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Ralf Widenhorn

Portland State University

Department of Physics

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Peer Instruction / Think-Pair-Share, Collaborative problem-solving, Conceptually-oriented activities, Context-rich problems, Project-based learning, Guided inquiry, Mathematically-focused activities, Experimentally-focused activities

Life Sciences Focus

Physics for pre-health students, physics of instruments and tools used in medicine and biomedical research, hands-on labs, video interviews with physicians and biomedical researchers

Describe the courses that you teach for life sciences students

Large lecture hall introductory physics, Introductory physics lab, TA supervision Intermediate level physics in biomedicine

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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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INTRODUCTION - Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics (BMP) Curriculum

Instructor supplement, Restricted access

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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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BMP Conservation of Energy TEXT-INSTRUCTOR

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

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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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BMP Conservation of Energy Learning Activities (LA)

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

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Student Centered, active-learning activities developing conceptual and graphical understanding of Energy Transfer and Conservation.

Chemical Energy Conversion, Chemical Energy Storage

Work, Non-Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy

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BMP Conservation of Energy Assessment Questions (AQ)

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

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Formative/Summative Assessment Questions matched to Learning Objectives in "Conservation of Energy in the Human Body" TEXT.

Chemical Energy Conversion, Chemical Energy Storage

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

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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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BMP Forces Acting in the Human Body Active Learning TEXT

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

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Help your students "process" while they read with this Active Learning Biomedically Relevant Physics TEXT on Forces Acting in the Human Body

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Forces Acting in the Human Body Learning Activities (LA)

In-class activity, Demonstration, Video, Pre-class assignment, Homework, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, Clicker question

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Engage your students through Learning Activities (LA) for Forces acting in the Human Body.

Biomechanical, 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, Dentistry and Orthodontia

Measuring Inertia, Inertia at Rest, Inertia in Motion, Force & Acceleration, Accelerated Reference Frames, Interacting Objects, Action/Reaction, Recoil, Center of Gravity, Equilibrium, Resolution of Forces, Friction, Universal Gravitation

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Forces Acting in the Human Body Assessment Questions (AQ)

Homework, Exam problem, Instructor supplement, Restricted access, In-class activity, Pre-class assignment, Clicker question

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Assessment Questions (AQ) on Forces Acting in the Human Body to accompany Biomedically Relevant Introductory Physics Curriculum.

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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BMP Sample Ch 2 QTi Files - GRF during walking and running

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, Sports/dance Performance, Exercise Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Daily Activities

Position & Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, 2D Velocity, 2D Acceleration, Center of Mass, Measuring Inertia, Inertia at Rest, Inertia in Motion, Force & Acceleration, Accelerated Reference Frames, Interacting Objects, Action/Reaction, Friction

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Nancy Donaldson

Mayuri Gilhooly

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