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Ralf Widenhorn

Portland State University

Department of Physics

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Peer Instruction / Think-Pair-Share, Collaborative problem-solving, Conceptually-oriented activities, Context-rich problems, Project-based learning, Guided inquiry, Mathematically-focused activities, Experimentally-focused activities

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Physics for pre-health students, physics of instruments and tools used in medicine and biomedical research, hands-on labs, video interviews with physicians and biomedical researchers

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Years teaching physics for life sciences

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Large lecture hall introductory physics, Introductory physics lab, TA supervision Intermediate level physics in biomedicine

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Forces Acting in the Human Body Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics (BMP)

Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activity, Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Student reading, Demonstration, Clicker question, Exam problem

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Engage your pre-health students with forces and applications of Newton's Laws as they pertain to the body!

Biomechanical, Dentistry and Orthodontia, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Assistive Devices, Healthy Musculoskeletal Function, Musculoskeletal Injury/Disorders, Locomotion and Gait, Kinesiology, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities, Injury and Injury Prevention

Measuring Inertia, Inertia at Rest, Inertia in Motion, Force & Acceleration, Interacting Objects, Action/Reaction, Recoil, Center of Gravity, Equilibrium, Resolution of Forces, Friction, Pressure, Universal Gravitation

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Forces Acting in the Human Body Active Learning TEXT

In-class activity, Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading

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Help your students "process" while they read with this Active Learning Biomedically Relevant Physics TEXT on Forces Acting in the Human Body

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Forces Acting in the Human Body Learning Activities (LA)

In-class activity, Demonstration, Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Clicker question

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Engage your students through Learning Activities (LA) for Forces acting in the Human Body.

Biomechanical, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Assistive Devices, Healthy Musculoskeletal Function, Musculoskeletal Injury/Disorders, Locomotion and Gait, Kinesiology, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities, Injury and Injury Prevention, Dentistry and Orthodontia

Measuring Inertia, Inertia at Rest, Inertia in Motion, Force & Acceleration, Accelerated Reference Frames, Interacting Objects, Action/Reaction, Recoil, Center of Gravity, Equilibrium, Resolution of Forces, Friction, Universal Gravitation

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Forces Acting in the Human Body Assessment Questions (AQ)

Homework, Exam problem, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activity, Pre-class assignment, Clicker question

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Assessment Questions (AQ) on Forces Acting in the Human Body to accompany Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics Curriculum.

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Sample Ch 2 QTi Files - GRF during walking and running

In-class activity, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problem, Instructor supplement, Restricted access

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Easy Implementation in your Learning Management System with QTi Imports! Once opened in your LMS, assessment can be easily modified.

Locomotion and Gait, Sports/dance Performance, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, 2D Velocity, 2D Acceleration, Center of Mass, Measuring Inertia, Inertia at Rest, Inertia in Motion, Force & Acceleration, Accelerated Reference Frames, Interacting Objects, Action/Reaction, Friction

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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Ultrasound Imaging

Student reading, Instructor supplement, Video, Pre-class assignment, Restricted access, Homework

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This curriculum uses videos, text, and assessment questions to explore how sound waves can be used in noninvasive diagnostic imaging.

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts, Ultrasound & Doppler

Transverse Pulses and Waves, Longitudinal Pulses and Waves, Impedance and Dispersion, Wave Properties of Sound, Reflection and Refraction (Sound), Reflection, Refraction, Transmission, Transfer of Energy in Waves, Doppler Effect, Pitch, Intensity and Attenuation, Architectural Acoustics, Wave Analysis and Synthesis

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Ellynne Kutschera

Priya Jamkhedkar

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Pulse Oximetry Lab

Lab, Instructor supplement, Project, Exam problem

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This lab allows students to explore spectrophotometers and the functioning of pulse oximeters.

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts, Physical Exam, Cardiovascular Disorders, Healthy Cardiovascular Function, Respiratory Disorders, Other Body Fluids

Refractive Index, Optical Instruments, Synthesis and Analysis of Color, Scattering

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Justin Dunlap

Ellynne Kutschera

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