Re: [Phys-l] Michaelis kinetics, etc. - thermodynamics Fwd: Goals for college physics courses

[Philip Keller <PKeller@holmdelschools.org>]

I don't want to start an argument and I have not read the manuscript....but I have to say:  I would have gone with "thermodynamicists" myself.  Tough call though.  :)

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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] on behalf of Bernard Cleyet [bernardcleyet@redshift.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 12:48 PM
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Cc: Diana Kornbrot
Subject: [Phys-l] Michaelis kinetics,   etc. - thermodynamics     Fwd: Goals for college physics courses

> From physlrnr-l

Of interest to thermodynamititions in this list?

bc notes, curiously, M-Menten a default fit in his kaleidograph app.

Begin forwarded message:

> Hi
> A non-political question!
>
> Thermodynamics is clearly important for non-physicists, as well as physicists
> How many on this list would aim for  non-physics majors to
>
> 1.  understand this Ms. on biology
> 2.  be able to apply the methods to obtain cis-regulation for ssystems they might be investigating?
>
> http://www.ploscompbiol.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pcbi.1002407
>
> Consider non-science majors [?future presidents], biology majors, high school students
> What constructivist activity might they engage in to master these concepts?
>
> Best
> Diana

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