DocumentCode
1156563
Title
Using Computational Methods to Reinvigorate an Undergraduate Physics Curriculum
Author
Taylor, Jaime R. ; King, B.A.
Author_Institution
Austin Peay State Univ., TX
Volume
8
Issue
5
fYear
2006
Firstpage
38
Lastpage
43
Abstract
Austin Peay State University´s Department of Physics and Astronomy has reinvigorated its physics program by adding a required computational methods class and small computational components to classes across its curriculum. A front-to-back problem management approach has required a change in the way the department assesses students´ performance
Keywords
computer aided instruction; physics computing; physics education; computational methods; front-to-back problem management; physics program; undergraduate physics curriculum; Astronomy; Bridges; Computer industry; Educational institutions; Engineering profession; Mathematics; Military computing; Nuclear and plasma sciences; Physics computing; Proteins; computational physics; physics education;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computing in Science & Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1521-9615
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MCSE.2006.100
Filename
1677481
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