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Fluid Dynamics in Biological Systems: Complete Teaching Package

8 views1 commentsAdded 2026-06-23Updated 2026-08-10v1: This is the latest version.

Overview

Summary

Uses real clinical fluid samples for viscosity measurements. Pre/post concept assessments included. Adaptable for 2-hour or 3-hour sessions. Equipment list uses common physics lab supplies.

Description

A comprehensive teaching package for a 3-hour introductory lab on fluid dynamics in biological contexts. Covers viscosity measurement, Poiseuille flow, and Reynolds number through hands-on experiments with biologically relevant fluids. Includes student lab manual, data worksheets, homework problems, and instructor guide with equipment setup notes.

Lab Profile

Experimentation Goals

These experimentation goals are most strongly represented in the explicit learning goals described above:

Visualize DataFit Models to Data

Student Decision Making

In this lab, students have the opportunity to:

Choose Analysis

Discovery

Determine results previously known to:

Students

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Authors

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Adrian Madsen

Physics Topics

Waves and Oscillations

License

CC BY-NC-SA

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