scholarly journals Initial Interest, Goals, and Changes in CLASS Scores in Introductory Physics for Life Sciences

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine H. Crouch Crouch ◽  
Panchompoo Wisittanawat ◽  
K. Ann Renninger
Keyword(s):  
Life Sciences ◽  
Introductory Physics

scholarly journals Examining course syllabi: Introductory physics for life sciences

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Remy Dou ◽  
Raluca Teodorescu ◽  
Adrian Madsen ◽  
Edward F. Redish ◽  
Mark Reeves
Keyword(s):  
Life Sciences ◽  
Introductory Physics ◽  
Course Syllabi

scholarly journals Chemical energy in an introductory physics course for the life sciences

2014 ◽  
Vol 82 (5) ◽  
pp. 403-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin W. Dreyfus ◽  
Julia Gouvea ◽  
Benjamin D. Geller ◽  
Vashti Sawtelle ◽  
Chandra Turpen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Sciences ◽  
Introductory Physics ◽  
Chemical Energy ◽  
Physics Course

scholarly journals Multidisciplinary Education—Bridging Physics to Life Sciences In Introductory College Labs

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. p1
Author(s):  
Wathiq Abdul-Razzaq
Keyword(s):  
Human Body ◽  
Voltage Pulse ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Introductory Physics ◽  
Direct Connection ◽  
Simple Circuit ◽  
Simple Description ◽  
Multidisciplinary Education ◽  
Introductory College

A simple circuit that produces a voltage pulse analogous to the pulse generated in the neuron was developed. This circuit is suitable for an introductory physics lab experiment to improve students understanding of applications to real life. By including a simple description of how neurons send electrical signals, a direct connection is made between physics and the human body. This is especially relevant to students pursuing careers in biology, medicine, and other pre-health areas, but also important to any student who is curious about the role physics plays outside of the lab.

scholarly journals Advantages and Challenges of Using Physics Curricula as a Model for Reforming an Undergraduate Biology Course

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Donovan ◽  
L. J. Atkins ◽  
I. Y. Salter ◽  
D. J. Gallagher ◽  
R. F. Kratz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Student Understanding ◽  
Introductory Physics ◽  
Introductory Biology ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Undergraduate Biology ◽  
How People Learn ◽  
Introductory Classes ◽  
Physics Curriculum

We report on the development of a life sciences curriculum, targeted to undergraduate students, which was modeled after a commercially available physics curriculum and based on aspects of how people learn. Our paper describes the collaborative development process and necessary modifications required to apply a physics pedagogical model in a life sciences context. While some approaches were easily adapted, others provided significant challenges. Among these challenges were: representations of energy, introducing definitions, the placement of Scientists’ Ideas, and the replicability of data. In modifying the curriculum to address these challenges, we have come to see them as speaking to deeper differences between the disciplines, namely that introductory physics—for example, Newton's laws, magnetism, light—is a science of pairwise interaction, while introductory biology—for example, photosynthesis, evolution, cycling of matter in ecosystems—is a science of linked processes, and we suggest that this is how the two disciplines are presented in introductory classes. We illustrate this tension through an analysis of our adaptations of the physics curriculum for instruction on the cycling of matter and energy; we show that modifications of the physics curriculum to address the biological framework promotes strong gains in student understanding of these topics, as evidenced by analysis of student work.

scholarly journals Transforming the content, pedagogy and structure of an introductory physics course for life sciences majors

2018 ◽  
Vol 86 (11) ◽  
pp. 862-869
Author(s):  
David P. Smith ◽  
Laurie E. McNeil ◽  
David T. Guynn ◽  
Alice D. Churukian ◽  
Duane L. Deardorff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Sciences ◽  
Introductory Physics ◽  
Physics Course ◽  
Content Pedagogy
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