Physics Subject Guide
Databases |
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Access Science |
More than 8,000 articles written by the leading figures in their fields - including 30 Nobel Prize winners - edited and illustrated with the non-specialist in mind. |
Access World News - NewsBank |
The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers in full-text content -- all in one easy-to-search database with a world map. Each provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community, as well as a distinctive focus offering a variety of viewpoints on local and world issues. Paid ads are excluded. |
General Science Collection |
This database provides information on all aspects of the scientific world and offers full text coverage for more than 60 of the most popular science publications. |
ProQuest Science Journals |
A definitive resource for students studying both the applied and general sciences. The Science Journals feature over 660 titles - with more than 540 available in full text. In full-text format, researchers have access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and technical literature. |
Today's Science |
Secondary-school students and researchers have turned to the monthly print editions of Today's Science On File since 1992 to find authoritative yet accessible information on the latest developments in science |
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eBooks |
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Credo Reference |
Over 500 highly-regarded titles from over 70 publishers; Credo General Reference covers every major subject. |
ebrary |
Access to over 25,000 books from publishers such as McGraw Hill, Cambridge University Press and Oxford University Press. |
The Gale Encyclopedia of Science |
Designed for high-school students and lay adults, this collection of entries covers major areas of science including: biology, genetics, microbiology, astronomy, chemistry, physics, engineering, technology, geology, weather, archaeology, psychology, mathematics, and medicine, and provides readers with a wide range of up-to-date, relevant, and accurate information. |
EBSCO eBooks (formerly NetLibrary) |
Over 5,000 eBooks are available to GBC students in the EBSCO eBook collection. Search by subject, title or author and research right from home. |
Science of Everyday Things |
This 4-vol. set illustrates the importance of scientific and mathematical principles through their use in everyday life. Each volume focuses on a specific scientific discipline -- biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics -- offering students an in-depth understanding of each discipline and its theories. |
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Websites |
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American Institute of Physics |
Information related to physics including news, journals and links to sites of interest. |
Khan Academy |
Students can make use of our extensive video library, practice exercises, and assessments from any computer with access to the web. Complete custom self-paced learning tool A dynamic system for getting help A custom profile, points, and badges to measure progress |
Physics.org |
physics.org is brought to you by the Physics in Society team at the Insitute of Physics. It offers features, news and activities as well as links to other sites. |
Physics 24/7 |
Physics 24/7 offers online physics information and activities that can be used as learning and teaching aids for high school and introductory college physics. |
Physics Central |
Covers a variety of topics under "physics in action" and "physics in pictures". |
Physics to Go |
Physics to Go is a collection of websites where you can learn physics on your own, through games, webcasts, and online exhibits and activities |
PhysLink |
The PhysLink.com is a comprehensive physics and astronomy online education, research and reference web site. |
PhysOrg |
PhysOrg is a leading web-based science, research and technology news service which covers a full range of topics. These include physics, earth science, medicine, nanotechnology, electronics, space, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics and other sciences and technologies |
Science.gov |
Science.gov is a gateway to government science information and research results. Currently in its fifth generation, Science.gov provides a search of over 42 scientific databases and 200 million pages of science information with just one query, and is a gateway to over 2000 scientific Websites |
ScienceEducation.gov |
ScienceEducation.gov is the unification of federal science agencies’ science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education content, supporting cyber-learning and open participation. |
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