Contextual Chemistry and Physics Teaching in an Undergraduate Nanotechnology Degree
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Richmond, William
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2008Type
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Richmond, William R.. 2008. Contextual Chemistry and Physics Teaching in an Undergraduate Nanotechnology Degree. Journal of Materials Education 30 (1-2): 23-28.
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Journal of Materials Education
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Nanochemistry Research Centre
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Nanochemistry Research Institute (Research Institute)
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Curtin University established a Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) degree in 2002 as a jointprogram between the departments of Applied Chemistry and Applied Physics. This paper describesthe structure of the degree and the approaches taken in the development of a stream ofnanotechnology units aimed at enhancing the teaching of fundamental concepts in Physics andChemistry within a Nanotechnology context. Student perceptions of the value of thesenanotechnology units are also discussed.
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