Executive Summary

This research-based complete curriculum applies social and project-based learning theory to the second semester of engineering (also called “university”) physics. Covering electricity, magnetism, and optics, the curriculum is designed to be flexible enough to work with any teaching style. If an instructor prefers the traditional “talk and chalk” method of instruction, the lecture workbook serves as an excellent organizer for the students’ note taking. Microtasks (short, focused group-based learning) are ideally done solely by students in groups (with the instructor traveling around the room providing coaching as required), but when time is short – and it will be! – the microtasks can be done as a whole-class experience, or can be explicitly led by the instructor as required. The lab and practice workbooks are designed to reinforce each other, but they are completely interchangeable with any other lab or homework system the instructor prefers to use. The workbooks are laid out so that you can delete entire topics if you desire – just regenerate the table of contents and you will be good to go. Nothing is lost by mixing and matching; again, feel free to make the curriculum your own.

Final Product

Engineering Physics II – Student

Engineering Physics II – Instructor – contact Dr. Keith “Kilo” Watt for access.

Contact Information

Dr. Keith “Kilo” Watt: keith.watt@gccaz.edu