Title :
Computational Physics: A Better Model for Physics Education?
Author_Institution :
Oregon State Univ., Portland, OR
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;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2006.85