Outdated IPLS courses do not serve today's life science students

Once seen as a soft science, life science now emphasizes modeling and analyzing complex systems using rigorous, quantitative approaches. Introductory Physics for Life Science courses must evolve beyond outdated physical science-based frameworks to meet 21^st century life science student needs. To remain relevant, today’s IPLS instruction must 1) embed biological contexts, 2) align physics instruction with life science goals, and 3) use evidence-based STEM teaching methods. This poster presents the new physics concepts for IPLS: Diffusion and Random Motion; Fluid Mechanics and Flow; Entropy and Statistical Physics; Non-Equilibrium Thermodynamics and Energy Transduction; Mathematical and Computational Modeling; and Molecular and Chemical Forces. Additionally, the poster includes practical suggestions for incorporating this content into your existing IPLS course.