DocumentCode :
331785
Title :
Quantum structure of materials: a multi-faceted approach in teaching introductory solid state materials
Author :
DiNardo, N.J. ; Vallieres, M. ; Vohs, J.M. ; Graham, W.R. ; Composto, R.J. ; Fontaine, Fabrice ; Cumberbatch, T.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Atmos. Sci., Drexel Univ., Philadelphia, PA, USA
Volume :
1
fYear :
1998
fDate :
4-7 Nov. 1998
Firstpage :
412
Abstract :
Recent developments in undergraduate engineering education have resulted in curricular modifications that introduce lower division students to design and applications in an interdisciplinary context. Such restructuring creates a need for "capstone" courses in the engineering sciences for upper division students reflecting an inverted curriculum model. Such courses are best conducted in conjunction with modern experimental and computational technologies that reflect current and future applications. Such a formula coincides with ABET 2000 guidelines. The quantum mechanical concepts of physics are key elements to modern materials science and engineering. This paper describes a multi-institution project entitled Quantum Structure of Materials directed at developing new undergraduate course materials, state-of-the-art laboratory experiences, computer-based tutorials and computational exercises in the field of advanced solid state materials. The project also includes sharing experimental facilities among institutions, use of the Internet for new developments in the field and use of assessment instruments to guide course development. The members of the project team include faculty from Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania and The Cooper Union. The curricular structure of each institution has been maintained while educational materials and the collective experience of the investigators would be shared.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; educational courses; engineering computing; engineering education; physics computing; quantum theory; student experiments; ABET 2000 guidelines; Internet; USA; capstone courses; computational exercises; computer-based tutorials; course development; curricular modifications; educational materials; engineering sciences; introductory solid state materials teaching; inverted curriculum model; quantum mechanical concepts; state-of-the-art laboratory experiences; undergraduate course materials; undergraduate engineering education; Application software; Conducting materials; Engineering education; Guidelines; Laboratories; Materials science and technology; Physics; Quantum computing; Quantum mechanics; Solid state circuits;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1998. FIE '98. 28th Annual
Conference_Location :
Tempe, AZ, USA
ISSN :
0190-5848
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4762-5
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1998.736886
Filename :
736886
Link To Document :
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