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  • Student & textbook presentation of divergence

    Creator:
    Smith, Emily M.
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    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...
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    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...
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    Capstone Project
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    Manogue make about a gap in vector calculus instruction. The E&M students showed significant improvement

  • Division algebra representations of SO(4,2)

    Creator:
    Kincaid, Joshua James
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    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...
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    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.
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    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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    understanding the world is called physics sensemaking. One way physicists do sensemaking is to perform a

  • Small group discussions in large lecture : connections between teacher facilitation and student participation

    Creator:
    Roth, Jennifer A. (Jennifer Albretsen)
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    An investigation was made to determine teacher facilitation techniques in large lecture physics classrooms that foster small group discussion. Video recordings of an introductory calculus-based physics class were taken for the 2008-2009 academic year at Oregon State University. These videos were analyzed to determine student participation in small group discussion...
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    Masters Thesis
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    THE THESIS OF Jennifer A. Roth for the degree of Master of Science in Physics presented on

  • Seed bank response to juniper expansion in the semi-arid lands of Oregon, USA

    Creator:
    Duncan, Corinne M.
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    Expansion of Juniperus occidentalis into the sagebrush steppe has resulted in significant changes in understory composition. A consequence of increased J. occidentalis dominance may be a depletion of the seed bank. The potential for depletion is problematic because a reduction in the amount of species available from the seed bank...
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    Masters Thesis
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    in the Semi-arid Lands of Oregon, USA by Corinne M. Duncan A THESIS

  • Exploratory studies of the mechanism of 1,3 sigmatropic ring expansion reactions

    Creator:
    James, Corinne Patricia
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    The potassium salts of certain 1-vinylcycloalk-3-en-l-ols have been found to undergo sigmatropic ring expansion rearrangements in HMPA. Preliminary investigations of several benzo-substituted medium ring systems were undertaken in order to determine which of these was best suited for further study. A synthetic sequence leading to the formation of 5-methy1-6-viny1-7,8,9,10-tetrahydro-6-benzocyclo-octenol, which...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Exploratory Studies of the Mechanism of 1,3 Sigmatropic Ring Expansion Reactions by Corinne James A THESIS

  • Health, well-being, and financial self-sufficiency of low-income families in the context of welfare reform

    Creator:
    Corson, Corinne
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    The Personal Responsibility and Work Reconciliation Act of 1996 brought several changes to the welfare system. Among these changes are lifetime limits for receiving welfare benefits, and work requirements intended to foster economic self-sufficiency in welfare recipients. In the past few years, it has been acknowledged that there are challenges...
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    Masters Thesis
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    -Income Families in the Context of Welfare Reform by Corinne M. Corson A THESIS Submitted to

  • Vegetation and Small Mammal Responses to Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) Control in Eastern Oregon

    Creator:
    Morozumi, Corinne N.
    Abstract:
    Shrub-steppe ecosystems of western North America provide habitat for many wildlife species, are important components of public and private rangelands, and offer recreational opportunities for millions of people. They are some of the most vulnerable ecosystems in the United States and have been altered by human activities such as livestock...
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    by Corinne N. Morozumi A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University in

  • Role of Extreme Events on Sedimentation in Loon Lake, Oregon Coast Range, USA

    Creator:
    Richardson, Kristin Noel Duckworth
    Abstract:
    Sediment cores were retrieved from a landslide-dammed lake, recording events back to the 5th century AD in a forested, mountainous catchment. These cores provide an opportunity to compare the impacts of known recent perturbations, including floods and timber harvesting with those of the early period of the core, flood, fire,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________________ Robert A. Wheatcroft Jeff A. Hatten Sediment cores were retrieved from a