What is Curriculum: Definition and 88 Discussions

In education, a curriculum (; plural curricula or curriculums) is broadly defined as the totality of student experiences that occur in the educational process. The term often refers specifically to a planned sequence of instruction, or to a view of the student's experiences in terms of the educator's or school's instructional goals. In a 2003 study, Reys, Reys, Lapan, Holliday, and Wasman refer to curriculum as a set of learning goals articulated across grades that outline the intended mathematics content and process goals at particular points in time throughout the K–12 school program. Curriculum may incorporate the planned interaction of pupils with instructional content, materials, resources, and processes for evaluating the attainment of educational objectives. Curriculum is split into several categories: the explicit, the implicit (including the hidden), the excluded, and the extracurricular.Curricula may be tightly standardized, or may include a high level of instructor or learner autonomy. Many countries have national curricula in primary and secondary education, such as the United Kingdom's National Curriculum.
UNESCO's International Bureau of Education has the primary mission of studying curricula and their implementation worldwide.

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  1. W

    Learning Curriculum : self-study

    This is for all those that have the will/motivation to learn outside of the classroom. I am a "prospective" student to the field of mathematics/physics/electrical engineering. I am curious as to what the curriculum you guys are taken is like? Like, what subjects are you learning from the day you...
  2. B

    Help with decision for engineering curriculum

    Hello all, I have been reading these forums for a while and I must say that they are an excellent resource for anyone who has decided to pursue a life of physics, mathematics or engineering. That being said, I have decided to turn to the forums for help. Here is the story, I have always...
  3. B

    Place of Analytic geometry in modern undergraduate curriculum

    Hello. I am a freshmen student in mathematics at Moscow State University (in Russia) and I'm confused with placing the subject called "analytic geometry" into the system of mathematical knowledge (if you will). We had an analytic geometry course in fall; now we are having a course in linear...
  4. J

    Is this a complete undergrad pure math curriculum?

    I was notified that these are all the proof-based pure math classes offered at my university for the undergrad pure math degree: Linear Algebra Advanced Calculus Foundations of Geometry Elementary Number Theory Complex Analysis Abstract Algebra Since the essence of pure math is...
  5. K

    Self-taught computer science/engineering curriculum?

    Hello all, I am not sure if formal introductions are required on this forum, but my name is Chris and I have degrees in physics and mechanical engineering. My current job is unrelated to these fields, but I hope to get an engineering-related job soon. In any event, I have been antsy...
  6. B

    Differential Equation problem from Key Curriculum Press

    Homework Statement This problem is from Key Curriculum Press Calculus chapter 7, R3 e. Question: Memory Retention Problem: Paula Lopez starts her campaign for election to state senate. She meets people at a rate of about 100 per day, and she tries to remember as many names as possibl. She...
  7. H

    Is this Physics curriculum enough to prepare me for grad school?

    Hello everyone, I'd like to ask for your help if its okay. I'd be entering the physics program in our local university (I'm not from the USA) this coming June. The program follows a fixed curriculum; the only courses the students are allowed choose are electives. I'm wondering if the program...
  8. A

    Self study curriculum for physics and math?

    I was wondering if there's some kind of curriculum I could follow to self-learn undergraduate physics and math. I'm a senior in high school, I took Pre-AP physics last year and am taking AP Physics this year. I also took a computer science class and am taking another one this year. I...
  9. D

    Admissions Does undergrad curriculum effect graduate admissions?

    I'll be transferring to a University within the year to finish my Physics Degree. I've compared the classes of several universities in Illinois (UIUC, UIC, IIT to name a few) and the one that stands out the most is IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology, not Indian :P ). They have a required...
  10. O

    My Mathematics Curriculum - Guidance Needed

    My university is about to start the enrollment phase for Fall Semester. I have grown weary of searching 'good' Mathematics curriculum on Google for the past few days, so I finally decided to bump into 'Physics Forum' to get academic guidance. I am a Mathematics major and will be entering my...
  11. S

    Electric Engineering Curriculum no programming class?

