Avogadro goes to court

Bieron presents a case study in which a college professor gave his introductory computing class an assignment in which they would work together to determine the cost of a single aluminum atom in a roll of aluminum foil. The students were confused and angry, leading to an eventual lawsuit which the j...

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Published in:Journal of college science teaching 1999-11, Vol.29 (2), p.81
Main Authors: Bieron, Joseph F, Dinan, Frank J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Colleges & universities
Litigation
Science education
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Summary:Bieron presents a case study in which a college professor gave his introductory computing class an assignment in which they would work together to determine the cost of a single aluminum atom in a roll of aluminum foil. The students were confused and angry, leading to an eventual lawsuit which the judge dismissed.
ISSN:0047-231X
1943-4898