Abstract

Describes a software library developed to teach biophysics and physiology undergraduates that includes software on (1) the Hodgkin-Huxley model for excitation of action potentials in electrically excitable cells; (2) a random-walk model of diffusion; (3) single voltage-gated ion channels; (4) steady-state chemically mediated transport; and (5) macroscopic diffusion processes. (MDH)

Citation

Weiss, T.F. (1992). Software for Teaching Physiology and Biophysics. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1(4), 259. Retrieved August 13, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/164706/.

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Keywords

• Biophysics
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Computer Software
• educational technology
• engineering education
• Graphs
• higher education
• instructional materials
• Libraries
• physiology
• science education
• Science Instruction
• student motivation
• teaching methods
• undergraduate students
• Visualization