Teaching
At Lawrence, I have taught several physics (and even some non-physics) courses.
Courses
Biological Physics
An upper division course for physicists, biologists and chemists on building quantitative models to understand quantitative biological data (with apologies to Phillips, Kondev and Theriot).Taught Spring 2011 and Spring 2009.
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Advanced Laboratory
In which physics majors learn the practice of experimental physics.Taught Spring 2011, Spring 2009, and in Winter 2008 with John Brandenberger
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Principles of Classical Physics
Second term of calculus-based introductory physics, heavily influenced by Eric Mazur.Taught Winter, 2011
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Optics
Practical optics, with a focus on innovation. Covers such fun skills as use of spatial light modulators and interferrometric metrology, in addition to imaging, beam manipulation, and polarization.Taught Spring 2010 with Shannon O'Leary. Previous (non-practical) incarnation in Winter 2008.
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Electricity and Magnetism
Thank you David Griffiths for Electrodynamics!Taught Spring 2010, Spring 2008
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Freshman Studies
Lawrence University’s hallmark course.Taught Fall 2009, Fall 2008
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Foundations of Physics I
Introductory physics course focused on conceptual understanding, heavily influenced by Eric Mazur.Taught Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Fall 2007
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Physics on Your Feet
Quick thinking, intuitive approach to physics for juniors.Taught Spring 2010, Winter 2009, Spring 2008
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