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American Journal of Physics

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2012

Subjects

Curriculum planning, Physics -- Study and teaching

Abstract

We report on the development of an undergraduate biomedical physics course at Portland State University, motivated by both student interest and the desire of the university?s Physics Department to provide an interdisciplinary intermediate-level physics course. The course was developed through the community engagement of physicians, clinical researchers, and basic science researchers. Class meetings were a combination of regular and guest lectures, hands-on exercises, web-based activities, class discussions, and a student poster information session for patrons at a local science museum. The course inspired students to engage in research projects in biomedical physics that enhance their understanding of science and education as well as benefit the learning of future students. Furthermore, this course offers an opportunity for traditionally underrepresented groups in physics courses, such as women, to gain additional exposure to physics.

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This is the publisher's final PDF. Article appears in American Journal of Physics (http://ajp.aapt.org/) and is copyright 2012 by the American Association of Physics Teachers. This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and the American Association of Physics Teachers

DOI

10.1119/1.4753933

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/9076

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