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  • 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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    ring expansion reactions AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Corinne James for the degree of Master of

  • Simple models for the structure and dynamics of polyatomic fluids

    Creator:
    James, Corinne Patricia
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    Three areas of liquid state theory are considered. First, Monte Carlo computer simulation of a two-dimensional hard disk fluid with an imbedded ellipse was undertaken to determine how a non-spherical molecule affects intermolecular ordering. The elliptical molecule (with axial ratios of 2, 5 and 10) altered the isotropic distribution of...
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    Dissertation
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    Fluids AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Corinne Patricia James for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in

  • A case study of how upper-division physics students use visualization while solving electrostatics problems

    Creator:
    Browne, Kerry P.
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    Presented here is a case study of the problem-solving behaviors of upper-division undergraduate physics majors. This study explores the role of visual representations in students' problem solving and provides a foundation for investigating how students' use of visualization changes in the upper-division physics major. Three independent studies were conducted on...
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    Dissertation
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    Physics Students Use Visualization 'While Solving Electrostatics Problems. Abstract Approved: Corinne A

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

    Creator:
    Cerny, Leonard Thomas
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    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...
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    Dissertation
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    E&M Classroom Abstract approved: _____________________________________ Corinne A. Manogue

  • 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...
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    Dissertation
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    Complex Numbers in Middle-Division Physics Abstract approved: Corinne A. Manogue Mathematical

  • Is dam development a mechanism for human security? Scale and perception of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia and the Xayaburi Dam on the Mekong River in Laos

    Creator:
    Veilleux, Jennifer Corinne
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    Human security is a framework related to the stability and sustainability of political, environmental, economical, and socio-cultural areas of concern. Water resources around the world are under increased pressure from increased development, growing populations, pollution, and global climate change. Large-scale dam development while still popular for political and economic development...
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    Dissertation
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    Corinne Veilleux for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Geography presented on April 25, 2014

  • 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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    Eastern OR AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Corinne M. Duncan for the degree of Master of

  • 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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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Joshua James Kincaid for the

  • The use of NAEP data in a state context

    Creator:
    Ha, Jung-Mi
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    The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has measured the condition and progress of education since 1969 to provide information on performance of American students in core subjects to policymakers, educators, and the public. Yet, there has been a perception that theses federal resources are under utilized. An analysis of...
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    Dissertation
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    , Dr. Maggie Niess, and Dr. Corinne Manogue) who willingly read various drafts and provided critical

  • Blowout and spill occurrence model

    Creator:
    Sim, Lawrence H.
    Abstract:
    To assist with risk-assessment with deepwater and ultra-deepwater prospects for offshore energy extraction as well as provide a useful tool for oil spill response, a spatially-explicit model was developed for comprehensive simulations of a blowout event from the wellhead to final fate and degradation. The Blowout and Spill Occurrence Model...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Spill Occurrence Model Abstract approved: James J. Graham To assist with