Physics 4L replaces the second half of the traditional two-semester introductory physics sequence, and incorporates extensive life science applications of electricity, magnetism, and optics, as well as teaching the basic concepts. As part of this curriculum development, I have collaborated with other physics faculty around the country who are developing materials and strategies for teaching introductory physics for life sciences. I have also consulted extensively with my Swarthmore colleagues in biology and chemistry, and received some support from the HHMI grant to Swarthmore College.
In the future, I hope to develop Physics 3L as well as 4L, which would replace the first half of the traditional sequence (mechanics).