Who knows what is useful to put out in the world. I largely don't
lecture. I focus on in-class group problem-solving. I use LaTeX. So
if any instructor wants materials (PowerPoint, problems and solutions,
etc), s/he welcome to contact me. For now, I'll just post the
syllabi and equation sheets.
ASTR180: Principles of Astronomy I: First semester of
introductory astronomy for majors. (Most recent
equation sheet.)
Fall 2014 syllabus; Fall 2015 syllabus; Fall 2016 syllabus.
ASTR181: Principles of Astronomy II: Second semester of
introductory astronomy for majors. (Most recent
equation sheet.)
Spring 2014 syllabus; Spring 2015 syllabus; Spring 2016 syllabus; Spring 2017 syllabus.
ASTR250: Observational Astronomy: fundamentals of
astronomical observing for majors. (Most recent equation
sheet.) Spring 2015 syllabus; Spring 2016 syllabus; Fall 2017 syllabus; Fall 2018 syllabus.
ASTR260: Computational Physics & Astronomy:
scientific computing and numerical methods. Fall 2015 syllabus; Spring 2017 syllabus.
ASTR260L: Computational Physics & Astronomy Lab:
application of scientific computing and numerical methods.
Spring 2017 syllabus.
ASTR375: Literature Review Practicum: Writing-intensive
course where students read and synthesis scientific articles on a
topic of their choice. Fall 2014 syllabus and "The Goal".
ASTR394: Spectroscopy in Astronomy: Special topics (i.e.,
one-off) course on applications of spectroscopy in astronomy, with
lots of programming to analyze spectra. Spring 2014 syllabus.
ASTR495AB: Seminar: Cross-listed natural sciences seminar
for seniors. Spring 2014 syllabus; Spring 2017 syllabus.
PHYS170: General Physics I: Mechanics: First semester
of introductory physics for natural sciences. (Most recent equation
sheet.) Fall 2017 syllabus; Spring 2019 syllabus; Fall 2019 syllabus; Spring 2020 syllabus.
PHYS170"R": General Physics I: Mechanics
(Recitation): Problem-solving period for first semester of
introductory physics for majors. Fall 2016 syllabus DNE; Fall
2017 syllabus; Spring 2019 syllabus.
PHYS170L: General Physics I: Mechanics (Lab): Lab
component of first semester of introductory physics for
natural sciences. Fall 2014 syllabus; Spring 2015 syllabus; Fall 2018 syllabus and lab report guide (updated version; used previously); Fall 2019 syllabus.
PHYS272: General Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism:
Second semester of introductory physics for natural sciences.
(Most recent equation sheet.) Spring 2021 syllabus.
PHYS272"R": General Physics II: Electricity &
Magnetism (Recitation): Problem-solving period for second
semester of introductory physics for majors. [Course number
changed from 171 in Fall 2017.] Fall 2016
syllabus DNE; Fall 2017 syllabus DNE;
Spring 2020 lecture syllabus and recitation syllabus; Spring 2021 syllabus.
