Physics Instructional Laboratory Modernization Project

9351022 Mills为学生提供的第一门基于微积分的物理入门课程的实验室课程正在升级，以便在实验中包括计算机技术的使用。学生们正在连接设备，以便将数据直接输入文件进行分析。正在使用电子表格进行数据分析和图表制作。这些练习也是为了实现传统背诵课的一些功能而选择的。预计这将提高实验的水平和学生对概念的理解。所获得的经验为其他介绍性实验室的现代化规划提供了基础。

9351022 Mills The laboratory offerings for students in the first calculus-based introductory physics course is being upgraded to include the use of computer techniques in the experiments. The students are interfacing equipment to enter data directly into files for analysis. Spreadsheets are being used for data analysis and graph preparation. The exercises have been selected to fulfill some of the functions of a traditional recitation session as well. It is expected that this will improve both the levels at which the experiments are done and the students' comprehension of the concepts. The experience gained is providing a basis for planning modernization of the other introductory laboratories.