PHYS 550 - Introductory Physics Instrumentation

1-3 credit hours - This course is designed to acquaint high school physics teachers with the equipment and lab activities available through the Alabama Science in Motion physics program. It is taught in conjunction with the ASIM Physics Summer Institute. Instruction will include the theory and principles of the equipment available through the program, as well as its practical applications. Lab activities identified as Year 1 labs will be the focus for the introductory course. Special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of inquiry techniques into laboratory instruction. Consent of instructor and acceptance into the ASIM Year 1 program, and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.