PHYS 495 - Physics Practicum

Units: 1
Upper-division students will develop teaching skills by working as peer mentors in or associated with various introductory Physics classes.

Prerequisites: PHYS 126 or PHYS 137.
Repeatability: Repeatable for a maximum of 3 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

develop the ability to prepare solutions which effectively communicate the underlying principles of Physics appropriate for the level of students being mentored.
compose word problem exercises, i.e., a lesson plan, that help to strengthen the understanding of the fundamental principles of Physics.