DocumentCode
1156537
Title
Computational Physics: A Better Model for Physics Education?
Author
Landau, Rubin
Author_Institution
Oregon State Univ., Portland, OR
Volume
8
Issue
5
fYear
2006
Firstpage
22
Lastpage
30
Abstract
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
Keywords
computer aided instruction; physics computing; physics education; computational physics; physics education; scientific problem-solving paradigm; Computer science education; Educational institutions; Educational programs; Educational technology; Employment; Mathematics; Physics computing; Physics education; Programming; Solids; computational physics; curricula; education;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Computing in Science & Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
1521-9615
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MCSE.2006.85
Filename
1677478
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