Courses for 2003-04 (at St. Cloud State University)

1. PHYS 234 Classical Physics I
Physics 234 is the first in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based physics. Students develop their scientific problem solving skills and critical thinking through study of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on fundamental physics principles and mathematical description, laboratory experiences and problem solving. Four hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
2. PHYS 235 University Physics II
Physics 235 is the second in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based physics. Students continue to develop their scientific problem solving skills and critical thinking through study of waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Emphasis is placed on fundamental physics principles and mathematical description, laboratory experiences and problem solving. Four hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
3. PHYS 338 Electromagnetic Fields
   Physics 338 aims to develop and explore the physical and mathematical description of electric and magnetic phenomena, beginning with static configurations without and with the presence of matter, and ultimately, discussing dynamical configurations describable with Maxwell's equations. Four hours lecture per week.

4. PHYS 346 Applications in Theoretical Physics
Physics 346 aims to develop and apply mathematical techniques used commonly in the physical sciences. Particular emphasis will be given to complex algebra, vector calculus, matrix (operator) formalism, special (orthogonal) functions, and finally, Fourier and Laplace transforms. Two hours lecture and two hours computer lab per week
5. PHYS 499 Review of Undergraduate Physics
Physics 499 prepares students for the physics GRE. One class meeting per week.

Courses for 2002-2003 (at Saint Cloud State University)

1. PHYS 231 General Physics I (text: Serway and Faughn)
Physics 231 is the first in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics intended primarily for students majoring in fields other than physics. Students are introduced to scientific methods of problem solving and critical thinking through study of vector algebra, kinematics, force, circular motion, momentum and energy conservation, mechanical and thermal properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
2. PHYS 232 General Physics II (text: Serway and Faughn)
Physics 232 is the second in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics. Students continue to develop their scientific problem solving skills and critical thinking through study of simple harmonic motion and sound phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Emphasis continues to be on fundamental physics principles, laboratory experiences and problem solving. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
3. PHYS 234 Classical Physics I (text: Halliday, Resnick and Krane)
Physics 234 is the first in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based physics. Students develop their scientific problem solving skills and critical thinking through study of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on fundamental physics principles and mathematical description, laboratory experiences and problem solving. Four hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
4. PHYS 346 Applications in Theoretical Physics (text: Boas)
Physics 346 aims to develop and apply mathematical techniques used commonly in the physical sciences. Particular emphasis will be given to complex algebra, vector calculus, matrix (operator) formalism, special (orthogonal) functions, and finally, Fourier and Laplace transforms. Two hours lecture and two hours computer lab per week
5. PHYS 499 Review of Undergraduate Physics
Physics 499 prepares students for the physics GRE. One class meeting per week.

Courses for 2001-2002 (at Saint Cloud State University)

1. PHYS 231 General Physics I (text: Serway and Faughn)
Physics 231 is the first in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics intended primarily for students majoring in fields other than physics. Students are introduced to scientific methods of problem solving and critical thinking through study of vector algebra, kinematics, force, circular motion, momentum and energy conservation, mechanical and thermal properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
2. PHYS 232 General Physics II (text: Serway and Faughn)
Physics 232 is the second in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics. Students continue to develop their scientific problem solving skills and critical thinking through study of simple harmonic motion and sound phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Emphasis continues to be on fundamental physics principles, laboratory experiences and problem solving. Three hours lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week.
3. PHYS 338 Electromagnetic Fields (text: Griffiths)
   Physics 338 aims to develop and explore the physical and mathematical description of electric and magnetic phenomena, beginning with static configurations without and with the presence of matter, and ultimately, discussing dynamical configurations describable with Maxwell's equations. Four hours lecture per week.

4. PHYS 431 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (text: Griffiths)
Physics 431 discusses nonrelativistic quantum theory, which very successfully describes the microworld of atoms and nuclei. You will study solutions of the Schrödinger equation for free particles and for various circumstances of localized particles. Such aspects of quantum theory as tunneling, and spin will be explored. Application to the harmonic oscillator and hydrogen atom will be discussed. Three hours lecture per week.
5. PHYS 499 Review of Undergraduate Physics
Physics 499 prepares students for the physics GRE. One class meeting per week.

Courses for 2000-2001 (at Saint Cloud State University)

1. PHYS 231 General Physics I (text: Serway and Faughn)
Physics 231 is the first in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics intended primarily for students majoring in fields other than physics. Students are introduced to scientific methods of problem solving and critical thinking through study of vector algebra, kinematics, force, circular motion, momentum and energy conservation, mechanical and thermal properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics. Three class and one laboratory meeting per week.
2. PHYS 232 General Physics II (text: Serway and Faughn)
Physics 232 is the second in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics. Students continue to develop their scientific problem solving skills and critical thinking through study of simple harmonic motion and sound phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Emphasis continues to be on fundamental physics principles, laboratory experiences and problem solving. Three classes and one laboratory per week.
3. PHYS 440 Classical Mechanics (text: Thornton and Marion)
Physics 440 is a one-semester study of classical mechanics, bridging the gap between first-year Newtonian mechanics and more advanced formulations for equations of motion based on symmetries through variational principles. Students explore dynamical descriptions of particles, systems of particles, and a variety of mechanical systems through introduction and repeated application of Lagrangian methods. Four class meetings per week.
4. PHYS 450 Topics in Nuclear and Particle Physics (text: Griffiths)
Physics 450 explores the subatomic world of nuclei, nuclear forces, bound and scattering states, nuclear models, elementary particles, symmetries, relativistic kinematics, quantum electrodynamics and quantum chromodynamics. Three class meetings per week.

