Conference proceeding
Quantum structure of materials: a multi-faceted approach in teaching introductory solid state materials
FIE '98. 28th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Moving from 'Teacher-Centered' to 'Learner-Centered' Education. Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.98CH36214), v 1, pp 412-418 vol.1
1998
Abstract
Recent developments in undergraduate engineering education have resulted in curricular modifications that introduce lower division students to design and applications in an interdisciplinary context. Such restructuring creates a need for "capstone" courses in the engineering sciences for upper division students reflecting an inverted curriculum model. Such courses are best conducted in conjunction with modern experimental and computational technologies that reflect current and future applications. Such a formula coincides with ABET 2000 guidelines. The quantum mechanical concepts of physics are key elements to modern materials science and engineering. This paper describes a multi-institution project entitled Quantum Structure of Materials directed at developing new undergraduate course materials, state-of-the-art laboratory experiences, computer-based tutorials and computational exercises in the field of advanced solid state materials. The project also includes sharing experimental facilities among institutions, use of the Internet for new developments in the field and use of assessment instruments to guide course development. The members of the project team include faculty from Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania and The Cooper Union. The curricular structure of each institution has been maintained while educational materials and the collective experience of the investigators would be shared.
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- Title
- Quantum structure of materials: a multi-faceted approach in teaching introductory solid state materials
- Creators
- N.J DiNardo - Drexel UniversityM VallieresJ.M VohsW.R GrahamR.J CompostoF FontaineT CumberbatchIEEE
- Publication Details
- FIE '98. 28th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Moving from 'Teacher-Centered' to 'Learner-Centered' Education. Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.98CH36214), v 1, pp 412-418 vol.1
- Publisher
- IEEE
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Physics
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000077858200101
- Other Identifier
- 991019170500604721
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- Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
- Education, Scientific Disciplines
- Engineering, Multidisciplinary