Quantum Mechanics

A junior level quantum mechanics course, taught spin-first following John Townsend. Can one photon really be emitted by two lasers? Yes!
Taught Fall, 2012, Fall, 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, 2012 with Jeff Collett, 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 2012, Spring 2010, Spring 2008
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Principles of Classical Physics

Second term of calculus-based introductory physics, heavily influenced by Eric Mazur.
Taught Winter, 2012, Winter, 2011
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Advanced Laboratory

In which physics majors learn the practice of experimental physics.
Taught Winter, 2012 with Pasad Kulatunga, Spring 2011, Spring 2009, and in Winter 2008 with John Brandenberger
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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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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, 2011, Spring 2010, Winter 2009, Spring 2008
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