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Calame, Gerald P. – American Journal of Physics, 1973
A course based on the science used in science fiction stories is described wherein the students read the stories and discuss the physics content. A partial list of the books read is included along with the background theme and appropriate references. (DF)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Instruction, Physics
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Dubeck, Leroy W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Describes an undergraduate physics course for nonscience majors which combines physics with science fiction films. Includes course format, sample module on the concept of momentum, and an appendix with a listing of science fiction films used in this course. (DS)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Physics
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Zander, Arlen R. – American Journal of Physics, 1975
Describes the objectives, structure, and evaluation of an upper level, limited enrollment, elective course taught by a team of a physicist, a psychologist, and a literary scholar. Reports experience with the course since first taught in the Spring of 1972. (GH)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Freedman, Roger A.; Little, W. A. – American Journal of Physics, 1980
Describes a one-quarter seminar course in modern physics through science fiction. Presents the course format, subject matter, reading assignments, writing assignments, and student response. (GS)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
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Schmidt, Stanley A. – American Journal of Physics, 1973
Discusses a science fiction (SF) course conducted twice at Heidelberg College with lists of readings and supplementary aids presented. Indicates that the SF offerings are generally classified into three types and have the value of stimulating students' interests in science and its impact on civilization. (CC)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Educational Programs