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Using math in physics -- teacher's introduction

Pedagogical essay, Restricted access, Instructor supplement
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A set of short papers discussing various strategies to help students learn to use math in physics. Sample teaching materials included.

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Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics

Edward Redish

NEXUS Physics

Diffusion and Random Walk unit

Instructor supplement, Student reading, Lecture materials, In-class activity, Clicker question, Lab, Demonstration, Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problem
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Provides 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

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Edward Redish

Kimberly Moore

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Using math in physics - Dimensional analysis

Remote Learning, Instructor supplement, Student reading, Lecture materials, Clicker question, In-class activity, Homework, Restricted access, Exam problem
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An introduction to dimensional analysis with readings, problems, and examples throughout the curriculum. Problems available in Expert TA.

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Oscillations & Waves, Thermo & Stat Mech, Electricity & Magnetism

Edward Redish

NEXUS Physics

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Sample NEXUS Physics Class

Student reading, Instructor supplement, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problem
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NEXUS 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

NEXUS Physics

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Living Physics textbook (AKA NEXUS Physics Wikibook)

Remote Learning, Student reading, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Clicker question
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an intro physics text designed for life-science students focusing on the skills they need to develop for research or healthcare careers

Biochemistry, Mechanics of Biomaterials, Fluid Transport, Material Flow, Cardiovascular System, Neurophysiology, Healthy Respiratory Function, Cellular Structure, Emergent Phenomena, Bioenergetics

Fluid Mechanics, Motion in Two Dimensions, Electrostatics, Electric Fields and Potential, Capacitance, Resistance, DC Circuits, Geometrical Optics, Diffraction, Interference, Oscillations, Wave Motion, Thermal Properties of Matter, First Law, Entropy, Second Law Formulations, Thermodynamic Potentials, Synthesis and Analysis of Color, Photons, Lasers, Random Walks

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Edward Redish

Ginny Redish

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Exponentials for IPLS

Instructor supplement, Student reading, Homework, Restricted access, Pre-class assignment, In-class activity, Exam problem
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An introduction to the use of the exponential and logarithm with biologically relevant examples

Cellular Dynamics, Proteins, The Cell, Cross-membrane Transport

Probability, Diffusion, Conductors and Insulators, Electric Field, Electrostatic Potential and Potential Energy

Edward Redish

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