Relaxation Method for a real parallel-plate capacitor part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016:Teaching Activities
Students learn to solve Laplace's equation for the potential in free space under the influence of a variety of boundary conditions that would be difficult to solve analytically, using the method of relaxation. ...

Modeling a voltage divider part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016:Teaching Activities
This is a homework assignment in a course in electronics for sophomore-level physics students on the topic of voltage dividers. At the start of the semester, students receive a kit of electronic components ...

Teaching Quantum Mechanics with MATLAB part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016:Essays
Paul Kassebaum, MathWorks - updated February 2021 by Temo Vekua, MathWorks Please refer to the files attached to this SERC submission, which includes formulae and images that could not be included in this text ...

The impact of computation in the classroom on independent research experiences. part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016:Essays
Michele McColgan, Physics and Astronomy, Siena College As more students are considering entering the STEM field, they are entering STEM classes with a broad range of preparation. Unfortunately, many students do ...

The dynamical nature of Nature part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016:Essays
Sean Bartz, Physics, Macalester College There are a variety of very strong arguments for teaching computation as part of the undergraduate physics curriculum. Students are likely to need computation in any future ...

Integrating Computation into Undergraduate STEM Courses part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016:Essays
Kelly Roos, Engineering Physics, Bradley University What follows is a brief history of my efforts to positively impact the undergraduate physics curriculum through supporting and nurturing the practical inclusion ...

If You Build It ... part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016:Teaching Activities
This classroom activity is hands-on building project designed for teams of two or three members. The teams will build a specified structure from Lego bricks (or some similar building blocks), record their ...

Beginning the Journey part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016:Essays
Thomas Kelley, Physics, Northeastern University Having been a full faculty member at Northeastern University for just over a year, I have yet to implement many of my ideas about integrating computation into the ...

Workshop: Teaching Computation in the Sciences Using MATLAB part of Teaching Computation with MATLAB:MATLAB Workshop 2016
October 23-25, 2016 Carleton College, Northfield, MN Note: this workshop has already taken place. Read the workshop synthesis for a summary of key ideas and see the workshop outcomes for materials developed in ...