Anne Goodsell
Associate Professor of Physics
- Office
- McCardell Bicen Hall 532
- Tel
- (802) 443-5940
- agoodsell@middlebury.edu
- Office Hours
- S'24 OFFICE HOURS (drop-in): Tu/Th 11:15 a -12:15 p, Th 2:15-3:15 p, Fr 1-2 p, -- or e-mail or schedule an appointment -- https://calendly.com/agoodsell/spring-2024-appointment
Courses Taught
PHYS 0109
Introductory Mechanics
Course Description
Introductory Mechanics
This calculus-based course examines fundamental topics in motion and mechanics, including inertia, force, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, linear momentum, collisions, gravitation, rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, and oscillatory motion, emphasizing applications in physics and engineering. Laboratory explorations of topics covered in lecture will build students’ physical intuition and problem solving skills. (MATH 0121; students may not receive credit for both PHYS 0108 and PHYS 0109) 3 hrs. lect/3 hrs. lab.
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PHYS 0111
Waves, Optics & Thermodynamics
Course Description
Oscillatory Motion, Waves, Optics, and Thermodynamics
This calculus-based course covers oscillations, wave motion, sound, geometrical optics, physical optics, and thermodynamics. Other physics topics may be added at the discretion of the instructor. Lab experiments will explore these topics and develop skills in experimentation and data analysis. (PHYS 0108 or 109) And (MATH 0121) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.
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PHYS 0221
Electronics For Scientists
Course Description
Electronics for Scientists
An introduction to modern electronic circuits and devices, emphasizing both physical operation and practical use. Transistors and integrated circuits are considered in both analog and digital applications. Examples and laboratory experiments stress measurement and control applications in the physical and biological sciences. Students will gain hands-on familiarity with the design, use, and troubleshooting of electronic instrumentation. (PHYS 0110) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab.
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PHYS 0321
Current
Experimental Physics II
Course Description
Experimental Techniques in Physics
This course will cover the design and execution of experiments, and the analysis and presentation of data, at an advanced level. Laboratory experiments will be chosen to illustrate the use of electronic, mechanical, and optical instruments to investigate fundamental physical phenomena, such as the properties of atoms and nuclei and the nature of radiation. Skills in computer-based data analysis and presentation will be developed and emphasized. This course satisfies the College writing requirement. (PHYS 0111 concurrent or prior or PHYS 0216, and PHYS 0201 or PHYS 0214, and PHYS 0202 or PHYS 0218) 3 hrs. lect./3 hrs. lab/1 hr disc. (Approval required)
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PHYS 0500
Upcoming
Ind. Study & Special Topic
Course Description
Independent Study and Special Topics
(Approval required)
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PHYS 0705
Current
Upcoming
Senior Research & Thesis
Course Description
Senior Research and Thesis
Independent research in the fall, winter, and spring terms culminating in a written thesis (two units total). (Approval required)
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