Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: TEACHING PHYSICS VIA INQUIRY II, ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

Department: Natural Sciences Division

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This is a professional development course to serve high school physics teachers. It will cover topics in electromagnetism with student-centered inquiry based pedagogy. Teachers will develop laboratory and hands-on activities, learn about new developments in physics research, and share best practices. The course goal is to improve teachers' science content knowledge related to the Texas Essential Knowledge and to provide teachers with tools to engage their students in science. Instructor Permission Required. Recommended Prerequisite(s): NSCI 573.