Physics Education Project toward the Effective Curriculum: Project Members and Abstract

Outline:

Project Members and Abstract
Introduction
Problem Statements
Changes and Improvements
Method for Evaluation of the Project
Results and Feedback
Theoretical Perspectives and Discussions
Concluding Remarks
References

Project Members

Project Leader and Planner:

Hiro Shimoyama (Ph.D.)

Graduate Teaching Assistants for Summer Project:

Rajendra Timilsina
Bharath Kandula
Pramila Shakya
Venkata Chapati
Mahesh Ghimire
Rekam Giri

Graduate Teaching Assistants from Fall 2011:

Khagendra Adhikari
Amanda Palchak
Ek Raj Adhikari

Abstract

Algebra-based introductory physics for life science majors has a different taste from other introductory classes; namely, most of the students have little idea of why they are taking physics as a requirement class. Therefore, it is challenging to teach them for the instructors. The laboratory part of the class has the same issue. The purposes of this project have twofold: to solve educational and facilitative issues mainly based on laboratory curriculum; and to improve students' understanding toward physics and other sciences for their life-long learning experiences.