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  • Examining Upper-DivisionThermodynamics Using the Actor Oriented Transfer Framework

    Creator:
    Sherer, Grant J.
    Abstract:
    One source of di culty for students in Thermodynamics courses is their unfamiliarity with partial derivatives and the associated mathematical procedures. At Oregon State University, a mechanical analogue of thermodynamic systems, called the Partial Derivative Machine (PDM), has been designed. The PDM represents an attempt to make the mathematics of...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
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    Derivative Machine 17 A. Professor Corinne Manogue 17 B. Professor David Roundy 18 VI. Interlude Classroom

  • Geometric reasoning in an active-engagement upper-division E&M classroom

    Creator:
    Cerny, Leonard Thomas
    Abstract:
    A combination of theoretical perspectives is used to create a rich description of student reasoning when facing a highly-geometric electricity and magnetism problem in an upper-division active-engagement physics classroom at Oregon State University. Geometric reasoning as students encounter problem situations ranging from familiar to novel is described using van Zee...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    E&M Classroom Abstract approved: _____________________________________ Corinne A. Manogue

  • Solution method and error evolution of student responses to chain rule problems within a thermodynamics course

    Creator:
    Founds, Ian, W and Founds, Ian W.
    Abstract:
    Chain rules are critical to the process of solving many thermodynamics-related partial derivatives. This study evaluates the solution method and error evolution of students’ responses to a pair of chain rule problems in an upper-level undergraduate thermodynamics course. Students’ responses were categorized by solution method. Students’ solution methods included implicit...
    Resource Type:
    Undergraduate Thesis
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    , Corvallis, Oregon 97331, USA Advisor: Dr. Corinne A. Manogue Department of Physics, Oregon State

  • Students' Understanding of Complex Numbers in Middle-Division Physics

    Creator:
    Smith, Emily M.
    Abstract:
    Mathematical sophistication increases rapidly as students transition from lower- to upper-division physics courses. Complex algebra is one of the mathematical tools that is not introduced or used in lower-division physics courses but is pervasive throughout upper-division courses. In this dissertation, I study middle-division physics students' developing fluency with complex number...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    Complex Numbers in Middle-Division Physics Abstract approved: Corinne A. Manogue Mathematical

  • Student & textbook presentation of divergence

    Creator:
    Smith, Emily M.
    Abstract:
    This thesis explores student understanding of divergence in physics settings. The various uses of divergence in physics are detailed. Textbook approaches to divergence are categorized as geometric, curvilinear coordinate, discussion-based, and algebraic statement. Textbook approaches to the divergence theorem are categorized as geometric, equivalent integrals, mathematical statement with explanation, and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Divergence Abstract approved: Corinne A. Manogue This thesis explores student understanding of divergence

  • Student Thoughts on Derivatives of Vector Fields

    Creator:
    Walker, Mesa E.
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    Junior level physics students are familiar with a few types of vector field derivatives, such as divergence and curl, but are typically unfamiliar with how to take a general derivative of a vector field. Three junior-level physics students were interviewed with the open-ended prompt, “How would you think about taking...
    Resource Type:
    Capstone Project
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    Manogue make about a gap in vector calculus instruction. The E&M students showed significant improvement

  • Assessing student reasoning in upper-division electricity and magnetism at Oregon State University

    Creator:
    Zwolak, Justyna P. and Manogue, Corinne A.
    Abstract:
    [This paper is part of the Focused Collection on Upper Division Physics Courses.] Standardized assessment tests that allow researchers to compare the performance of students under various curricula are highly desirable. There are several research-based conceptual tests that serve as instruments to assess and identify students' difficulties in lower-division courses....
    Resource Type:
    Article
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    Electromagnetism Physical Optics JUSTYNA P. ZWOLAK AND CORINNE A. MANOGUE PHYS. REV. ST PHYS. EDUC. RES 11, 020125

  • Name the experiment! Interpreting thermodynamic derivatives as thought experiments

    Creator:
    Roundy, David, Kustusch, Mary Bridget, and Manogue, Corinne
    Abstract:
    We introduce a series of activities to help students understand the partial derivatives that arise in thermodynamics. Students construct thought experiments that would allow them to measure given partial derivatives. These activities are constructed with a number of learning goals in mind, beginning with helping students to learn to think...
    Resource Type:
    Article
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    Kustusch, David Roundy, Tevian Dray, and Corinne Manogue, “An expert path through a thermo maze,” AIP Conf

  • Division algebra representations of SO(4,2)

    Creator:
    Kincaid, Joshua James
    Abstract:
    Representations of SO(4,2;R) are constructed using 4 x 4 and 2 x 2 matrices with elements in H' ⊗ C . Using 2 x 2 matrix representations of C and H', the 4 x 4 representation is interpreted in terms of 16 x 16 real matrices. Finally, the known isomorphism...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Kincaid A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for

  • Student Evaluative Sensemaking on Homework in Intermediate Mechanics

    Creator:
    Hahn, Kelby T.
    Abstract:
    Physicists seek to understand the world and often use mathematics to aid in attaining that goal. Thus when doing mathematics they often interrogate their results in order to ensure that they align with their expectations and to gain new insight into how the world works. This seeking of coherence between...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    understanding the world is called physics sensemaking. One way physicists do sensemaking is to perform a