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Woolsey, Lauren – Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education, 2015
The paper presents an interactive module created through the Wolfram Demonstrations Project that visualizes the Zeeman effect for the small magnetic field strengths present in the interstellar medium. The paper provides an overview of spectral lines and a few examples of strong and weak Zeeman splitting before discussing the module in depth.…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Learning Modules, Magnets, Scientific Concepts
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Vogt, Nicole P.; Muise, Amy Smith – Cogent Education, 2015
We introduce an interactive online resource for use by students and college instructors in introductory astronomy courses. The General Education Astronomy Source (GEAS) online tutor guides students developing mastery of core astronomical concepts and mathematical applications of general astronomy material. It contains over 12,000 questions, with…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Science Instruction, Internet, College Science
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Dubowsky, Nathan; Hartman, Elliott M., Jr. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Briefly describes a module on the origin of life formulated for inclusion in introductory biology, geology, and astronomy courses. The authors are preparing a concise monograph on the topic to complement the three-week module. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, College Science, Course Descriptions