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| Abstract Title: | Departmental Change Through Instructional Reform: How Purdue Transitioned to Matter & Interactions |
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| Abstract: | At Purdue University, all physics, chemistry and engineering majors (N>2400 annually) take at least one semester of their calculus-based introductory physics sequence using the innovative texts, Modern Mechanics and Electric and Magnetic Interactions by Ruth Chabay and Bruce Sherwood. In this presentation, I will share the rationale and the unexpected steps taken in adopting these innovative texts. Having now had over a decade's experience teaching both these courses, I will share my thoughts on the challenges and successes of this change. |
| Abstract Type: | Symposium Talk |
| Parallel Session: | Promoting Successful Change in Physics Education and Research |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Andrew S. Hirsch Purdue University |
