The objectives of this proposal are to increase the conceptual understanding of students in introductory algebra and calculus- based physics courses, and to make clearer at an earlier stage the connection between the scientific method and the physics lab. This is being accomplished by introduction of Workshop Physics and microcomputer-based laboratory curricula. Five Macintosh LC's provide the heart of the new physics lab, and a host of probes interfaced with the computers allows the students to gather and reduce data for further analysis. Students learn almost all of their physics from these labs, effectively eliminating lectures.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9252111
Program Officer
Ruth H. Howes
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1992-08-15
Budget End
1995-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
$10,407
Indirect Cost
Name
Western Piedmont Community College
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Morganton
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
28655