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Court, G. R.; And Others – Physics Education, 1976
Discusses the philosophy and organization of an introductory college physics course that emphasizes laboratory experiments. Also presents a brief outline of the laboratory work. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Higher Education
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Liley, B. S.; And Others – Physics Education, 1976
Describes an introductory laboratory physics course covering dynamics, fields, and waves. The course involves six hourrs of laboratory work and six hours of self-study every two weeks. Understanding concepts rather than laboratory techniques is stressed. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Higher Education
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Davies, E. R.; Penton, S. J. – Physics Education, 1976
Describes a laboratory teaching technique in which a single topic (in this case, bipolar junction transistors) is studied over a period of weeks under the supervision of one staff member, who also designs the laboratory work. (MLH)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Higher Education
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Howes, V. R. – Physics Education, 1978
Describes a physics course where students visit industrial and government scientific research laboratories. The aim is to familiarize the students with research tools available, and to make them understand the potentials, limitations, the functioning principles, and the design features of the instruments. (GA)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Instruction
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Leckey, R. C. G. – Physics Education, 1972
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Electronics, Laboratory Experiments
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Hughes, P. F. – Physics Education, 1972
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Electronic Equipment, Electronics, Laboratory Experiments
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Sherman, Howard J. – Physics Education, 1972
Describes a course entitled Computer Applications in Science," offered by the Physics Department at Queen Mary College, London. Lists topics included in the lectures and topics handled by means of computer projects assigned to students. (Author/TS)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
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Brandt, D.; And Others – Physics Education, 1974
Discusses the use of programmed scripts, textbooks, films, and cassette tapes to conduct a self-instruction laboratory course. Indicates the presence of marked positive effects on the development of the students' ability to plan their own experiments. (CC)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, College Science, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives
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Mace, W. K. – Physics Education, 1971
Describes some of the general principles involved in the planning of a teaching sequence. Discusses in more detail one example of a complete syllabus including major concepts and experiments. (Author/TS)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Curriculum Development, Kinetics
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Gregory, J. M. – Physics Education, 1973
Reviews the historical development of physical science teaching at Winchester College with emphases upon practical problems encountered in the early introduction of science curricula to the school system. (CC)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Laboratory Equipment
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Chaplin, G. B. B. – Physics Education, 1976
Provides the syllabus for an advanced level (A-level) electronics course in which communication computer and feedback systems are analyzed. (CP)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Electronics, Instructional Materials