Models and Modelling in an Integrated Physics and Mathematics Course

Abstract

AbstractThis is an on-going study of an integrated first-year engineering course of mathematics and physics using models and modelling instruction. This innovation involves: redesigning the course content, combining teaching strategies, reshaping the classroom setting, and the use of technology. The experimental course was taught at a large private university in northern Mexico. This study analyses the students’ final projects of this integrated course. The general comments made by the students were positive and affirmed this as a valuable learning experience. Students noted that the course reduced boundaries between physics and mathematics, helping them to better understand the application and need for the mathematics content.KeywordsLarge Private UniversityFirst-year Engineering StudentsConstruct Process ModelsKinetic Friction CoefficientSemester Calculus CourseThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.