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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Kohlmyer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Schatz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marcus Marr, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

), developed by R. Chabay and B. Sherwood at North Carolina StateUniversity, is an innovative introductory physics curriculum that emphasizes fundamentalphysical principles, the microscopic structure of matter, a more coherent formulation linkingclassical and modern content, and modeling complex systems through computation. We discussour motivations for introducing the curriculum, implementation issues, and ongoing assessment.IntroductionThe calculus-based introductory physics course is a key component of the educational mission ofthe Georgia Institute of Technology, due to its status as one of the nation’s leading universities inengineering education, and due to the sheer number of students that take the course. Nearlyevery student at Georgia Tech is

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Mary Moriarty, Smith College; Gary Felder, Smith College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

pace within the course framework to address these needs. The role of formative assessment for helping them identify these needs and monitor their progress was also discussed.• Students completed a content-based pre-assessment (see Appendix B). Page 13.54.3• Students worked on developing an intuitive understanding of position-time and velocity-time graphs and the derivative/integral relationship between them by completing an extensive series of kinesthetic activities. In these activities students used Vernier motion detectors2 to measure and plot their position or velocity in real time as they walked to match different motion

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Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Probst, Southeast Missouri State University; Margaret Waterman, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2008-2083: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF USING PERSONAL RESPONSESYSTEMS (CLICKERS) IN A CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS COURSEDavid Probst, Southeast Missouri State University David Probst is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Southeast Missouri State University who regularly teaches conceptual physics.Margaret Waterman, Southeast Missouri State University Margaret Waterman is a Professor of Biology at Southeast Missouri State University who specializes in science education. Page 13.994.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Preliminary Results of Using

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Winston Jackson, California Institute of Technology; Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology; James Maloney, California Institute of Technology; Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, California Institute of Technology; Julian Rimoli, California Institute of Technology; Luz Rivas, California Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2008-2378: PHYSICS FUNDAMENTALS, ENGINEERING DESIGN, ANDRESEARCH: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHREE-WEEK SHORTCOURSEWinston Jackson, California Institute of Technology Winston Jackson received his BS in Civil Engineering from Southern University and A&M College and his MS degree in Applied Mechanics at the California Institute of Technology, where he is currently continuing his PhD work. His research is in the area of experimental solid mechanics, and he has been a teaching assistant for a course in solid mechanics as well as the Physics Curriculum Coordinator for the 2007 YESS Program.Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology Jennifer Franck is currently a

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Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

- questionnaires.TABLE 1: Multiple–choice results collected from questionnaires given before theworkshop. The results indicate the percent value for each answer.1. A car is moving along a horizontal highway in astraight line at a constant rate of 25 m/s. Itsacceleration is 47 [A][A] 9.8 m/s2 0 [B][B] 9.8 m/s. 41 [C] – correct answer[C] zero. 12 [D][D] 25 m/s.2. A ball is thrown straight upward. What is theacceleration of the ball at the highest point?[A] zero 53 [A][B] 9.8 m/s2 , upward 12 [B][C] 9.8 m/s2, downward

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa Larkin, American University; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh

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Engineering Physics & Physics

sessionsstudents are introduced and coached in the following topic areas: 1) Working in Teams 2) Use of software packages (MATLAB) in problem solving, a. Mathematical Operations b. Matrix Operations c. Curve Fitting d. Plotting e. Input/Output f. Scripting g. Branching h. Looping 3) Use of software packages (C++) in problem solving, a. Mathematical Operations b. Input/Output c. Scripting d. Branching e. Looping f. Functions g. Pointers 4) Use of software packages (WORD, POWERPOINT) in communications. a. Introduction to Technical Report Writing b. Effective Use of the LibraryOpen-ended homework projects related to

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Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jonassen, University of Missouri

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Engineering Physics & Physics

development (pp. 371-393). Oxford, UK: Blackwell.6. Kuhn, D., & Dean., D. (2004). Connecting scientific reasoning and causal inference. Journal of Cognition and Development, 5 (2), 261-288.7. Zimmerman, C. (2000). The development of scientific reasoning skills. Developmental Review, 20, 99-149.8. Sembugmorthy, V. & Chandrasekeran, B. (1986). Functional representations of devices and compilation of diagnostic problem-solving systems. IN J. Kolodner & C.K. Riesbeck (Eds.), Experience, memory, and reasoning (pp. 47-53). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.9. Thagard, P. (2000). Explaining disease: Correlations, causes, and mechanisms. In F. C. Keil & R. A. Wilson (Eds.), Explanation and cognition (pp. 254-276