Courses for 1999-2000 (at Saint Cloud State University)

1. PHYS 231 General Physics I (text: Serway and Faughn)
Physics 231 is the first in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics intended primarily for students majoring in fields other than physics. Students are introduced to scientific methods of problem solving and critical thinking through study of vector algebra, kinematics, force, circular motion, momentum and energy conservation, mechanical and thermal properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics. Three class and one laboratory meeting per week.
2. PHYS 235 University Phycics II (text: Young and Freedman)
Physics 235 is the second in a two-semester sequence of calculus-based introductory physics. Students continue to develop their scientific problem solving skills through study of waves and sound phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Emphasis continues to be on fundamental physics principles, laboratory experiences and problem solving. Four classes and one laboratory per week.
3. PHYS 338 Electromagnetic Fields (text: Griffiths)
Physics 338 aims to develop and explore the physical and mathematical description of electric and magnetic phenomena, beginning with static configurations without and with the presence of matter, and ultimately, discussing dynamical configurations describable with Maxwell's equations. Four class meetings per week.
4. PHYS 431 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (text: Griffiths)
In this course you will meet nonrelativistic quantum theory, which very successfully describes the microworld of atoms and nuclei. You will study solutions of the Schrödinger equation for free particles and for various circumstances of localized particles. Such aspects of quantum theory as tunneling and spin will be explored. Application to the harmonic oscillator and hydrogen atom will be discussed. Three class meetings per week.

Courses for 1998-1999 (at Saint Cloud State University)

1. PHYS 231 General Physics I (text: Bueche and Jerde)
Physics 231 is the first in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based physics intended primarily for students majoring in fields other than physics. Students are introduced to scientific methods of problem solving and critical thinking through study of vector algebra, kinematics, force, circular motion, momentum and energy conservation, mechanical and thermal properties of matter, heat and thermodynamics. Three class and one laboratory meeting per week.
2. PHYS 232 General Physics II (text: Bueche and Jerde)
Physics 232 is the second in a two-semester sequence of algebra-based introductory physics. Students continue to develop their scientific problem solving skills and critical thinking through study of waves and sound phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Emphasis continues to be on fundamental physics principles, laboratory experiences and problem solving. Three classes and one laboratory per week.
3. PHYS 440 Classical Mechanics (text: Marion and Thornton)
Physics 440 is a one-semester study of classical mechanics, bridging the gap between first-year Newtonian mechanics and more advanced formulations for equations of motion based on symmetries through variational principles. Students explore dynamical descriptions of particles, systems of particles, and a variety of mechanical systems through introduction and repeated application of Lagrangian methods. Four class meetings per week.

Courses for 1997-98 (at Grinnell College)

1. PHY 131-132 General Physics [1 and 2] (text: Halliday, Resnick and Walker)
A study of mechanics, heat, electricity, light, and atomic and nuclear physics, for students with a strong physics and mathematics interest. Three classes, one laboratory each week.
2. PHY 395 Special Topics: Aspects of Nuclear and Particle Physics (text: 5 chapters Krane, 7 chapters Griffiths)
Physics 395 explores the subatomic world of nuclei, nuclear forces, bound and scattering states, nuclear models, elementary particles, symmetries, relativistic kinematics, quantum electrodynamics and quantum chromodynamics. Three class meetings per week.

Courses for 1996-97 (at Lawrence University)

1. PHYS 11 - Foundations of Physics II [Term II] (text: Giancoli)
An algebra-based introduction to the fundamental concepts of modern physics: quantum aspects of nature, special relativity, atomic and nuclear structure, fundamental particles.
2. PHYS 13 - Principles of Modern Physics [Term III] (text: Tipler)
Treats basic ideas developed since 1900: quantum aspects of nature, special relativitiy, atomic and nuclear structure, fundamental particles. Weekly laboratory.
3. PHYS 23 - Electricity and Magnestism [Term III] (text: Griffiths)
Develops and explores Maxwell's equations: charge and current densities, particle motions, electrostatics, magnetostatics, induction, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, responses of matter.
4. PHYS 31 - Quantum Mechanics [Term I] (text: Gasiorowicz)
Develops the theoretical framework used to explain microscopic phenomena: wave-particle duality, wave functions, states and observables, Schrödinger equation, uncertaintiy relations, bound states, quantum scattering, angular momentum, spin, stationary and time-dependent perturbation theories.
5. PHYS 43 - Advanced Modern Physics [Term II] (text: Gasiorowicz)
Treats various topics selected from: atomic and nuclear physics, properties of atoms, and nuclei, atomic and nuclear structure, the deuteron, nucleon-nucleon scattering, nuclear models, nuclear decay, elementary particles, special relativity.

Summer Outreach Course 1996 (at Michigan State University)

1. Dimensions '96 - Physics Activity for Teens
Dimensions aims to be an enjoyable, hands-on look at physical law through laboratory-type exercises. Students meet and grapple with concepts dealing with energy, light, and sound, among others. The course's primary goal is to encourage young people to consider pursuing science in their later academic activities.

Course during 1994-95 (at Michigan State University)

1. PHYS 982A - Topics in Nuclear Physics: Reactions
An advanced course in heavy ion reactions. Course includes such topics as scattering theory, low-energy phenomenology, resonances, time-dependent Hartree-Fock, Vlasov and Boltzmann equations, meson and fragment production interferometry and ultra-relativistic collisions.