Christopher A. Cline, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physics Physics Department Chair 278 Meldrum Hall Westminster University 1840 South 1300 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84105 (801) 832-2346

Courses

Fall, 2023

• Class Schedule and Office Hours


• Physics 151 - Principles of Physics I
• Section 1 (MWF 8:00am-9:50am 150 Meldrum Hall)
• Section 2 (MWF 10:00am-11:50am 150 Meldrum Hall)
• Class Syllabus
• Course Outline
• Homework Assignments
• Reading Assignments
• Class Resources


• Physics 301 - Modern Physics (TTh, 1:30pm-3:20pm, 150 Meldrum Hall)
• Class Syllabus
• Course Outline
• Class Resources
• Final Paper Information

Spring, 2024

• Class Schedule and Office Hours


• Physics 152 - Principles of Physics II (MWF 8:00am-9:50am 150 Meldrum Hall)
• Class Syllabus
• Course Outline
• Homework Assignments
• Reading Assignments
• Class Resources


• Physics 425 - Quantum Physics (TTh, 10:00am-11:50am, 150 Meldrum Hall)
• Class Syllabus
• Course Outline
• Class Resources

Most recent syllabi from other courses I teach

• Phys 211, Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (Fall, 2021)
• Phys 212, Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (Spring, 2023)
• Phys 305, Optics (Fall, 2022)
• Phys 309, Mathematical Methods (Spring, 2021)
• Phys 311, Analytical Mechanics (Fall, 2020)
• Phys 431, Electrodynamics (Spring, 2023)

Resources for Students

• Pre-calculus math diagnostics
• Excel Modeling Tutorial (modelingTutorial.xls)
• Excel Modeling Worksheet (modelingWorksheet.xls)
• YouTube Science
• First Day - Concept Test
• The Hidden Curriculum
• Inquiry Skills in Introductory Science Laboratory
• Marks of Scientific Literacy
• Critical Thinking Processes (From Dr. Arnold Arons, University of Washington)
• How to Get the Most Out of Studying (Video Series by Dr. Stephen Chew, Samford University)
• Learn How to Learn (Study tips from the American Psychological Society)
• How To Study Physics I (Tips from Dr. Dan Styer, Oberlin College)
• How To Study Physics II (Geared for traditional, University courses, but still useful)
• Solving Physics Problems (More tips from Dr. Dan Styer, Oberlin College)
• Tips on Test Taking
• A Student Survival Guide (Written for engineering students, but still useful)
• Maximizing Your Undergraduate Academic Experience

School Related Stuff

• Some physics, astronomy, and science related links
• Physics, Science, and Math Education Research Groups
• String Theory Links

Personal

• Some of my favorite places to go on the Web
• Cline T.V.

Photography

• Some of my images
• My old darkroom
• Links
• Photographers
• Manufacturers
• Retailers
• Information
• Periodicals
• Miscellaneous