DocumentCode :
1156554
Title :
Implementing Curricular Change
Author :
Johnston, Marty
Author_Institution :
Univ. of St. Thomas, MN
Volume :
8
Issue :
5
fYear :
2006
Firstpage :
32
Lastpage :
37
Abstract :
Analytical skills provide the theoretical framework for much of physics. In the real world, however, solutions to problems typically require creative combinations of analytic, experimental, and computational techniques. Recognizing this need, the physics department at the University of St. Thomas developed an integrated physics curriculum emphasizing analytical, computational, experimental, and communication skills
Keywords :
educational institutions; physics education; St. Thomas University; circular change; physics curriculum development; Boundary conditions; Computer aided instruction; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Laboratories; Mission and Vision; Physics computing; Physics education; Problem-solving; Solids; computational physics; physics education;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
1521-9615
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2006.91
Filename :
1677480
Link To Document :
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