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Chapon, A.; Gibelin, J.; Lopez, O.; Cussol, D.; Durand, D.; Desrues, Ph.; de Préaumont, H. Franck; Lemière, Y.; Perronnel, J.; Steckmeyer, J. C. – Physics Education, 2015
The Billotron is a device designed and built by the LPC Caen to illustrate the methods with which physicists are able to study the basic structure of matter, in particular the nucleus of the atom.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Molecular Structure, Physics, Science Experiments
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Kramer, IJsbrand M.; Dahmani, Hassen-Reda; Delouche, Pamina; Bidabe, Marissa; Schneeberger, Patricia – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2012
The large number of experimentally determined molecular structures has led to the development of a new semiotic system in the life sciences, with increasing use of accurate molecular representations. To determine how this change impacts students' learning, we incorporated image tests into our introductory cell biology course. Groups of students…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Introductory Courses, Biology, Control Groups
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Bruun, E.; Nielsen, I. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2010
Nanotechnology is having an increasing impact on university curricula in electrical engineering and in physics. Major influencers affecting developments in university programmes related to nanoelectronics are discussed and a model for university programme development is described. The model takes into account that nanotechnology affects not only…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Physics, College Science, College Curriculum