Research on the Application of VPython 3D Dynamic Visualization in the Teaching of College Physics

As there are numerous physics formulas in addition to them being theoretical,college students generally consider the concepts of physics as abstract,in which they are not able to apply what they have learned.For 3D dynamic animation and visualization in the teaching of college physics,VPyton has many advantages,and it provides useful exploration for students to overcome obstacles in college physics learning.Taking the teaching of simple harmonic vibration,optics,molecular thermal motion,and electric field as examples,this article discusses the application of VPython in the humancomputer interactive teaching mode of college physics,which provides a beneficial exploration and new way to improve students?engineering skills and numeracy,as well as to respond to the national“new engineering education”reform in China.

Educational Assistance Through Modeling in Tsukuba University of Technology-Professional Education for the Hearing or Visually Impaired

The National University Corporation Tsukuba University of Technology（NTUT） is the only institute of higher education for the hearing and the visually impaired in Japan. In our university, hearing or visually impaired students are studying to be technicians after they graduate, toward social independence. From previous experience of higher education for students with disabilities, effects are increased when modeling is used by the teachers involved in professional education. In the Mechanical Engineering Course, we are using modeling, to match the drawing and shape for beginning students. It includes support for enhancing one＇s view, and how to draw out the ability of mechanical engineering students for the basics. For students to study Mechanical Design and Drawing, Modeling of Gear Pump, Jack and Globe Valve are easily shown through drawings and the operation of each mechanism through sample drawings in the textbook. It is possible to make an opportunity to think about the machine mechanism. It will be shown by students＇ works. The assembling of the model triggers the need for form accuracy by making a function, and improves the quality of learning. It is possible that a three-dimensional molding machine can be produced through experiential learning by the model, and modeling with the dimension numerical data. Moreover, it is also embodied in a three-dimensional modeling which results in the image processing programming created. Confirming the improvement of the program through the shape with the quality. In the Department of Synthetic Design, students have chances to realize and self-evaluate from the design of the lamp shade with a complicated shape. In the Faculty of Health Science from Department of Health, high quality teaching of visually-impaired students through the use of bone model teaching materials has become possible in the medical-related courses.

On Linear Algebra for Non Mathematics Majors

To find out what knowledge in linear algebra is essential to non-mathematics students, a reverse tracking method was used. Based on practical problems likely to encountered by students in subsequent engineering courses, the minimum contents required has been determined. Rules are proposed to meet the background of most freshman students. An application oriented, easy to understand, computer based text book “Applied Popular Linear Algebra with MATLAB” [1] was published.