University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (12): 131-136.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202508031

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Reforming University Physics Teaching for Chemistry Majors: An Interdisciplinary Approach

Xuezheng Cao1, Qin Kuang2, Jiajia Chen2   

  1. 1 College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China;
    2 College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China
  • Received:2025-08-05 Accepted:2025-09-25 Published:2025-12-27
  • Contact: Xuezheng Cao, Qin Kuang, Jiajia Chen E-mail:xzcao@xmu.edu.cn;jiajia.chen@xmu.edu.cn

Abstract: Modern chemistry research increasingly shifts from qualitative descriptions of macroscopic phenomena to quantitative analysis of microscopic mechanisms, heightening the need for interdisciplinary chemists and underscoring the importance of fundamental physics. However, traditional physics courses are often disconnected from chemistry curricula, leading to poor student motivation and weak application skills. This study thus targets teaching content, methods, and assessment systems. By integrating modern pedagogies and breaking disciplinary barriers, it aims to build a new physics teaching framework centered on “research-driven learning, technology empowerment, and interdisciplinary integration”. This reform offers replicable experience for foundational science courses and cultivates research-oriented talent with innovative thinking and cross-disciplinary capabilities.

Key words: Physics-chemistry integration, Technology-enhanced teaching, Research-oriented education, Curriculum reform, Interdisciplinary convergence