Flexible Learning Approach to Physics (Flap), Course S570

Synopsis

Video, audio and software package comprising 83 self-study modules for introductory physics and related mathematics. It is designed as a resource from which a variety of flexible-entry, self-study courses can be assembled. Also includes a student handbook, a relational glossary, a testing package, and various tutor support materials, including a bank of assessment questions with full solutions.
1: A compilation providing explanations of some mathematical ideas frequently used in physics. The four bands cover algebraic equations, trigonometric functions, vectors and complex numbers.
2: A compilation describing concepts in classical mechanics and electrostatics. The six bands cover the motion of projectiles, Newton’s laws of motion, circular motion, moment of inertia, angular momentum and electrostatic potential.
3: A compilation describing concepts in wave mechanics, thermodynamics and atomic theory. The six bands cover the physics of music, diffraction and intereference of waves, an atomic description of temperature, the electron’s charge, atomic spectra, and the differences between different elements.
4: A compilation describing concepts in quantum mechanics. The five bands cover the photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality (fro both perspectives), the uncertainty relation, and the quantum mechanical description of confined particles.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Audio; Multimedia; Video; Computer program. 10 floppy disks. PC Windows or Applie Macintosh (separate versions). Audiocassette. 8 x 60 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 4 x 30 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

Sale

Notes

Available to UK higher education institutions.

Documentation

Accompanying print material.

Uses

Introductory physics and related mathematics.

Subjects

Physics

Keywords

algebra; applied mathematics; atomic physics; complex numbers; computer-assisted learning; electrostatics; mathematics for science students; mathematics teaching; mechanics; physics teaching; quantum mechanics; Teaching & Learning Technology Programme; thermodynamics; trigonometry; vectors; wave mechanics

Credits

Producer

Ian Thomas

Distribution Formats

Type

CD-ROM

Sections

Title

FLAP videocassette 1

Synopsis

1: A compilation providing explanations of some mathematical ideas frequently used in physics. The four bands cover algebraic equations, trigonometric functions, vectors and complex numbers.

Title

FLAP videocassette 2

Synopsis

2: A compilation describing concepts in classical mechanics and electrostatics. The six bands cover the motion of projectiles, Newton's laws of motion, circular motion, moment of inertia, angular momentum and electrostatic potential.

Title

FLAP videocassette 3

Synopsis

3: A compilation describing concepts in wave mechanics, thermodynamics and atomic theory. The six bands cover the physics of music, diffraction and intereference of waves, an atomic description of temperature, the electron's charge, atomic spectra, and th

Title

FLAP videocassette 4

Synopsis

4: A compilation describing concepts in quantum mechanics. The five bands cover the photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality (fro both perspectives), the uncertainty relation, and the quantum mechanical description of confined particles.

Distributor

Name

Open University

Email

s.pitman@open.ac.uk

Phone

01908 654 083

Fax

01908 654 192

Address

Physics Department
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

Dr Simone Pitman, FLAP Project Co-ordinator