The Rutgers Physics Learning Center: Reforming the Physics Course for First-Year Engineering and Science Students.

Holton, Brian E.; Horton, George K.

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ERIC Number: EJ520601

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Rutgers Physics Learning Center: Reforming the Physics Course for First-Year Engineering and Science Students.

Holton, Brian E.; Horton, George K.

Physics Teacher, v34 n3 p138-43 Mar 1996

Describes efforts aimed at reforming physics courses for first-year engineering and science students at Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey. Discusses the establishment and working of the Physics Learning Center (PLC) and its impact on the retention and performance of students. (JRH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Astronomy, Educational Change, Engineering, Higher Education, Learning Centers (Classroom), Physics, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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