Curriculum and instructional developments

Conceptual Physics (PHY100)

Introduced peer-teaching (Mazur's style), cooperative learning activities, concept mapping and rich context problems (RCP, UMN - Minneapolis). Few experiences with problem based learning (PBL).

Table Top Physics (PHY127)

Completely redesigned in PBL format. Several PBLs were designed to introduce concepts such as error analysis, temperature, heat, phase transitions. The PBLs topic revolved around the science of cooking. Assessment has been done with concept mapping, presentations, and reports (see Projects).

University Physics (PHY145)

In collaboration with a graduate student we have introduced and tested weekly cooperative problem solving sections (PSS). We have also introduced a diversified assessment tool which included short answers, CRP, and multiple choice questions.

Solid State Physics (PHY556)

Completely redesigned in PBL format. See "Teaching Central".

Methods of Theoretical Physics (PHY614)

In this class I have introduced Hilbert space theory applied to quantum mechanics building on simpler linear algebra formalism.