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
Link To Document :
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