Describes the new physics courses, and course combinations with physics, that were introduced after 1973, and are being offered in addition to the existing four-year sandwich course in applied physics. (GA)

Discusses the ineffectiveness of the lecture method when used with heterogeneous populations. Describes the development of a course designed to be responsive to the way students learn and how they are motivated to learn. (DDR)

Introduces the development of the interdisciplinary course The Atomic Era which features a unique combination of physics, sociology, and German studies taught jointly by a physicist, a sociologist and a germanist. Addresses and analyzes the objectives of the course, laboratories and demonstrations, instructional goals, assignments, organization,…

Describes an optional course on applied electrostatics that was offered to electrical engineers in their final year. Topics included the determination of electric fields, nature of the charging process, static electricity in liquids, solid state processes, charged particle applications, and electrostatic ignition. (GS)

Reviews the physics courses regularly available at 16 universities and colleges of technology in Scotland. (SL)

Discusses the role and importance of physics in the engineering curriculum, considering the need for physics knowledge in technology transfer and in preventing architectural disasters. Also discusses preuniversity physics preparation in Saudi Arabia and an optimum engineering physics curriculum, outlining a proposed four-semester physics course.…

Presents a syllabus indicating the essential physics content suggested for all students aged 11-16. Major topic areas include matter, energy, interactions, electronics, and physical quantities. Includes commentary on treatment for low ability students and on additional content related to General Certificate of Education (GCE) and Certificate of…

Presented is the second of a two-part article describing the content of secondary level physics courses taught in Hungarian schools. (SL)

Provides a survey of available full-time, part-time, and sandwich courses which can lead school leavers between the ages of 15 and 23 years to qualifications in pure physics, applied physics, and physics education. (CC)

Describes degree structure, subjects involved, and physics courses offered to students of single honors, as well as double honors, degree programs. (GA)

Describes a physics laboratory course designed to give the true flavor of science in the laboratory by emphasizing measurement. Presents the goals of the course and describes the three main blocks of study that comprise a year's work. (GS)

Explains the objectives and the offerings of two honors courses in engineering physics and physics and education at Loughborough University of Technology. (GA)