Growing dependence on science and technology in all areas of human life makes desirable the familiarity and knowledge with fundamental physics concepts without becoming a physics major. Physics ...

Math, specifically calculus, is a barrier to many natural sciences, technology and engineering fields. Physics, which is math-heavy, often proves similarly challenging to students who wish to pursue ...

a full year of general chemistry (CHEM 11a,b with corresponding lab CHEM 18a,b or honors chemistry CHEM 15a,b with corresponding lab CHEM 19a,b); AND a full year of calculus-based introductory physics ...

I voted for the calc based physics. While its been awhile, I don't recall the calculus they put you through in physics 101 being all that intense. And I also recall having it fairly well spelled out, ...

A study has found that students are more engaged in laboratory courses that are designed to emphasize and teach experimentation skills (Courtesy:iStock/AlexPotemkin ...

Student learning in upper-division physics courses is a growing area of research in the field of Physics Education. Developing effective new curricular materials and pedagogical techniques to improve ...