Teaching

Winter 2006: PHYS 410 Introduction to Biological Physics
Biological physics seeks to identify the physical concepts and principles that govern biological systems. The insights gained enable biophysicists to apply techniques and ideas from physics to answer biological questions.

This course follows selected chapters from Philip Nelson: Biological Physics (Freeman) to introduce concepts and techniques of biophysics, with a focus on mechanical processes on a molecular level.

Blackboard course site

PHYS 251H - 253H
Since Fall 2002, I have been regularly teaching the Honors section of PHYS 251-3 (Foundations of Physics I). We usually use the book by Resnick, Halliday and Krane (5 th Edition). Calculus is a pre-requisite for this class.

A point-based grading system (adapted from: Learner Centered Teaching by Maryellen Weimer (Jossey Bass, San Francisco 2002), combined with Peer Learning Techniques used in class challenge students to assume responsibility for their learning, and to work on deep, conceptual understanding.

Sample syllabus (F05)

Reading class
Occasionally I offer a joint reading class with Prof. Taylor on current research topics in our groups.

Sample reading list

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