PHYS 409 A: Physics by Inquiry III

Selected topics in physics, with emphasis on the design and use of experiments and experimental evidence to construct physical models. Focus on promoting a deep understanding of the reasoning and representational skills essential to science. Provides background for teaching physics K-20+ through a process of inquiry and to promote scientific literacy. Development of writing skills. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in either PHYS 121, PHYS 122, or PHYS 123. Offered: Sp.