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Introductory level labs with human body contexts in area of light and optics focusing on vision
Abstract:
Archive of introductory level labs that are part of the Humanized Physics Project (2001-2004), an multi-institutional effort to make introductory labs more relevant for students in the life sciences. Ideas were shared, but each institution developed its own version of materials. These are the materials developed for use by Doane College and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Use of sensors for data acquisition was new at the time, but some of the technology is now out-of date.
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In-class activity, Lecture materials, Lab, Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
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Physics Topics:
Optics > Geometrical Optics
Life Sciences Topics:
Human and Animal Physiology > Vision
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Copyright: 2025 Nancy Beverly, Christopher Wentworth
CC BY-NC-SA - Attribution, No Commercial uses and Share Alike. Derivative works must have the same license.Last Edit Date:
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