Computational Physics: A Better Model for Physics Education?

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written by Rubin Landau

Computational physics provides a broader, more balanced, and more flexible education than a traditional physics major. Moreover, presenting physics within a scientific problem-solving paradigm is a more effective and efficient way to teach physics than the traditional approach.

Computing in Science and Engineering: Volume 8, Issue 5, Pages 22-30

http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/MCSE.2006.85

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Restriction:: © 2006 Computing in Science and Engineering
DOI:: 10.1109/MCSE.2006.85
Keywords:: computer education, computer simulations, physics education
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Record Updated:: June 6, 2008 by Bruce Mason
Last Update when Cataloged:: August 1, 2006
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<a href="http://www.compadre.org/portal/items/detail.cfm?ID=7361">Landau, Rubin. "Computational Physics: A Better Model for Physics Education?." Comp. Sci. Eng. 8, no. 5, (August 1, 2006): 22-30.</a>

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R. Landau, Computational Physics: A Better Model for Physics Education?, Comp. Sci. Eng. 8 (5), 22 (2006), <http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7361&DocID=513>.

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Landau, R. (2006, August 1). Computational Physics: A Better Model for Physics Education?. Comp. Sci. Eng., 8(5), 22-30. Retrieved May 19, 2013, from http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7361&DocID=513

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Landau, Rubin. "Computational Physics: A Better Model for Physics Education?." Comp. Sci. Eng. 8, no. 5, (August 1, 2006): 22-30, http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7361&DocID=513 (accessed 19 May 2013).

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Landau, Rubin. "Computational Physics: A Better Model for Physics Education?." Comp. Sci. Eng. 8.5 (2006): 22-30. 19 May 2013 <http://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=7361&DocID=513>.

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