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ERIC Number: EJ378126
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Topical Organization of the Introductory Physics Course.
Rossing, Thomas D.
Physics Teacher, v26 n5 p282-83 May 1988
Discusses a course proposal which concentrates on fewer topics and covering the topics in greater depth. Proposes a sequence in which each topic is introduced phenomenologically, the theory is developed, and the applications are discussed. Uses optics as an example. Lists some disadvantages and advantages of the proposed topical organization. (YP)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Courses, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Physics, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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