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Virginia Tech

PHYS-2404: Physics Outreach

Description: Service learning through teaching. An early field experience for physics students who are interested in physics education. Visit local schools and host campus visits to teach K-12 students fundamental physics concepts by performing physics demonstrations and activities. Learn successful communication techniques, lead classroom discussions, and utilize pedagogical content knowledge to effectively organize physics presentations to the general public. Repeatable (no maximum).

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2-19 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: PHYS-2305

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 8

Average GPA: 3.96 (rounds to A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 91.13%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

John H Simonetti202496.8%3.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.968

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Spring 2019Fall 2019Spring 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Fall 2024Term050% W