Classical Mechanics
Electricity & Magnetism > Electrostatics
Fluid Mechanics
Thermo & Stat Mech
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NEXUS Physics is an IPLS class designed for bio majors. This is a sample implementation.
Abstract:
An example of how the first semester of NEXUS/Physics can be implemented in a 15 week semester. The specific example is from the University of Maryland (Fall 2017) in a 15 week semester and includes selected readings, homework assignments, quizzes, exams, recitations, and laboratories.
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Student reading, Instructor supplement, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Exam problem
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TOPICS
Physics Topics:
Life Sciences Topics:
Medical Applications
Chemistry Topics:
Chemical Bonding > Bond Lengths and Energies
Chemical Energetics > Energy
Intermolecular Forces > Hydrogen Bonding
Macromolecules > DNA and RNA, Proteins
Math Topics:
Algebra; Differential Calculus; Geometry; Integral Calculus; Trigonometry
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Copyright: 2025 Edward Redish
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