Recent (and upcoming) courses

Lecture courses

• Thermal Physics, Fall 2025 (and many other times)
• General Physics 2 (With Calculus), Fall 2026 (and many other times)
• Classical Mechanics, Spring 2026
• Special Topics (General Relativity), Fall 2025

Lab courses

• General Physics 1 Lab, so many times
• General Physics 2 Lab, so many times

General philosophies

I teach at a university, so my students are adults—that’s one of my guiding principles.

• Attendance: strongly encouraged but not required and not part of the grade.
  • Why strongly encouraged? Because class time is the best time to see the material, ask questions, and so on.
  • Why not required? Because students are adults and they can use their time as they see fit.
• Laptop and cell phone usage: unconditionally allowed.
  • Why? In many cases they have a valid reason, whether it be relating to disability/accessibility or because they’re waiting to receive an important update (e.g. a relative’s chemo treatment).
  • Why else? Because students are adults and they can use their time as they see fit.
• Camera during online courses: not required.
  • Why not? Because they may have a good reason not to want the camera to be on; I respect their privacy.

Additional information, resources, etc

I am transitioning from AI-skeptic to AI-hater. Here’s a guide for educators and here’s a guide for students.