1. Evolution of Physics Instruction at ASU* Robert Culbertson Department of Physics, Arizona State University *This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. (0808790, 0108787, and 0833210).

2. Introductory Physics Tracks Non-STEM majors PHY 101 Physics PHS 110 Physical Science PHS 111 Music in Motion Life Science majors PHY 111 (113) Mechanics and 112 E&M (114) Engineering majors PHY 121 (122) Mechanics and 131 E&M (132) Physics majors PHY 150 Mechanics*, PHY 151 E&M** * Interchangeable with PHY 121/122 ** Interchangeable with PHY 131/132

3. Courses Course NumberSubjectFormatsTarget Majors PHY 101General Physics1Non-STEM PHS 110Physical Science1, 5, 8Non-STEM PHS 111Musical in Motion3, 5, 8Elementary Education PHY 111Mechanics, Fluids, Heat1, 5, 8Life Science PHS 113PHY 111 Lab7Life Science PHS 112E&M, Optics1, 5, 8Life Science PHS 114PHY 112 Lab7Life Science PHY 121Mechanics1, 2, 5Engineering PHY 122PHY 121 Lab7Engineering PHY 131E&M1, 2, 5Engineering PHY 132PHY 131 Lab7Engineering PHY 150Mechanics4, 8, 5Physics PHY 151E&M4, 8, 5Physics Formats 1Lecture Hall 2Includes Recitation 3Studio 4SCALE-UP 5May include Learning Assistants 6Modeling 7Laboratory Only 8Includes Laboratory

4. Undergraduate Learning Assistants (LA) Based on Colorado LA Model Began Fall 2012 with PhysTEC Project with ~4 Continued growth to Fall 2015 with ~30 Fully Funded Through Course Fees Several Classroom Models  Large Lecture with Group Work Periods  Large Lecture with Group Work Day  Recitation  Studio or SCALE-UP with Frequent Group Work

5. Lower Failure Rate: Fewer D’s, E’s, and W’s