    Electric Engineering Curriculum no programming class? http://www2.eng.usf.edu/studentServices/docs/guides/Curriculum20092010.pdf So if you open that pdf and go to page 8 "Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering" i don't need to take any programming class? how come??
  12. P

    Programs Is Abstract Algebra Essential for CS Majors in Understanding Cryptography?

    As a CS major is it profitable to take more esoteric mathematics courses such as topology or abstract algebra? Or should I concentrate on more typical CS math such as discrete math, number theory, graph theory, etc.
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    Programs Is this a reasonable curriculum for Math Major/Physics Minor

    Hello. I am new to these forums. This is a curriculum I developed for my junior and senior year of a Math Major with a Physics Minor. It would be great to get some opinions from people who have already completed math and physics programs. These course number and credit counts are from the...
  14. R

    How crucial is nuclear physics for the undergrad curriculum?

    Hi, me again. Just a quick question. In a few hours I need to go the Canadian Embassy to file for a study permit, and while I was keen on going to the University of Alberta, I talked with them and they really do not offer nuclear physics (or, for example, medical physics) as part of their...
  15. Andy Resnick

    Should Physics Curriculum Prioritize Exams or Practical Skills?

    "Tuning" Physcs curriculum? This month's Physics Today had an article about the Bologna Process- a comprehensive reform of the EU's higher education system. There was also a brief bit about how that process can be implemented in the US. Two things stood out (to me): 1) European students...
  16. B

    How would a dictatorship design a school curriculum?

    All right, after a violent coup overthrowing the current establishment you've been appointed supreme overlord and dictator-for-life of your school district. What do you do? You have as much money is as reasonable. (Enough to hire teachers with professional experience in their fields, but not...
  17. R

    Ideas on Quantum Theory Curriculum

    So I've been given the opportunity to create my own undergraduate honours program. I can take whatever courses from whatever faculty I want at almost any university (although I'm keeping it local). I can create from scratch courses that do not yet exist immediately prior to taking them. I am to...
  18. L

    What advanced math is needed for studying physics at a high school level?

    I am a high school student who wants to become a physicist. I know that after ap calculus bc you can go right into calculus 3/multivariable calc and diffeqs, then you take linear algebra. what typically comes after that for a theoretical physicist? for an experimental physicist?
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    Schools How important is Honors curriculum for Grad school admission?

    Hello, I am second year engineering physics major looking to go to grad school for either physics or nuclear engineering. Unfortunately my freshman year I decided not to do the honors curriculum because I had only took very basic high school courses and didn't feel prepared for it. How...
  20. P

    Math curriculum through middle school and Highschool

    Im am guessing that it is generelly the same for all of north america. does anyone know the curriculum for each grade or a website that shows this? thanks
  21. U

    Schools University math curriculum comparison: US v UK

    Disclaimer: Although my question is targeted toward the UK, I do not wish to exclude comparison with other countries e.g. Germany or Canada. Please, if you have studied maths at universities in another country, your experience is of value and interest. Here in the United States, the usual...
  22. M

    How Much Quantum Mechanics Should Be Covered in a Modern Physics Course?

    Edit: It appears I misused the word "curriculum" here. Instead, I think I mean "syllabus," or what material, exactly, in a given course. Can someone to point me to the usual curricula of first and second year quantum mechanics courses? Or perhaps a few sample curricula of these courses at...
  23. P

    Modern topics in physics curriculum

    1. Question end an explanation of it: Which modern topics that are the result of modern physics discovery would you like to see in the classroom? Current curriculum is mostly ancient physics and explains ancient discoveries. Those are essential for understanding the basics of physics, but they...
  24. Δ

    Schools Personal pre-university curriculum

    Hi guys, I am a senior in high school intending on becoming a physicist. I would like to know what books/textbooks I should buy and start working on to get ahead in university. I am particularly talking about math books. I have a few goals: 1.Prepare myself for university 2.Have a good...
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    Donors dictating the curriculum

