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Body Composition Measurement

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 the physics concepts behind body composition analysis.

Radiographic Imaging, Nuclear Imaging, Optical Imaging, Electrical Diagnostics, Pressure & Fluid Diagnostics, Physical Exam, Biotribology, Metabolism

Applications of Newton's Laws, AC Circuits, Statics of Fluids, Archimedes' Principle, Density and Buoyancy, Isothermal Processes, Adiabatic Processes, Photons, Impedance, RLC Circuits - AC

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Ellynne Kutschera

Priya Jamkhedkar

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Conservation of Energy and Applications to the Human Body (BMP)

Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activity, Lecture materials, Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problem
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Energy Conservation in the Body - how does our body convert energy? A student centered, active-learning study of energy conservation.

Chemical Energy Conversion, Chemical Energy Storage, Cellular Mechanics, Metabolic Pathways

Work, Non-Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy, Mechanical Power

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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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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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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Pulse Oximetry

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 light is used to determine blood oxygen saturation.

Healthy Cardiovascular Function, Optical Imaging

Refractive Index, Total Internal Reflection, Optical Instruments, Diffraction Through One Slit, Interference From Two Sources, Gratings, Photons, Lasers

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Ellynne Kutschera

Ralf Widenhorn

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