorption
Edward Redish
NEXUS Physics
The NEXUS Physics Wikibook Printable Version (ver 0.8)
Remote Learning, Instructor supplement, Student reading, Pre-class assignmentA free set of readings for a one year IPLS course. Available as a PDF file or as free webpages. (version 0.8)
Cross-cutting Biological Concepts
Motion in One Dimension, Motion in Two Dimensions, Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law, Applications of Newton's Laws, Work and Energy, Linear Momentum, Electrostatics, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits, Surface Tension, Statics of Fluids, Geometrical Optics, Interference, Oscillations, Wave Motion, Second and Third Law, Probability, Ensembles, Diffusion
Edward Redish
Ray Optics Virtual Lab
Remote Learning, In-class activity, Lab, Homework, Restricted access, Student reading, Exam problemA lab designed as an online replacement for a hands-on exploration of the principles of optics.
Animal Adaptations, Natural Selection and Adaptation, Vision
Straight Line Propagation, Reflection - Flat Surfaces, Reflection - Curved Surfaces, Refractive Index, Refraction - Flat Surfaces, Thin Lens, Thick Lens
Edward Redish
Diffusion and Random Walk unit
Instructor supplement, Student reading, Lecture materials, In-class activity, Clicker question, Lab, Demonstration, Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problemProvides the basic physics of the critical biological phenomenon of diffusion and random motion.
Medical Applications, Physical Mechanisms, Cellular Structure, Cross-membrane Transport, Cellular Dynamics
Statistical Physics, Diffusion, Brownian Motion
Edward Redish
Kimberly Moore
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Using mathematics in science
Student reading, Homework, Exam problemSpecific tools and activities that can help students build math-in-science skills
Molecular and Cellular Biology, Human and Animal Physiology
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Edward Redish
Sample NEXUS Physics Class
Student reading, Instructor supplement, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problemNEXUS Physics is an IPLS class designed for bio majors. This is a sample implementation.
Medical Applications
Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electrostatics
Edward Redish
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