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PSU Physics of Biomedicine

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Priya Jamkhedkar

Instructor

Portland State University

Department of Physics

Pedagogical Methods Used

Collaborative problem-solving, Conceptually-oriented activities, Context-rich problems, SCALE-UP / studio / workshop physics, Tutorials

Life Sciences Focus

Codeveloped and teaching a full year general physics sequence focusing on pre health and life-sciences majors. Also developed online active and adaptive courses both traditional algebra and calculus-based, and algebra-based course with biomedical relevance.

Describe the courses that you teach for life sciences students

I teach mainly introductory general physics courses. Presently, teaching a full year algebra-based course with numerous biomedical examples on an active, interactive and adaptive platform.

What is your approach to teaching physics for life science students?

We have created videos with experts in the biomedical field to connect physics to specific biomedical examples and fields. Content, questions and assessments have also been created via biomedical examples. Trying to teach physics concepts more in the context of experiences and examples relevant to life-sciences students.

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Microscopy

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

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Curriculum uses videos, text, and assessment questions to explain how optics are used in basic microscopy and improve diagnostic imaging.

Optical Imaging

Optics, Geometrical Optics, Diffraction, Polarization, Modern Optics, Reflection - Flat Surfaces, Reflection - Curved Surfaces, Refractive Index, Thin Lens, Thick Lens, Optical Instruments, Diffraction Around Objects, Physical Optics

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Ellynne Kutschera

Priya Jamkhedkar

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1-D Motion in the Human Body - Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics (BMP)

Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activity, Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Student reading, Lecture materials, Exam problem

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Engage your students in this first chapter of an active learning, fully ADAPTABLE, biomedically relevant introductory physics curriculum.

Biomechanical, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Locomotion and Gait, Kinesiology, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Gravitational Acceleration, Moving Reference Frames

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP 1-D Motion in the Human Body Active Learning TEXT

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

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Have your students "read, process and share" with this Active Learning Biomedically Relevant Physics TEXT on 1-D Motion in the Human Body

Biomechanical, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Locomotion and Gait, Kinesiology, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Gravitational Acceleration, Moving Reference Frames

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP 1-D Motion in the Human Body Learning Activities (LA)

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

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Engage your students through Learning Activities (LA) for 1-D Motion in the Human Body. Designed to accompany BMP curriculum.

Exercise Science, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Gravitational Acceleration, Moving Reference Frames

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP 1D Motion in the Human Body Assessment Questions (AQ)

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

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Assessment Questions (AQ) on 1D Motion in the Human Body to accompany Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics Curriculum.

Biomechanical, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Gravitational Acceleration, Moving Reference Frames

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Sample Ch 1 QTI Files -1D Motion in the Human Body

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

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

+ 2 more

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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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