    I saw an article about a new trend in education philanthropy. Some donors, corporate and individual, are no longer satisfied with a school or building being named after them. They now want the university to agree to teach specific courses with specific content and objectives. Some examples: -...
  26. A

    Our class has only completed ~50% of the Physics B Curriculum

    Our class has only completed ~50% of the Physics B Curriculum! We have done everything except the following: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Physics, Waves and Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics. We are currently working on Waves and Sound and will probably only be done with optics before the...
  27. P

    Is this a typical physics curriculum?

    I'm highly considering transferring UC Irvine once I finish my last semester at my community college. I looked at UCI's physics curriculum and I'm a little worried about what I'm seeing They have a course called "Computational Methods" that transfers take instead of the "Mathematical Methods...
  28. S

    Need advice - does this curriculum for Math & Science (at Toronto) look good?

    I'm about to begin the last semester for my first degree. Somewhere in the first couple of years (I spread it over 5 years as I took time off and worked in the middle) I decided that I would eventually get into the physics program at Toronto. My family did not approve and so I stuck it out...
  29. L

    Navigating Engineering Curriculum as a Student with a Learning Disability

    am a little behind in my engineering curriculum but not to worry. right now I am taking Calculus 1 and Physics 1 for engineers, along with two excessively hard CSE courses. I have gotten **** poor grades thus far because well its really hard for me to study all of this in a given day. I just...
  30. P

    Programs I need a curriculum of physics majors

    I need a curriculum schedule of physics majors in any universities of America---whole 4 years , cause it is very very important for my project .I should make a comparision between physics teaching between China and America... so many thanks!
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    Typical HS honors precalc curriculum?

    any HS honors precalc teachers here? I am looking for a typical outline and syllabus for a typical year of HS honors precalc. what subjects and topics would be covered? thanks.
  32. R

    Is Online Biology Curriculum Enough for a College Degree?

    Is anyone aware of software that can be purchased for a college level course in general biology taught completely via the internet ?
  33. marcus

    Christine's basic curriculum for Quantum Gravity

    http://christinedantas.blogspot.com/2006/02/basic-curriculum-for-quantum-gravity.html QG continues to gain definition as a field. Lee Smolin is currently teaching an online video course---two lectures a week---that some of us are following. Today Christine Dantas, who has a QG blog...
  34. L

    Physics Curriculum: Am I Leaving Anything Out?

    Hi, I thought perhaps some of the more experienced members of the forum could give me some advice: So I'm an undergrad I've got 3 more semesters to go before I graduate, and basically last summer I just woke up one day and decided I wanted to be a theoretical or mathematical physicist, so I...
  35. ZapperZ

    General Relativity in the Undergraduate Physics Curriculum

    This is an interesting paper. In arguing on why GR can be a part of an undergraduate curriculum via a "physics first" approach, James Hartle has made a rather "understandable" description of GR. I think this might be a terrific introduction to GR to a lot of physics students, whether they intend...
  36. J

    String Theory and Supersymmetry in Theoretical Physics Curriculum

    I'm sorry marcus, but as you probably know by now, familiarity with the main ideas of string theory and supersymmetry is pretty much mandatory for all students planning to go into theoretical physics, so courses in strings and supersymmetry continue to be a standard part of college syllubi (in...
  37. E

    Uniersity of Texas Physics Curriculum

    Ladies and/or gentlemen, I would like to contact any current or former UT physics students or faculty to get a general feel for their respective curriculum/department before I completely lose my mind and move back to College Station to attend TAMU. I like it here in Austin and hope to remain...
  38. Saint

    Philosophy subject in curriculum

    In malaysia, our schools have the subject of Moral Study or Civic. I donno why it is not Philosophy? If philosophy worth studying, why not include it into high school syllubus? [?]
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