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Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raymond Winton, Mississippi State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

mathematics overhead andallows the novice professional to see the concepts without either investment in the analyticaloverhead nor in the extensive set of second-order parameters reflected by the parameter setsfor these advanced device models.The simplest model of the MOS transistor is represented by figure 1.1, and identifies theessential operation of the device and minimum set of device parameters. (a) 4-terminal schematic symbol (b) physical cross-section Figure 1.1. MOS device cross-section and circuit symbol.The device cross-section is the basis for the symbol and emphasizes that the device is a field- Page 13.807.3controlled

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Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Patricia Hogan, Suffolk University; Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

understanding of these concepts? (A) Collaboration with students and faculty (B) Analysis of the literature (C) Constructing the model (D) Testing and evaluation (E) Analysis of the data (F) Redesign (G) None of the above.Content LearningQuestion 4 By participating in this project you were solving the problems of interfacing different kinds of sensors to the Tmote sky model. What kind of signal Tmote requires on the input? Select an applicable answer(s). (A

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeff Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Arnold Weimerskirch, University of St. Thomas

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Engineering Physics & Physics

improvementof our engineering programs.Bibliography1. A. Mitra, Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, Prentice Hall, New York (1998)2. J. M. Juran and F. M. Gryna, Quality Planning and Analysis, McGraw Hill, New York (1993)3. P. B. Crosby, Quality without Tears, McGraw Hill, New York, (1984)4. W. E. Deming, Out of the Crisis, MIT Press, Cambridge, (1982) Page 13.1361.75. M. Bailey, R.B. Floersheim, S.J. Ressler, "Course Assessment Plan: A tool for integrated curriculumManagement", Journal of Engineering Education, October 20026. Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, ABET,Baltimore

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jonassen, University of Missouri; Young Hoan Cho, University of Missouri; Carlos Wexler, University of Missouri

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Psychology, 79, 347–362.2. Sweller, J., and Cooper, G. A. (1985). The use of worked examples as a substitute for problem solving in learning algebra. Cognition & Instruction, 2, 59–89.3. Rich, B. (1960). Schaum’s Principles of and Problems of Elementary Algebra, Schaum’s, New York.4. Wilson, J.W., Fernandez,M.L., & Hadaway, N (n.d). Mathematical problem solving. Retrieved 9/22/05 from http://jwilson.coe.uga.5. Lucangeli, D., Tressoldi, P. E., and Cendron, M. (1998). Cognitive and metacognitive abilities involved in the solution of mathematical word problems: Validation of a comprehensive model. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 23, 257–275.6. Ploetzner, R., & Spada, H. (1998). Constructing quantitative problem

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anca Sala, Baker College; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems.PO’s a, b, and l relate directly to the requirement to study Physics as a fundamental sciencediscipline with laboratory. The Physics lab where students work in teams with colleagues fromvarious programs also prepares students to meet PO’s d and g. In addition, the Physics educationplays a role in the preparation of students to meet PO’s h, i, and j.All SLO’s of the General Physics III course are appropriate for meeting the Program Outcomesmentioned above. Moreover, SLO’s 4 - 7 are especially important in preparing students for thestudy of Thermodynamics, and ultimately for professional work in the “thermal systems area” asrequired by PO n

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Jenna Ross, Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2008-680: TALES FROM THE WAVE FRONT: TEACHING THE PHYSICS OFCELL PHONES AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONSRobert Ross, University of Detroit MercyJenna Ross, Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology Page 13.1137.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Tales from the Wave Front: Teaching the Physics of Cell Phones and Wireless CommunicationsIntroductionFor over twenty years our college has offered a summer enrichment program for high schoolstudents. The UNinitiates Introduction to Engineering (UNITE) program affords high schoolstudents the opportunity to take courses in writing, mathematics, computer science

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Ieta, Murray State University; Arthur Pallone

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2008-1453: PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGINCORPORATING PEER FEEDBACK IN ORDER TO ENHANCE CREATIVITYIN ENGINEERING COURSESAdrian Ieta, Murray State University Adrian Ieta holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2004) from The University of Western Ontario, Canada. He also holds a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Timisoara, Romania (1984), a B.E.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnical University of Timisoara (1992), and an M.E.Sc. from The University of Western Ontario (1999). He worked on industrial projects within the Applied Electrostatics Research Centre and the Digital Electronics Research Group at the University of Western Ontario and is an IEEE

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Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Mathew Mounce, University of Central Oklhoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM ) among the incomingfreshmen so that they will be encouraged to pursue a degree in Engineering, Physics, orcomputer science. The duration of this research activity was four weeks, during which time thesestudents become familiar with research, teamwork, problem based learning, and the proceduresinvolved in engineering design and building. The first phase of the activity, lasting for one week,involved an introduction to basic theory focusing on electronics, mechanics, programming, andengineering design processes. The second phase of the activity, lasting the remaining threeweeks, involved researching, designing, and building a conceptual model and prototype of aminesweeper robot. With the