An introductory physics and biophysics course for life science students

William G. Buckman; James E. Parks; Thomas P. Coohill

doi:10.1119/1.10001

An introductory physics and biophysics course for life science students

William G. Buckman, James E. Parks, Thomas P. Coohill

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An introductory physics course entitled “Introduction to Physics and Biophysics” has been developed and implemented for life science students at Western Kentucky University. This paper describes the objectives of the course, presents a topical syllabus, and points out particular topics given special consideration. Pertinent student characteristics and comments concerning the course are also presented. As a result of the successful implementation of this course, a biophysics minor has been initiated and twelve students will graduate this year with a minor in biophysics. A laboratory is also being developed to accompany this lecture course.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	77-80
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Physics
Volume	43
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1119/1.10001
State	Published - Jan 1975
Externally published	Yes

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