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  2. Collaborative problem solving labs in physics for life-science students pt II  (V5: This is the latest version.)
Collaborative problem solving labs in physics for life-science students pt II
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Highlights: A complete set of 1 semester long E&M labs with full supplements, equipment list, training notes and more.
Abstract: We present a complete set of laboratory activities for an introductory Electricity and Magnetism physics course for life science majors. This course is taught to a large cohort (currently ~800 students) at the University of Virginia. On the pedagogical side, the course is designed to address the issues typical to life science majors such as a low level of math preparation and difficulty finding relatable material. On the administrative side, the course addresses the issue of a heavy grading load in large courses and presents a complete set of assignments that are graded automatically by a computer yet personalized to students’ data.
Resource Types: In-class activity, Lab, Pre-class assignment, Instructor supplement, Project
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Physics Topics: 

Electricity & Magnetism > Capacitance > Capacitors, Dielectric

Electricity & Magnetism > DC Circuits > Circuit Analysis, Currents, Ohm's Law, RC Circuits

Electricity & Magnetism > Electric Fields and Potential > Electric Field, Electrostatic Force, Electrostatic Potential and Potential Energy, Gauss' Law

Electricity & Magnetism > Electrostatics > Charge, Conductors and Insulators, Coulomb's Law, Electrostatic Meters, Induced Charge

Electricity & Magnetism > Inductance > Self Inductance

Electricity & Magnetism > Magnetic Fields and Forces > Ampere's Law, Fields and Currents, Force on Moving Charges, Force on Wires, Forces on Magnets, Magnetic Fields

Electricity & Magnetism > Magnetic Materials > Magnets

Electricity & Magnetism > Resistance > Resistance Characteristics

Life Sciences Topics: 

Medical Applications > Diagnostic (non-imaging) Techniques > Electrical Diagnostics

Molecular and Cellular Biology > Cellular Dynamics

Math Topics: 
Algebra; Geometry; Graphical Analysis

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Collaborative problem solving labs in physics for life-science students pt II

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Copyright:   2025 Maxim Bychkov

License:   CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.

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