Classical Mechanics > Motion in Two Dimensions
Electricity & Magnetism > Electrostatics
Fluid Mechanics
Thermo & Stat Mech > Thermal Properties of Matter
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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
Abstract:
Living Physics 1 is the first volume of a 2-semester algebra-based physics course designed for life-science students. We include physics topics of particular value for LS students, including diffusion, viscous fluid flow, and chemical energy. We organized the course to help students learn to blend physics concepts with mathematical representations, build physical intuition, and learn to think with math. These are PDFs and Word versions of an online commercial text in Top Hat that includes videos, simulations, autograded problems, and links to other pages and the web. Royalties go to the AAPT to support the Living Physics Portal.
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Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Student reading
Remote Learning Ready:
This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.
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TOPICS
Physics Topics:
Life Sciences Topics:
Biochemistry
Biomechanics > Mechanics of Biomaterials
Botany > Fluid Transport
Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Matter/energy Transfer & Transforms > Material Flow
Human and Animal Physiology > Cardiovascular System, Neurophysiology
Human and Animal Physiology > Respiratory System > Healthy Respiratory Function
Molecular and Cellular Biology > Cellular Structure
None
Chemistry Topics:
Chemical Energetics
Intermolecular Forces
Intermolecular Forces > Hydrogen Bonding
Reaction Mechanisms
Math Topics:
Algebra; Differential Calculus; Geometry; Graphical Analysis; Integral Calculus; Probability; Trigonometry
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Copyright: 2023 Edward Redish, Ginny Redish
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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