Reforming Introductory Physics Courses
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Abstract
As part of the Transforming Introductory Physics Sequences to Support all Students network led by The Ohio State University (OSU), we are designed an introductory physics sequence to prioritize student-centered learning and quantitative literacy. At OSU, we restructured Physics 1250, an introductory physics course for physics and engineering majors, into two sequential courses for engineering majors: Physics 1248 and 1249. Together, these courses cover the majority of the Physics 1250 curriculum, but excluding some topics such as special relativity. This course also removes the prerequisite of calculus, and additional in-class time is used to develop mathematical skills and quantitative literacy. This approach broadens access for students who may not have had prior calculus experience, helping them stay on track in their degree programs. In this presentation, I will outline the development of this curriculum based and the content covered in this course.
*This work is supported in part by the National Science Foundation Award# 2403512. The findings and opinions presented are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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Presenters
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Stella F Nelson
- Ohio State University