Computer-Assisted Laboratory for Physics and Calculus

Information

• NSF Award
• 9252197

Owner

• Jacksonville University

• Award Id

  9252197

• Award Effective Date

  9/1/1992 - 32 years ago

• Award Expiration Date

  2/28/1995 - 29 years ago

• Award Amount

  $ 33,437.00

• Award Instrument

  Standard Grant

A Computer-Assisted Laboratory for Physics and Calculus (CALPAC) is being developed to integrate the subjects of freshman physics and calculus. CALPAC seeks solutions to the compartmentalization syndrome from which students generally suffer and the low retention rate faced in physics, mathematics and the dual-degree program which are attributed to entry-level courses. Freshmen, with the help of computers and under the guidance of the faculty, explore and discover major concepts in calculus, mechanics and electromagnetism, and in so doing enhance their ability to develop mathematical intuition and understand physical concepts. Students are given a set of basic questions to explore, and in the process are exposed to the necessary computer, mathematical and experimental tools. CALPAC meets daily as inquiry workshops, experimentation and design sessions, problem solving seminars, and synthesis meetings.

• Program Officer

  Herbert H. Richtol

• Min Amd Letter Date

  9/2/1992 - 32 years ago

• Max Amd Letter Date

  9/2/1992 - 32 years ago

• ARRA Amount

• Name

  Jacksonville University

• City

  Jacksonville

• State

  FL

• Country

  United States

• Address

  2800 University Blvd N

• Postal Code

  322113321

• Phone Number

  9042567458

• First Name

  Bashir

• Last Name

  Sayar

• Email Address

  bsayar@junix.ju.edu

• Start Date

  9/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

• First Name

  Charles

• Last Name

  Lindsey

• Email Address

  clindsey@fgcu.edu

• Start Date

  9/1/1992 12:00:00 AM

• First Name

  Toufic

• Last Name

  Hakim

• Email Address

  thakim@aapt.org

• Start Date

  9/1/1992 12:00:00 AM