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Concept Based Learning: Demonstrating Its Effectiveness In Thermodynamics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Louisville, Kentucky

Publication Date

June 20, 2010

Start Date

June 20, 2010

End Date

June 23, 2010

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2153-5965

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Tagged Division

Mechanical Engineering

Page Count

20

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15.307.1 - 15.307.20

DOI

10.18260/1-2--16573

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https://peer.asee.org/16573

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Mathew Hagge Iowa State University

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Gloria Starns Iowa State University

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Hagge, M., & Starns, G. (2010, June), Concept Based Learning: Demonstrating Its Effectiveness In Thermodynamics Paper presented at 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky. 10.18260/1-2--16573

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