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Abstract Title: Implementation and Assessment of Redesigned Courses in Calculus-Based Introductory Physics
Abstract: In Fall 2014, we have formed a faculty group engaged in course-redesign in the Department of Physics at Fresno State. Our group works with other three department groups (Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics) under the College of Science and Mathematics FLOCK (Faculty Learning for OutComes and Knowledge) project. One of the primary goals of the project is to substantially improve student learning in introductory science and mathematics courses. By implementing high-impact practices (HIP) in classes, we have re-designed two introductory physics courses: Phys4A (Mechanics) and Phys4B (E&M, and Heat). Instructor-designed common final exams (CFE), FCI/CSEM, HIP factors, and final grades were used to assess student success and learning outcomes. In this paper, we will present correlations between these factors and student grades. The data analysis indicates that the course redesign contributed to a significant improvement of student learning.
Abstract Type: Contributed Poster Presentation
Session Time: Poster Session I
Poster Number: A105

Author/Organizer Information

Primary Contact: Daqing Zhang
Department of Physics, California State University, Fresno
2345 E San Ramon Ave, M/S MH37
Fresno, CA 93740-8031
Phone: 559-278-7096
Co-Author(s)
and Co-Presenter(s)
Pei-Chun Ho, Department of Physics, California State University, Fresno;
Ray Hall, Department of Physics, California State University, Fresno;
Gerardo Munoz, Department of Physics, California State University, Fresno;
Mihai Gherase, Department of Physics, California State University, Fresno