2021 Virtual Capstone Conference Abstract Detail Page
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| Abstract Title: | Upper-Division Physics: Planning a Coherent Course and Choosing the Right Tools |
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| Abstract: | Computational integration is most effective when it is sustained and coherent across an entire course. In this workshop, participants will design a thread of computation throughout an upper division course, examining how computational activities fit together to serve course-wide learning goals. We will focus on choosing exercises, assessment techniques, and choosing computational tools to best suit a variety of student populations and course formats. The facilitators will demonstrate Mathematica and Python (Glowscript/Jupyter) and describe examples from Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, and Electromagnetism. We suggest arriving with an idea of which upper-level course you'd like to work with. The facilitators will guide you in developing a plan for computation and you will be encouraged to share your plan at the end of the workshop. |
| Abstract Type: | Workshop |
| Submission Category: | Upper-level |
| Session: | Friday Workshop Session |
| Abstract DOI: | 10.1119/PICUP.Abstract.2021Capstone.8665 |
Primary Author Information | |
| First name: | Deva |
| Last name: | O'Neil |
| Institution: | Bridgewater College |
Co-Author Information | |
| Additional Co-authors or Co-presenters: | Jay Wang |
