Physics 132
by Edward Neth, Paul Flowers, Paul Peter Urone, William R. Robinson, Richard Langley, E.F. Redish, Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht, Klaus Theopold: University of Delaware, Roger Hinrichs
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A second semester introductory physics course for life sciences students that looks to deepen students’ understanding of biology and chemistry through physics all through the lens of understanding two of the most fundamental particles in the Universe: electrons and photons. The book begins with exploring the quantum mechanical nature of these objects to expand on what students have learned in chemistry and then proceeds to geometric optics (using the human eye as a theme), electrostatics (using membrane potentials), circuits (using the neuron), and finally synthesizing everything in a unit exploring the meaning of “light is an electromagnetic wave.”
A second semester introductory physics course for life sciences students that looks to deepen students' understanding of biology and chemistry through physics all through the lens of understanding two of the most fundamental particles in the Universe: electrons and photons. The book begins with exploring the quantum mechanical nature of these objects to expand on what students have learned in chemistry and then proceeds to geometric optics (using the human eye as a theme), electrostatics (using membrane potentials), circuits (using the neuron), and finally synthesizing everything in a unit exploring the meaning of "light is an electromagnetic wave."Discussion questions for Physics 132
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How does shifting the study of physics away from abstract mechanics and toward life sciences—specifically through the lens of electrons and photons—change your perception of how living systems operate?
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In what ways does bridging the gap between introductory quantum mechanics and everyday biological chemistry deepen your appreciation for the complexity of the human body?
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The book uses the human eye as a central theme for exploring geometric optics; how did examining this everyday biological tool through a physical lens alter the way you think about vision and perception?
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