TEACHING SUMMARY

I teach all of the Astronomy and Astrophysics courses here at OSU, and when needed, some of the Physics courses.

TEACHING

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    The Solar System (N)
    16 Aug 2021 - 3 Dec 2021
    Recent discoveries about the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets; formation and future of the solar system; interplanetary travel, colonization, terraforming, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Offered in the fall semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1104 and ASTR 1014.
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    Astrophysics
    19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    Analysis and interpretation of astronomical phenomena in terms of the laws of physics; e.g. stellar structure, the interstellar medium, galaxies and cosmology.Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2114 or consent of instructor; ASTR 1024 recommended.
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    Stars, Galaxies, Universe (N)
    19 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021
    Recent discoveries about the structure and life cycles of stars, galaxies and the universe; the search for extraterrestrial intelligence; interstellar travel, black holes, wormholes, and tachyons. Offered in the spring semester. No credit for those with credit in ASTR 1104. Previously offered as ASTR 1024.
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    Stars, Galaxies, Universe (N)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Recent discoveries about the structure and life cycles of stars, galaxies and the universe; the search for extraterrestrial intelligence; interstellar travel, black holes, wormholes, and tachyons. Offered in the spring semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1024.
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    The Solar System (N)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Recent discoveries about the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets; formation and future of the solar system; interplanetary travel, colonization, terraforming, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Offered in the fall semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1104 and ASTR 1014.
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    The Solar System (N)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Recent discoveries about the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets; formation and future of the solar system; interplanetary travel, colonization, terraforming, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Offered in the fall semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1104 and ASTR 1014.
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    College Physics I (LN)
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Algebra-based introductory course covering physics appropriate for applied and life sciences or pre-professional majors. Topics covered - Newtonian mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, and sound.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” or better in MATH 1513 or MATH 1813 or MATH 2144, or acceptable AP credit, or an acceptable placement score (see placement.okstate.edu).
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    Stars, Galaxies, Universe (N)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Recent discoveries about the structure and life cycles of stars, galaxies and the universe; the search for extraterrestrial intelligence; interstellar travel, black holes, wormholes, and tachyons. Offered in the spring semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1024.
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    The Solar System (N)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Recent discoveries about the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets; formation and future of the solar system; interplanetary travel, colonization, terraforming, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Offered in the fall semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1104 and ASTR 1014.
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    College Physics I (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Algebra-based introductory course covering physics appropriate for applied and life sciences or pre-professional majors. Topics covered - Newtonian mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, and sound.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” or better in MATH 1513 or MATH 1813 or MATH 2144, or acceptable AP credit, or an acceptable placement score (see placement.okstate.edu).
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    The Solar System (N)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Recent discoveries about the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets; formation and future of the solar system; interplanetary travel, colonization, terraforming, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Offered in the fall semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1104 and ASTR 1014.
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    College Physics I (LN)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Algebra-based introductory course covering physics appropriate for applied and life sciences or pre-professional majors. Topics covered - Newtonian mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, and sound.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better, or an acceptable placement score (see placement.okstate.edu).
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    College Physics I (LN)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Algebra-based introductory course covering physics appropriate for applied and life sciences or pre-professional majors. Topics covered - Newtonian mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, and sound.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better, or an acceptable placement score (see placement.okstate.edu).
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    College Physics I (LN)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Algebra-based introductory course covering physics appropriate for applied and life sciences or pre-professional majors. Topics covered - Newtonian mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, and sound.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better, or an acceptable placement score (see placement.okstate.edu).
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    College Physics I (LN)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Algebra-based introductory course covering physics appropriate for applied and life sciences or pre-professional majors. Topics covered - Newtonian mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, and sound.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better, or an acceptable placement score (see placement.okstate.edu).
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    University Physics I (LN)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Calculus-based introductory course covering mechanics, waves, heat, and thermodynamics for physical science, math, and engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of 'C' in MATH 2103 or MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or acceptable AP credit.
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    University Physics I (LN)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Calculus-based introductory course covering mechanics, waves, heat, and thermodynamics for physical science, math, and engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of 'C' in MATH 2103 or MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or acceptable AP credit.
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    University Physics I (LN)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Calculus-based introductory course covering mechanics, waves, heat, and thermodynamics for physical science, math, and engineering majors.Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of 'C' in MATH 2103 or MATH 2123 or MATH 2144 or acceptable AP credit.
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    Astrophysics
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Analysis and interpretation of astronomical phenomena in terms of the laws of physics; e.g. stellar structure, the interstellar medium, galaxies and cosmology.Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2114 or consent of instructor; ASTR 1024 recommended.
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    Stars, Galaxies, Universe (N)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Recent discoveries about the structure and life cycles of stars, galaxies and the universe; the search for extraterrestrial intelligence; interstellar travel, black holes, wormholes, and tachyons. Offered in the spring semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1024.
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    The Solar System (N)
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Recent discoveries about the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets; formation and future of the solar system; interplanetary travel, colonization, terraforming, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Offered in the fall semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1104 and ASTR 1014.
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    Astrophysics
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Analysis and interpretation of astronomical phenomena in terms of the laws of physics; e.g. stellar structure, the interstellar medium, galaxies and cosmology.Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2114 or consent of instructor; ASTR 1024 recommended.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    College Physics I (LN)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Algebra-based introductory course covering physics appropriate for applied and life sciences or pre-professional majors. Topics covered - Newtonian mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, and sound.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better, or an acceptable placement score (see placement.okstate.edu).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Stars, Galaxies, Universe (N)
    17 Jan 2023 - 5 May 2023
    Recent discoveries about the structure and life cycles of stars, galaxies and the universe; the search for extraterrestrial intelligence; interstellar travel, black holes, wormholes, and tachyons. Offered in the spring semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1024.
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    The Solar System (N)
    22 Aug 2022 - 9 Dec 2022
    Recent discoveries about the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets; formation and future of the solar system; interplanetary travel, colonization, terraforming, and the search for extraterrestrial life. Offered in the fall semester. Previously offered as ASTR 1104 and ASTR 1014.