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Shan, Shiliang; Shore, Jennifer A.; Spekkens, Kristine – Physics Teacher, 2020
So many fundamental physics problems involve rigid body rotation that mastery of the subject is essential to many science and engineering undergraduate degrees. Rigid body rotation is typically taught in introductory mechanics courses and while students are generally comfortable with the corresponding kinematic equations, torques and moments of…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Mastery Learning
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Manning, Francis; Zuzel, Katherine – Journal of Biological Education, 2003
Cell death is an essential factor in many biological processes including development. Discusses two types of cell death: (1) necrosis (induced by sodium azide); and (2) apoptosis (induced by sodium chromate). Illustrates key features that differ between these two types of cells death including loss of membrane integrity and internucleosomal DNA…
Descriptors: Biology, Cytology, Experiential Learning, Higher Education
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Reif, F.; St. John, Mark – American Journal of Physics, 1979
Describes an introductory physics laboratory course, used at the University of California in Berkeley, designed to teach students some general intellectual skills. Results of the course evaluation are also discussed. (HM)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Evaluation, Higher Education