Calculus-based Physics Course Research Articles

The axial radiation field of a spherical shell section

Using the Huygens integral an exact, closed-form solution is obtained for the axial radiation field of a spherical shell section source. The calculation is appropriate to an introductory, calculus-based physics course. Applications include ultrasonic inspection transducers and optical diffraction.

The Air Force Academy Instructor Workstation (IWS): II. Effectiveness

This article discusses the results of measuring the in-class effectiveness of a computer controlled instructor workstation (IWS). The IWS was used in an introductory calculus-based physics course. It provided computer control of the presentation of videodisc scenes in support of the lecture. We found no significant difference in the performance of the students, but did see a significant improvement in their attitude. Instructor reaction was generally favorable. We also discuss the pedagogy used in developing the lessons, and the design of the evaluation.

Textbook reading difficulties in the calculus-based physics course

Textbook reading difficulties in the calculus-based physics course