Nancy L. Donaldson, PhD

Rockhurst University

  Physics Concepts and Connections I—with Lab

Physics Concepts and Connections I (PH 1700/1710) is a first semester college physics course for pre-therapy majors (PT, OT, CSD).  We learn physics principles in a deeply conceptual way using inquiry, computer interface equipment and constructivist activities.  Students are encouraged to relate physics principles learned to their area of career interest through a final project. 

Physics Concepts and Connections II (PH 1750/1760) is primarily populated by Pre-PT students planning to enter a Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduate Program.  As such, all physics principles—both mathematical and conceptual—are related to the physics of the body.

Physics Concepts and Connections II—with Lab

MY COURSES

Phascination of Physics

Phascination of Physics (PH 2300/2310) is a one semester physics course designed for non-science majors.  The course is taught with a hands-on, inquiry-based pedagogy studying principles of waves & sound, light and color and current electricity.  The course culmination is the development of a Haunted Physics Laboratory (see pictures on Haunted Physics webpage.)

Physical Optics

The Optics course (PH 4400) is designed for physics majors and covers both the geometric and physical properties of optical principles including optics of the eye.  Students will complete a final optics research project in which they relate content learned to an area of optics research.